Sound Forge 9 is the industry standard for editing and production. Create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision, in the studio or in the field. The latest version is a complete audio production suite -- CD design, effects processing and mastering tools. A host of new features will gives you total control of your audio - from multichannel audio recording and editing, to Dolby Digital AC-3 encoding. Acclaimed for its power, stability, and intuitive interface, it\'s the fastest way to get from raw audio to finished master. Automated time-based recording Audio restoration tools, Spectrum Analysis tools, Noise Reduction 2.0 plug-ins Drag and drop editing between channels Hardware meters with output gain control Phase and mono-compatibility meters Multichannel-capable spectrum analysis Disc-at-once CD burning Batch processing and scripting; Wave Hammer Mastering Tools; Acoustic Mirror plug-ins Dolby Digital AC-3 support Hardware meters with output gain control DirectX plug-in FX automation Link to Sony Music Studios Internet Mastering (SIM) Works with Vista