After looking over the Vegas audio forum the last few days I'm rather appalled and embarassed for the lack of appreciation and badgering shown SONY programmers.
I started recording to computer in 1991 and have been with Sound Forge and its derivatives from the beginning. I have been awed watching the evolution that has enabled me to do away with all hardware except converters and power amplifiers. I'm astounded at the capabilities I have, for very little money, as compared to when I began in this business in the 1960's. I have at my fingertips every feature I can imagine. That has enabled an uninterrupted workflow from recording a symphony orchestra or even some honky "band" to mastering to manufacturing a finished product right here - printing, duplicating, packaging and shipping. That process used to take weeks or even several months, with lots of frustration, and is now accomplished in a week or less.
I know a little about coding and when a coded project reaches even 500 lines a change can have huge ramifications. I assure you the Sound Forge family has thousands of lines of code! Be careful of petty changes you may request! I remember when Sound Forge introduced the scrolling window. I spent some hours just watching and marveling at the coding behind that as well as the idea.
So, thanks guys, for stable products that are innovative and set the standard. From things as useful as the M/S decoder to the incredible "region" naming system that allows me to enter the info once, carries through as CD-text, which is then exportable to my database of all pieces, composers, etc., I can't think of anything I can't do and do well.
And I'm very thankful!
I started recording to computer in 1991 and have been with Sound Forge and its derivatives from the beginning. I have been awed watching the evolution that has enabled me to do away with all hardware except converters and power amplifiers. I'm astounded at the capabilities I have, for very little money, as compared to when I began in this business in the 1960's. I have at my fingertips every feature I can imagine. That has enabled an uninterrupted workflow from recording a symphony orchestra or even some honky "band" to mastering to manufacturing a finished product right here - printing, duplicating, packaging and shipping. That process used to take weeks or even several months, with lots of frustration, and is now accomplished in a week or less.
I know a little about coding and when a coded project reaches even 500 lines a change can have huge ramifications. I assure you the Sound Forge family has thousands of lines of code! Be careful of petty changes you may request! I remember when Sound Forge introduced the scrolling window. I spent some hours just watching and marveling at the coding behind that as well as the idea.
So, thanks guys, for stable products that are innovative and set the standard. From things as useful as the M/S decoder to the incredible "region" naming system that allows me to enter the info once, carries through as CD-text, which is then exportable to my database of all pieces, composers, etc., I can't think of anything I can't do and do well.
And I'm very thankful!