Subject:Upgrade to Version 5.0???

Posted by: efiebke

Date:3/22/2001 6:13:09 PM

I have Sound Forge 4.5h. Prior to the news release of
version 5.0, I purchased XFX 1,2,3 and Acoustic Mirror plug-
ins. With this in mind, is there any significant
changes/improvements in Sound Forge 5.0 that would make me
want to upgrade???

Thanks is advance.

Ted Fiebke

Subject:RE: Upgrade to Version 5.0???

Reply by: nlamartina

Date:3/22/2001 6:28:45 PM

You ask a very sensitive question for this forum. Let me
give you just a quick list of key features and I'll let you
make the decision yourself.

New Features for SF 5:
1. Sample rates of up to 192 kHz
2. 24-bit file support, 32-bit floating point
3. Wave Hammer plugin (basically a software compressor)
4. Vegas Audio LE included
5. New interface (more buttons and stuff)
6. Perfect Clarity Audio support (a highly compressed, zero
quality loss audio codec, which is actually pretty useful)

That's about it. I'm sure there are other users here that
can give you lots of helpful advice in your decision.

Best wishes,
Nick LaMartina

Subject:RE: Upgrade to Version 5.0???

Reply by: Rednroll

Date:3/22/2001 7:58:07 PM

If 96Khz 24bit ability is your highest priority, then
upgrade. If having more useful professional features is
your highest priority then stick to 4.5 with all your
plugins.

Subject:RE: Upgrade to Version 5.0???

Reply by: efiebke

Date:3/22/2001 10:09:52 PM

Just upgraded to the Version 5.0. So far, so good!!

Thanks

Ted Fiebke

Subject:Upgrade to Version 5.0 - Good Deal!!!

Reply by: efiebke

Date:3/22/2001 10:35:55 PM

I'm impressed. The upgrade process was smooth. It seems
to function well with my MOTU 2408 . . . it sounds great!!!

Again, Thanks.

Ted Fiebke, RN - President
Muse-Med, Inc. dba TOO LIVE NURSE
http://www.toolivenurse.com