Fall 2009

A Perfect 10
New Sound Forge™ Pro 10
Professional digital audio production suite
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FALL 2009

A Perfect 10
For over fifteen years, Sound Forge software has defined digital audio
editing. From its humble origin to the state-of-the-art, industry-leading
application it is today, Sound Forge revolutionized PC-based audio
production. It has continually set the standard, and is a must-have in any
professional recording or production facility. New Sound Forge Pro 10
software maintains this legacy.

Sound Forge continues to perfect the art of audio production and mastering
by offering sophisticated features designed to increase efficiency and
reliability. New in this version are event-based editing; integrated disc-at-
once CD burning; élastique Pro timestretch and pitch shift plug-in; iZotope
MBIT+™ Dither bit-depth conversion; iZotope™ 64-Bit SRC™ sample rate
conversion; musical instrument file processing; and the Mastering Effects
Bundle 2 powered by iZotope – valued at over $200. With its advanced and
comprehensive feature set, Sound Forge Pro 10 is the ultimate all-in-one
production suite for professional audio recording and mastering, sound
design, audio restoration, and Red Book CD creation.

It’s true. Some things just keep getting better. Where other applications
might rest on their laurels, Sound Forge continues to improve and expand.
New Sound Forge Pro 10 – this one scores a perfect 10.

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Table of Contents
04 SOUND FORGE Pro 10
The Sound Forge™ Pro 10 professional
digital audio production suite includes
everything you need to quickly get from
raw audio to finished master.
06 Acid pro 7
ACID™ Pro software is a professional
digital audio workstation for composing,
recording, mixing, and arranging audio
and MIDI tracks.
08 Sony pictures
sound effects
These exclusive collections of sound
effects represent the best in sound design
and field-recorded materials.
09 Sound series:
Premium collection
These loop libraries are 2-disc, 24-bit
collections of diverse and meticulously
assembled royalty-free audio samples.
10 Sound series:
Standard collection
Our most versatile collection of music and
sounds, the Standard Collection sets the
standard for dynamic audio content.
13 VEGAS PRO
Production Assistant
The Vegas™ Pro Production Assistant
plug-in enhances the functionality of
Vegas Pro software, streamlining the
workflow for professional broadcasters
and editors.
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14 VEGAS PRO 9
The Vegas Pro 9 collection combines
Vegas Pro 9, DVD Architect Pro 5, and
Dolby® Digital professional AC-3 encoding
software to offer an intuitive environment
for video and broadcast professionals.
16 home studio solutions
Built on the award-winning technology of
our professional applications, our home
studio solutions are perfect for the new
digital media content creator.
18 Product specifications
Check here for a side-by-side comparison
of our professional products including
system requirements, key features,
and pricing.
19 Customer service and
technical support
Get detailed information on how to order
from Sony Creative Software and find
out about our comprehensive technical
support plans.
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Professional Digital Audio Production Suite

Sound Forge Pro 10

Starting at

$37495

Defining Digital Audio Editing for Over Fifteen Years

Sound Forge™ Pro 10 software efficiently and reliably provides audio editors and
producers complete control over all aspects of editing and mastering. Whether in
the studio or field, it’s the ultimate all-in-one production suite for professional audio
recording and mastering, sound design, audio restoration, and Red Book CD creation.

The Sound Forge Pro 10 collection includes:

Sound Forge Pro 10

Acclaimed for its power, stability, and exceptional workflow,
Sound Forge Pro 10 is the best way to get from raw audio to
a finished master. Expertly record, edit, and analyze audio,
produce samples and music loops, digitize and restore old
recordings, design sound for multimedia and video, and master
replication-ready audio CDs.

Noise Reduction™ 2
Easily restore audio from LPs, cassettes, CDs, and more. The
Noise Reduction 2 collection of plug-ins contains Noise
Reduction, Audio Restoration, Click and Crackle Removal,
and Clipped Peak Restoration. Use these to fix common
audio problems such as tape hiss, clicks, and pops, salvage
damaged recordings, and give new life to your audio.

Mastering Effects Bundle 2 powered by iZotope™

Powered by iZotope, the maker of world-class audio mastering
tools, this powerful bundle includes six professional audio plug-
ins: Mastering EQ, Mastering Reverb, Multiband Compressor,
Mastering Limiter, Stereo Imager, and Harmonic Exciter. Use
these plug-ins to expertly master and enhance your audio.

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Pristine Sound Quality
Sound Forge Pro 10 software supports full resolution 24-bit and 32-bit/64-bit float 192 kHz files for
the ultimate in audio fidelity. Capture the subtle overtones and nuances of instruments, vocals,
and effect changes. Additionally, Sound Forge Pro 10 software includes industry-leading
iZotope MBIT+ Dither (bit-depth conversion) and 64-Bit SRC (sample rate conversion) for the
highest in audio quality.

Precise Audio Editing

Edit mono, stereo, and multichannel audio files (up to 32 channels) down to the sample
level in real time. Use familiar Windows commands to cut, copy, paste, mix, and crossfade
audio. Perform precise event-based editing and create fades, crossfades, and mix audio
with ease. Drag and drop to edit between channels, and work on one file while processing
others in the background.

Powerful Audio Recording

Sound Forge Pro 10 software has a complete set of tools for recording audio. Record straight
into your sound card or use the Record Timer to begin and end a session at a specific time
and date. Alternatively, you can start recording when a certain audio threshold is reached
with Threshold Record Triggering. You can also record and edit multichannel audio files as
easily as stereo files.

Effects Processing
Apply over 40 professional studio effects and processes including Normalize, EQ, Delay,
Chorus, Volume, Dynamics, Noise Gate, Pitch Shift, Flange, and Vibrato. Sound Forge Pro
10 software includes high-quality Zplane élastique Pro timestretch and pitch shift plug-in
for pristine audio mastering, and the Mastering Effects Bundle 2, powered by iZotope. This
powerful bundle includes six professional audio plug-ins: Mastering EQ, Mastering Reverb,
Multiband Compressor, Mastering Limiter, Stereo Imager, and Harmonic Exciter.

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$24995
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Professional Digital Audio Workstation

ACID Pro 7
Starting at

$29995

Powerful Music Production Environment

ACID™ Pro 7 software is a DAW powerhouse that combines full multitrack recording
and mixing, MIDI sequencing, and legendary ACID looping functionality for a
seamless music creation and post-production environment. More creative partner
than production tool, ACID Pro 7 software inspires you like nothing else. With its
Transparent Technology™ design, ACID Pro 7 software removes typical barriers to
the creative workflow so you can effortlessly transform ideas into real results.

Mixing and Editing

ACID Pro 7 software has a dedicated mixing console for a flexible and efficient recording
environment. Specify routing, assign audio effects, and use external effects processors with
tracks and busses. ACID Pro 7 software also supports control surface automation and channel
tracking for devices such as the Mackie® Control and Frontier Design TranzPort™.

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Included with ACID Pro 7 – a $500 Value!
Garritan™ ARIA for ACID Pro Effects Rack, Native Instruments™ Submersible Music
ACID Pro player powered by iZotope™ Guitar Combos KitCore™

Developed in conjunction iZotope is known for its This Native Instruments Submersible KitCore
with Plogue Art et world-class audio effects. bundle emulates three offers great drum sounds
Technologie Inc, the The ACID Pro Effects Rack classic guitar amplifiers with minimal CPU load.
Garritan ARIA for ACID bundle includes Flanger, and includes over KitCore has over 400 MIDI
Pro player includes Phaser, Analog Delay, 100 presets. Guitar drum files and includes
a complete suite of and Dynamics effects. Combos includes Native MIDI grooves from the
orchestral, big band, Instruments AC Box DrumCore library.
and general MIDI Combo, Plexi Combo,
samples. and Twang Combo.

Professional Multitracking
For uncompromising 24-bit, 192 kHz sound quality production, live or in studio, ACID Pro 7
software has an expanded set of features for maximum audio performance. Whether you’re
recording with your band or creating MIDI-based studio sequences, ACID Pro 7 software is the
optimal platform for reliable multitrack production.

Comprehensive MIDI Support

Experience unparalleled MIDI sequencing in ACID Pro 7 software,
with real-time MIDI processing and precise control over MIDI
events. Use track envelopes to automate and modify MIDI
controller data over time. Other features let you freeze MIDI tracks,
apply real-time MIDI quantization, create drum patterns, edit MIDI
event lists, and step record.

Innovative Loop-Based Creation

ACID Pro 7 software has all of the core ACID Pro features:
automatic pitch and tempo matching, real-time loop previewing, unlimited tracks, and
our signature pick/paint/play interface. ACID Pro 7 software also includes over 3,000
ACIDized® loops and 1,000 MIDI files so you can start creating music right out of the box.

Free Loops and Samples

Add to your content library with ACIDplanet.com® 8packs.
Available as a free download each week, an 8pack is eight
loops arranged into a song. ACID Pro registered users can
also download free exclusive content using Get Media.
Click Get Media for instant access to folders
full of royalty-free loops.

Boxed Download UPGRADE

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ACID Pro 7 list price $399 95
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Sony Pictures

Sound Effects Series

Starting at

$26595

Sony Pictures Entertainment has opened its audio archives to producers everywhere.
These exclusive collections of essential sound effects represent the best in sound
design and field-recorded materials

Volumes One through Five

Put these effects to work in your
productions to achieve an even
higher level of emotion, suspense,
or impact. Categories include
Volumes Animals, Natural Elements,
One through Ten Backgrounds, Home & Office,
MASTER SET Impacts, Weapons & Explosions,
This ten-disc set contains Vintage Cartoon, Sports &
over 2,300 effects in a wide Recreation, Vocals & Wallas,
assortment of categories, and Vehicles.
and includes liner notes
and interviews with some of
the genre’s most in-demand Volumes Six through Ten
creators. Unlock the full Where our first five volumes looked
potential of your artistic to satisfy the tangible elements of
vision with the most exciting the sound effects world, the next
sounds ever recorded. five move further into the intangible
world of expert sound design.
Download: $469 95 Categories include Fantasy, Science
Packaged: $499 95 Fiction, Horror, Combat, Period
Effects, and Period Vehicles.
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Royalty-free Music Loops, Samples, and Sounds From foundation materials to that perfect finishing touch, box

Box Sets
sets offer the best in custom-tailored music and sound design
packages. Our dance music anthology and superstar drum session
box sets raise the bar once again to bring you two of the finest
collections ever released into the world of royalty-free music!

Chicago Fire: The Orchestral Series

A Dance Music Anthology The Orchestral Series features a full
Sony Creative Software and symphony orchestra performing
Sound Genius Studios present an astounding variety of authentic,
Chicago Fire: A Dance Music original music—from classical to
Anthology—five construction kit
rock & pop.
libraries that explore five different
aspects of the club music experience:
Box Download: $14195
deep house, electro, old school,
Box Packaged: $149 95
progressive, and drum ‘n’ bass.
Individual Download: $39 95
Box Download: $16995
Individual Packaged: $4195
Box Packaged: $179 95

Individual Download: $39 95

The Bill Laswell Collection
Individual Packaged: $4195
Each volume in this box set serves as
a complete construction kit for producers
Drums from the Big Room of rock, funk, hip-hop, electronica, world
Join drummer Steve Ferrone (Eric music, and ambient/cinematic music
Clapton, Duran Duran, Tom Petty) forms. Includes Bill Laswell: Volumes I
and producer Greg Ladanyi through III from our Standard Collection,
(Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Toto) plus a bonus library (Volume IV) available
at Burbank’s O’Henry Sound Studios. only with this box set.
24-bit multitrack performance loops
(kick, snare, rack, and hats), with up Box Download: $14195
to three unique room sound options, Box Packaged: $149 95
will achieve the perfect balance.
Individual Download: $39 95
Box Download: $16995 Individual Packaged: $4195
Box Packaged: $179 95 (Volumes I, II, and III only)

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Royalty-free Music Loops, Samples, and Sounds

Premium Collection
Only

$7395 packaged /$6995 download

Our ever-expanding catalog of sounds is unparalleled in terms of quality, quantity,

and diversity. The Premium Collection line shines with an extensive feature set that
includes double discs, star performers, 24-bit sound, sophisticated ACID projects,
extensive liner notes, expanded file types, deluxe packaging, and more.

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What It Is! ‘70s Analog Funk
Fifteen sessions that’ll put you
on the fast track to making
the tightest funk this side of
the Apollo.
metal: the ultimate
construction kit
The definitive heavy metal
construction kit delivered in
24-bit sound and stacked with
everything from mixable drum
performances to vocal loops.
The electronic music
manuscript
Boutique sound design,
subliminal rhythms, and dark,
unbridled electronica from
the enlightened mind of
Richard Devine. Includes
exclusive video content.
Matt fink: rock & pop
keyboard essentials
Doctor Fink is back with another
2CD, 24-bit Premium Collection
of signature keyboard magic,
but this time he’s jamming
along with the Quartet!

Parthenon Huxley’s
Six-String Orchestra
Unlock the full potential of the
Artist Integrated Quartet with
Parthenon Huxley’s 24-bit,
double-disc opus of sublime
rock/pop guitar.
Drums from the
Big Room: The Mixes
The Big Room experience
distilled into two discs
packed with 24-bit stereo
mixes, one-shots, and two
exclusive multitrack sessions
not included in the box set.
arhythmiA: Drums & Drones
Volume one & Two
(sold separately)
Two discs full of sinister 24-bit
alchemy created by Nine Inch
Nails drummer Jerome Dillon
and NIN sound designer
Keith Hillebrandt.
Tony Franklin: Not Just
Another Pretty Bass
Genre-bending licks and riffs
from one of rock music’s most
talented and versatile bass
players. Integrates with
The Best of Siggi Baldursson:
The Drum Loops.

Cinemascape: Soundtrack
Construction Elements
A broad assortment of textures
and melodies designed to add
drama and emotion to your
video productions.
Dr. Fink’s Funk Factory
This library is a virtual clinic
in funk, and a complete
construction kit delivered by
Prince alumnus Matt Fink.
Vital Drums:
The vitale collection
Rock solid, 24-bit drum grooves
and vintage kit one-shots from
master time keepers Joe Vitale
and Joe Vitale, Jr.
Sonic Excursions for
Acoustic Guitar
Sparse acoustic guitar
performances processed
into bright, dazzling sound
sculptures. Expanded edition.

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Royalty-free Music Loops, Samples, and Sounds

Standard Collection
Only

$4195 packaged /$3995 download

The Standard Collection contains the industry’s favorite line of sample

libraries—it’s the most versatile and exciting collection of sounds available.
Single instrument collections and multigenre construction kits—the Standard
Collection sets the standard for dynamic audio content.

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MICROCOSM: SYSTEM-INTEGRATED ESSENTIAL SOUNDS I DOWNTEMPO Hip-Hop:

ELECTRONICA
A benchmark on the trail of an
evolving artist, and a complete
construction kit for exploring minimal
electronic music forms.
(Download only)
The grand finale of the reissue series,
these are the most primordial loops
ever to carry ACIDization metadata in
their DNA.(Download only)
The Hybrid Series
A bale of loop content and
sophisticated ACID Projects,
all baked into a big downloadable
chunk and offered at an
unbeatable price. (Download only)

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8 Bit Weapon: A Chiptune Odyssey
A massive collection of chiptune style
loops and samples created using
vintage computers and video game
consoles.
P. Hux Power Trio
Parthenon Huxley delivers a flight
case full of no frills riff rock. Enjoy
1,500 royalty-free guitar, bass and
drum loops.
Evolver: Distinctive Electronica
Eclectic eccentrics 3kStatic explore
all modes of electronica to bring you
over 500 unique loops and samples.
Contains Limited Edition Full Album

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KJ Sawka presents Drum ‘n’ Bass
and Beyond
A power packed set of mind
bending drum ‘n’ bass, dub-step,
and breakbeat tools, created by
internationally known artist KJ Sawka.
Latin Hip-Hop: The Hybrid Series
Our debut Hybrid Series title delivers
stunning tracks in a presentation
drawn from deep within the vast Sony
Sound Series archive.
(Download only)
Music & Sound for Film: The
Editor’s Companion
From Foley and title sequence effects
to extended music beds and stingers,
this collection is a must-have for
video editors.

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Dirty Disco: Nouveau Breakbeat
Flashy, trashy breaks with a flair for
the dramatic, Dirty Disco is dance
floor gold tempered with a rhinestone
studded fist.
UNDERGROUND:
UK HOUSE & ELECTRO
Get your Tube pass and head straight
to the UK underground for a sexy,
bombastic sound clash of cutting
edge house and electro.
afterhours edm:
electronic dance music
Fifteen templates packed with vibrant
e-music instrumentation provide
ultimate flexibility in this eclectic
collection for the late
night club set.
MODULAR ELECTRONICA
IDM complete construction kit perfect
for crafting heady, downtempo
electronica or future retro broken-
beat tracks on any platform.
Diamond Cuts: Hip-hop Gems
A bottomless trunk full of urban
construction kits and precious stone
grooves from multifaceted hip-hop
producer lukecage.
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Pulse: Pure Analog Lifeforms
Warm analog synthesis and complex
beat structures performed by Richard
Devine and crafted on vintage,
esoteric gear.
Bhangra Breaks: South Asian
Beats & Bass
DJ Rekha and producer Sunil
Sehgal deliver the core elements of
contemporary bhangra, wrapped in
the urban underground vibe of the
NYC Basement Bhangra ® scene.
caliente: reggaeton
construction kit
Blaze up your DAW with these
15 session folders and get low
with authentic Dem Bow rhythms
and fierce instrumentation.
CINEMATIC FUNK
Lukecage gets deep on this soul-
infused collection of smoky hip-hop
and R&B rare groove artifacts.
flammable: club joints &
street anthems
Hip-hop construction kit includes 15
song starters. Royalty-free use means
your club bangin’ tracks are clean
from the start.
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Bunker 8: Progressive
House Dynamics
Deliciously dark, surprisingly
funky, and rhythmically relentless,
Progressive House Dynamics features
20 construction kits of banging
dance floor anthems.
FLOW & FUNCTION:
The Hip-hop playbook
Old school hip-hop funkadelics
and deep pockets of mushroom
jazz comprise our ’08 entry
under the bestselling lukecage
nom de plume.
black paint: indie rock anthems
From pop to garage rock to emo
screamo, Black Paint comes with
everything except the keys to the
tour van.
Rondo Brothers: Trip-Hop
Loops & Samples
San Francisco’s Rondo Brothers turn
their trip-hop odyssey into a multi-
instrumental sample library.
Contains Limited Edition Full Album
pocket diva: world class vocals
Break out Pocket Diva for vocal
drops on any track that needs a
human touch.
(Download only)
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Poptronica
A complete kit giving you the
materials to make electronica with
superb sonic balance and fidelity.
iced: minimalist electronica
Explore modern electronic forms from
dub to dirge, crisp and melodic to
moonscape static, syncopated and
bouncy to completely flatlined.
Rhythmicronics:
processed percussion
An intricately processed collection of
feral grooves that lock up tight with all
variations of esoteric electronica.

structure/capture: the best of siggi baldursson: platinum theory hip-hop

future retro dance excursions
IDM complete construction kit perfect
for crafting heady, downtempo
electronica or future retro broken-
beat tracks on any platform.
the drum loops A hip-hop playbook with classic soul
An Artist Integrated showcase of roots and progressive intent. Enjoy
drum loops compiled by Fretless mixing materials from more than 60
Monster Tony Franklin. unique construction kits.

American Piano the electro set electro lounge

Traditional country blues, stride, A construction kit for making A construction kit full of mellow
country rock, and ballad loops, electronica tracks with a classic grooves, intelligently funky basses,
performed by a seasoned pro and German/Detroit feel. and sparkly ear candy, for making
edited to perfection. smooth, laid back tracks.

hydroponic hip-hop Bradley fish: High Strung Global grooves

A complete hip-hop construction
kit created by veteran library
producer Brian Daly.
Chapter Three in the Bradley Fish
storybook includes acoustic and
electric guitars, low slung bass, world
music accents, and more.
A smoldering collection of pop-
inflected dancehall, Reggaeton,
and hip-hop grooves, sliced and
diced into production-ready
construction kits.

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Royalty-free Music Loops, Samples, and Sounds

classic Collection
Starting at

$3195 packaged /$2995 download

Titles from the Classic Collection are only available direct from Sony Creative Software.
Visit www.sonycreativesoftware.com for a complete list.

The Classic Collection is just what the name implies. Proven performers. Staples
in any well-stocked studio. Classic Collection sample libraries are established
must-haves for anyone creating loop-based music. Now at a special low price,
available only direct from Sony Creative Software.

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Designed exclusively as a companion
product for Vegas Pro 8 and 9 software

Vegas Pro

Production Assistant
Starting at

$16995

Automation and Productivity Tools for Broadcasters and Editors

The Vegas™ Pro Production Assistant plug-in enhances the functionality of Vegas Pro
software, streamlining the workflow for professional broadcasters and editors. The
Production Assistant plug-in automates many frequent tasks and processes to save
hours of tedious editing work. And the Production Assistant is easy to use – it includes a
complete set of video tutorials to help you get maximum output with minimum effort.

Streamline Your Broadcast Workflow

• Automatically swap placeholder slugs with program media
• Automated broadcast color processing presets including correction for tungsten balance,
fluorescent lighting, indoor white balance problems and stage lighting issues
• Quickly remove gaps between media events
• Widescreen converter tool for complete control over display of HD/SD 16:9/4:3 and mixed
media and other automated pan/crop techniques
• Add image overlays at regular or fixed intervals for automated network bug placement and
other watermarks

Enhance the Functionality of Vegas Pro

• Automatically add customized crossfades between video events
• Efficiently produce powerful video and photo montages
• Quickly split stereo tracks to separate mono tracks
• Easily create motion fly-ins over a background for video and still sequences
• Automatically create volume envelopes to duck audio for voiceover work
• Convert 4:3 fullscreen clips to 16:9, or pull a 4:3 center-cut from 16:9 material
• Add a film look to your projects with 21 included video filters
• Automatically place lower thirds – includes over 50 animated lower thirds

Batch Processing
• Create customized presets for repetitive batch processing workflows
• Encode video with built-in presets for a variety of delivery options
• Batch process media for playback rate, broadcast color, video
filters, marker creation, image sequence creation, crop and
aspect ratio, image background/underlay/overlay, audio
normalization, and interlace flicker reduction

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Professional Video, Audio, and Blu-ray Disc™ Creation

Vegas Pro 9
Starting at

$59995

Professional End-to-End Media Creation

The Vegas™ Pro 9 collection integrates three powerful applications that work seamlessly
together to provide an efficient and intuitive environment for video and broadcast
professionals. With broad format support, superior effects processing, unparalleled
audio support, and a full complement of editorial tools, the Vegas Pro 9 collection
streamlines your workflow. From acquisition to delivery, from camera to Blu-ray Disc™, the
Vegas Pro 9 collection delivers exactly what you need to produce outstanding results.

The Vegas Pro 9 collection includes:

Vegas Pro 9
Vegas Pro software offers native format support for nearly all
video formats, a highly flexible workflow, and the most powerful
audio tools available in an NLE. Use Vegas Pro software to create,
edit and deliver anywhere, in the studio or on assignment.

DVD Architect Pro 5

DVD Architect™ Pro software streamlines DVD and Blu-ray Disc™
authoring. Its intuitive interface and powerful authoring tools
provide robust support for menus, subtitles, multiple angles,
and special features. DVD Architect Pro software provides an
effortless way to create dynamic professional productions.

Dolby® Digital Professional Encoder

Officially tested and certified by Dolby Laboratories, Inc., this
professional encoding software optimally prepares AC-3 output
for surround sound productions on DVD and Blu-ray Disc.
Encode 5.1 multichannel or stereo mixes to AC-3 format inside
Vegas Pro software.

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Efficient, Professional Workflow for 32- and 64-bit systems
The Vegas Pro 9 interface provides a fully customizable workspace for accomplishing a wide
range of production requirements. System-wide media management produces maximum
efficiency. Network rendering saves time by using multiple computers and networked drive
arrays to render complex projects. Vegas Pro software also supports 24p, HD and HDV editing.

Broad Format Support

Vegas Pro 9 software natively supports the newest professional camcorder formats including
XDCAM EX and RED. Vegas Pro 9 software also includes support for still images greater than
one gigapixel in resolution. Use Pan and Scan to create a stunning movie sequence from
these large pictures while maintaining HD resolution.

Precise Editing Tools

Edit SD or HD video with drag-and-drop functionality, mouse and keyboard trimming,
and ripple editing. Features include ProType Titling technology, multicamera editing tools,
32-bit floating point video processing, customizable window layouts, color-coded snapping,
improved HDV/SDI/XDCAM support, Cinescore plug-in support, A/V synchronization detection
and repair, and auto-frame quantization.

Powerful Blu-ray Disc Authoring

Burn movies to Blu-ray Disc™ directly from the Vegas Pro timeline for high-definition delivery.
Use DVD Architect Pro software (included with the Vegas Pro collection) to author DVDs or
Blu-ray Disc media with multiple video angles, subtitles, multiple languages, and special
features. Preview and test your work in real time. Apply Brightness and Contrast, Auto Levels,
Crop, and Anti-Flicker filters. Set CSS and Macrovision® copy-protection flags for masters.

Superior Audio Control

Use unlimited tracks, 24-bit/192 kHz audio, punch-in recording, 5.1 surround mixing, effects
automation, and time compress/expand. Apply customizable, real time audio effects like EQ,
Reverb, Delay, and more. Expand your audio processing and mixing options with supported
third-party DirectX® and VST audio plug-ins. Use the Mixing Console for precise audio control.

THE VEGAS PRO 9 COLLECTION INCLUDES:

Vegas Pro 9, DVD Architect Pro 5 and
Dolby Digital Professional Encoder

Boxed Download UPGRADE

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Affordably Priced Entry Level Tools

Home Studio Solutions

Starting at

$4995

Perfect for Beginners and Enthusiasts

Like our professional applications, our home studio solutions are powerful, easy to use,
and loaded with features and extras. Perfect for the new digital content creator, these
applications include our exclusive Show Me How tutorials, which make it simple to get
started. These helpers are built right into the application and walk you through your
creative projects step by step. Just click Show Me How and follow along as helpful text
dialog boxes, pointers, and guides actually show you what to do next.

Vegas Movie Studio 9

Vegas Movie Studio Platinum Pro Pack takes video and
audio production even further with added tools for
professional-level sound design, as well as more video
effects and transitions. This powerful collection has
everything needed to edit video in nearly any format
including high definition. Pro Pack has integrated
features for advanced video compositing, color
correction, and 5.1 surround mixing. Use the included
Sound Forge Audio Studio software for precise audio
editing, and enhance multimedia projects with
360 exclusive music soundtracks.

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Vegas Movie Studio Platinum software provides the power, features, and advanced tools
you need to edit video in nearly any format, including high definition. It includes hundreds of
built-in video and audio effects as well as integrated tools for professional-level compositing,
color correction, and 5.1 surround mixing. Vegas Movie Studio Platinum software gives you
complete control over your video and audio projects. With this software and your creative
spark, there are no limits to what you can produce. It’s your vision, your way.

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Movie Studio HD
$4995
Create captivating videos that
beg to be watched again
and again using Vegas Movie
Studio HD. Digital video editing
tools add professional pizzazz
with transitions, titles, and special
effects including green screen
and slow motion. Quickly format
movies for online sharing sites like
Facebook®, YouTube™ and more.
Music Studio 7
$6995
ACID Music Studio software is
the best way to bring your music
to life. It has unlimited tracks
for audio and MIDI, pro-level
editing features, and over 3,000
genre-spanning, studio quality
loops to use in remixes, mash-
ups, and original music. Record
multiple instruments or vocals,
each on its own track, for flexible
mixing and professional polish. To
share, burn your mix to CD, post
it online, or convert it to another
format such as MP3. ACID Music
Studio software transforms your
PC into the ultimate home studio.
Audio Studio 9
$6995
Sound Forge Audio Studio
software is everything you
need to edit and master
professional-quality audio on
your home computer. Record
live instruments and vocals, edit
and restore audio, apply studio-
quality effects, and convert files
with lightning speed. You can
even create your own karaoke
tracks with the Vocal Eraser tool.
Best of all, Sound Forge Audio
Studio software is easy to use.
With a few basic commands
such as cut, copy, and paste,
you can produce high-fidelity
audio on your PC.

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Sound forge PRO 10 ACID PRO 7 VEGAS Pro 9

List price: $49995 List price: $39995 List price: $69995

Direct price: Direct price: Direct price:

Pricing
Box: $39995 Box: $31995 Box: $67995
Download: $37495 Download: $29995 Download: $59995
Upgrade: $24995 Upgrade: $14995 Upgrade: $24995

• Open, edit, and save mono, stereo or
multichannel audio files
• 24-bit, 32-bit/192 kHz audio file support
• Over 40 professional studio effects
and processes
• élastique Pro timestretch and pitch
shift plug-in
• iZotope™ 64-bit SRC and MBIT+ dither
• Spectrum analysis tools
Key Features
• Acoustic Mirror modeling plug-in
• Musical instrument file processing
• Audio restoration tools
• Batch conversion
• Interactive tutorials
• Integrated disc-at-once CD burning
• Dolby Digital AC-3 export
• Real-time nondestructive editing
• Unlimited tracks of audio and MIDI
• 24-bit, 192kHz hard disk recording
• Multitrack audio and MIDI recording
• Inline MIDI editing
• MIDI filtering and processing
• External control surface support
• Full ReWire support
• Interactive Tutorials
• 5.1 surround mixing and encoding
• Frame-accurate video scoring
• SD/HD-SDI capture compress to Sony
XDCAM® .mxf
• Comprehensive XDCAM support,
including full proxy workflow
• Audio mixing console
• Digital signage editing
• Multicamera editing tools
• AVCHD read and write
• 4K Support
• Professional lighting effects
• Support for DPX and OpenEXR formats
• Native RED ONE™ (.r3d) file support
• XDCAM EX file import
• Support for gigapixel images
• Gradient wipe transition
• 5.1 surround mixing tools
• Blu-ray Disc layout, authoring,
and burning

Microsoft® Windows® XP 32-bit SP2 (SP3

Microsoft® Windows® XP (SP2 or later), or Microsoft® Windows® XP SP2 or
Operating System recommended) or Windows Vista™ 32-bit
Windows Vista™ (SP2 or later) Windows Vista™
or 64-bit (SP1 recommended)

1 GHz processor (multicore or

CPU (Processor) 1 GHz 1.8 GHz (2.0 GHz recommended) multiprocessor CPU recommended
for HD)

RAM 512 MB 1 GB 1 GB (2 GB recommended)

Hard drive space 300 MB 150 MB (8 GB for optional components) 200 MB

Sound Card Windows-compatible sound card Windows-compatible sound card Windows-compatible sound card

DirectX® DirectX 9.0c or later1 DirectX 9.0c or later1 DirectX 9.0c or later1

Microsoft .NET Microsoft .NET Framework 2.01 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.01 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.021

microsoft
Internet Explorer 5.1 or later Internet Explorer 5.1 or later Internet Explorer 5.1 or later
Internet Explorer

OHCI compatible IEEE-1394DV Card (for

DV Card
DV/HDV capture and print to tape)

CD Recordable
For CD burning For CD burning For CD burning
Drive

Supported DVD-r/-rw/+r /+rw drive

DVD Recordable
(for DVD burning) Supported Blu-ray
Drive
recordable drive (for Blu-ray burning)

OTHER DVD-ROM for installation DVD-ROM for installation DVD-ROM for installation

1
Included on installation disc

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