Sonic Foundry Announces Vegas(TM) Pro Media Editing SystemFree time limited beta version available for download
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July 9, 1999
Sonic Foundry has introduced Vegas(TM) Pro, a powerful audio/media
production and Internet authoring tool. With Vegas Pro, you can mix file properties,
bit depths, and sampling rates, all on a single track without many confusing dialog
boxes. You can edit during playback, perform non-destructive crossfade edits,
and run multiple simultaneous plug-in effects, all in real-time.
Vegas Pro's unique multi-threaded architecture delivers superior real-time
performance from a standard Windows PC. Its non-linear hard disk recording system
is RAM-dependent - you can boost the performance of Vegas Pro simply by increasing
your computer's processing power. With multiple processors and additional RAM
you can achieve a totally new level of performance from a "software only"
multitrack.
Disk throughput, the most crucial aspect of any hard-disk based recording
system, is heavily optimized in Vegas Pro. Vegas Pro uses asynchronous I/O, when
available. Asynchronous I/O prevents the processor from being stalled while reading
from a disk and can result in large performance gains over normal synchronous
I/O.
All audio data is processed using floating-point math, which yields high mathematical
precision. This precision, coupled with the application's ability to output 24-bit
audio and the final mixing stage, results in superb audio fidelity.
Sonic Foundry has posted a free, fully functional beta version of
Vegas Pro on their web site at www.sonicfoundry.com. This latest beta version expires on July 30th. After that, Vegas will be available for purchase at Sonic Foundry's site or local dealer.
Vegas Pro's specs will include:
- 24-bit/96 kHz for unparalleled audio resolution
- Unlimited tracks - limits only based on CPU/RAM processing power
- Non-destructive editing - each event in the track view is simply a reference
to files on the disk
- Support of multiple file formats (.wav/.aif) on a single track
- Real time file/event resampling - allows mixing of files of various sample
rates on one track without conversion
- 32 assignable DirectX FX sends - creates plug-in chains on each track and
on the output of each bus
- 26 Master and Aux outputs
- Simultaneous multitrack record & play - arms multiple tracks for recording
while project plays back
- Unlimited undo/redo - hundreds of levels of undo and redo lets you edit with
complete confidence
- Multiple I/O support - supports virtually any Windows sound card with multiple
ins and outs
- Dual monitor support - each tab-based window preview is dockable and can be
placed on a work surface of an additional monitor
- Midi Time Code synchronization
- Advanced auto-crossfade functionality - provides visual reference to create
customized crossfades between events
- Quick-edit media trimmer with direct link to wav editor - edit and drag portions
of media files from trimmer into track view or simply right-click to edit any
event in a wav editor…seamlessly
- 4-band EQ and compressor inserts available on every channel - two repositionable
inserts on every track
- Dither and noise shaping plug-ins available on bus outputs
- Advanced loop recording
- Audio/video scrub - intuitive interface to scrub forward or backwards in your
audio or video project
- DirectX Plug-In support - supports any DirectX audio plug-in
- Plug-In manager - provides for enhanced plug-in management from within the
program interface
- Video preview window - resizeable window allows previewing of any supported
video file
- Edit detail list management - editable text view of all 'edits' in your project
- Dual processor support
- Direct Internet streaming file authoring (Windows Media Technologies 4.0 and
RealNetworks G2) - no need for special file conversion. Save to streaming media
directly right from VegasTM Pro.
- Ability to incorporate timeline metadata (markers/captions) for advanced Internet
content authoring - editable captions and makers can be placed anywhere on the
timeline
- Imports/supports: .wav, .aif, .avi, .mov (using Microsoft DirectShow), .mpg
(video), .bmp
- Exports/saves: .wav, .aif, .avi, .wma (not available in beta release), .asf
(not available in beta release), .rm, .mp3 (with optional plug-in)
System Requirements
- Pentium 200 microprocessor (400 MHz microprocessor recommended)
- Microsoft Windows 9x / NT 4.0
- Windows-compatible sound card
- DirectX Media Runtime 6.0
- Internet Explorer™ 4.0 or later
- At least 32MB RAM (128MB recommended)
- At least 20MB free disk space
- 24 Bit Color Display recommended
For more information, and to download the fully functional beta version (expires
on July 30), visit the Sonic Foundry web site at www.sonicfoundry.com.
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