Sony's flagship sonic app is designed to everything an aspiring music maker needs to produce professional-quality audio on your home computer. Sound Forge allows you to record just about anything, edit and restore audio, burn CDs, create streaming media, and convert files with lightning speed — all using drag-and-drop actions and simple commands.

Core benefits of the suite:

Learn as you go

Sony's "Show Me How" tutorials go beyond the booklets and basic tutorials that other solutions provide. These extraordinary helpers are built right into the software — just click Show Me How to access simple, interactive help on 15 topics.

Capture from any source

Plug a microphone or instrument into your computer's sound card and start recording directly into Sound Forge Audio Studio software. You can capture instruments, vocals, keyboards, and more. You can also import music from your own CDs and MP3s for instant mixing and editing.

Powerful editing tools

The software offers pro-level control over audio editing, EQ, volume, and effects processing. You can mix audio tracks, balance sound levels, and create custom fades. It also lets you perform precise, real-time editing of audio files with simple drag-and-drop operations. Expertly balance sound levels, trim unwanted sections, and synchronize audio with video.

Effects processing

The program gives you the power to customize your creations with studio-quality effects such as EQ, delay, chorus, and reverb. Liven up presentations, recordings, and music using the included 1,001 Sound Effects. Sound Forge Audio Studio software also includes support for DirectX and VST audio effects to further enhance your mix.