Still resolutely PC-only, Sound Forge version 6.0 runs on Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP, and although it should scrape by on the 200MHz processor and 32MB RAM mentioned in the documentation, in reality most users will want at least a 500MHz processor and 128MB RAM to run more than a couple of real-time plug-in effects.
Following just a year after version 5, version 6.0 not only incorporates some obvious new features but a major overhaul to its audio engine, which brings it more into line with competing packages such as Steinberg's Wavelab 4.0. Sonic Foundry's popular stereo editor takes another step forward with the introduction of non-destructive editing and a multitasking audio engine.Īfter a long break of three years between Sound Forge versions 4.5 and 5.0 (reviewed in SOS November 2001), Sonic Foundry seem once again to be giving their digital audio editing package a higher development priority. The new Plug-In Chainer is multitasking, so you can leave it previewing while you select another part of the file, open other windows, or switch to another file with a different chain of effects.
