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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adobe Audition? Adobe Audition software is a professional audio editing and mixing solution. Designed for audio and video professionals in studios, broadcast facilities, and post-production facilities, Adobe Audition delivers advanced audio mixing, editing, mastering, and effects-processing capabilities, as well as the ability to create original music using loops. Mix up to 128 tracks (including as many as 32 live inputs), edit individual audio files, create loops, and use more than 50 DSP (digital signal processing) effectsAdobe Audition is a complete multitrack recording studio that offers a flexible workflow coupled with exceptional ease of use. Whether youre producing music, radio broadcasts, or audio for video, the precise tools in Adobe Audition gives you the power to create rich, nuanced audio of the highest possible quality. Why should I purchase Adobe Audition 1.5? Adobe Audition 1.5 offers a complete, flexible digital audio solution. No other product combines high-quality multi-track mixing, integrated wave editing (including Frequency Space editing in the Spectral View), powerful looping capabilities and more than five thousand performance-based loops, and exceptional audio analysis tools. Adobe Audition is also easy to use, so getting started and creating results quickly is a snap. Plus, tight integration with the other products in the Adobe Video Collection makes Adobe Audition a valuable tool in video postproduction. What are the top new features in Adobe Audition 1.5? Adobe Audition 1.5 includes dozens of innovative new features that give you more options for editing audio. They include: Integrated CD burning Create quick reference masters of your compositions by burning gapless audio CDs directly from Adobe Audition. ReWire support Stream full-resolution audio data in real-time between Adobe Audition and other audio software such as Propellerhead Reason and Ableton Live. VST plug-in support Expand your options with integrated support for third-party VST effects, which can also be used in Adobe Premiere Pro. Frequency space editing Visually isolate and select sounds in frequency and time using a marquee selection tool in the Spectral editing view, and then modify, edit, or apply effects to the selected sound. Pitch correction Correct off-pitch performances and create pitch-based effects using the new pitch correction effects. Use the automatic mode for quick results or the manual mode for precise control. Enhanced support for video Edit video soundtracks more easily with the ability to view video frames in the Timeline and import a wide range of file formats, including AVI, native DV, MPEG, and WMV.
In May 2003, Adobe acquired Syntrillium Software and its assets, including its flagship product, Cool Edit Pro. Adobe Audition 1.5 is the products first major update as part of Adobes product line.

Clip time stretching Visually drag the edge of any audio clip in a Multitrack mix to fit a specific length of time with or without affecting the clips pitch. Ideal for making sound effects and dialog fit a given video clip. Automatic click/pop elimination Quickly and easily restore digital recordings of vinyl source material, wireless mikes, DV cameras, and other production audio. New sample sessions Get up to speed quickly by using any of the 20 sample sessions included with the Adobe Audition, or modify the sample sessions to create your own music. Vocal/Instrumental extraction Reduce the vocal or instrumental portions of a track and create acapella and karaoke-ready tracks while preserving the stereo image with the new Center Channel Extractor tool. New royalty-free loops Create your own music using more than 500 new production music loopsfor a total of more than 5,000in a variety of styles including 70s disco, rumba, and loops for weddings.

For more detailed information about these and other new features in Adobe Audition 1.5, please refer to the Adobe Audition 1.5 New Feature Highlights, which you can find at www.adobe.com/products/audition/ indepth.html. When will Adobe Audition 1.5 be available? How much will it cost? Where can I buy it? You can pre-order Adobe Audition 1.5 today; the product is expected to ship in late spring 2004. Adobe Audition 1.5 will have an Adobe Store price of $299 (USD); upgrades from Adobe Audition 1.0 or Cool Edit Pro 2.x will be $69 (USD). Adobe Audition 1.5 is available directly from Adobe (visit the Adobe Store at www.adobe.com/store/main.html, or call 1-888-724-4507) or from Adobe Authorized Resellers. Please note that prices are approximate and do not include taxes, shipping, handling, or other related expenses. I have Cool Edit Pro 2.x. Can I upgrade to Adobe Audition 1.5? Yes! Registered owners of Cool Edit Pro can upgrade to Adobe Audition 1.5 for $69 (USD). Please note that prices are approximate and do not include taxes, shipping, handling, or other related expenses. I have Cool Edit 2000. Can I upgrade to Adobe Audition 1.5? Yes! Registered owners of Cool Edit 2000, as well as owners of Cool Edit Pro 1.x, can upgrade to Adobe Audition for the special price of $169 (USD). Please note that prices are approximate and do not include taxes, shipping, handling, or other related expenses. I own another audio product. Whats the best way for me to get Adobe Audition? For just $249 (USD), you can purchase a competitive upgrade to Adobe Audition 1.5 if you are a licensed user of Sony or Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, Vegas, or ACID; Steinberg Nuendo, Cubase, or Wavelab; or Digidesign Pro Tools or Pro Tools LE. In North America, this competitive upgrade is available directly from Adobe (visit the Adobe Store at www.adobe.com/store/main.html, or call 1-888-724-4507) or from Adobe Authorized Resellers. Please note that pricing is approximate and does not include taxes, shipping, handling, or other related expenses. Can I upgrade to the new Adobe Video Collection from Adobe Audition or my Cool Edit product? Yes! Adobe Audition 1.5 is a core component of the Adobe Video Collection 2.5. In addition to Adobe Audition 1.5, the Standard edition of the Video Collection includes Adobe Premiere Pro 1.5, Adobe After Effects 6.5, and Adobe Encore DVD 1.5. The Adobe Video Collection 2.5 Professional edition includes these products as well as After Effects 6.5 Professional and Adobe Photoshop CS. For more information about the Adobe Video Collection, please visit www.adobe.com/products/dvcoll/main.html. You can upgrade from any previous version of Adobe Audition, Cool Edit Pro, or Cool Edit 2000 to the Adobe Video Collection 2.5 Standard for just $799 (USD), saving over $1000 (USD) over upgrading Adobe Audition and buying the other products separately. Please note that prices are approximate and do not include taxes, shipping, handling, or other related expenses. I just recently bought a copy of Adobe Audition. Can I exchange it for version 1.5? Customers who purchased Adobe Audition between April 19, 2004 (US date), and July 18, 2004, are eligible for an Adobe Audition 1.5 upgrade for the price of shipping only. This offer is available only through Adobe and applies to purchases made from Adobe or Adobe Authorized Resellers. You must provide a dated proof of purchase and your serial number when you place your order. Claims for this offer must be received by August 2, 2004. To qualify for upgrades, customers in the U.S. and Canada can call Adobe customer service at (800) 833-6687. To contact Customer Service in other parts of the world, please see www.adobe.com/ support/intlsupport.html. Will I be able to try Adobe Audition 1.5 before I purchase it? A tryout version of Adobe Audition will be available for download from the Adobe Web site shortly after the product begins shipping. Visit www.adobe.com/audition for more information. What languages is Adobe Audition offered in? English, French, German, and Japanese. What operating systems does Adobe Audition 1.5 support? Adobe Audition supports Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP Professional or Home Edition. For complete system requirements, please visit www.adobe.com/products/audition/indepth.html.

Does Adobe Audition support hyperthreading and multiple processors? Yes. Adobe Audition intelligently assigns processing loads to different CPUs. What kind of sound card do I need to use Adobe Audition? Adobe Audition works with any standard Windows sound interface, from the ones integrated on motherboards all the way up to professional multitrack interfaces. It works with any interface that has MME or WDM drivers. Who uses Adobe Audition? Adobe Audition (formerly Cool Edit Pro) offers a versatile set of tools for producing exceptionally high quality audio content. It is widely used by recording and mastering engineers and other professional recording studio users; garage bands, solo artists, and professional artists who want to record away from the formal studio; broadcast professionals, including spot producers, on-air personalities, and station managers; video professionals; and sound designers for both movies and games. Other users rely on one or more of the specialized tools available in Adobe Audition. For example, audio restoration specialists use Adobe Audition primarily to restore recordings, such as removing clicks and pops from vinyl records and hiss from tapes; the new Frequency Space editing support in Audition 1.5, along with the new Auto Click/Pop Eliminator, add new control while streamlining these tasks. DJs and remixers use Adobe Audition for looping, mixing and matching songs, matching volumes, and matching tempos; more than 500 new loops add new creative options. Scientists use Adobe Audition for its analysis tools, including frequency and phase analysis, statistics, and spectral plotting. And law enforcement agencies use Adobe Audition to clean up surveillance recordings. Because it is easy to use, Adobe Audition is also used to edit audio for business presentations, instructional audiotapes, and many other types of audio. As part of the Adobe Video Collection, how does Adobe Audition fit into video production workflows? The high-quality professional audio editing tools in Adobe Audition are a great match for the video professional. Users can import AVI, MPEG, native digital video (DV), and Windows Media Video (WMV) files, then watch them as they enhance the soundtrack; video tracks appear with multiple thumbnails, making it easy to synchronize audio with specific points in the video. Plus, markers in Adobe Premiere Pro 1.5 AVI files import into Adobe Audition. Built-in looping tools and royalty-free loop content are perfect for sound bed creation, and powerful noise reduction tools are great for cleaning up poor-quality audio, including unwanted noise from wireless microphones and DV cameras. Adobe Audition can also be used for dialog replacement, sound effects, sweetening, mixing, and many other aspects of video soundtrack creation. Users can also import audio (WAV) files into Adobe Premiere Pro or After Effects projects, and then use the Edit Original command to open either the WAV or session file (requires After Effects 6.0 or later) in Adobe Audition, and VST effects can be shared between Adobe Premiere Pro 1.5 and Adobe Audition 1.5. Adobe Premiere Pro also includes some top-notch audio features. If I have Adobe Premiere Pro, do I need Adobe Audition too? Both products offer outstanding support for audio, and many of their features are complementary. The audio tools in Adobe Premiere Pro are specifically designed for editing video soundtracks. Adobe Audition offers a more comprehensive and flexible audio toolset that is versatile enough to be used by both professional recording artists and video professionals. With Adobe Audition, you can record multi-track sessions, edit audio files using sample-accurate tools, create original music using loops, mix up to 128 audio tracks, and work with powerful DSP and analysis tools, including DirectX and VST effects. Adobe Audition was built from the ground up for digital audio mixing and editing, so its the best choice for demanding audio projects.

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