Wavelab v Sound Forge

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Hello!
Member Since: Jan 12, 2004

OK..I have a few pounds to spend (DONT tell the wife) and I am SERIOUSLY considering buying Wavelab 4...

I currently use Sound Forge but I've read so much good stuff aboot Wave Lab that I am thinking it could be the answer to the perfect master I crave.

I love Sound Forge but to me, I just aint getting all I want from it. Its a great app but alas, there may be better oot there. I also have the chance to buy Wavelab 4 for aboot £300 (seen an ad in a mag today)

Would anyone recommend the purchase, based on my circumstances with software etc. I like Steinberg stuff using C/base SX as my main app.

All inputs much appreciated...

Coco.

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Nothing doesnt give me gas
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Since: May 25, 2004


Jul 22, 2004 01:45 am

I have both, SF all the way.

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Since: Apr 03, 2002


Jul 22, 2004 04:35 am

I used both, used to have both, WaveLab smokes SF, SF is clumsy and not as intuitive. With WaveLab 5 the gap has only gotten bigger.

Hello!
Member
Since: Jan 12, 2004


Jul 22, 2004 06:47 am

Aye..I had heard Wavelab is "the" essential audio editor on the market.

I like Forge, dont get me wrong but there seems to be an edge to Wavelab according to most pundits and reviewers.

Still, I thank you both for the responses...its good to see differing opinions actually - good to hear both sides of the coin.

I do find Forge slightly cumbersome at times. What interests me is the batch processing and the plugs available with Wavelab..Forge is all DirectX but Wavelab with its VST's appeals as am a Cubase user...

Im edging towards that magazine, credit card in hand... :-)

Coco.

Nothing doesnt give me gas
Member
Since: May 25, 2004


Jul 23, 2004 12:41 am

Yeah that magazine is da bomb!!! I may get the yank version.

*I used SF for about 5 years, and got used to it. Then I got a good deal on WL, but kept going back to SF, because of familiarity/ laziness I guess. But there is no denying that CD architect rocks~!
The Sony Noise reduction rules too.

Hello!
Member
Since: Jan 12, 2004


Jul 23, 2004 06:22 am

Aye..that magazine is indeed the bomb.

I just got a catalouge thru from a company called Turnkey (they are UK based but deal in Europe too - not USA sadly).

Anyway, I spied an Akai Voice thingy, it doubles up your voice with a harmony based on a few presets. I thought - for £50 (RRP is £250) its top! Controlled by a pedal and would be ideal for when I play live..AYE - sold right oot!

To make matters worse - the dopey guy on the phone couldnt answer my question - so shuffled some papers and hung up! DIPSTICK!

I WONT be phoning them again! Shame tho, they have the M-Audio Audiophile 24/96 for £69.99! Way cheap...

I have a Delta 44 anyway but thought it would be handy for a spare or for another PC.

Anyways

Wavelab will be bought. I have deceided .. spent the last 2 days checkin reviews and its coming at Coco soon!

Coco.

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