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Melodic

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Audacity vs Soundbooth
« on: 03 Nov 2007, 23:43 »
I've been using Audacity for audio editing for years, but an upcoming voice-based project has me doubting if Audacity is up to the task. Can anyone who's used both Audacity and Adobe Soundbooth comment on differences or advantages? I have the opportunity to get Soundbooth for free, but I'm not sure if it's worth my time.
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Re: Audacity vs Soundbooth
« Reply #1 on: 05 Nov 2007, 05:11 »
Soundbooth is better only really in the number and quality of filters and whatnot you get. It may also support surround sound mixing, I can't remember. The interface is also maybe slightly more efficient, if you're used to it. Audacity, when paired with a decent sound-card and maybe an external four-track, if that's your thing, is probably up to most tasks, and if you've got experience with it, I say stick to it.

What exactly are you planning?
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Re: Audacity vs Soundbooth
« Reply #2 on: 05 Nov 2007, 08:17 »
I have no real experience with Soundbooth but a lot of people have complaints about Adobe's software in general; personally I'm okay with it when I get it with other stuff and there isn't like a decent freeware alternative. For example, I'm not going to switch from Photoshop to a freeware program.

So if it's something like other Adobe programs you might have to worry about bloated software and relatively high load times.

Without more specifics though I might suggest you stick with Audacity. If you could explain your project a little better I could probably evaluate how effective Audacity would be.
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Re: Audacity vs Soundbooth
« Reply #3 on: 05 Nov 2007, 11:20 »
Mostly I'll be taking audio clips (from a soundproof room, big boom mic) and removing any latent noise (I know Audacity handles it well enough), then boosting and replotting it if necessary; some of the voices might have to altered significantly (ie. custom EQ masks, et al). From what you guys have said, I might be best off sticking with Audacity and some of the filter packs I've found wandering around the interwebs, I didn't realize they were so evenly-matched. Thanks!
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Re: Audacity vs Soundbooth
« Reply #4 on: 07 Nov 2007, 10:15 »
Audacity is insanely powerful for a freeware program. I really can't think of anything else quite on its level.
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