Sound Forge Pro 10 from Sony Corporation is a suite of audio production tools for professionals. It turns raw sound files into master audio, with 24-bit/192 kHz support. An enhancement to version 9, this program now provides improved customization of layouts, setting of default fade types, and grouping of data windows. It even features interactive tutorials for users who are new to Sound Forge Pro products. For audio recording and editing, users can schedule recording on a recurring basis through the program. Musical instrument files can also be processed for added effects, and output can be further improved with the noise-reducing plug-ins. Files in .bwf format are now supported by the program. Sound Forge Pro 10 comes with CD authoring capability for finished masters. It runs on Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8 and requires hard disk space of 350MB for installation.
Vegas Pro 11 is a video editing tool from Sony Corporation. This software program is an enhancement to the Vegas Pro 10 version and specifically provides for the needs of professional video editors. Features include adding effects and animation, audio recording, managing media, and disc authoring. Vegas Pro 11 allows editing of videos from as many as 32 sources, making the program suitable for broadcast and digital video production. It also allows accelerated decoding, cropping, and playback. Users can apply video and audio effects at different levels of the project: media, event, track, or preview. Improved text tools and 3D features were also added, including the Titler Pro for 2D and 3D effects. When the video is ready for presentation, the program allows DVD and Blu-Ray Disc authoring. Vegas Pro 11 runs on Windows Vista and 7 but does not support XP.