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Comparative Feature Matrix

   
I/O Functions
 
Opens AIFF, AIFC, WAV, BWF & SD2
files at 16 to 24 bits
 
Background creation of reduce file metadata
 
Import & define regions from SD2 files
 
44.1 kHz sample rate (SR) support
 

44.1 to 192 kHz SR support

 
Exports 24 bit AIFF & BWF
 
 24 bit stereo record or bounce from internal or external sources
 
 
 
Editing
 
Always non–destructive
 
Always real–time†
 
Easy editing with Smart Fade Tool
 
Segment–based editing
 
Segment–based gain adjustment
 
Reverse segment ability
 
4 point, Source/Destination editing
 
Edit Fade mode    
Breakpoint gain adjustment
 
SRP support
 
Loop & Fill
 
2 channel, 2 track support
 
2 channel, 4 track support
 
8 channel, 16 track support    
optional
Support for 1 EDL
   
Support for 2 Source/Destination EDLs
 
 
 
CD Prep
 
Automatically generates & validates PQ subcodes in real time
 
Advanced, manual PQ control including PC/EAN, ISR Codes, emphasis, offset, minimum index width & SCMS flags
 
Instant automatic PQ generation
 
Convenient Mark Info pop–up
 
Saves to DDP (Disc Description Protocol) format
 
Opens and plays DDP file sets
optional
 
optional
Modifies and rewrites DDP file sets
optional
 
optional
Background creation of CD-Rs
 
Background creation of Roxio’s Jam image files
 
Includes CD Text & ISRC support
 
Supports lowest jitter 1x creation of CD-Rs‡
 
Produces industry standard Sonic Studio PQ log files
 
Produces detailed PQ listings
 
Produces formatted track listings
 
 
 
Processing
 
Manual DeClick II support
optional
 
optional
VST & AU plug–in support°
 
Sonic Studio plug–in support
 
 
 
Global
 
Essential Transport Controls
 
Comprehensive Transport Controls
 
Full range metering
 
Clean, easy to navigate NGC user interface
 
OS 10-native application for Mac OS 10.4.3 or newer
 
Core Audio support – no additional hardware required
 

iLok USB Smart Key support

 
Complete NoNOISE II support
 
Series 300 hardware support    
optional
Interlocked QuickTime movie support
 
optional
 
 
†Editing is always real–time while DSP is real–time, if possible. If not, signal processing is moved to the background so your productivity is unaffected.
 
 
 
‡Supports lowest jitter 1x creation of CD-Rs, though your particular optical disc mechanism may not.      
       
°Plug–ins can be instantiated anywhere on the time line without audible artifacts. Plug–ins area lways latency compensated, and transitions between any plug–ins are always smooth and glitch-free.
 

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