Wavelab vs. Sound Forge 9

Gorilla · Post by **Gorilla** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 6:30 am

Hello all. I am in the process of purchasing Wavelab 6 and or Sound Forge 9. Does anyone here know if there is a reason to spend $699 vs. $299 for a mastering software program which inevitably has the same goal in mind?

Any comments will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.[/i]

tritex4 · Post by **tritex4** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 10:06 am

There are 3 versions of Steinberg WaveLab ........... http://www.steinberg.net/1454_1.html

WaveLab 6 ................................ $549.99 ............... http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/WaveLab/
WaveLab Studio 6 ..................... $299.99 ................ http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/WaveLabStu/
WaveLab Essential 6 .................. $49.99 ................ http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/WaveLabEss/

There are 2 versions of Sound Forge ...................... http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/pro ... &PageID=56

Sound Forge 9 ......................... $299.97 ................. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SoundForge9/
Sound Forge Audio Studio 9 ...... $69.95 ................. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SoundForgeAS9/

30 day, fully functioning (except certain 3rd-party plug-ins) trial versions
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/dow ... sp?DID=726
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/dow ... sp?DID=750

Just a little info. I'm sure you'll get some more posts on the differences.
The Sony trial versions are worth checking out.

Gorilla · Post by **Gorilla** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 7:43 pm

Tritex4. Thank you. I have been trying out the Sound Forge demo. Seems simple enough. I just want to be sure it is recognized by the industry as a professional tool.

Gorilla · Post by **Gorilla** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 9:31 am

Tritex, I have decided to go Wavelab 6. They gave me an offer I could not refuse. Since I upgrade to Cubase SX 4 and being a long time customer. I was able to get Wavelab for $399. My upgrade for Cubase 4 is $249. I am not bragging just thankful and grateful. They could have stuck me with $699. for Wavelab. I guess my work is cut out for me. In addition, I have also ordered two video tutorials. I have kissed my family goodbye as I will not see them again for another two years.

tritex4 · Post by **tritex4** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:31 am

Gorilla.
I'm glad it worked out for you.
A deal is a deal!!:D

Gorilla · Post by **Gorilla** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 9:36 am

Yep, I am a happy camper. Lots of work ahead. I am sitting here typing this message with "Eye Ball Burn". What ever that is.

Thanks again.