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Bias has announced that SoundSoap Pro has been updated to version 1.2 and features 100% native compatibility with Apple’s Power PC and Intel-based Macs, while also offering support for Windows XP and Vista.

SoundSoap Pro uses a unique, integrated interface that allows the user to access any tool from within a single plug-in window. Tool navigation tabs are labeled (left to right) “Hum & Rumble,” “Click & Crackle,” “Broadband,” and “Noise Gate” – reflecting the suggested order in which the operations should be performed, to obtain the best possible results. The tabs provide parameter feedback, allowing the user to monitor the primary tool settings globally, regardless of which tool is currently selected. Read more…

Musikmesse: BIAS debuted Peak Pro 6 – a major new upgrade to the award-winning pro audio editing, processing, mastering and delivery software for Mac OS X with Universal compatibility for PPC and Intel-based Macs. Peak Pro 6 offers many new features, including an enhanced playlist featuring new cross-fade options, volume envelopes and more; new DSP sound design features; editing and delivery enhancements; user interface improvements; and much more.

Here are the details on the new features…. Read more…

BIAS today announced that SoundSoap 2.1 – a major update of the company’s audio noise reduction software plug-in and application for Mac OS X and Windows XP – is now available. In addition to several enhancements to both the Mac and Windows editions, the Mac edition is now Universal and provides 100% native compatibility for both Intel-based and PPC Macs.

“One-click” Audio Cleaning

SoundSoap 2.1 provides high quality noise reduction while still being easy enough for average consumers to use effectively. SoundSoap 2.1 runs as an audio plug-in within AU, RTAS, and VST host applications on Mac OS X or within RTAS and VST hosts applications on Windows XP. In addition, SoundSoap 2.1 runs as a stand alone application.

SoundSoap 2.1’s strength is that it depends upon highly advanced digital signal processing to do the “heavy lifting,” without forcing users to confront a bevy of confusing controls. By clicking the Learn Noise button and adjusting just two knobs, even an audio novice can instantly remove most common problems such as hiss, fan noise from air conditioners, and other background noise.

Noises such as clicks, crackles, hum, and rumble can also be easily removed with the click of a button and adjustment of a simple slider. Whether used for cleaning up digitized audio from vinyl LPs or cassettes, reducing background noise from digital videos, or improving the sound of lectures, podcasts, and other recordings, SoundSoap 2.1 offers effective noise reduction easily and affordably.

Pricing and Availability

SoundSoap 2.1 is available now for all registered users of SoundSoap 2 as a free download from the BIAS web site. Upgrades from SoundSoap 1 are also available and new customers may purchase SoundSoap 2 from the worldwide network of BIAS resellers or directly from BIAS for $99 US SRP. For additional audio cleaning power, SoundSoap users may also cross-grade to SoundSoap Pro – contact BIAS for more information.

BIAS reports that Peak Pro 5 offers one of the highest quality resampling algorithms in the industry. After testing eleven audio applications and comparing their results, Peak Pro 5’s sample rate conversion proves to be one of the very best on the market.

“Sample rate conversion, also known as resampling, is one of the most important yet least understood stages in the final audio processing stage,” said Steve Berkley, CEO and President for BIAS, Inc. “With many professionals recording at high sample rates, fidelity is often lost at the final processing stage due to sample rate conversion that results in aliasing, artifacts, and added noise. Since many users depend on Peak for professional processing, BIAS prioritized the development of an advanced real-time and offline resampling algorithm for Peak Pro 5. Read more…

BIAS, Inc. has announced Peak Pro 5, the fifth generation of its award-winning professional stereo recording, editing, mastering and delivery software, is now shipping. On the Macintosh platform, Peak is the established leader for professional dedicated stereo recording, sample editing, processing, mastering and delivery, and version 5 adds a host of new high-end features to the already robust feature set.

“We’re thrilled to be shipping Peak Pro 5,” said Jason Davies, VP Worldwide Sales for BIAS. “The evolution of the Playlist with the new graphic view, as well as the replication-ready CD burning, the optional DDP file export, and the many other new features and enhancements in version 5 render Peak unrivaled as an all-in-one solution for professional sound design and CD mastering on the Mac.” Read more…