Soundsoap

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…

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, Inc., a leading professional audio software manufacturer now offers solutions for the Windows platform. Previously only available to the Macintosh community, the release of SoundSoap, and SoundSoap Pro represent the first major Windows based offerings from the company.

Both powerful restoration tools, SoundSoap is tailored for the consumer/hobbyist while SoundSoap Pro targets the high-end digital video, film, broadcast, and multimedia professional. The ease-of-use and high-quality functionality is increasingly growing customers outside the music industry (MI) to discover and use Bias’ award winning products.

“In the last year we’ve seen real growth in sales outside the MI,” said Jason Davies, vice president of worldwide sales for Bias. “We have been bundling limited editions of Peak with Final Cut Pro since version 2, and that’s brought us a lot of attention from the digital video community. Additionally, the light versions of our products (Peak LE, Deck LE, and SoundSoap) are available in consumer retail channels, as well as music stores. As a result, we’ve seen our customer base broaden beyond the high-end audio market in which we have been established for so many years. Our new cross-platform products bring our award winning technology to users of the Windows platform, as well as growing our leadership in the Macintosh domain.”

SoundSoap

Bias SoundSoap is a digital audio signal processing application & VST/Direct X plug-in for the Macintosh and Windows computing platforms. SoundSoap is the first professional-quality noise reduction solution that’s also easy enough for average consumers to use effectively. By adjusting just two knobs, anyone can remove unwanted hiss, room noise, rumble, electrical hum, and other background noise from almost any digital media files – including digital video (DV) soundtracks, PowerPoint and other presentation software soundtracks, Flash and other web-tool soundtracks, digital audio workstation tracks, cassette or other analog tape recordings that have been transferred to a computer, and other sources. SoundSoap works by removing “broadband” noise (such as room noise, tape hiss, road noise from a moving vehicle, or noise from air conditioners). It also removes low-frequency rumble, as well as hum – the 50Hz or 60Hz electrical “buzzing” sound common in many audio recordings. The software can even intelligently learn the difference between the noise and the desired audio – achieving amazingly effective results.

With moderate or subtle noise problems, SoundSoap can make the difference between a project that sounds amateurish and one that sounds professional; with more extreme noise problems, SoundSoap can effectively salvage an otherwise unusable audio file. And in keeping with Bias’ tradition of creating powerful native-capable audio applications, SoundSoap takes full advantage of the processing power of your computer, with no additional hardware needed. SoundSoap ships as a stand-alone application as well as a Mac/Win VST and Direct X plug-in. SoundSoap is available through the worldwide network of authorized Bias dealers and distributors, and direct from Bias, for US $99 SRP.

SoundSoap Pro

SoundSoap Pro takes noise reduction to the next level – taking the proven noise reduction technology first developed for SoundSoap, and adding advanced parameter control, click & crackle removal, a noise gate, and a global spectrogram. SoundSoap Pro is targeted at professional audio producers, engineers, musicians, sound designers, and forensic scientists, and is designed for the audio professional needing total control in the noise reduction process – and offers the tools needed to deal with any unwanted noise problems.

SoundSoap Pro offers the ultimate in parameter control, and incorporates four distinct noise reduction tools – Hum & Rumble, Click & Crackle, Broadband, and a Noise Gate – and places them into a single, sleek user interface. Tool navigation tabs are positioned left to right, reflecting the suggested order in which operations should be performed, to obtain the best possible results. Even with its many knobs, buttons, and sliders – SoundSoap Pro remains easy-to-use, thanks to its intuitively designed user interface.

SoundSoap Pro is available in VST, RTAS, Audio Units, and Direct X formats – it gives you the tools needed to restore the worst noise problems in virtually any host application that supports plug-ins, on Macintosh OS X and Windows XP platforms, including Peak 4 (VST/Audio Units), Pro Tools (RTAS), Logic/Digital Performer (Audio Units), Nuendo/Cubase SX/Wavelab (VST), Sonar (Direct X), and others.

SoundSoap Pro is available through the worldwide network or authorized Bias dealers and distributors, and direct from Bias, for US $599 SRP.