What s New ADOBE Soundbooth CS4 Create and edit audio with ease Sound inspired. Take command of audio for your film, video, and rich media projects with Adobe Soundbooth CS4 software. Convenient, taskbased tools and tight integration with other Adobe Creative Suite 4 software provide the power to tackle everyday audio tasks without sacrificing high-quality results or creative control. Adobe Soundbooth CS4 is also available as a component of: Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium Adobe Creative Suite 4 Web Premium Adobe Creative Suite 4 Master Collection Adobe Soundbooth CS4 software provides an intuitive toolset designed specifically for the audio needs of professionals working in film, video, and other creative media. With the addition of multitrack support, you now have the flexibility to clean up, arrange, and edit multiple audio clips on any number of tracks. Combine dialogue, music, and sound effects on single or separate tracks to maximize versatility. Access to more royalty-free Soundbooth Scores and sound effects gets your projects off to a fast start. Use new multitrack support to mix multiple Soundbooth Scores and personalize your music. Soundbooth Score clips can be edited in place, eliminating the need to use a separate editing application. The ability to keyframe score-specific parameters such as intensity, volume, or instrumentation gives you added control as well as the flexibility to customize your soundtracks. Multitrack support lets you quickly assemble all your audio elements, and save them as an Adobe Sound Document (ASND) file that can be shared with Adobe Flash CS4 Professional, Adobe Premiere Pro CS4, and Adobe After Effects CS4 software. Adobe Soundbooth CS4 What s New 1
Top new features Multitrack support (Page 3) New Adobe Sound Document (Page 3) Automatic volume matching (Page 3) Volume keyframing (Page 3) MP3 compression preview (Page3) Improved integration with other Creative Suite 4 software (Page 3) Adobe Dynamic Link workflows (Page 4) Improved editing capabilities (Page 4) Looping tool enhancements (Page 4) Additional Soundbooth Scores and improved workflow (Page 4) Speech Search (Page 5) Creative Pro Online Services (Page 5) Using Soundbooth CS4 to edit audio for projects you create with Adobe Flash CS4 Professional, Adobe Premiere Pro CS4, and Adobe After Effects CS4 software is smoother than ever thanks to new levels of integration. Soundbooth CS4 is available for Windows and Intel -based Mac systems. Adobe Soundbooth CS4 gives you the power to: Enhance, edit, and clean up audio rapidly. A wide variety of new features in Adobe Soundbooth CS4 complements an extensive array of on-clip, sample-accurate controls tailored to the needs of visual professionals. While you re working with a multitrack project, use Cut, Copy, and Paste to duplicate clips or to move them with full undo history. Adjust volume either on individual clips or entire tracks, using easily accessible gain controls. You can use streamlined mastering tools to add clarity and punch to dialogue tracks. Spectral editing workflows help you visually edit the sound more quickly and efficiently. Leverage more ready-to-use audio assets. Soundbooth CS4 includes access to royaltyfree Soundbooth Scores and sound effects that you can use to tailor your projects. You can also purchase additional Soundbooth Scores through Resource Central, which is the place to find fresh content for Soundbooth. The new Scores panel helps you easily locate and preview Soundbooth Scores directly within the application. Achieve greater efficiency through tighter integration. When editing or creating audio in Soundbooth CS4, you can save time by using the convenient roundtrip editing functionality in Adobe Flash CS4 Professional, Adobe Premiere Pro CS4, and Adobe After Effects CS4. The powerful new Speech Search feature in Soundbooth CS4 enables you to extract text from dialogue tracks, save it as an XMP text file, open the file in Adobe Premiere Pro CS4, and use the file to search for content. You can also drive animation or create captions by laying down markers in Soundbooth CS4 and exporting them as XML or FLV files. Plus, the new Adobe Sound Document file format lets you package your multitrack audio project into an ASND file that can be easily shared with Adobe Flash CS4 Professional, Adobe Premiere Pro CS4, or Adobe After Effects CS4 software. Markers make it easy to navigate in a waveform, perform edits, or play back audio. On-clip controls let you quickly adjust volume and pan sounds left and right. The Remove A Sound task makes short work of unwanted sounds with visual tools for cleaning up audio. Adobe Soundbooth CS4 What s New 2
Top new features of Adobe Soundbooth CS4 Adobe Soundbooth CS4 includes more capabilities and more audio content, giving you greater flexibility in editing and enhancing audio for your projects. The following are the top new features in Adobe Soundbooth CS4. Multitrack support Sound for visuals usually comprises a variety of different elements dialogue tracks give voice to actors, animated characters, and featured talent; voice-overs supply narrative context; sound effects and ambient sounds create atmosphere and aural depth cues; and music provides emotional cues. The ability to work with multiple audio tracks the new feature most requested by Adobe Soundbooth CS3 users gives you the power to assemble all the elements of a complex soundtrack into a final audio mixdown. New Adobe Sound Document The new Adobe Sound Document (ASND) file format enables nondestructive audio editing, so you can always return to the original source files. The ASND document can be easily shared with Adobe Flash CS4 Professional, Adobe Premiere Pro CS4, and Adobe After Effects CS4. You can take snapshots of your work at any point; if you make a change you don t like, you can revert to any previous snapshot at any time. Automatic volume matching Equalizing volume levels within a specific file can be a challenge. In interviews, for example, sometimes speakers voices are captured at different volume levels. The equalize volume feature in Adobe Soundbooth CS4 can correct this kind of problem with a single click. You can also use the new volume-matching functionality to quickly match the volume of multiple clips to each other or to a single reference volume level. Volume keyframing Volume keyframing lets you adjust the volume of your dialogue and sound-effects tracks or adjust the volume of your audio over time. The volume keyframing feature is especially useful when you create podcasts. Soundbooth lets you record directly into a track, duck vocals, improve the quality and sound of your voice, and add sound effects. Drag and drop files into the Match Volume panel and have them automatically set to a specific volume level or reference file volume. Results are displayed in a separate pop-up dialog box (inset). Send your audio files to Soundbooth from Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 or Adobe Flash CS4 Professional using the Edit In Adobe Soundbooth command. MP3 compression preview When you want to output work in MP3 format, the MP3 compression preview allows you to preview the sound quality at whatever bit rate you select and see the consequent file size before saving. As a result, you can save time and increase efficiency by previewing sound quality before you commit to specific compression settings to achieve the results you want. Improved integration with other Creative Suite 4 software Convenient roundtrip editing saves you time. Now you can use the Edit In Adobe Soundbooth command from within Adobe Flash CS4 Professional, Adobe Premiere Pro CS4, or Adobe After Effects CS4 to send assets directly to Soundbooth, where you can clean up or enhance your audio. After your edits are complete, the files automatically update in the timeline or project window of your Adobe Flash CS4 Professional, Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 or Adobe After Effects CS4 project. Adobe Soundbooth CS4 What s New 3
When you re using Soundbooth as a component of Adobe Creative Suite 4 Produciton Premium, Dynamic Link lets you open Adobe After Effects compositions and Adobe Premiere Pro sequences in Soundbooth without intermediate rendering. Adobe Dynamic Link workflows When Soundbooth is installed as a component of Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium, you can save time when opening Adobe After Effects CS4 compositions or Adobe Premiere Pro sequences directly in Soundbooth by using the innovative Adobe Dynamic Link. Dynamic Link eliminates the need for intermediate rendering by creating a direct link between new or existing assets in select Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium components. Any changes made in one application are quickly reflected in the other. Improved editing capabilities Soundbooth provides instant cut, copy, and paste functions as well as on-clip editing tools such as trim, fade, and volume control. With just one click, you can fix, boost, or otherwise modify audio assets to better meet the needs of your production. You can even stretch audio assets to match the length of your scene. Improved spectral editing lets you edit your audio visually. Looping tool enhancements Looping enhancements in Adobe Soundbooth CS4 increase your creative options and save you time. Automatic beat detection makes it even easier to create seamless loops: Beats are displayed as orange lines, and you can adjust the in and out points by individual beats until you get a loop you like. Detected beats are displayed as orange vertical lines in the Editor panel, making it easier to create seamless loops. On-clip volume and pan controls let you make adjustments quickly and intuitively. For more information about Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium and Adobe Creative Suite 4 Web Premium, see: Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium What s New Adobe Creative Suite 4 Web Premium What s New Use the Scores panel to browse and preview an extensive assortment of customizable music, sorted by genre. Additional Soundbooth Scores and improved workflow You don t need a recording studio or a computer loaded with specialized music software to create soundtracks for your projects when you can jump-start your audio efforts with customizable, pre-existing content conveniently accessible in Soundbooth. Free Soundbooth Scores are available online through Resource Central, and you can also purchase additional Soundbooth Score bundles through Resource Central (Internet connection required). In Adobe Soundbooth CS4, you can use multiple scores in a multitrack environment, which also allows you to layer scores. You can also change the length of a score, the intensity, and the levels of various instruments to match just the mood and pacing you want. Then place the music beneath a voice-over, add sound effects to bring Adobe Soundbooth CS4 What s New 4
impact to your visuals, and use Soundbooth to alter the tone and volume at various points based on what s going on visually. With Speech Search, text extracted from dialogue tracks is searchable, editable, and exportable. The text maintains timecode accuracy, so selecting a word (above) causes the CTI to jump to that portion of the clip (right). Speech Search Use New Speech Search technology in Adobe Soundbooth CS4 to turn spoken dialogue into text-based metadata that makes your video searchable. This new capability solves one of the biggest challenges in taking audio and video online by automatically turning any spoken word into a keyword that points precisely to the places in a clip where the word is spoken. This unleashes considerable power, for post-production and Web professionals, and all of us who watch video online. During the editing process, creative professionals can use Speech Search to quickly find the relevant points in a particular clip, or easily locate the right clip based on what gets said in it. Equally important, the timeaccurate text that corresponds to spoken words is embedded in the output you render from Adobe Soundbooth CS4, so your audio and video is searchable by other tools that can read XMP metadata, such as search and indexing engines. Creative Pro Online Services Connect to the power of the online community through your creative desktop. New online services accessed from within Adobe Soundbooth CS4 let you search for help from the online community; share your screen with colleagues or clients in a few quick clicks; get color inspiration from your peers; and more. With new online services in Creative Suite 4, you can take your ideas to the next level. Adobe Resource Central. Access product-related news and tutorials by using the Resource Central panel in Soundbooth. Jump-start your audio projects with drag-and-drop efficiency using Soundbooth Scores and sound effects offered online. (Internet connection required. There are additional fees for some content accessed through Resource Central.) Adobe Community Help. Get the power of an online search engine within Soundbooth, but with more targeted results thanks to Adobe Community Help. Searchable content includes the in-depth, product-specific Help that Adobe has always delivered, plus additional Adobe and third-party content chosen by experts at Adobe and in the design and production communities. With Adobe Community Help, you can find the focused answers you need, fast. Use either the search bar within Soundbooth CS4, or simply choose Help > Soundbooth Help. (Internet connection required for extended content.) Part of the Adobe Creative Suite 4 family Adobe Soundbooth CS4 is also available as the audio-editing and audio-creation component of Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium software and Adobe Creative Suite 4 Web Premium software. The inclusion of Adobe Soundbooth CS4 in these Creative Suite 4 editions brings enhanced audio editing and creation to Adobe s well-integrated and intuitive creative environments for video and the web. Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium combines the latest video, audio, and design tools from Adobe to provide a complete pre- and post-production solution. This powerful Creative Suite 4 edition helps you deliver compelling stories on film, video, and disc, as well as online and on mobile devices. Adobe Creative Suite 4 Web Premium is a complete solution for creating interactive websites, applications, user interfaces, presentations, mobile device content, Adobe AIR applications, and other digital experiences. This Creative Suite 4 edition includes everything you need to Adobe Soundbooth CS4 What s New 5
Mac OS Multicore Intel processor Mac OS X v10.4.11 10.5.3 1GB of RAM; 2GB for HDV and HD playback 10GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on flash-based storage devices) 1,280x900 display with 32-bit video card that supports OpenGL 2.0 DVD-ROM drive (SuperDrive recommended) Core Audio compatible sound card QuickTime 7 software required to use QuickTime features Internet connection required for online services Windows 1.4GHz or faster processor for DV; 3.4GHz for HDV; dual 2.8GHz for HD* Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (Service Pack 3 recommended) or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1 (certified for 32-bit Windows XP and 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Vista) 1GB of RAM; 2GB for HDV and HD playback 10GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on flashbased storage devices) 1,280x900 display with 32-bit video card that supports OpenGL 2.0 DVD-ROM drive Microsoft DirectX or ASIO-compatible sound card QuickTime 7 software required to use QuickTime features Internet connection required for online services * An SSE2-enabled processor is required for AMD systems. For updates to system requirements and more detailed information about video hardware compatibility, visit www.adobe.com/products/ soundbooth/systemreq. prototype your project, design assets, build web experiences, and efficiently maintain and update content. Adobe Soundbooth CS4 is also available as a component of Adobe Creative Suite 4 Master Collection software, which includes all the components found in Production Premium, Web Premium, and Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Premium software. Availability and pricing Adobe Soundbooth CS4 will be available in North America for an estimated street price of US$199, directly from Adobe or through Adobe Authorized Resellers. To order directly from Adobe, visit the Adobe store at www.adobe.com or call 1-800-833-6687. Licensed owners of Adobe Soundbooth CS3 can upgrade to Adobe Soundbooth CS4 for US$79. Licensed owners of Adobe Soundbooth CS3 are also eligible for special upgrade pricing to Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium. A complete description of upgrade eligibility and pricing is available in a separate Pricing Overview document. For volume licensing information, contact an Adobe Licensing Center or go to www.adobe.com. Estimated street prices do not include taxes, shipping, handling, or other related expenses. Information on pricing and support policies outside of North America and for Education customers will be available separately. About Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe revolutionizes how the world engages with ideas and information anytime, anywhere, and through any medium. For more information, visit www.adobe.com. Expected ship date Fourth quarter 2008 For more information For more details about Adobe Soundbooth CS4, visit www.adobe.com/soundbooth. Adobe Systems Incorporated 345 Park Avenue San Jose, CA 95110-2704 USA www.adobe.com Adobe, the Adobe logo, Adobe AIR, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Creative Suite, Flash, and Soundbooth are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Mac is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Microsof and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This product may allow you to access certain features that are hosted online ( online services ), provided you have a high-speed Internet connection. The online services, and some features thereof, may not be available in all countries, languages, and/or currencies and may be discontinued in whole or in part without notice. Use of the online services is governed by separate terms of use and by the Adobe Online Privacy Policy, and access to these services may require user registration. Some online services, including services that are initially offered at no charge, may be subject to additional fees. For more details and to review the terms of use and Online Privacy Policy, visit www.adobe.com. 2008 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. 06/06/08 Adobe Soundbooth CS4 What s New 6