Which audio tool is right for me?
Both Adobe® Audition® and Adobe Soundbooth® audio software are designed for high-quality results. Use the information in the chart below to decide which one is right for you.
Adobe Soundbooth CS4 is a professional tool built for video editors, designers and developers who work with Adobe Flash® software, motion graphics artists, and other creative professionals. Its task-based interface provides the tools necessary to quickly accomplish everyday audio tasks without sacrificing top-quality results or creative control — removing the mystery from editing audio assets, cleaning up unwanted noise from recordings, polishing voice-overs, customizing music to fit the mood of a production, and much more.
Adobe Audition 3 is designed to provide a flexible production toolkit for a broad range of audio engineering tasks including low-latency multitrack recording. Designed for audio specialists in music, radio, video, and the web, Adobe Audition is an all-in-one toolset for professional audio production.
| Adobe Soundbooth | Adobe Audition | |
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| What it is | Audio application with a task-based interface for everyday audio needs | All-in-one toolset for professional audio production |
| Designed for | Video editors, designers and developers who work with Flash, motion graphics artists, and other creative professionals without a background in audio | Audio-centric professionals such as sound designers, recording and mastering engineers, and musicians. |
Key features |
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| Video product integration | Edit Original and Edit in Adobe Soundbooth functionality | Edit Original and Edit in Adobe Audition functionality |
| Operating system | Intel® based Mac with Mac OS X v10.4.11–10.5.4 Microsoft® Windows® XP or Windows Vista® |
Windows XP or Windows Vista |
| Availability | Standalone and included in Adobe Creative Suite® 4 Web Premium, Production Premium, or Master Collection software | Standalone |
