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Bias Peak Pro 6 £380
One of the Mac's finest audio editing suites just got even better
Computer Music, Mon 18 Aug 2008, 12:50 pm UTC
Summary
Peak has been around for years now, but it's showing its maturity rather than its age. It's chock-full of little details that demonstrate its creators' willingness to listen to their customers, and offers a great deal of long-term practical use. We've witnessed Bias staff seeking out feature suggestions on various online message boards, and that kind of dedication shows every time we use Peak Pro.
The program was perfectly stable and almost entirely glitch-free during the review process, with the only exceptions being a minor graphics bug in Vbox, and the authorisation app freezing a few times on our Leopard machine (though we hasten to add that it worked in the end).
So, is Peak Pro 6 good value for money? Without a doubt – particularly if your audio editing extends into commercial sound design or mastering. Peak Pro will save you time, money and stress – it's a sure winner that just gets better with each incarnation.
Listen to what some of the toys in Peak Pro 6 can do:
Verdict
Peak Pro is probably the best audio editor available on the Mac, and version 6 maintains its very high standards.
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Pros
Deep, comprehensive audio editing. Drag and drop to iTunes. Export options galore. Nifty looping tools. Vbox is a flat-out stunner.
Cons
Authorisation app not perfect.
Verdict
Peak Pro is probably the best audio editor available on the Mac, and version 6 maintains its very high standards.
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Specification Show
Peak Pro 6
- Price:
- £380
- Description:
- Whether you're a musician, composer, sound designer, audio editor, podcast/multimedia producer, or mastering engineer, Peak Pro offers more creative potential than ever before. Reliably mature, yet always inspired. Feature rich, yet flexible and friendly. By itself, or with your favorite DAW, Peak Pro streamlines your workflow with industry renowned sonic quality and precision.
- Additional Requirements:
- Core Audio Drivers
- OS Requirements:
- Apple Mac OS 10.4.4 or later
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