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BIAS Peak LE

BIAS Peak LE - 6.0.3

audio editor: burning, playlists, mp3 encoding, recording, looping, podcasting, fast editing, effects

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This Version: Not rated (0.0)
Current Version: 6.0.3
Release Date: 2008-07-17
License: Update
Downloads (this version): 795
Downloads (all versions): 33,996
Price: $129.00

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Product Description:

Take your audio projects to the next level. Deliver superior-quality audio without the learning curve. Based upon Peak Pro, the industry standard professional audio tool, Peak LE combines pro-quality recording, precision editing, creative effects processing, podcast publishing, and Red Book CD burning all in one easy-to-use application. For professional-quality audio in your iLife projects, vinyl LP/cassette to iPod transfers, dialog editing, soundtrack sweetening, sound design, or music mastering, Peak LE delivers unparalleled value and results.

Product Highlights
  • Ultra-fast integrated stereo/mono recording, editing, processing, mastering & delivery tool
  • High Definition 24-bit/96 kHz audio recording/playback
  • Uses built in Mac I/O & Core Audio compatible audio hardware
  • CD burning - 100% Red Book compliant Audio CD burning from document or playlist (custom gaps, ISRC, CD-TEXT, PQ editing, DJ style cross-fades and more)
  • Playlist allows easy assembly of regions/tracks
  • Podcasting - publish podcasts directly (.Mac/FTP)
  • QT Movie/DV Clip sync - record and edit audio to video
  • Unlimited Undo/Redo with graphic edit history
  • High quality real-time and offline sample rate conversion
  • Play virtual instruments and capture to disk
  • Auto-Define tracks - cuts vinyl LP, cassette, or other recordings into separate tracks
  • Pencil tool sample editing - repair spikes and short clicks
  • Sample accurate loop creation
  • Trigger live playback of up to 10 documents using Mac keyboard number keys
  • CD Import - import all or portions of CD tracks
  • DSP toolset includes Voiceover Ducking, Change Pitch, Change Duration, Fade In/Out, Normalize, Gain Envelope, Reverse, Convert Sample Rate, Mix, Invert, Reverse Boomerang
  • Read/Write region, loop & reference markers
  • Read/Write MP2, MP3, AAC, AIFF,.WAVE, SDII, QT, JAM, FLAC and more
  • Customize audio document size/color
  • Peak LE 6 incorporates a host of cutting edge DSP technologies developed in-house at BIAS, including USRC (Ultimate Sample Rate Conversion quality range is limited in Peak LE, for highest quality USRC, Peak Pro is recommended)

What's new in this version:

  • Podcasting fully-integrated audio podcast publishing, no additional software required
  • Voiceover Ducking DSP automatically lowers the music level during a voiceover
  • iTunes Integration send audio to iTunes directly from the playlist or document
  • Extra plug-in inserts supports three simultaneous real-time AU/VST effects/instruments
  • Record Timer automates recording stop time
  • Record Notepad enters marker cues during recording
  • Metadata support read and write "tags" (artist, album, etc.) for major file types
  • Sleek new user interface includes global contrast control, magnetic windows, improved meters, hide windows, and more


Bonus for new customers includes the Peak LE Production Pack - over $100 value!
  • BIAS Freq-2 pro-quality paragraphic EQ
  • WireTap Pro - Capture internet and system audio with no loss of quality or additional cable connections
  • SFX Machine LT - real time VST plug-in with 21 special effects
  • 32 VST audio effects from Maximum Digital Audio (delay, limiter, dithering, de-ess, tone generator, and others)
  • PowerFX audio loops - hundreds of top quality audio loops
  • 100+ high quality sound effects from Hollywood Edge
  • 6 month free membership from Broadjam.com - online promotional tools for serious musicians. Build your musical career on Broadjam.com
  • AMG's "ONE" sample player - real time sample playback instrument featuring a selection of quality loop content
  • 100 high quality production elements from Sound Ideas
  • 6.03 Changes
  • - Numerous improvements to stability of the Cache in RAM feature
  • - Fixed display issues in localized versions (German, French, Japanese)
  • - Fixed assorted minor file format issues (WAVE, MP3)
  • - Fixed problem with opening large WAVE files from M-Audio MicroTrack
  • - Fixed issues in exporting playlists to iTunes
  • - Fixed problem using Macs with no built-in input device (such as the Mac Mini)
  • - Fixed issue with timecode start metadata getting lost
  • - Fixed issue with long playlist text report filenames
  • - Last save location for CD imports is now remembered
  • - Linear blend calculation issue fixed
  • Operating System Requirements:

    This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

    • Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
    • Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
    • Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
    • Mac OS X 10.4 PPC

    Additional Requirements:

    • G4, G5, or Intel-based Mac (>400MHz processor recommended)
    • Mac OS X 10.4.3 or higher--including Leopard (contact BIAS for compatibility with earlier versions of Mac OS X)
    • 256 MB RAM (512 MB or more recommended)
    • 80 MB available free disk space
    • 18 ms hard drive (average seek time) or faster
    • Support for third-party audio hardware may require compatible Core Audio drivers

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    BIAS Peak LE ReviewPeak LE 6 – Best Mac Audio Editor For Less Than $100 - Version: 6.0.2, 6/26/2008 10:08PM PST

    (1 of 2 users found this comment useful)

    mused151
    Peak LE 6 is a huge upgrade over previous versions. I use Pro myself, but even the LE edition offers playlist editing, podcast publishing, Voice Over ducking, time compression/expansion, full Red Book CD mastering (even with CD-TEXT), and higher quality sample rate conversion than most apps around. Apparently, it even include WireTap Pro, which is a $30 value itself. There's no better app for under $100 that offers integrated sample editing. I read a complaint here about their support but completely disagree. There are tons of software pirates out there and it's reasonable that a company would want to protect their software to ensure they can afford to support and develop it. I'm sure if you called them and explained your situation, they would happily give you another authorization if you lost one. Anyway, I've had nothing but great experiences with BIAS and they actually pick up the phone when you call. In this day when everyone is cutting services, it's nice to know that there's someone there to help over the phone – though I have to say, I've had very few problems.
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    BIAS Peak LE Troubleshooting Reportits a shame - Version: 6.0.2, 5/9/2008 04:48PM PST

    (3 of 6 users found this comment useful)

    apfelz (MOApp)
    just trashed all my BIAS apps…

    They treat and punish customers like criminals and call this company policy:

    "Dear Customer - of course we will take your money (lots of money)- but in our eyes you are potential criminal and you first have to proof the opposite…"

    NO THANKS!
    There are other great software companies and developers with a different policy and I'll be glad to give them my money!
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    BIAS Peak LE Troubleshooting Reportits a shame - Version: 6.0.2, 5/9/2008 04:48PM PST

    (1 of 4 users found this comment useful)

    apfelz (MOApp)
    just trashed all my BIAS apps…

    They treat and punish customers like criminals and call this company policy:

    "Dear Customer - of course we will take your money (lots of money)- but in our eyes you are potential criminal and you first have to proof the opposite…"

    NO THANKS!
    There are other great software companies and developers with a different policy and I'll be glad to give them my money!
    Post a commentAlert Admin