Adobe Audition CS5.5 brings the best features from Adobe audio products into a single cross-platform package, with best-in-class editing and multitrack mixing tools, powerful audio sweetening options, and rock-solid performance.

Mac OS support

Make the most of the multicore processing, native audio, and DSP power of Apple Macintosh computers.

High-performance audio engine

Multitask efficiently with dramatically improved responsiveness on projects of all sizes. Open files up to three times faster. Simultaneously work on multiple multitrack sessions and audio files. Import and batch process files in the background while you continue to edit audio. Speed up effects on multiprocessor systems.

Round-trip editing with video applications like Adobe Premiere Pro

Tap into audio cleanup and processing tools directly from Adobe Premiere Pro with roundtrip editing and mixing. Exchange OMF and XML files with digital audio workstations and non-linear editors like Avid Pro Tools and Apple Final Cut Pro. See Working with video applications and Export sessions to OMF or Final Cut Pro Interchange format.

Integrated 5.1 surround mixing and editing

Mix 5.1 surround directly in the Multitrack Editor. The Track Panner panel provides intuitive controls and visual feedback that help you locate sounds precisely in the surround field. Open 5.1 mixdown files in the Waveform Editor to edit selected channels. See 5.1 surround sound.

Enhanced effects workflows

Adjust effect parameters while making selections, playing back audio, or even applying complex noise reduction. Apply multitrack effects to individual clips. Expand audio processing possibilities with third-party VST and Audio Units plug-ins. See Applying effects.

New effects

Adobe Audition CS5.5 includes new effects ranging from Surround Reverb, optimized for 5.1 files, to a suite of Diagnostics effects that correct common audio problems. For more information, see the following:

• Surround Reverb effect

• Vocal Enhancer effect

• Speech Volume Leveler effect

• Single-band Compressor effect

• Diagnostics effects (Waveform Editor only)

• DeHummer effect

• DeEsser effect

• Chorus/Flanger effect

• Phaser effect

Expanded library of royalty-free music beds and sound effects

Kick-start your soundtrack with more than 10,000 royalty-free files available through the Resource Central panel. Quickly browse and preview files, then simply drag from the panel to audio projects and produce layered, professional soundtracks.

Streamlined metadata workflow with Broadcast Wave support

Simplify metadata editing and management with the XMP-based Metadata panel. XMP support extends to the Broadcast WAV (BWF) format, enabling automated workflows for radio and TV production systems. See Viewing and editing XMP metadata.

Native XML session format

Save multitrack sessions in the flexible XML format, a human-readable standard that facilitates conversion to proprietary formats used by different manufacturers. Adobe Audition XML sessions can be opened and edited in text editors, or created programmatically from scripts and other tools. See Save multitrack sessions.

Multitrack clip volume matching

Easily mix audio from diverse sources. See Match multitrack clip volume.

Multitrack audio analysis

Analyze phase relationships and frequency response in real-time using the Phase Meter and Frequency Analysis panel. See Analyze phase and Analyze frequency range.

Simultaneous waveform and spectral views

Evaluate audio amplitude and frequency with maximum precision. See View audio waveforms and spectrums.

Recordable favorites

Store combinations of effects, fades, and amplitude adjustments, and quickly reapply them to any file or selection in the Waveform Editor. See Favorites.

History panel

Easily roll back edits and mixes to earlier states, comparing different effects processing, noise reduction, signal flow, and more. Recall your original settings with a single click. See Undo, redo, and history.