HowTo: Noise Reduction Sound Forge Pro Tutorial - Great for Game Commentary or Podcasts!

[@FIVESTRZ]

Crazy how this is still valuable in 2021.... MVP

[@Jimrin1967]

One of the best tutorials I have found. I am a broadcast meteorologist and I work from home. My air conditioner is close to my work station and makes a lot of white noise in the audio. This eliminated it completely without distorting the feed. Thank you.

[@suem53]

I converted a cassette tape of an oral history interview to a digital sound file. Had the awful tape hiss throughout but could still hear the voices. I used your tutorial and I'm amazed at the result. The voices are crystal clear - tape hiss gone. Thank you Daniel.

[@frankieray6690]

Many thanks. You explained it well. You solved the noise problem for me. Life is good!!! Incidentally: You talk at just the right speed for me. Easy to understand.

[@TheDanielDoyle]

I'm glad it helped you. It's always good when I learn someone has benefitted from my tutorial.

[@urgulp1554]

Top man. Feels like I've been led out of a dark confusing room and guided in to the light of the Sound Processing Jedi. Great message in your sample recording too!

[@brettsmeltzer2447]

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! I’m a DJ for an internet radio station and I am given the opportunity to do “over-the-phone” interviews with many Mainstream Recording Artists from time to time. I love using Sony Sound Forge (Version 10). My biggest issue is with the noise (like air movement) that is picked up and heard on playback just as you have demonstrated. I strive for the best quality possible, especially when these Artists plan on sharing the recorded interview to their websites for their followers to hear in regards to a new Single or an Album Release. I do everything from taking our landline phone out of the room, turning off the ceiling fan, getting my Bulldog out of the room due to her snoring, you name it. But I still wind up with that surrounding noise that my mic seems to pick up. I’ve even tried muting the mic channel between questions but that can be a pain during an interview. These Artists are on a professional level. I strive to be as progressional when it comes to recording these interviews and I spend many hours editing out that dead air that’s heard between questions and answers and have always been a concerned about hearing it in the finished product. I’m hoping that this NR feature is available on SF Version 10. I will definitely use this feature, not only for the interview that I am currently editing but I may go back to my archived interviews to copy and apply this to those as well ! Thank you, again for posting this tutorial! I’ve tried several times to reach out to Sony to speak with a “live” Tech for help, along with a few other recording concerns but have been unsuccessful. I’m now subscribing to your page for additional tutorials in hopes to answer many Sony Sound Forge questions !

[@heviarey]

I can't use the noise reduction tool, I am using sound forge pro 10, it appears at the tools bar but it appears as unusable.

[@johnnysrules]

you're so great with explanation. The tutorial was excellent. Thank you men!!

[@TheDanielDoyle]

Hi Gonzalo, you are most welcome!

[@TheDanielDoyle]

I'm glad you liked it. I'm actually much better that cleaning them up now. I find the best thing is getting a quiet room. I know that sounds obvious but the makes a huge difference when post-processing.

[@brentjohnson5486]

WE'RE NOT WORTHY!! WE'RE NOT WORTHY!! WE'RE NOT WORTHY! This is exactly what I'm looking for. I just got Sound Forge and I LOVE it. ThankYouThankYouThankYouThankYou!!!!!

[@Tarun.m.kumar6]

thank you bro....just passed an exam with those options..✌👍👍

[@voljinn]

Thanks a lot. As simple as useful. Thanks God Sony finally began releasing their software under Mac

[@danielantwi71]

Cheers mate. You are a life saver. Really improved my editing work

[@TheDanielDoyle]

Thank you fellow Daniel, i am glad you are improving.

[@martamanhattan9531]

Thanks a lot for your tutorial. I really needed to know haow to use it. I keep erasing manually all silences in my recordings after each word. That's really helpfull thanks. For those who say the have beeps or don't have the noise reduction tool in Sound Forge: You guys have to download the Noise Reduction Pluggin!!!.

[@TheDanielDoyle]

Marta Manhattan I'm glad it helped you Marta. Mastering the Noise Gate is great for erasing the silences between words. Be careful to allow a sufficient release time so your syllables are not clipped.

[@ayahnantasarkar7485]

Itz visibly awesome dude....It really zeroed my desktop microphone noise!!!!...hats offf....\m/

[@j7ndominica051]

You can just drag a selection on to the workspace to create a copy. It will retain the format. Be careful with creation of the noiseprint, see that the 250 ms is representative of the constant background noise, and don't contain random sounds like breath. The noiseprint should be tweaked in your example. I can hear a booming at 120 Hz after every phrase, which I was able to notch out with an equalizer. Maybe points on the noiseprint could be raised around that range. Increase the FFT size to 4096 for greater frequency resolution in the bass. Your settings of reduction and release are strong, and will produce MP3-like spiky, tonal character to breath or sss, referred to as "musical noise" or "birdies"... Normal reduction amount is between 12 and 20 dB.

[@chriscline9381]

Thanks great video Another way to show the effects of these processes is to show the visual representation of the sound wave this would demonstrate exactly how it is being modified

[@zentura88]

For noiseprint capturing, I actually select a portion where there is no speaking and then capture that noiseprint because I understood that to be the noise you want to remove. I've had good results doing it that way...

[@bakenfat]

Wow! This tutorial is very, very helpful. Thanks Daniel!

[@OtiliaScriminț]

Thanke you. I looked it till the end. The result is really different. Have you another tutorials about sony forge? Where can I look for them? I like the way you show your tutorials.

[@ignaciolarrain4901]

Thank you so much, pretty helpful !!! Cheers from Chile

[@DanielMelendrezPhD]

Excellent tutorial! Cheers mate

[@badmonkey91]

wow, you talk really slow and take forever to get to the point, but that really works well! Thanks!

[@TheDanielDoyle]

+badmonkey91 Making oneself understandable to the widest audience is important. Glad I could help.

[@SEO-Experts]

+Daniel Doyle You have explained well. thanks (Y)

[@brandonturner8048]

+badmonkey91 lol

[@clydebarrow9107]

Great tutorial, thanks Daniel

[@navidbanihasan]

hello daniel unfortunately my noise reduction button is disabled, i dont know why and im so confused could you please help me find out why?

[@Kat__111]

Great tutorial, congratz! It really helped a lot

[@TristanYoshi]

Hey man when capturing a noise print aren't you supposed to select an area of the recording only containing noise? The speech being considered as part of the noise print is going to have adverse effects on the algorithm since you don't want to take away from the vocals.

[@nicholasdoku2472]

Very educative, thanks

[@sisirose2722]

Hello Daniel...you're awesome! This video was very helpful! QUESTION: I have no idea what I've done, but when I hit a long sustained note, it cuts off at about 1 second down to zero volume and almost sounds like a dissolving radio frequency sound when it cuts off ... I must've changed some type of setting. I am a singer and now I cannot record anything with this problem. Thank you very much for your videos!

[@achimforst6097]

Hello Daniel, thanks for your video! Do you have any idea how (with which effect or filter) I can get rid of sound distortions with high single piano notes in my MP3 recordings? (in Sound Forge Studio 10.0)

[@franco6176]

That was awesome and Very Good!! Thank you!

[@wladimir10xr59]

hola daniel, muchas gracias por el tutorial, todo lo que enseñaste lo aplique y funcionó, muchas gracias otra vez

[@MusicBoxVinyl]

Hi, I’m 9 years late but, I was wondering if this would work with cassette audio? I’ve been digitizing my cassette collection and the audio has hiss.

[@curtm.4592]

Well done. Thank you for this video.

[@davidsani4943]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@vandavickov580]

Hello! I'm trying to record a guided meditation. Please tell me what effects to use so my voice can be softer? And if you have more suggestion for recording guided meditation, please tell me. Thank you!

[@IKS-Exploration]

Thanks for this I need to use this :)

[@EyesoreJr]

I have Sony Sound Forge 7 and used it a lot back in the day. I lost it somewhere and just recently found it going through some old stuff. I’m used to it and like it for my uses but there is no support for saving files as AAC or M4A. Do you happen to know where I can get a plug-in or something to be able to use these file formats in SSF7 as I don’t want to pay for something that’s over my head in what I use it for and would prefer to not have to learn an entirely new prose of software.

[@trevormason7900]

Hi Daniel, Thanks for your tutorial. I have Sony Sound Forge 9 which doesnt seem to have the same effects for noise reduction. I am trying to improve the quality of an old radio show called The Goon Show. Can I do this using the version I have? Cheers Trev

[@kshitijvarshney]

It helped me a lot!!! Thanks... :)

[@BhudhaLovesBudlight]

Daniel, when I use this tool, it adds random noises (random beeps)that wasn't part of the original audio.

[@TheDanielDoyle]

I'm glad it helped man!

[@omcharania]

Helpful advice, thank you,

[@dbreardon]

Thanks! That was really helpful.

[@concertbroadcast]

Un grand merci de Bretagne en France :)

[@LeandroLoan]

I don't know, but something was lost. The sound became less bright, what do you think?

[@germanevision]

Hello Daniel, your video is very helpful. But these features are available only in paid version of Sound Forge. Noise reduction option is not available on Sound Forge trial version. The Noise Gate is also not as good as with background noise reduction technique in Audacity or Premier Pro. Third, background dogs barking don't go away by this technique, it only reduces room noise. This can work only if you modulate your voice and speak without any change in frequency. If your P2C or commentary requires laughing or any change in voice Sound Forge will make it look amateurish. But these problems are with Sound Forge, not with your tutorial. Thanks!

[@TheDanielDoyle]

Thank you for the information Anil. You are indeed correct. For general use, I do standby the guide, although as you indicated, people should take note that it's not a cure-all.

[@BeefNCheez-]

I have a paid version of this software and it also does not have the noise reduction option not anywhere that i can find at least

[@AssassinatorDK]

Thx for this awsome video! :)

[@hcancapraz]

It helped me a lot with noise gate. Thank you so much. But when I try to do noise reduction, it gives just signals like per every 2 secs.

[@hcancapraz]

by saying signals, I mean beeps.

[@TheDanielDoyle]

Hi Parodius, I'm glad you found the tutorial useful! In regards to other tutorials, I do not have any at the moment, although I may produce some in the future. Stay tuned!

[@LifeAroundOm]

hari om , great advice. Thanks for that.

[@michaelstonecampbell2043]

I have paid for the program Sound Forge Audio Studio 10.0 Now I put in a stereo track And now I wonder if i can hear recording track and add mic. talk over

[@zentura88]

You can actually drag your selection out into the workspace and it will automatically create a copy.

[@discordedderpangel]

Can I use this to get rid of background noise while live streaming?

[@Dellosminados]

You sir.. are awesome! thank you

[@yoanamaksimova3948]

How do I take out the tool with peak and RMS level on the right?

[@johnbalao]

Hi, Daniel. You're using the Sound Forge 10, right? I'm considering to buy it, but Ravis Kolara and JackSpack were saying there are no Noise Reduction under Tools menu. Noise Reduction is the only reason why I'm buying it. So can I ask what version you are using?

[@TheDanielDoyle]

I believe I was using version 10 when I made the video. You might try updating the Noise Reduction plugin on the Sony website.

[@DnallohLeoj]

Daniel Doyle Do you mean the noise reduction plugin that costs nearly 300?

[@TheDanielDoyle]

Yes the noise reduction plugin is an extra purchase. If you are in the business then it is worth every penny.

[@DnallohLeoj]

That's something that would be good to point out in the video. It might stem [some of] the questions about where you're getting this stuff.

[@zentura88]

Are you using Pro? I could swear came with it. I know for sure I never paid for mine and I'm legit. I have Pro though.

[@kitaara3817]

Hi wonder if you could please please help I have interviews recorded on a beach and a lot of wind distorting the sound. I have soundforge 11. Just wondering if there's anyway to reduce the wind noise so I can hear the audio more clearly? Thanks

[@TheDanielDoyle]

Hi Kitaara3, unfortunately not much can be done with wind noise. Noise reduction can only take you so far. I can only recommend a good wind shield. It looks like a really funky Mogwai from the Gremlins.

[@CesarSaballos]

Really thanks for this 06:30 Crack!

[@abnermalady]

Don't know what I'm doing wrong. When I your tips here it completely wipes all noise--background and vocals entirely.

[@julianmojica3513]

great job...thank you

[@absstudioV]

Thanks for knowledge

[@harvestfavour]

I'm using sound forge 7.0. I couldn't find the 'noise reduction' option anywhere. Do help. Thanks!

[@TPOrchestra]

I think the earliest Sound Forge with NR built in was 9.0. You can purchase Sony Noise Reduction 2.0 on the Sony Creative Software website, but it's pricey (about $280) It would be cheaper for you to upgrade to Sound Forge 11 which includes it. The Sony NR has been really useful when converting old noisy analog tapes to digital, but you have to be careful with the amount you use. Listen carefully to this video and you'll notice a slight "phasiness" on the track after the noise reduction. That can be a real problem when using too much. I use it in conjunction with my own NR that I came up with and I can reduce noise by as much as 40db...something the Sony alone might have a problem achieving because of its artifacts.

[@brentjohnson5486]

I just realized... I dont have Pro, and I dont have "Noise Reduction" in Tools. Do you have a non-pro version of how to do this?

[@rarespopa5064]

my computer beeps when using the noise reduction tool. what did I do wrong?

[@KiDoGamers]

Why when I click on any of the options of Noise Reduction Tool(from the Toolls menu) I hear many beeps which appear in my recording?

[@jaykishansargaradjsound7716]

How to take sound mixer recording output in Sony sound forge pro10.0?

[@TheDanielDoyle]

You are most welcome.

[@TheDanielDoyle]

Thanks for that tip!

[@TheDanielDoyle]

I'd need a bit more information. I think most instances I've heard of that happening in were using counterfeit versions of the software. If this is not the case, download the latest update your software and install.

[@nucleus3733]

Thanks mate

[@sawltydawgchris6116]

why cant I find channel converter on process tab sound forge?

[@theradiotimez1588]

i did the same but oopss noise reduction option didnot show in s.forge

[@raviskolara]

Hi, I use Sound Forge 10, it does not have Noise Reduction under Tools Menu. But it has only Noise Gate under Effects Menu. What extent of noise can be controlled under Noise Gate. Any other tips to reduce noise?

[@TheDanielDoyle]

Hey ravis, thanks for the share!

[@TheDanielDoyle]

Hi, to answer your question, Noise Gate silences the portions of your audio recording where you are not speaking. At least that is it's function.

[@pampinese3641]

Any possibility I can email you some videos from home security system and you can remove tv noise in background so I can hear someone talking on the phone in same room. My husband is talking to his mistress and scheming to hurt me and other family members for our inheritance. Please let me know if your interested in helping to save my life.

[@unexpectedhour]

Good video

[@DnallohLeoj]

Are you using Sound Forge 10 or Pro 10? There's a big difference, and it might explain why so many people don't have the same tools list as you

[@davidoxford5251]

i prefer cool edit which has a professional amazing noise reduction plug-in. But this one is simple and suitable for daily use.

[@TheDanielDoyle]

Hi David, I'm going to receive snorts of derision here, but I have to say that I've never liked Adobe's UI. I know that shouldn't matter when it comes to functionality.

[@slightlyepic247]

I record games live so the video file has 2 audio tracks, but when I put it in sound forge i Only see one, what do i do?

[@GanjaMan363]

i get some random beeeps when i run it trough noise reduction...can u help me?

[@Mois23]

Why i can't select "noise reduction" plug-in??? It seems like i'm not able to click on it...

[@hemantyadre]

lay bhari Daniel it's work thanks

[@JackSpackProductions]

Some reason barely anything is under my tools tab

[@yiqwaba3833]

how do you remove the feedback on mic

[@d9745]

very nice

[@danielp.d.r8845]

thanks for the video. I served much. that the record screams are heard, and remove them with noise reduction, the voice is distorted. Now your video no, I improved the quality of the recording. thanks I am daniel from Argentina

[@DietonightLiveforevr]

damn they took the free sony plugins off on the new sound forge version

[@wofkwengel]

When I try to use the noise reduction tool I hear loud electronic beeps in different pitches. It is extremely weird! can someone help?

[@zentura88]

Yeah those are definitely artifacts from the noise reduction. I use less aggressive settings for reduce noise by and that helps. Also changing the reduction type helps.

[@autumnempy]

its demo version thats why you heard beeps

[@TheDanielDoyle]

You are welcome dbreardon.

[@southteedoubleu]

Oh god, thanks :)

[@TheDanielDoyle]

Hi, I'm using the Blue Yeti.

[@corrackisdead]

Why is there a beep when ever I try to do this?

[@vivianaarmasvoiceactor]

corrackisdead I'ts because you don't have Noise reduction plugin in your PC. You can "see" the option but you don't have it really.

[@RichMStudios]

I have Sound Forge 4.0 for WIN95 :-)

[@MrLukforward]

i have sound forge 7 and there isnt noise reduction in tools

[@Deadlykiyan]

thank you

[@TheDanielDoyle]

You are welcome :)

[@gk10101]

the problem with "don't be trapped by dogma" is that the statement itself is dogma 😂

[@stevanivanovski3660]

You still have noise while you talk. Gating isn't a good way to approach this problem at all

[@TTSTUDIO-s9b]

Line ???

[@abednegoadiperdana]

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