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Erick Finn

Erick Finn writes SoundForgePro guides about audio editing, restoration and mastering using documented product information.

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ComparisonsSep 2026

GoldWave vs Sound Forge: Which Audio Editor Fits Your Work?

A practical GoldWave vs Sound Forge comparison based on editing depth, batch work, plug-ins, scripting, multichannel needs and licensing.

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MasteringSep 2026

Audio Export QA Checklist: Catch Problems Before Delivery

A repeatable pre-delivery check for audio format, channel layout, loudness, peaks, metadata, render boundaries and file integrity.

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Sound Forge Restoration GuidesSep 2026

How to Remove Plosives from Audio Without Thinning the Voice

A practical repair order for P and B blasts: isolate the burst, reduce its level and low-frequency energy, then compare in context.

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Audio ToolsSep 2026

Online Microphone Test: Level, Clipping and Noise Check

Check the selected microphone, live RMS and peak level, clipping risk, input silence and a short local recording before opening your editor.

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Audio ToolsAug 2026

Pink Noise Generator

Play pink noise instantly, compare white and brown profiles, set a timer, and download a local 30-second WAV without recording or uploading audio.

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Audio ToolsAug 2026

Audio Frequency Chart: EQ Bands & Instruments

Use the chart by task: trace a listening problem, compare voice and instrument regions, or map broad EQ bands before making a correction.

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Audio ToolsAug 2026

Musical Note Frequency Chart & Calculator

Look up every note from C0 to B8 or convert notes and frequencies in either direction with an adjustable A4 reference.

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Audio ToolsAug 2026

Online Pitch Detector: Note, Hz & Cents

Use your microphone to identify one steady note, its frequency and how many cents it sits sharp or flat. Audio stays in your browser.

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Audio ToolsAug 2026

Online Headphone Test: L/R, Balance & Sweep

Run a compact five-step headphone check for channels, balance, bass, sweep, and phase without a microphone or upload.

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Audio ToolsAug 2026

Tempo-Synced Delay & Reverb: BPM Timing Guide

Choose a delay note value by where the repeat lands, then set feedback, reverb pre-delay, and decay as separate mix decisions.

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Audio ToolsAug 2026

BPM to MS Calculator: Delay & Note Times

Convert a known quarter-note BPM into straight, dotted, and triplet note times, or reverse a selected millisecond value back to BPM.

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Audio ToolsAug 2026

Tap Tempo: Free Online BPM Counter

Tap a song’s beat to find its BPM in your browser, check timing stability, and copy the result. No microphone, audio access, or upload.

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