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.

NEW Features in Peak LE 6

• 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 insert — 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

Also 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

Features

Record & edit with sample-accurate, professional results

• Record/Play 24-Bit/96kHz (HD)
• Automatically cuts LP/cassette recordings into tracks
• Edit/record in sync with QuickTime & DV clips
• Easily arrange takes/tracks with playlist editor
• Capture internet/system audio with WireTap Pro (included)

Complete integration with your other media apps

• Ideal editing/mastering companion to GarageBand, Final Cut & others
• Send audio to iTunes from document or playlist
• Drag & drop import/export files

Ensure pristine fidelity and apply creative effects

• Apply AU/VST effects/instruments
• Over 50 included effects: EQ, Reverb, Compression, Delay, Normalize, Reverse, Change Pitch/Duration, Voiceover Ducking, and more

Deliver as CD, podcast, and more

• Burn 100% Red Book CDs with CD-TEXT, DJ Style cross-fades and more
• Fully integrated audio podcast publishing
• Save as AIFF, .WAV, MP2, MP3, QT, SDII, AAC, FLAC and more

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)

System Requirements

• G4, G5, or Intel-based Mac (>400MHz processor recommended)
• Mac OS X v. 10.4.3 or higher — including Leopard (contact BIAS for compatibility with earlier versions of Mac OS X)
• Minimum 1024 x 768 screen resolution
• 256 MB RAM (512 MB or more recommended)
• 330 MB available free disk space
• 18 ms hard drive (average seek time) or faster
• QuickTime 6.0 or later
• Support for third-party audio hardware may require compatible Core Audio drivers