Adobe Audition 2.0 System Requirements

• Adobe Audition is the renamed application for Syntrillium's Cool Edit Pro, which Adobe purchased in 2003. It contained features including up to 128 audio tracks, advanced loop mixing, DSP effects, and MIDI and video support. At the time of this writing, version 3 is available. However, for those who are not quite ready to upgrade or have an older system, here's what you'll need to operate Adobe Audition 2.0.
  
  

Processor/CPU

• An Intel Pentium III is the bare minimum. A Pentium IV is required for video. If you're looking for an AMD equivalent, an Athlon XP (SSE enabled) would work. Keep in mind that audio and video software taxes the CPU and will determine how many tracks you can have. Though it boasts 128 audio tracks, effects and processing must be taken into consideration, all which are processed by the CPU. With Pentium IV being affordable, dual cores being the rage, a little extra investment can save headaches and prevent your computer from choking in the middle of a production session.
  
  

Operating System

• Windows XP with Service Pack 2 is required. XP is at SP3 now. Also, with Vista being the disaster that it was, especially in supporting applications, downgrade to XP or upgrade to Windows 7, both being more stable systems.
  
  

RAM

• RAM of 512 MB is the minimum, with 1 GB recommended. Double that. With RAM, you can never go wrong with more. Make sure that the BUS speeds match and are the fastest you can afford.
  
  

Storage

• Storage of 700 MB is necessary. This should not be a problem even with a low-capacity hard drive in the 40 GB range. However, it's recommended that you partition the drive and separate the application from other things if Audition is being used as more than just an audio machine, or dedicate a separate hard drive altogether. The latter will allow for expansion with plug-in installations, updates, and other add-ons without trying to estimate ahead of time.
  
  

Sound Card

• Though they allow for a sound card with Directsound, ASIO is the better choice. It has low latency for MIDI controller functions of VST instruments, and is optimized for professional audio recording. Spend a little money here. A decent professional sound card will run about $200 and will allow for expansion if you have a small setup. If you can't swing that, you can get the bare minimum for around $100.
  
  

Incidentals

• The video requirements are 1024 x 768. Recommended is 1280 x 1024. A DVD-ROM capable of CD burning and proper studio monitors are also required.