On first launch, you may wonder if you started the right program. With Audition 2.0, it's a whole new animal - almost. Audition 1.5 made some nice advances in processing and effects, but the interface remained virtually unchanged. Audition 1.0 was simply Cool Edit Pro 2 with a new Adobe logo pasted in. I've been a loyal Audition user for almost 10 years, going through three major versions of Syntrillium's Cool Edit before Adobe bought the app and retooled it a few years back. Regardless, installation was hitch-free and we were editing quickly after setup. It also required Windows XP, Service Pack 2, so check your machine before setup. The actual program installation took only a few minutes, but the installation of over 5GB of supplemental files added enough time for a short lunch break. Our dual-monitor setup and Turtle Beach surround sound card also proved very useful after installation.
We installed Audition 2.0 on a Pentium 4 with 1GB RAM and plenty of available storage. With the 2.0 release, they've not only improved the way Audition looks, but also the way it works behind the scenes and with other applications in the Production Bundle. Adobe has done just this on its audio editor Audition. For real change, you have to tear down and rebuild, along with the fun of electrical and plumbing issues. It's pretty easy to spruce up a room in your home by slapping a fresh coat of paint on the walls and moving some furniture - it's the same room, but it seems new.