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Robust DAW for advanced mastering & restoration

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SOUND FORGE - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: January 2026

SOUND FORGE overview

What is SOUND FORGE?

SOUND FORGE by MAGIX is a professional audio editing platform for recording, editing and mastering audio. The software enables hi-res audio recording, one touch and timestamp recording, audio file conversion and normalization, customizable user interfaces, and more. SOUND FORGE provides professional artists, producers, and audio engineers with robust restoration and mastering capabilities to optimize the sound of old records and create captivating video soundtracks, broadcasts and streaming-ready CD masters and mixes.

Utilizing iZotope Ozone 9 Elements, SOUND FORGE can create crystal-clear mixes by removing any unnecessary noise interference from any digital audio file. Physical records and cassette tapes can easily be converted into any standard audio format with built-in recording and restoration tools. For audio restoration and mastering workflows, SOUND FORGE can import and export any standard audio file such as AIFF, MUS, AAC, FLAC, WMA, ASF, W64, RAW, CDA, MP3, and more.

SOUND FORGE enables users to record vocals, voice-overs, and instruments at high-resolution quality up to 32-bit/384 kHz. Recorded waveforms displays in the central audio editing interface during each recording sessions so users can monitoring audio in real-time to ensure the lowest possible latency. With the event tool, audio files can be improved by editing cuts, crossfades and other audio events to remove noises from any recording. Other features include quickFX plugins, enhanced VST integration, instant action window, and more.

Starting price

60per feature

SOUND FORGE’s user interface

Ease of use rating:

SOUND FORGE reviews

Overall rating

4.7

/5

29

Positive reviews

86

%

Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend0.86/10
Rating distribution

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Who uses SOUND FORGE?

Based on 29 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Midsize Businesses

Enterprises

Top industries

Media Production
Music
Arts and Crafts
Internet
Others

Use cases

Audio Editing

SOUND FORGE's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from SOUND FORGE users:

Plug-in integration
Audio manipulation
Audio recording
Audio mixing

All SOUND FORGE features

Features rating:

Audio capture
Audio editor
Audio manipulation
Audio mixing
Audio recording
Collaboration tools
Data import/export
Mastering
Monitoring
Plug-in integration
Real-Time monitoring

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SOUND FORGE pricing

Value for money rating:

Starting from

60

Per Feature

Pricing details
Subscription
Free trial
Free plan
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User opinions about SOUND FORGE price and value

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SOUND FORGE integrations (6)

Integrations rated by users

We looked at 29 user reviews to identify which products are mentioned as SOUND FORGE integrations and how users feel about them.

Integration rating: 5.0 (1)

A edição no Vegas tem vantagem relativamente ao editor integrado

I finalize every video wit Vegas pro. Renders best quality.

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Ivar C.

Realizador

1/2
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SONAR

Integration rating: 5.0 (1)

Eles se complementam.

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Silvio B.

Direção

Integration rating: 5.0 (1)

Because I make my mixings there

I use Cubase for the recording/multitrack functionality and then any tweaks with WavePad

CB

Cristian B.

CEO

1/2
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Audacity

Integration rating: 5.0 (1)

I record meditations and processes to keep for personal use and share with others. I then transcribe them using Dragon.

KO

Katherine O.

Writer

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SOUND FORGE support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Knowledge Base

Training options

Videos

SOUND FORGE FAQs

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