SOUND FORGE - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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.