New: MAGIX SOUND FORGE v16 is Now Available

Magix has released SOUND FORGE version 16 and adds new features to Sound Forge Pro, the Pro Suite, the Audio Cleaning Lab and Audio Studio.

Magix SOUND FORGE Advanced professional audio editing

SOUND FORGE has been setting the standard for high-end digital audio processing for more than 20 years. The audio editing legend stands for innovation and quality so has become the tool of choice for many globally-successful producers including Grammy winner Ted Perlman. Originally developed in the USA, SOUND FORGE’s unique technology is now being further developed by MAGIX, so combines an American pioneering spirit with precision German engineering. Powerful editing tools, extremely fast processing and innovative workflows are what SOUND FORGE audio editors are all about. Experience a new level of audio editing with cutting-edge technology, ease of use, a powerful 64-bit architecture and crystal-clear audio quality.

SOUND FORGE Pro | Suite

SOUND FORGE Pro has been the creative audio editing tool of choice for over 30 years. Its extensive range of professional features make it the go-to for many producers and sound engineers worldwide. The new workflow improvements let you effortlessly record, edit, restore and master. Create, mix, and design sound effects in SOUND FORGE Pro audio editing software. Accelerate video production workflows and audio finishing, and deliver a polished mix with pure sound.

• NEW! dynamicEQ (exclusively in the Suite)
• NEW! Loudness visualization
• NEW! Optimized multichannel workflow
• NEW! Expanded Plug-in manager
• NEW! Resampling engine
• Mastering and restoration with iZotope plug-ins: Ozone 9 Elements & RX 8 Elements
• 32 channel audio recording, editing and processing
• VST engine & ARA2 support
• Record at 64-bit/768 kHz
• Numerous audio effects & plug-ins for sound design as well as mixing & mastering
• zplane élastiquePro v3 Timestretch

What’s new in SOUND FORGE Pro | Suite v16?

Your creativity has top priority in the new SOUND FORGE Pro 16 – MAGIX has developed a new dynamic workflow to help you get the most out of your productions. Experience brand-new features like dynamicEQ, loudness visualization, and an improved multichannel workflow. Enjoy an expanded Plug-in manager and the redesigned resampling engine. Record, edit & master more efficiently than ever before with SOUND FORGE Pro 16.

NEW! dynamicEQ

Easily shape your own, completely unique sound with dynamicEQ

Thanks to dynamicEQ, mixing is now easier and more precise – apply frequency cuts and boosts exactly where it will enhance your audio. Dynamically boost, attenuate, and shape sounds throughout your project with the maximum precision and level control. The multiple filter options for EQ band configuration enable significantly more precise options when editing, which allows for surgical precision in your audio tracks (as well as all tracks containing virtual instruments). Exclusively in the Suite.

NEW! New Loudness visualization

Achieve improved workflows using Loudness visualization

The new Loudness visualization displays the loudness of your audio files in a continuous graph in relation to the timeline and as numerical values. 

Enjoy support for EBU R 128 and ITU-R BS.1770-4 formats thanks to true-peak analysis in dbTP that can be configured using simple presets, all of which is displayed with intuitive color coding to simplify your workflow.

NEW! Optimized multichannel workflow

Featuring improved support for multichannel audio files

Enjoy significant enhancements to support for multichannel audio files. SOUND FORGE allows you to create, load and save new files with any configuration. 

This provides feedback the selected setup all the time and lets you benefit from the ability to convert and export different formats containing up to 32 channels.

NEW! Expanded Plug-in manager

Enhanced organization thanks to the expanded Plug-in manager

In the newly redesigned Plug-in manager, all your plug-ins are arranged in clear categories and sorted by manufacturer and type. 

Thanks to the new filter options and the integrated search field, you can access the desired plug-ins quickly and conveniently – simply enter a search, apply the right effect, and mark your favorites for future projects.

NEW! New resampling engine

Achieve the highest quality with the best resampling engine

Thanks to the newly redesigned internal resampling engine, you can work with any sample rate in your project without prior conversion. 
The program’s engine is now faster, supports more formats, and provides better output quality. The customizable engine ensures that you always output the highest quality and achieve maximum results from your media in real time without prior conversion.

Remote Recording

Keep better track of the recording process with the remote recording

The sleek, floating window provides maximum ease of use for recording control – place it anywhere in any running application & keep all essential recording options at your fingertips. This means you can keep your voiceover texts for audiobooks and podcasts in the desired position and start recording right away.

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SOUND FORGE Audio Cleaning Lab

The easiest way to clean & restore audio

Remove noise from audio files and optimize the sound of recordings and video audio. Digitize vintage recordings and achieve perfect, clean sound for your old records, CDs and cassettes. Make custom edits and mixes of your media. SOUND FORGE Audio Cleaning Lab 4: The fourth generation of this all-around tool delivers impressive workflows and innovative effect presets as well as powerful cleaning and mastering plug-ins from iZotope.

• NEW! modernEQ
• NEW! Track controls
• NEW! Preset search in the plug-in browser
• NEW! Loudness visualization
• NEW! Improved audio engine and ARA2 support
• NEW! SpectraLayers Elements 8
• iZotope RX 8 Elements & iZotope Ozone 9 Elements
• VST3 interface for seamless integration of external plug-ins
• Professional tools for precision audio editing

What’s new in Audio Cleaning Lab v4?

NEW! Shape your own unique sound with modernEQ

The new modernEQ equalizer allows for easier, more precise mixing. You have the complete freedom to amplify, cut and shape sounds and frequency ranges while using the wide range of filter options in each EQ band. The various editing options in modernEQ help you shape your own unique sound for projects.

NEW! Easily manage projects using the Track controls

Keep track of all essential track control options at a glance and adjust volume, panorama & levels quickly and easily using the Track controls. Additionally, enjoy quick and easy access to the solo and mute settings, which enables a new level of efficiency for your workflow.

NEW! Search for & find presets fast with the plug-in browser

Utilize the full potential of your plug-in collection with the plug-in browser extension. Use keywords and filters to quickly and easily access all available effects and presets. Additionally save your presets as favorites for easy access in the future, so you always have quick access to the perfect sound at your fingertips.

NEW! Export flawless masters using loudness visualization

Loudness visualization enables automatic adjustments to loudness and dynamics in your productions in accordance with international broadcast standards to ideally prepare them for different streaming platforms such as Spotify, Audible, Deezer, TIDAL and Apple Music. This raises your production process to a new level and allows you to achieve ultra-precise results.

NEW! Reduced latency thanks to the improved audio engine

The optimized audio engine offers impressive speed and ideal management for latency for recording and playing back tracks. Enjoy the ability to preview live while recording, applying effects, as well as seamless integration of ARA plug-ins.

NEW! AI-driven processes using SpectraLayers Elements 8

Steinberg SpectraLayers Elements 8 is one of the most advanced spectral editors available. SpectraLayers Pro transforms sound into a unique visual world of multidimensional audio data. Its concept, based on frequency selection, enables sounds to be extracted, optimized or rearranged in ways previously thought unimaginable. The new version 8 enables automated, artificial intelligence-driven, processes on multiple layers and provides the ideal complement thanks to its tools and workflows.

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SOUND FORGE Audio Studio

The complete audio editing solution

Recording, editing, restoration and mastering at the latest level of technology: SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 14 offers comprehensive tools and functions for all digital audio editing requirements. Record podcasts, edit your projects using professional effects, convert vinyls and cassettes to digital, produce soundtracks for videos and create and burn CDs. Discover SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 14, the audio tool that offers professional results in no time at all and with just a few clicks.

• NEW! modernEQ
• NEW! modernReverb
• NEW! Advanced editing for effects plug-ins
• NEW! New resampling engine
• NEW! Optimized multichannel handling
• Editing for audio files containing 5.1 Surround data with up to 6 channels
• Digitization, restoration and audio conversion Audio recording at up to 32-bit/384 kHz & video sound optimization
• Includes wizardFX Suite & iZotope Ozone Elements

What’s new in SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 16

NEW! Shape your own unique sound with modernEQ

Edit audio material even better and produce better quality results during equalization using the new modernEQ. You have the complete freedom to amplify, cut and shape sounds and frequency ranges while using the wide range of filter options in each EQ band. The precise editing options in modernEQ help you shape your own unique sound for projects.

NEW! Enjoy premium reverb effects at your fingertips with modernReverb

Enhance your sound with lifelike space and a deep, thick atmosphere using modernReverb. Adjust the presets to suit your preference or create a modern reverb effect for a more vibrant sound. Enjoy a simple, straightforward interface and professional quality sound.

NEW! Advanced editing for effects plug-ins

Advanced editing options for effects plug-ins ensure that you can quickly find the desired audio media and apply changes instantly. This provides you with the ability to work intuitively and, for example, edit a selected time range – even if the plug-in window is already open.