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Sound Forge, iZotope RX and Boris FX, explained before you buy, install or fix.

Independent reviews, dated prices and step-by-step fixes for Sound Forge on Windows, plus iZotope RX, Ozone and the Boris FX plug-ins around it. Written by Erick Finn.

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  • Official 15-day trial, no card
  • Windows only
  • Downloads come from Boris FX, never a mirror

By Erick Finn · audio-editing writer · research and editorial rules

Pick a section

Each product family has its own hub and its own fixes. Sound Forge stays at the center; the rest is what people install next to it.

Sound Forge

The Windows waveform editor at the center of the site: which edition to buy, how to install it and how to start editing.

All Sound Forge guides
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iZotope & RX

Repair with RX, master with Ozone and the rest of the iZotope line, sorted by the job and the edition it needs.

iZotope hub RX hub Ozone hub
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Boris FX

VEGAS Pro, Sapphire, Continuum, Mocha and the Boris FX audio tools, sorted by what you are making.

Boris FX hub Audio plugins hub
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Free tools

Free plug-ins and trials across iZotope and Boris FX, plus browser tools that run without installing anything.

Free plugins and trials All browser tools
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Fix a problem

Start from the symptom. Each fix names the version and the condition it applies to.

All troubleshooting guides

New on the site

The latest guides from the iZotope, Boris FX, free tools and deals hubs.

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iZotope RX De-hum in RX 12: Static vs Dynamic, Settings and Test Results

RX 12 De-hum has two modes and an Adaptive switch. Which one fits hum, buzz or drifting tones, a Dynamic routine, the Static settings that keep a voice intact, edition and host limits, and what published reviews found.

Deals and cheaper routes

Sale timing changes, so the deals hub keeps the dated check. Open the deals hub

Sale calendar
When iZotope and Boris FX usually discount, and what past sales covered. See the calendar
Without a sale
Crossgrades and other routes to pay less for iZotope. Cheaper routes
Try first
Trials that let you check your own audio before you pay. Try before you buy

Numbers tied to their sources.

Test sections combine published measurements from specialist reviews, video comparisons that show their figures, forum threads with concrete data and official benchmarks. Where several sources measure the same thing, the guide gives the median, the range and how many sources it rests on, and the key figures link to where they came from.

Prices, ownership and system requirements come from Boris FX and iZotope pages and carry a check date when they affect the decision. Recommendations depend on the required driver, plug-in and license tier; a numerical rating is the author's verdict.

Written by Erick Finn. Erick writes the site's guides on editing, restoration, mastering and voice-over cleanup from product documentation and published test results, and records the sources, limits and corrections behind each one. Read the full methodology

Product facts
Boris FX and iZotope product, pricing and trial pages
Test data
Published measurements: median, range, source count
Procedures
Sound Forge, RX and Ozone help and release notes
History
MAGIX-era documentation, kept separate
Versions
Sound Forge 2026 · Pro 18, labelled per guide

Before you download anything.

Short answers to the questions that usually decide whether it belongs on your Windows machine.

What is Sound Forge best used for?

Sound Forge is strongest at fast, precise work on individual audio files: recording, sample-level waveform editing, cleanup, processing, mastering and batch conversion. It can repair clicks and clipped peaks, measure peak level and loudness, host VST plug-ins and repeat one processing chain across many files. It is a specialist editor, not a replacement for a full multitrack DAW.

Who currently develops Sound Forge?

Boris FX acquired Sound Forge, Vegas Pro and Acid Pro from MAGIX on March 30, 2026. Current downloads, trials and licensing now route through Boris FX, while older MAGIX-era versions remain relevant to existing license owners. That is why undated download and upgrade advice can lead to the wrong installer or product line.

Does Sound Forge run on macOS?

The current Boris FX desktop product and official trial are Windows-only. Mac users should choose an alternative by workflow: a fast waveform editor for individual files, a DAW for recording and mixing a session, or a dedicated restoration suite for difficult spectral repair. Running Windows in a virtual machine adds another audio-driver layer and is rarely the cleanest answer for paid work.

Is the Sound Forge trial really free?

The official Boris FX trial lasts 15 days, is full-featured and does not require a credit card. It installs through Boris FX Hub. Use the first session to test your own audio interface and recording path, then check the plug-ins and export formats your real work requires before the trial clock expires.

Is SoundForgePro.com the official product website?

No. SoundForgePro.com is an independent editorial guide written by Erick Finn. Downloads, licenses and product support come from Boris FX. Its guides check version-sensitive claims against Boris FX documentation and dated sources, and explain where Sound Forge is useful and where a DAW or restoration suite is the better purchase.

What is the difference between Sound Forge and Sound Forge Plus?

The core editor and its principal waveform, metering, repair, plug-in and batch-processing tools are the same. Sound Forge Plus adds four bundled tools: Melodyne 5 Essential, Vandal, VariVerb II and 3D Reverb. Buy Plus for those extras, especially if you need Melodyne; do not expect a different editing engine or a hidden multitrack workflow.