Author and tester
Erick Finn
Independent music producer and Sound Forge Pro editor. Erick Finn is an independent music producer who tests Sound Forge Pro for waveform editing, restoration, mastering and Windows audio workflows.
I am based in Germany and have written, recorded and mixed my own material since the mid-2010s, usually in home studios where the hardware is never as tidy as the signal-flow diagram. Sound Forge is the editor I open for mastering, restoration and post-production on individual files.
I started this site after Boris FX acquired Sound Forge from MAGIX in March 2026 because too many useful searches still ended on a Sony-era menu path or an old installer. Each guide names the build, the menu path and the result I checked. Product facts link to the vendor page used that day; corrections stay visible. Reach me through Facebook or X.
Latest guides
Every guide by Erick Finn
Audio RestorationMay 2026
How to Use WaveColor in Sound Forge Pro
WaveColor is a waveform display mode in Sound Forge Pro. Hue shows broad pitch: low tones are red, mid tones
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WorkflowsMay 2026
Sound Forge Pro for Voice-Over Recording
Sound Forge Pro 2026 is a strong voice-over editor when the job centers on one narration file: record, punch
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MasteringMay 2026
Sound Forge Pro for Mastering (Full Guide)
Master Sound Forge Pro with EQ, Wave Hammer, Ozone Elements, LUFS targets, Statistics checks, dithering, exports, and genre settings properly.
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WorkflowsMay 2026
Digitize Vinyl Records on Windows: Restore & Archive
A preservation-first vinyl-to-digital workflow covering the phono chain, 24-bit capture, raw masters, careful restoration, track splitting and archive files.
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WorkflowsApr 2026
Sound Forge Pro for Podcast Editing: 2026 Workflow
Sound Forge Pro is a strong podcast editor when the episode is already one mono or stereo file. Use it
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MasteringApr 2026
VST Plugin Chainer on Windows: Build and Save Chains in Sound Forge
Build a reliable VST effect chain in Sound Forge: choose the right host workflow, order processors, preview safely, save presets and avoid bad renders.
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ComparisonsApr 2026
Sound Forge vs WaveLab 13: Which Should You Buy?
Sound Forge 2026 and WaveLab Pro 13 are both serious audio editors, but they solve different problems. Sound Forge is
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ComparisonsApr 2026
iZotope RX 12 vs Sound Forge 2026: Which Do You Need?
Sound Forge Pro and iZotope RX 12 solve different parts of the same job. Sound Forge is the Windows editor:
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Core EditingApr 2026
How to Convert Audio Files in Sound Forge (2026)
To convert one audio file in Sound Forge, open it and choose File → Save As. Pick the destination format in
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Core EditingApr 2026
How to Change Sample Rate in Sound Forge Pro
Change sample rate in Sound Forge Pro with Resample, iZotope SRC, export settings, and safe downsampling choices.
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Audio RestorationApr 2026
How to Remove Clicks and Pops in Sound Forge Pro
For most damaged recordings, start with Effects → DeClicker/DeCrackler. Use DeClicker for separate clicks and pops, DeCrackler for a bed
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Audio RestorationApr 2026
How to Use the Noise Gate in Sound Forge Pro
A noise gate in Sound Forge Pro silences audio that falls below a threshold you set. When the signal is
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