iZotope Powers Sound Forge Mastering

US Sony licenses iZotope mastering technology for Sound Forge 9 digital audio production suite      08/05/07

iZotope Powers Sound Forge Mastering


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iZotope inc. has announced that it has licensed mastering technology to Sony Creative Software for the latest version of the Sound Forge 9 professional digital audio production suite.
Dave Chaimson, Vice President of Marketing for Sony Creative Software told us, "With every release of Sound Forge 9, Sony Creative Software aims to improve the production process for digital audio artists. The Mastering Effects Bundle powered by iZotope allows Sound Forge 9 users to leverage iZotope's mastering expertise within the software, further solidifying Sound Forge's position as the tool of choice for audio professionals."
The company says that the Mastering Effects Bundle powered by iZotope features the highest quality audio algorithms available. It includes the Mastering Reverb, Multiband Compressor, IRC Limiter Loudness Maximizer and Analog EQ Parametric Equalizer plug-ins:
  • The Mastering Reverb can add a consistent sense of depth and space to a mix.
  • The Multiband Compressor provides up to 4 bands of limiting, compression and expansion with real-time visualization of the dynamics within each band.
  • The IRC Limiter Loudness Maximizer allows users to create an overall louder or fuller master by limiting the dynamic range and boosting the perceived overall level of the mix.
  • The Analog EQ Parametric Equalizer combines 6 bands of adjustable bell filters and low/high shelf filters with analog modeling.
Mark Ethier, CEO of iZotope, Inc. had this to say, "Sony and Sound Forge have long been relied upon by the top production talent in the music industry. By combining iZotope's expertise and success in mastering technology with that of Sony's, Sound Forge 9 provides the quality audio professionals demand in modern media production. "
Sony say that the Sound Forge professional digital audio production suite includes everything needed to get from raw audio to finished master with speed and precision. With it, users can efficiently analyze, record, and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia and master replication-ready CDs.
Pricing and Availability:
Sound Forge 9 software which includes the Mastering Effects Bundle powered by iZotope is now available worldwide through software stores and online retailers for US $399.95 (List Price). More information:

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