Sony Licences iZotope Mastering Technology for Sound Forge 9

IZOTOPE, INC. today 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. Sound Forge 9 is now available.

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.

Four essential mastering tools that incorporate iZotope's pristine 64-bit processing, high quality algorithms, and immersive user interfaces are featured in the Mastering Effects Bundle. 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.

For more than a decade, audio professionals have turned to Sound Forge software for recording and editing. Today, 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).