Sony Licenses iZotope Audio Repair Technologies for Inclusion in Sound Forge Pro Mac

Now shipping with iZotope’s DeClicker, DeNoiser, and DeClipper

AES – San Francisco, California –Booth 505 (October 26,2012) – iZotope Inc., a leading innovator in digital audio signal processing, has licensed a suite of audio repair and restoration tools for the debut  of Sound Forge™ Pro Mac, Sony’s Professional Digital Audio Editor.  Built on a clean slate for OS X, Sound Forge Pro Mac provides a  contemporary application environment that’s perfect for recording, editing, processing, and rendering broadcast-quality audio  master files.

“Sony was looking for highly innovative, easy-to use technology to raise  the bar,” says Alex Westner, Director of Business Development for  iZotope, Inc. "We’re proud to be a part of the long-awaited release of  Sound Forge Pro Mac.” Sound Forge Pro Mac includes three algorithms to solve common audio problems: iZotope’s DeClicker,  DeNoiser, and DeClipper. These professional sound repair tools allow  quick results directly in the Sound Forge interface. The inclusion of  additional iZotope technology in Sound Forge’s Mac version is a perfect complement to the iZotope Mastering Effects Bundle,  found already in Sound Forge Pro for PC since 2007.

“These new audio repair plug-ins are versatile, easy-to-use, and work  like magic in a wide variety of situations,” says Dave Chaimson, vice  president of global marketing for Sony Creative Software. “For more than  a decade, audio professionals have turned to Sound Forge software for recording and editing, and we’re pleased to  bring iZotope’s acclaimed tools into the mix.”

Pricing and Availability

Sound Forge Pro Mac software, including audio repair algorithms and  mastering effects powered by iZotope, is now available worldwide through  software stores and online retailers for an MSRP of $299.95 USD. More  information on the Sound Forge family of products and the entire line of Sony Creative Software applications can be found  at www.sonycreativesoftware.com.

About iZotope, Inc.

iZotope is a research-driven audio software company based in Boston,  Massachusetts. Its products and audio technology are used by millions of  people in over 50 countries, from hobbyist musicians to GRAMMY® Award  winners. iZotope focuses on developing innovative audio technology for professional and consumer applications. This core  technology is presented to customers in its award-winning product line  and through its extensive licensing program. For more information on  iZotope products, visit www.iZotope.com.