While Sony Sound Forge 10 installs on Windows 10 with compatibility mode, Windows 11 is finicky. You may need to disable Data Execution Prevention (DEP) or run as Administrator. Many users keep a dedicated Windows 7 virtual machine just to run this version, as the later Magix versions changed the hotkey layout.
You might assume that a software from 2010 is obsolete. In many ways, it is—AI-based tools like RX 10 are superior for complex noise reduction. However, for specific workflows, nothing beats it. Sony sound forge 10
Sound Forge 10 has the most customizable keyboard mapping of any audio editor. Create a preset where "F1" adds a 1ms fade at the cursor, or "Ctrl+Alt+D" runs a custom noise reduction script. Power users rarely touch the mouse. While Sony Sound Forge 10 installs on Windows