: You can still occasionally find "New Old Stock" (NOS) boxed versions of Sound Forge 9 on marketplaces like eBay, which include the original installation media and license. Modern Alternatives
: A more affordable entry point to the ecosystem that offers modern features like VST3 support and optimized onboarding. download sound forge 9
If you cannot afford Sound Forge 16, use Audacity. It is safer, free, and legally sound. : You can still occasionally find "New Old