iZotope has officially announced RX 12, the latest version of its industry-leading audio repair and restoration software. Used across music production, film post-production, podcasting, and broadcast workflows, iZotope RX 12 introduces new AI-powered tools, expanded stem editing capabilities, and a redesigned workflow aimed at making professional audio cleanup faster and more precise. With over 50 tools available in its most advanced edition, RX 12 continues to position itself as one of the most comprehensive solutions for fixing damaged recordings, removing noise, and improving audio clarity.
What Is iZotope RX 12?
iZotope RX 12 is a professional audio editing suite designed to restore and enhance recordings. It is commonly used to repair clipped audio, reduce background noise, remove clicks and hum, isolate dialogue, rebalance mixes, and clean up podcast or vocal tracks. The software has become a staple for everyone from Grammy-winning engineers to content creators working from home studios.
What’s New in RX 12?
Scene Rebalance for Film and TV Audio
One of the biggest new additions in RX 12 is Scene Rebalance, which intelligently separates film and television scenes into individual dialogue, music, and effects layers. This allows editors to quickly lower music under speech, boost dialogue clarity, or rebalance sound effects without returning to the original multitrack session.
New Stems View
The new Stems View gives users a track-style workspace where separated elements can be edited individually. Users can generate stems through Scene Rebalance, Music Rebalance, or Dialogue Isolate, process them with RX tools, then export the final result. For editors working on remixes, ADR fixes, or podcast cleanup, this could be one of the most practical new features.
Rebuilt De-bleed Tool
RX 12’s De-bleed module has been rebuilt with modern machine learning. It can now isolate competing instruments or reduce headphone bleed without needing a reference track. This is especially useful for live recordings, vocal sessions, and drum tracking, where microphone spill can become a major issue.
Enhanced Music Rebalance
The upgraded Music Rebalance module is now available as a standalone real-time plugin. Improved neural networks provide cleaner separation of vocals, bass, and percussion. This makes RX 12 more useful for remix prep, karaoke stem creation, sample extraction, or subtle mix adjustments.
Improved Dialogue Isolate
The enhanced Dialogue Isolate tool now offers stronger real-time and offline denoising and dereverb performance. For filmmakers, podcasters, streamers, and vocal producers, this means faster cleanup of noisy recordings and clearer speech intelligibility.
Trim Silence
A new Trim Silence feature automatically detects and removes silent sections in long recordings. This can save significant editing time for podcasts, audiobooks, interviews, and spoken-word sessions.
Updated Interface and Workflow
RX 12 also introduces a smoother interface with:
- Larger spectrogram display
- New module search function
- Resizable history panel
- General workflow refinements
These updates should improve day-to-day usability for power users and beginners alike.
RX 12 Editions and Pricing
iZotope is releasing RX 12 in three tiers:
RX 12 Elements – $99
A streamlined package with six essential plugins built around Repair Assistant. Best for creators and musicians who need quick cleanup tools.
RX 12 Standard – $399
Designed for music producers needing advanced repair, mix rebalancing, and audio enhancement tools.
RX 12 Advanced – $1,399
The full professional suite with 50+ tools for demanding post-production and restoration work.
Bundles
- Music Production Suite 9 – $799 (includes RX 12 Standard)
- Post Production Suite 9 – $1,799 (includes RX 12 Advanced)
Upgrade and Loyalty Pricing
Existing RX users can upgrade at discounted rates:
- RX 11 Advanced to RX 12 Advanced: $269
- RX 11 Standard to RX 12 Standard: $129
iZotope also says expanded loyalty discounts are available for owners of RX 10 and other qualifying iZotope products.
You can find out more from iZotope RX12 here.
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