Acon Digital has launched Acoustica 8, an audio editing, restoration and mastering suite for Windows and macOS. The Acoustica 8 range comprises standalone software alongside a suite of audio plugins, with editions designed for editing, repair, mixing and mastering workflows.
Acoustica 8 is intended to cover audio work including restoration, spectral editing, multitrack production and final mastering within one application. Acon Digital states that the software can be used for music production, post-production and content-creation projects, with tools for repairing, isolating, editing and processing audio.
The Standard Edition includes spectral and stereo clip editing, multitrack editing, restoration tools and mastering functions. It also supports ARA integration for use with compatible DAWs.
The Premium Edition expands the software’s channel-format support to immersive audio projects up to 7.1.2. It additionally includes Restoration Suite 2, Mix & Mastering Suite, Drum Production Suite and Extract:Dialogue 2.
The Ultimate Edition bundles Acoustica Premium with support for formats up to 9.1.6, along with DeVerberate 3, Verberate Immersive and DeFilter. This edition is positioned for sessions requiring the included immersive processing and additional restoration tools.
Acoustica 8 is available for 64-bit Windows and macOS systems. The Windows version requires Windows 10 or 11, an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 multi-core processor or faster, at least 4 GB of RAM, 10 GB of free disk space, and a display resolution of 1920 × 1080 or higher. Plugin use on Windows requires a compatible 64-bit VST3 or AAX host, with Pro Tools 2021 or later specified for AAX support.
On macOS, Acoustica 8 requires macOS 12 Monterey or later, at least 4 GB of RAM and 10 GB of free disk space. The Mac plugin formats are AU, VST3 and AAX, with Pro Tools 2021 or later required for AAX compatibility.
A 30-day trial is available without a credit card, and Acon Digital provides a user guide for the software. Existing Acoustica 7 owners are eligible for upgrade pricing. Customers who purchased Acoustica 7 after August 1, 2026, receive a free upgrade to the corresponding Acoustica 8 edition.
Acon Digital is offering a 25% introductory discount on new Acoustica 8 licences and upgrades until October 6. Acoustica Standard Edition 8.x is available for US$112, reduced from US$149; Acoustica Premium Edition 8.x is US$224, reduced from US$299; and Acoustica Ultimate Edition 8.x is US$337, reduced from US$449.
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