Boris FX acquires iZotope to bridge visual effects and audio workflows

This consolidation addresses the growing demand for AI-assisted tools that bridge the gap between technical repair and creative finishing. By housing industry-standard tracking (Mocha Pro), 3D matchmoving (SynthEyes), and audio restoration (RX) under one roof, Boris FX eliminates vendor fragmentation for high-end post-production facilities. For the broader ecosystem, it signals a shift toward integrated 'finishing' stacks where machine learning assists in cleaning both visual artifacts and audio noise. Watch for upcoming version releases to see if Boris FX integrates its existing CrumplePop AI audio tech directly into future iterations of the iZotope RX engine.

The acquisition of iZotope marks a rapid acceleration of Boris FX’s expansion strategy in 2026. Per Mixonline and CG Channel, the company acquired the professional product line from MAGIX Software GmbH just three months prior, in March 2026. That deal brought Vegas Pro, Sound Forge, and Acid Pro into the folder, alongside high-end mastering tools like Sequoia and Samplitude. By adding iZotope to this group, Boris FX has effectively built a parallel audio ecosystem that rivals its long-established dominance in the visual effects plugin market.

This transaction also reflects significant restructuring within the broader music technology sector. According to Synth Anatomy and CDm.link, the move follows the June 2026 acquisition of Native Instruments—iZotope’s former parent company—by inMusic. While inMusic focused on the hardware-aligned Native Instruments brand, iZotope was spun off to Boris FX, a move analysts suggest provides a more logical home for tools primarily utilized in professional film and television post-production rather than consumer music creation.

Boris FX has a consistent history of absorbing and then modernizing industry-standard tools. The company’s growth model involves acquiring category leaders such as Imagineer Systems (Mocha) in 2014, GenArts (Sapphire) in 2016, and Silhouette in 2019. Most recently, per TRACXN, the firm acquired 3D tracking software SynthEyes in August 2023. In each instance, Boris FX has maintained the standalone utility of the software while cross-pollinating specialized technology—such as Mocha’s planar tracking—across its entire product suite.