The SoX_ng project imports, compares and refines bug fixes and new work from the 50-odd software distributions that package SoX and from the plethora of forks on github and elsewhere and makes regular releases with a six-monthly cadence for each of the micro (bug fixes) and minor (new features) releases. A major release (non-backwards-compatible changes) is not planned.
Publisher’s description
What is SoX_ng?
SoX_ng by Sound eXchange NG is open-source Windows software in the audio editors & daw category. It ranks 50th by popularity among audio editors & daw in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 14.8.1, released on September 28, 2026. The version history goes back to August 6, 2025: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.6 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: SoX_ng is an open-source audio editors & daw tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs.
Is SoX_ng safe to download?
- The file is served by codeberg.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2DF0FEB097AB9D61D97193BEF5CABAD1DC10CE8B6F1D5B4AAEC8D90BD59E2E85· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›3 versions over 1 year · about 2.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.8.1Latest | September 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 14.7.1.2 | April 7, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 14.6.0.4 | August 6, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id sox_ng.sox_ng -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install sox_ngInformation
- Publisher
- Sound eXchange NG
- Category
- Audio editors & DAW
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 14.8.1
- Released
- September 28, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 8, 2025
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 2.6
- Website
- codeberg.org
- winget ID
- sox_ng.sox_ng
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SoX_ng free?
Yes. SoX_ng is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is SoX_ng safe to download?
The download comes from codeberg.org, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install SoX_ng with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does SoX_ng run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of SoX_ng?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 6, 2025.
Can I use SoX_ng without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to SoX_ng?
Audacity, MuseScore, LMMS, REAPER and Bespoke Synth. The alternatives page compares them.
