From Sound Forge Audio Studio 10 to 13

Rosalie wrote on 4/25/2026, 6:33 PM

I've been using SFAS 10 on my older PC for many years. I upgraded that PC to Windows 11 last year. Now I have to move on from that computer. I have 2 new Windows 11 PCs. I bought one in 2024 and one in 2026. I must install SFAS now on both. I want the Legacy interface on a white background so I can quickly download audio and start editing. I only use 2 channels. I see that SFAS13 is the last version of Audio Studio to include the Legacy interface. So that is what I want to use on the two newer computers. What do I need to do to make this work?

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rraud wrote on 4/26/2026, 11:13 AM

Hi @Rosalie, the legacy UI for all versions of Sound Forge Pro and Audio Studio is basically the same... aside from SF Audio Studio 12, which was a one-off unique build (pros and cons). All the Magix versions have dark and light color options in the "Options> Preferences> Display" menu. Activating the Magix versions is the same.. but the SCS (Sony) versions (SF-11 and prior), the procedure has changed.
https://forum.borisfx.com/t/activation-of-older-software-published-by-sony-creative-software-pre-2016/21181

You can still download your Magix versions through the Magix Service Center and activate/deactivate as before with your serials and the paired email address.

If you are interested, 'Sound Forge 2026' is now available through BorixFX who aquired SF, Vegas, Acid, ect., from Magix just recently. The 'current' (and last?) Audio Studio version was Magix v17.