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@AAProds Hi Al Thanks for the new clip, definitely stutters with the 591.86 RTX driver and patch .316. . . . . I don't get HW accel on the 3060 ("update your driver" message in the export dialogue) . . . . Strange, I tried the following: Project

Photostory

9 answers, most recent on 2/3/2026

RE: Magix Travel Maps - OpenStreetMap issue

@andrew-foxon Hi I have a similar issue, with version 5.0.0.501 looks like OpenStreetMaps have done it again and changed their API, as in this topic from 2023 when we had the same issue. John EBForum Moderator

Movie Studio

5 answers, most recent on 4/18/2026

RE: LOSS OF OF PLAY BACK BAR.

I am using Magix Movie Studio 2024. I have recently changed to a new computer with Windows 11. But now using the Magix to create a video appears to slightly different. The play bar has disappeared when I open the video. I need to do more edits,

SOUND FORGE

13 answers, most recent on 12/23/2025

RE: Sound Forge Pro 18 - can't change bit depth to 32

@David-Rees Does this problem happen with any WAV file? For example, if you create a new file and fill it with the noise generator, does changing the bit depth also cause the volume to deteriorate? If other files aren't effected, maybe it has

Other products

One answer, on 1/24/2026

photomanager deluxe crashing

After changing from trial to purchased version, photomanager is crashing when I ask for search for faces. I did unistall/reinstall. Message I get says previous search is still saving....then app closes. I am using Windows 11. Message from Visual C++

Photostory

15 answers, most recent on 1/28/2026

RE: 2026 Manual doesn't agree with program - Split Photostory, etc.

The thumbnail distortion I posted above was caused by me changing my Windows 11, over riding the Properties-Compatibility-Change high DPI settings, setting it to Override - System Enhanced for this Photostory 2026. I did it because the burn screen

Photostory

15 answers, most recent on 1/28/2026

RE: 2026 Manual doesn't agree with program - Split Photostory, etc.

Tonight I burned three storylines to the DVD+RW disk using the same blue grid menu as before and it played back on my BD player this time. Extremely slow burning, but it worked. Is there anyway to use a custom menu image background or edit an

SOUND FORGE

11 answers, most recent on 4/14/2026

RE: Welcome window keeps popping up on startup

@mary-o There should be an option in the hidden Internal preferences tab where you can enable/disable whether each audio file is opened in a new instance of Sound Forge. - go to the 'Options' menu - hold 'Shift' key and select 'Preferences' - select

Other products

2 answers, most recent on 3/16/2026

RE: Magix Photo Manager hangs up

@Edward-Grant Hi We need more information:- Which version of Photo Manager (PM) are you using? Was PM working before the error message popped up, or is this a new install? If the program was working, what changed on the computer, eg Windows

SOUND FORGE

3 answers, most recent on 3/12/2026

Butch Vig Vocal Plug-in can't be loaded into plug-in chain

The Butch Vig Vocals Plug-in from Waves appears in my list of VST Effects in Sound Forge Pro14 but can't be loaded into the plug-in chain. Also, the interface to use the plug-in does not pop up. I have installed, uninstalled and re-installed the

Movie Studio

3 answers, most recent on 1/13/2026

Settings - CPU or GPU - Video Delux Premium 2026

Hi everyone I have a high end CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor 64gb Ram Geforce RTX 3080ti GPU Should I leave the settings within the program as is with the GPU or change it to my CPU? With these specs what would help the program run

Movie Studio

4 answers, most recent on 1/15/2026

RE: Objects in timeline not playing back video but plays back sound

@Myer-Brostoff You can try opening a backup: File>Load backup project If that doesn't reveal your backup files, search your system for "MV_" files. They are the Magix project files created as per the settings on the "System" tab in Program

SOUND FORGE

15 answers, most recent on 5/8/2026

RE: Unable to Activate SF18 Pro after a reformat of my computer

@SP. @px41 Hi I didn't see his recent response to my request for assistance in another post, I probably did not click follow said post. But please bear in mind Tom is a very busy man more so with all the changes happening at Magix. Ps I am on leave

Audio Cleaning Lab

One answer, on 1/23/2026

Compatible with Windows 11?

I have a well used installation disk for Audio Cleaning Lab 2017. I am forced to change my computer soon due to Microsoft ceasing support for Win 10, and am seeking advice whether I can install my well loved Cleaning Lab on my new PC when I get it,

Other products

20 answers, most recent on 5/27/2026

RE: Independence Pro 3.3

@RICHARD-HOWELLS Did this crash happen in the past as well or is it a new phenomenon? If it only appeared recently it might be caused by a change in Ventura or a new Cubase version. Sadly, I don't think there will be any update to Independence to

Movie Studio

22 answers, most recent on 4/9/2026

RE: MS re-names every new import to the name of the last saved project!

You mention "computer", then you mention "laptop". Are these two different machines? The program however is renaming every file to "end 1b". I've explained why VDL does this. I do agree that the movie name should not be changed to "end1b". Try a

Movie Studio

6 answers, most recent on 2/7/2026

RE: Background app from Magix

@browj2 Thanks for your succinct explanation John. I also have Photo Manager installed and it was installed in 2022 on my new computer. What makes it load? It was loading at startup via Services - Automatic (Delayed Start). I must admit I've often

SOUND FORGE

8 answers, most recent on 2/4/2026

RE: Sound forge pro 18_plugin chain issue

@SP. perhaps that's forgivable even though I find it much less ergonomic. This doesn't explain the issue I share with @grig about the plugin chain settings resetting when you go to adjust them. There also seems to be a long list of other issues that

SOUND FORGE

31 answers, most recent on 4/17/2026

RE: Sound Forge alternatives

SF has had the 'proxy' option for as long as I can recall and the default was always disabled. According to my experience and other user reports, it was usually not necessary until the later versions, starting around 14, 15 or 16? I would surmise

Movie Studio

5 answers, most recent on 2/23/2026

RE: Incorrect frame rate on AVI output, incorrect display of frame

I carefully check the VirtualDub output as to the number of frames and the frame rate. I am now using VD2. The number of frames matches the original when changing the AVI. As to using another losless compressed formats, there are none others that

Other products

One answer, on 2/14/2026

[Closed] Vegas Pro 23 HDR video rendering

Good lordt why is HDR rendering so damn hard....That aside and to get to the point, and yes I've tried googling, and yes my monitor is OLED. Pretty sure I've done everything rightHDR mode is set to HLGPixel Format is set to 32 bit Full RangeAces

Movie Studio

31 answers, most recent on 4/16/2026

RE: Video deluxe 2026

@me_again Hi Andy . . . . So this raises a bigger question, how to bulk change the Registry (there appears to be 16+ entries) to read MS2025 not Photostory? . . . Curiousity could be my undoing. . . . I scanned my registry for the Photostory

SOUND FORGE

11 answers, most recent on 4/14/2026

RE: Welcome window keeps popping up on startup

I should point out specifically what is popping up. It is a grey box that says 'welcome' in the top left. It shows the serial number as well as my email address login. The yellow prompt box says 'activate and register immediately online'. I believe

ACID

13 answers, most recent on 2/20/2026

RE: Acid Music Studio 11 Fails to run.

@stuart-cassie Ok, then this workaround doesn't help. Can you please try if you can reset the program settings? Hold CTRL and SHIFT and double click on the program icon to start Acid. Keep holding both keys until a small window appears that asks you