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@rraud What will they f__ up next? If there is a next.. Since today Sound Forge is listed as a new app in the Boris FX Hub (as is Vegas). If they took the software over from Magix we might finally get some updates in the near future.

SOUND FORGE

77 answers, most recent on 2/4/2026

RE: SFPro continually crashes - versions 14-18

Jumping in here as I'm having much the same issue. I got a new Geekom IT15 mini PC with Windows 11 and installed Sound Forge Pro 18 on it. Like Steve, one of my tasks is recording audio from my turntable to the PC - sending the audio into the phono

SOUND FORGE

7 answers, most recent on 4/2/2026

RE: soundforge 17 error

Hi @Frederick-Hicklin, are you downloading the MP3 to your PC and then opening the file in Sound Forge? Does the same behavior happen with PCM (wave) files?You could try enabling 'Always proxy compressed formats'. in the "Options> Preferences>

SOUND FORGE

One answer, on 1/15/2026

RE: VU monitoring of record levels while muting monitoring of recording

Hi @Paul-McKinney, "View> Record Options"The Sound Forge 'Record' UI was changed in SF-11 and basically remains.FWIW, the 'Remote record' feature was removed at some point after Magix's acquisition, but was brought back on a subsequent build.

SOUND FORGE

31 answers, most recent on 4/17/2026

RE: Sound Forge alternatives

I have just uninstalled Sound Forge and have jumped to Acoustica. I also have had SF since version 3. I can't deal with the continued instabilitiy when other similar tools are robust.Just paid the license and uninstalled SF :( .. that's 25+ years of

SOUND FORGE

6 answers, most recent on 3/14/2026

RE: Missing dll file

Sound Forge (9.0e and CD Architect neither one will send a Activation code!! the Serial #s are registered to me from new. I have been trying for m6 plus months and none suggested instructions work. Please advise and dont just blow me off,. Cheers

SOUND FORGE

3 answers, most recent on 3/23/2026

What alternatives to Sound Forge exist?

SF in Audio Studio version is a very convenient and functional editing and mastering program. With useful tools, good and accurate visualization. But it does not always work correctly with VST-plugins.Audacity is even worse for working with plugins,

SOUND FORGE

8 answers, most recent on 2/25/2026

RE: Sound Forge Audio Studio works incorrect with VST3 plugins

@tolkachovaa We had some success by installing the free trial version of Music Maker 2026 and copying and pasting the

Music Maker

4 answers, most recent on 12/23/2025

RE: System requirements for 2026

@Michael-Hopcroft The computer is well above what is needed, but it's highly recommend to use an ASIO-capable external USB audio interface for everything regarding audio production on a computer. Good to know. I'm using onboard sound, which is OK

Audio Cleaning Lab

5 answers, most recent on 3/4/2026

RE: Download fails for Audio Cleaning Lab MX

Thanks for your responses. I'm unhappy that MAGIX no longer supports my product but it has been 12 years since my original purchase. I plan to buy a new copy of Sound Forge Audio Cleaning Lab 4 from a reputable vendor (Sweetwater Audio). Hopefully

Audio Cleaning Lab

3 answers, most recent on 1/8/2026

Sounf Forge Cleaning Lab 4 - upgrade options

I no longer see SF Cleaning Lab4 available as a product or any options to upgrade to which I believe is the current product "Sound Forge Studio" - can you please inform any current path for upgrade to latest ? Thanks in advance

ACID

19 answers, most recent on 1/21/2026

RE: WAVES VST Plug-in inssue

@raquii Have you tried to copy the audio_plugin_scan_server exe files from the Sound Forge 18 Pro program folder to the Acid Pro 11 program folder like I suggested above? Be sure to make a backup of the files in the Acid program folder first, just

Off topic

159 answers, most recent 2 hours ago

RE: Magix support has not responded to support tickets for months

I purchased Sound Forge Pro 18 at Walmart Online. The voucher code does not work on Magix website. I've emailed twice with no response other than the ticket was generated. The website says 2-4 days for a response, but it's been over 10 days. I want

SOUND FORGE

5 answers, most recent on 12/17/2025

RE: Use of 'Record Output'

The Cleaning Lab forum is here:https://www.magix.info/us/audio-forum/audio-cleaning-lab/ The Windows sound settings would be the same for SF or CL.

SOUND FORGE

9 answers, most recent on 6/4/2026

RE: Is this the end of Sound Forge?

I upgraded to 13, 14, 16 and then stopped. The same bugs. No fixes.. wasted money upgrading.I now use Sound Forge 11 and Acoustica by Acon Digital. Acoustica is super fast at loading and SF11 is more stable than any of the versions Magix released.I

Audio Cleaning Lab

3 answers, most recent on 1/8/2026

RE: Sounf Forge Cleaning Lab 4 - upgrade options

@Jorge-DeOliveira Sound Forge Audio Cleaning Lab is a feature limited version of Samplitude Pro Suite because it only includes the audio cleaning features and limited recording features. So, upgrading at BorisFX to the newest version of Samplitude

ACID

19 answers, most recent on 1/21/2026

RE: WAVES VST Plug-in inssue

@raquii You could try two things. Firstly, hold CTRL and SHIFT and double click on Acid to start the program. Keep holding CTRL and SHIFT until a small window appears that will all you to reset the program settings. Do this and then check if Acid

ACID

267 answers, most recent on 4/2/2026

RE: Feedback on ACID Bugs

I've heard Acid Pro is now incorporated in sound forge or bundled with it? Also heard something about magix music maker having added some Acid pro features!???? Does anyone know anything anymore! Is it dead for good! No one cares!!???

SOUND FORGE

13 answers, most recent on 12/23/2025

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

Microsoft Sound Mapper. I contacted Magix support a month ago using their support ticket form. I received an email saying some error occurred with the form and they asked me to resend all my information in an email (which I did). I haven't heard

SOUND FORGE

5 answers, most recent on 2/12/2026

RE: Version 14 Missing VST Plug in Rack Missing inter alia

Hi @Gr8fuldan, firstly, this is a 'users' forum. Other users and moderators on this and other Magix discussion groups do not have access to activation serials and other personal info. When activating Sound Forge, your old email address does not need

ACID

19 answers, most recent on 1/21/2026

RE: WAVES VST Plug-in inssue

OK, so I tried it... here's where I'm at... I noticed those exe files where already in the Acid Pro 11 folder, but I backed them up by moving them in to a separate folder. Then I put the Sound forge audio_plugin_server into the new Acid Pro

SOUND FORGE

3 answers, most recent on 1/20/2026

RE: My Audiostudio16 all of a sudden failed to record.

I can't do the 'File> Reset' tool because program won't launch. Hi @Michael-Prindle, if you cannot open Sound Forge to access the 'File' menu, hold down the 'Ctrl+Shift' keys whilst trying to launch SF. That will open the 'reset/clear cache'

SOUND FORGE

5 answers, most recent on 2/6/2026

RE: Sound Forge 18 voice for test to voice question

@Iris-Willis You've posted to a thread about Sound Forge with a question relating to Movie Studio. This is regarded as hijacking another user's thread and so your post has been hidden. Please repost your question in the Video Products area of the