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@David-Warburton You could try and reinstall the latest V14 of Visual C++ Redistributables: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170#latest-supported-redistributable-version (X86 & X64) This helped

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One answer, on 1/12/2026

[Closed] Vegas Pro 365 subscription isn't letting me register SF 18

I have a current and valid subscription for Vegas Pro 365 - which includes Sound Forge. Version 18 allowed me to download, but it isn't accepting the serial number as valid... besides, the Pro 365 still lists in my account as registered in 2022 (and

Music Maker

8 answers, most recent on 5/30/2026

RE: Licence Document

@johnebaker A 'Royalty free' licence, is one that you do not have to pay a royalty fee to use, this is the standard licence you get with the program, it does not allow you to sell creations made with this type of licence. In order to sell your

SOUND FORGE

4 answers, most recent on 3/18/2026

Random Clicks/Pops and Audio Corruption in Sound Forge Pro 18

I am writing to report a persistent and critical technical issue with Sound Forge Pro 18 that is affecting five (5) different studio setups under my management, all running licensed versions of the software. The Setup: CPU: Intel Core i7-12700 (12th

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32 answers, most recent on 5/30/2026

RE: HOW TO CONTACT SUPPORT VIA EMAIL OR PHONE PLEASE

@Michael-Schmidt6033 Yes, as this post confirms, BorisFX now owns SoundForge. However, I note you list Sound Forge v 18 and 19. These are versions produced by Magix so it seems you do need to contact them! (I admit I was not aware that it was

Rescue Your Videotapes!

21 answers, most recent on 3/2/2026

RE: what are correct driver(s) for the "video grabber" K0065 for win11?

Thank you SP, you were correct the premium version was needed, after another hour I am able to see the video on the computer screen. The new problem is that when I click on "transfer video to computer" the video freezes and nothing more happens.

SOUND FORGE

3 answers, most recent on 1/20/2026

RE: Clicks and pops playing audio and audio exported in Sound Forge 17

Hello, thanks for the tip!, at first play it seems to sound correctly now. Strange thing is that it seems to be a tweak for slow computers that cant decompress in real time the compressed audio audio, but my pc is a 285k with 64gb, so would not have

SOUND FORGE

One answer, on 2/9/2026

Software is not registering any sounds from my interface.

i'm using Windows 11 home Version 10.0.26100 Build 26100System Manufacturer LG ElectronicsSystem Model 17Z90TL-H.AUB6U3Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 258V, 2200 Mhz, 8 Core(s), 8 Logical Processor(s)Installed Physical Memory (RAM)

Music Maker

20 answers, most recent on 4/5/2026

RE: Music Maker 2026 Frozen at SetViews during startup

@browj2 Do you have a second monitor? Did you try to unplug it? I'm still on W11 23H2, so I cannot replicate this problem personally. Another user also reported that Sound Forge 12 no longer works normal after the latest W11 update. There was also a

SOUND FORGE

9 answers, most recent on 6/4/2026

RE: Is this the end of Sound Forge?

plugins like the free Reapper package, for example, only work on SF 12. From 13 to 19 (2026) they don't. Hi @JoaoBC, if you are referring to the free REAPER ReaPlugs, the 64 bit VST-2 version causes SF to freeze However the 32 bit VST 2 version

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158 answers, most recent on 5/23/2026

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

I had high hopes as well, no response for support tickets in months! I cannot register ANY of my older software versions of Sound Forge ACL 1-&-3. I HAD to purchase ACL4 and it to has problems so; should I purchase ANY other Software from

SOUND FORGE

7 answers, most recent on 1/31/2026

RE: Can't save sound recordings from vinyl rsestoration tool as mp3

This a repeat request for assistance. I am using Sound Forge Audio Studio 17, which I purchased a few weeks ago, to digitze my cassettes and LPs. I recorded a 90 minute cassette, and followed the instructions from the vinyl restoration tool. I used

SOUND FORGE

7 answers, most recent on 4/2/2026

RE: soundforge 17 error

In that case, I would uninstall Sound Forge using a third-party uninstaller like 'Revo Uninstall' that can uninstall and remove left-over registry entries and other pertinent data the Windows uninstall leaves behind, which can cause issues to

SOUND FORGE

2 answers, most recent on 5/12/2026

RE: Recording

@Oscarius Hi Check in the Windows Settings, Privacy & Security, Microphone that the option, Let desktop apps access your microphone is turned on. In the Audio Cleaning Lab record settings, ensure that the Realtek Audio Stereo Mixer is selected

SOUND FORGE

31 answers, most recent on 4/17/2026

RE: Sound Forge alternatives

I’ve never used a program with an interface as clear and smooth as Sound Forge (same with Vegas), but their frequent VST plugin bugs—essential for audio work—plus High DPI issues (still in 2025!) made me switch reluctantly a long time ago. For

SOUND FORGE

5 answers, most recent on 12/17/2025

RE: Use of 'Record Output'

Sorry, the Sound Forge is Cleaning Lab 3 and is not that old. There is a Cleaning Lab 4 out but I haven't got it. 3 works fine except for the 'Records Output' which just stopped working, I can select it but it will not record anything. I tried to

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One answer, on 2/26/2026

[Closed] Vegas Pro 22 - Surround Sound

I want to create a Surround 5.1 audio track(s) on my video, and I am having issues getting it to work. Are there any clear and concise directions printed anywhere that explains this? When I use the Pan tool I cannot get audio to route to my Center,

Music Maker

11 answers, most recent on 2/16/2026

RE: No sound

@Djdj-17 Open the program settings under the File > Settings menu, then go to the Audio/MIDI tab. Here select the ASIO driver of your audio interface. If you don't have an audio interface you can use the Music Maker ASIO driver.. Then click on

Music Maker

4 answers, most recent on 12/23/2025

RE: System requirements for 2026

@Michael-Hopcroft There are some affordable audio interface on the market, simple ones with two audio inputs and two audio outputs should cost between $50-$100. For example, check out the Focusrite Scarlett Solo, Behringer UMC interfaces, M-Audio

SOUND FORGE

8 answers, most recent on 3/31/2026

RE: Wave Hammer - Sound Forge 18

Hi @Joseph-Carvalho and @SP., if the Wave Hammer preset is saved, it will return afterwards when WH is cancelled and re-opened.. but always to the last saved WH preset configuration.. This only occurred in SFP-17, 18 and Audio Studio-17, SFP-15 and

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21 answers, most recent on 3/2/2026

RE: what are correct driver(s) for the "video grabber" K0065 for win11?

Indeed, I have the K00065 and the driver that was recommended in earlier posts, and I can see the video playing in the screen of the laptop when I start the video player. BUT when I press the '"Save to Computer" (or what ever the instructional

SOUND FORGE

13 answers, most recent on 3/16/2026

RE: SF11 is stable - SF13, 14, 16 fail.

@John-Murray8461 Microsoft delivered some broken Windows updates over the last couple of weeks. This includes broken Visual C++ Redistributables and broken MIDI 2.0 integration. I wouldn't be surprised if this is the cause of Sound Forge no longer

Music Maker

16 answers, most recent on 1/12/2026

RE: Midi keyboard not playing live

@Alex-Kirkwood MIDI ports on the audio interface would only be needed if you own a MIDI device without USB connection. You wrote your MIDI keyboard is a USB device. This means the keyboard has its own internal MIDI interface. Do you still have

SOUND FORGE

No answers, created on 3/2/2026

Normalize Function Not Working

Sound Forge Pro 18 won't let me use the normalize function after a few uses. The options come up with blank rectangles in the form where I should be able to click to normalize a selection.Running Windows 11 Pro 10.0.26200 RTX 4060 Ti 4K