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I tested SFAS 17 with plugin scan files taken from Music Maker 2026. Yes, the program recognized all plugins, but not all of them agreed to work correctly. If anyone is interested, I will now describe the results of my tests. The program acts

SOUND FORGE

4 answers, most recent on 2/1/2026

RE: Extraction de pistes CD

Hi @Daniel-AUMIOT, I am not sure about Win 11 but try right-click the SF-17 shortcut, select 'Properties> Compatibility' and check-mark 'Run this program as an administrator'. Je ne suis pas sûr pour Windows 11, mais essayez ceci : faites un clic

SOUND FORGE

3 answers, most recent on 10/18/2025

RE: Using m4a files in Sound Forge 11

The old solution for this was to install QuickTime, then iTunes. This would result in a sub-program - Apple Application Support being installed. This would do the trick for both Sound Forge Pro and Vegas Pro.I recently did a clean install of WIndows

Movie Studio

26 answers, most recent on 8/24/2025

RE: MAGIX Video deluxe 2026 Premium MPEG_4 Activation problems

@PETER-SMITH1397 Hi . . . . . can't get the MPEG_4 Activation to work . . . . . Is this the HEVC / h.265 codec activation message that pops up on first import of a HEVC/h.265 encoded video MP4 file? If so your Antivirus program may be blocking the

Movie Studio

12 answers, most recent on 4/9/2026

How to stop Magix trying to force me to install Travel Maps everytime?

I do not want to install that crap! lolBut so why does Magix refuse to just take no for answer?\And instead, every single time I open Movie Studio = A pop-up box appears trying to get me to install Travel Maps?Is there any way I can just disable

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!

No... What it's doing is not "logical" at all. 🙄I am importing 1 single video file | Which has a name.Therefore, when I open the MS export-box = The LOGICAL thing would be for it to display the file's name there still.The program however is renaming

Movie Studio

2 answers, most recent on 8/5/2025

[Closed] Authentication code for Movie Studio 13

Something happened to my program so I deleted it and reinstalled it. When I start up, I try to use the Optional Authentication Code as instructed, and all I get is "Invalid". Got any ideas on what to do now? Kevin Arkin

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

Rescue Your Videotapes!

21 answers, most recent on 3/2/2026

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

@John-Wurm If you see a preview you are basically good to go. Have you tried to record with another software, for example OBS https://obsproject.com/ or the new trial version of Magix Video Deluxe or Magix Vegas? Maybe the software version of Rescue

SOUND FORGE

2 answers, most recent on 12/21/2025

RE: Sonnox plugins error

Check the basics, like the Sonnox plug-in files <.vst3> are in the VST 3 folder"C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3" and confirm the VST search path is correct. You might try refreshing the VST-3 plugs. "Options> Preferences> VST Effects"

Movie Studio

3 answers, most recent on 5/13/2026

Nvidia and VDL2026+

Greetings, I'm rapidly coming to the conclusion that VDL 2027 is on the horizon for two reasons:- 1) Historically new versions come out end of May beginning of June, and 2) I always seem to receive a regular stream of emails strongly suggesting I

Video Pro X

15 answers, most recent on 2/23/2026

What is the difference between Magix Vegas Pro and Magix Video Editing

What is the difference between Magix Vegas Pro and Magix Video Editing? I have Magix Vegas Pro 19. Today I got an email from Magix offering a program called Magix Video Editing....which has a lower price point. What's the difference? Does Video

Rescue Your Videotapes!

4 answers, most recent on 9/23/2025

Video easy Video Saver 8

I have windows 11 64 bit. Im trying to save some VHS videos from my panasonic video. im not getting any image nor sound.In device manage i can see error code 39ChatGPT is saying there's problem with some files. I've reinstalled the program like 3

ACID

19 answers, most recent on 1/21/2026

RE: WAVES VST Plug-in inssue

SP, I think I did it wrong.... you said, "...install new Magix software and copy their audio_plugin_scan_server exe files into the old program folders..." So let me get this straight... remember, I need step-by-step instructions and I'm afraid your

Movie Studio

3 answers, most recent on 7/27/2025

RE: Regaining Focus

@CubeAce What happens if you click or double click on the programs icon on the task bar instead? Gday Ray, thanks for that, I think that doesn't do anything either. I'll try that though for sure next time this happens.

Movie Studio

26 answers, most recent on 8/24/2025

RE: MAGIX Video deluxe 2026 Premium MPEG_4 Activation problems

@PETER-SMITH1397 Have you tried running Video Deluxe as Admin? Right-click on the Magix VDL shortcut and choose run as Admin. That worked for me: after the program started up and i dragged an MP4 onto the timeline, I was then able to activate the

SOUND FORGE

13 answers, most recent on 8/8/2025

RE: Can't register SF-7b even with the key

@bzan Ok, well, Window changed a lot since Sound Forge 7 came out. Have you installed it under the Program Files directory? This directory has much tighter security nowadays. Maybe the registration doesn't work because something gets blocked.

Movie Studio

One answer, on 1/24/2026

RE: [Closed] Vegas Movie Studio 16 Custom Render Template Not Appearing

@TheGoiterMan Hi and welcome to the forum - albeit the wrong one. Vegas products, except for Magix Movie Studio 18 to 2025 versions, have their own forum, link is at the bottom of this page, I would suggest you post your question there There should

Music Maker

One answer, on 9/29/2025

RE: software

@peter-k2808 Do you mean you have to wait multiple seconds after each click for a response from the user interface? This is a known bug. You need to disable the text cursor indicator in the Windows Accessibility settings. Usually the software will

Music Maker

15 answers, most recent on 3/28/2026

RE: Music Maker update 32.1.0.17

Hello there. I found what I was looking for. I noticed that these comments are from 2024. But that same message just started popping up for me every time I run the program. Looks like this: Service Unavailable

Off topic

3 answers, most recent on 10/31/2025

[Closed] Can't reinstall Vegas pro 22, No compatible products found on this PC

I had to reinstall Vegas pro 22. The installation program deleted my Vegas pro 22. But I can't reinstall Vegas pro 22, the installer shows this message (There were no compatible products found on this computer.) I bought Vegas pro 22 on 2025 August

Video Pro X

25 answers, most recent on 2/11/2026

RE: Cannot start VPX17 by double-clicking on MVP file

@browj2 Hi John, .....I can't start VPX17 by double-clicking a hyperlink/shortcut MVP file... This sounds very familiar. If a hyperlink/shortcut has been created, the MVP project file is always opened with the Magix program assigned to the

Movie Studio

22 answers, most recent on 8/13/2025

RE: Support and TICKETS

I have the same problem; no one at Magix is reachable. So, I can only advise you to stay away from the 2026 version. Everything is displayed correctly in the timeline. When rendering, the program simply omits some effects, so the intro doesn't make

Movie Studio

12 answers, most recent on 5/1/2026

RE: Have downloaded Magix video de luxe 2026

@David-Cowan Hi . . . . Magix Video plus 2026 . . . . There is no such program of that name, do you mean Magix Movie Edit Pro Plus 2016 which is obsolete and thus not receiving any updates or support. 'Movie Edit Pro' has been rebranded twice, the