Resizing the Effects window

hdrechsel18 wrote on 10/28/2026, 8:32 AM

There are times when I have to apply an effect (usually EQ or Reverb) across an entire track. As an example: I have a track for narration in a documentary project I am working, that I would like to EQ a bit. The problem is - when I open the EQ window (from the mixer EFFECTS tab), it comes up as full size and does not allow me to resize it. I have to make my adjustments, and close the window in order to hear what affect my adjustments have made. Of course I would like to hear what changes I am making as the track plays - but I can't access the transport with the effects window open. This is even more critical when I'm working with Reverb, having to bounce back and forth between windows in order to fine tune the effect.

It would be nice if I could save my settings as a User Preset, but I haven't found a way of doing that (is there a way?).

I am using Movie Studio 2024 Platinum. I have looked around (the program), but haven't come up with a solution - why I wouldn't be able to resize a window (and it's the only one). On a small project it's a nuisance at worst, but my current project is very large and this gets in the way. Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Harry D

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browj2 wrote on 10/28/2026, 9:40 AM

@hdrechsel18

Hi Harry,

You should be able to drag the Track Effects window out of the way but you can't resize it.

To play back, use the spacebar, not the transport controls. If you want just a range to playback, set the range and use the shortcut for range playback: é or change the shortcut to something else.

I can't find a way to save a Magix built-in audio effect as a preset, either in the clip Audio cleaning interface or in the mixer FX. The exception is Audio Cleaning Noise Reduction where one can save a noise sample (I don't use this as third party noise reduction products, like Accusonus, are much better). Would be nice to have for most users. I use third party effects mostly and can usually save my settings as a preset with those.

One thing that you can try is to make template projects that include your audio effects settings in the mixer. Start a new project by opening the template project then save as with a proper project name. You effects with settings are now already done in the mixer. Now that I mention this, I should do this with my template projects as I have some mixer effects that I almost always use, including YouLean Loudness Meter on some of the tracks and always on the master as I always want to check the loudness; this would save me having to load the VST on each project.

John CB