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(November 2024) (Learn how and when to remove this message) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Magix Software GmbH Type Private (GmbH) Industry Software Founded 1994; 32 years ago (1994) Key people Robert Rutkowski (CEO) Gary Rebholz (CPO, Video) Johannes Ernst (CPO, Audio) Products Vegas Pro Sound Forge Acid Pro Magix Music Maker Magix Movie Edit Pro Samplitude Parent RM Equity Partners **Magix Software [GmbH](/source/GmbH)** (or simply **Magix**, stylized in all caps) is a German software company specializing in [video editing](/source/Video_editing), [audio editing](/source/Audio_editing), [DAW](/source/Digital_audio_workstation) and [photo slideshow](/source/Photo_slideshow) software.[1] The company is based in [Berlin](/source/Berlin), with locations in [Madison, Wisconsin](/source/Madison%2C_Wisconsin), [Dresden](/source/Dresden) and [Lübbecke](/source/L%C3%BCbbecke), as well as [Huizen](/source/Huizen) in the Netherlands.[2] ## Product history In 1994, the first edition of [Magix Music Maker](/source/Magix_Music_Maker) was released.[3] Starting in 1996, the Magix product range was extended to include software for designing, editing, presenting and archiving photos and videos[*[clarification needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Please_clarify)*]. Magix products and services were first offered in other European countries and the USA starting in 1997.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] In 1997, the first [video editing](/source/Video_editing) software by the company, [Magix Movie Edit Pro](/source/Magix_Movie_Edit_Pro) (also known as "Magix Video Deluxe" in Europe), was released.[4] In 2002, the first version of Magix Photos on CD & DVD (now known as "Magix Photostory Deluxe") was released. This program is for creating [photo slideshows](/source/Photo_slideshow). Magix has also released VR video editing software and several Android mobile apps (Camera MX, Acid Beatbox, Looply for music, video editing and animation for younger audiences). In May 2016, Magix acquired [Vegas Pro](/source/Vegas_Pro), Movie Studio, [Sound Forge](/source/Sound_Forge) and [ACID Pro](/source/ACID_Pro) from the [Sony Creative Software](/source/Sony_Creative_Software) product range.[5][6] In May 2018, private equity firm Capiton announced that it had acquired a majority stake in Magix Software GmbH together with its management.[7][8] In 2023, Magix filed for insolvency and in 2025, VEGAS Creative Software and Magix Software GmbH were acquired by RM Equity Partners.[9] In 2026, Boris FX Acquires Vegas Pro, Sound Forge, and Acid Pro. The acquisition brings new AI technology to Boris FX, along with the notable video editing and audio products. The additions further cement Boris FX’s commitment to provide artists and teams across media & entertainment, content creation, and music & sound industries with top tools that deliver fast, powerful, and unlimited creative possibilities.[10] ## Product overview Video Editing VEGAS Pro Video Pro X Magix Movie Edit Pro (Video Deluxe) Vegas Movie Studio Fastcut Video Easy Music Production & Editing Music Maker SOUND FORGE ACID Pro Music Maker Jam Photo & Graphic Designing Photo Manager Deluxe Photostory Deluxe Xara Photo & Graphic Designer Page & Layout Designer Designer Pro X Web Designer ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["25 years of MAGIX - The history of the software company"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190119120838/https://www.magix.com/us/businesses/corporate-history/). 19 January 2019. Archived from [the original](https://www.magix.com/us/businesses/corporate-history/) on 19 January 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Locations"](https://www.magix.com/us/company/locations/). *www.magix.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230203144108/https://www.magix.com/us/company/locations/) from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Music radar Music Maker announcement"](https://www.musicradar.com/news/magix-music-maker-now-has-a-pro-daw-audio-engine). *musicradar*. 11 July 2018. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["PCMag best video editing ranking"](https://uk.pcmag.com/video-editing/16182/the-best-video-editing-software). 3 January 2023. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190119121736/https://uk.pcmag.com/video-editing/16182/the-best-video-editing-software) from the original on 19 January 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** LaJeunesse, Nicole (24 May 2016). ["MAGIX Acquires Sony's Vegas Pro Plus Majority of Sony Creative Software Offerings"](https://www.videomaker.com/videonews/2016/05/magix-acquires-sonys-vegas-pro-plus-majority-of-sony-creative-software-offerings/). *Videomaker*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240722132439/https://www.videomaker.com/videonews/2016/05/magix-acquires-sonys-vegas-pro-plus-majority-of-sony-creative-software-offerings/) from the original on 22 July 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Staff, S. V. G. (27 May 2016). ["Sony Sells Vegas Pro, Bulk of Creative Software Suite to MAGIX"](https://www.sportsvideo.org/2016/05/27/sony-sells-vegas-pro-bulk-of-creative-software-suite-to-magix/). *Sports Video Group*. Retrieved 20 June 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Capiton's Financing of the Acquisition of Magix Software"](https://www.shearman.com/en/news-and-events/news/2018/05/capiton-bei-der-finanzierung-des-erwerbs-von-magix). *www.shearman.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230612191955/https://www.shearman.com/en/news-and-events/news/2018/05/capiton-bei-der-finanzierung-des-erwerbs-von-magix) from the original on 12 June 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["CAPZA and capiton AG Acquire MAGIX"](https://mergr.com/capiton-ag-acquires-magix-software). *mergr.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230612191953/https://mergr.com/capiton-ag-acquires-magix-software) from the original on 12 June 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["The future of MAGIX: interview with Robert Rutkowski and Gary Rebholz by Jose Antunes - ProVideo Coalition"](https://www.provideocoalition.com/the-future-of-magix-interview-with-robert-rutkowski-and-gary-rebholz/). 24 April 2025. Retrieved 20 June 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Important Update Regarding our Product Portfolio"](https://www.magix.info/de/forum/important-update-regarding-our-product-portfolio--1352886/). *Die magix.info Support Community – Hier findest du Hilfe* (in German). Retrieved 19 May 2026. v t e Magix Software Magix Movie Edit Pro Magix Music Maker MAGIX Samplitude MAGIX Sequoia Vegas Pro Xara Photo & Graphic Designer Subsidiary companies Xara Authority control databases VIAF --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Magix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magix) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magix?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.