Archive republication: This article was originally published in 2021. Product features, pricing, availability and links reflect the information available at that time.
MAGIX released version 19 of its VEGAS Pro editing software in 2021, describing it as the centrepiece of a substantially renewed product line.
Cloud-connected workflow
The new Hub window provided access to cloud storage, stock footage and tutorials. A companion Hub mobile app allowed users to upload material to cloud storage from a mobile device.
AI, speech and codec support
VEGAS Pro 19 also added multilingual text-to-speech functions, AI-assisted upscaling and zooming, and support for the Blackmagic RAW codec.
Market and historical pricing
VEGAS continued to target independent and small-to-medium creative teams. At launch, the perpetual VEGAS Edit licence cost US$249, with subscriptions from US$12.99 per month. VEGAS Pro cost US$399.99 perpetually or US$19.99 per month, while VEGAS Post cost US$599 perpetually or US$29.99 per month.
Current product information is available from VEGAS Creative Software.
Introducing VEGAS Pro 19
