Respectfully, it certainly doesn't sound like a Vegas problem, you're discussing Icons changing in the "normal" Windows environment. Try different flavors of the driver. What happens without the driver installed (at all)....do you still have audio?

It sounds like there is some sort of tie in (HDMI audio?) with the video...In Vegas, make sure you re-"Identify" monitors ( Options/Preferences/Preview Device/ "Identify Displays") window tab where you select your Preview Display preference....make sure the very large display identifier number hasn't been switched. Just for starters.Then, once you know which monitor is which, by number, use the pull down menu for selecting the correct monitor (understanding, of course, thae you may, indeed, have already tried this, but in answering people's questions, one does better to not simply assume)

How are you monitoring your audio? Through which physical device, be as specific as you can.

I have the latest drivers and windows 10 pro updates. Vegas works without realtek drivers. As soon as the drivers are installed it stops working. When the program is previewed on the second monitor, the screen turns black and the Vegas stutters. I have no idea anymore. I have done the computer format 4 times already.

Ryzen 9 3900x

Ram 32 GB G-skil

MSI GTX 1660 Ti

ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (WI-FI)

Windows 10 Pro 19041.508

Nvidia 452.06

Not sure if it will help you but others with ROG had issues with Sonic Suite taking control of GPU away from Vegas. If you have this installed can you remove it?

https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/ui-issues-in-vegas-18--123149/#ca766987

I have the same problem with a ROG Strix X570 mobo. I did not have the Sonic installed. The only way was to remove the Realtek audio driver. The driver itself is creating a conflict with Vegas 18. I also had the garbled UI problem which seems to be fixed with the removal of the Realtek audio driver.

I also had other issues where I was unable to use the NVDEC under the Pref/File IO tab. With this option ON, I was unable to render a project to completion, either using NVENC of CPU only. I had to set the preview RAM to 0 for my system to be stable.

With the Realtek audio driver removed, I will try to re-enable those things to see if it is stable.

That might the the reason I needed to get a proper USB audio interface and disable Realtek in the BIOS for good.

I have the same problem with a ROG Strix X570 mobo. I did not have the Sonic installed. The only way was to remove the Realtek audio driver. The driver itself is creating a conflict with Vegas 18. I also had the garbled UI problem which seems to be fixed with the removal of the Realtek audio driver.

I also had other issues where I was unable to use the NVDEC under the Pref/File IO tab. With this option ON, I was unable to render a project to completion, either using NVENC of CPU only. I had to set the preview RAM to 0 for my system to be stable.

With the Realtek audio driver removed, I will try to re-enable those things to see if it is stable.

That might the the reason I needed to get a proper USB audio interface and disable Realtek in the BIOS for good.

Can you check the new drivers version 6.0.8971.1 or is the realtek panel open?
Report this problem to asus and magix and they might do something about it. I've already reported it but it's hard to get help.

One other thing to try is to play with the High DPI display settings in the Display Preferences.

One other thing to try is to play with the High DPI display settings in the Display Preferences.

As long as I had the Realtek audio driver, these settings didn't resolve the issue.

Once I removed the Realtek audio driver, I was able to preview my second screen. However, I have a 4k 32in main display (125% scaling) and a 1080 24in 2nd (100% scaling). Although I was able to see the preview on my 2nd display, it was cropped (keeping top left). Then I removed the "Use alternate High DPI" and it fixed the issue. Note that I still have "Use high DPI" on and it works perfectly.

My system is a lot more stable WITHOUT the Realtek driver. Garbled UI is gone.

I have the same problem with a ROG Strix X570 mobo. I did not have the Sonic installed. The only way was to remove the Realtek audio driver. The driver itself is creating a conflict with Vegas 18. I also had the garbled UI problem which seems to be fixed with the removal of the Realtek audio driver.

I also had other issues where I was unable to use the NVDEC under the Pref/File IO tab. With this option ON, I was unable to render a project to completion, either using NVENC of CPU only. I had to set the preview RAM to 0 for my system to be stable.

With the Realtek audio driver removed, I will try to re-enable those things to see if it is stable.

That might the the reason I needed to get a proper USB audio interface and disable Realtek in the BIOS for good.

Can you check the new drivers version 6.0.8971.1 or is the realtek panel open?
Report this problem to asus and magix and they might do something about it. I've already reported it but it's hard to get help.

I was on the latest drivers. I purpose built my machine 3 weeks ago. Everything was fresh install up to date.

I uninstalled both the driver and the realtek panel. I have no willingness to to try to get Realtek to be fixed. I am happy disabling it in the BIOS and never buy again something that has Realtek on it. I am using a Zoom recorder as audio interface for now, until I go with a more permanent solution.

All things considered, I would propose you various potential answers for Sound issues arranged by need, so please attempt any you've just attempted again all together. On the off chance that you have any issues playing out any means I'll be holding on here to help you. 

1) Update the sound driver from the PC or gadget creator's Support Downloads page for your precise model, on the off chance that it is more current than the one by and by introduced in Device Manager came to by right tapping the Start button. While there contrast with ensure you additionally have the most recent BIOS, Chipset, Display, Network and any remaining drivers. 

2) Right snap Volume symbol in System Tray, pick Sound Settings, from the Output and Input gadgets dropdown menus, pick then one(s) influenced to check whether that makes a difference. If not utilize the Troubleshoot button close by. 

3) Run the Playing Sound investigator at Start button > Settings> Update and Security > Troubleshoot. 

4) Try moving back the sound drivers in Device Manager came to by right tapping the Start button. Pick Sound regulator and other sound gadgets, at that point Driver tab, at that point Roll back if accessible. 

5) If no more current sound drivers then uninstall the one by and by introduced in Device Manager, reached by right tapping the Start Button. Restart PC to reinstall. 

6) Try other and more established drivers for your model Sound regulator, as well. For instance, attempt the following most seasoned driver in the model's online Support Downloads list. To attempt all past drivers introduced on your framework, in Device Manager pick Sound regulator's Driver tab, at that point Update Driver, at that point Browse, at that point Let Me Pick. 

At long last, take a stab at introducing the most recent Sound driver in Compatibility Mode. 

7) If this was brought about by Windows Updates then you can check which were introduced at Settings>Update and Security>Windows Update under Installed Updates, at that point uninstall them from the connection there, and stow them away with the Hide Updates device downloaded. 

8) If this was brought about by a Version update (which you can affirm at Settings > System > About) at that point you can move back the adaptation in Settings>Update and Security>Recovery and afterward shroud it until it develops utilizing the Hide Updates Tool downloaded. 

9) You can likewise utilize System Restore to get before the issue started, at that point check for Updates with the Hide Update instrument and conceal them. 

10) Go over this agenda to ensure the introduction is set up accurately, improved for best execution, and any required fixes complete. 

Start with Step 3 to kill Startup freeloaders which can strife and cause issues, at that point Step 6 to check for disease the most exhaustive way, at that point stage 9 to check for harmed System Files. At that point proceed with different strides to go over your introduction most altogether. 

11) If nothing else assists then with running a Repair Install by introducing the Media Creation Tool and looking over it to Upgrade Now. This tackles numerous issues and will likewise bring it up to the most recent adaptation which you need in any case and by the most steady strategy. 

I trust this makes a difference. Don't hesitate to ask back any inquiries and let us know how it goes. I will continue to work with you until it's settled.

All things considered, I would propose you various potential answers for Sound issues arranged by need, so please attempt any you've just attempted again all together. On the off chance that you have any issues playing out any means I'll be holding on here to help you. 

1) Update the sound driver from the PC or gadget creator's Support Downloads page for your precise model, on the off chance that it is more current than the one by and by introduced in Device Manager came to by right tapping the Start button. While there contrast with ensure you additionally have the most recent BIOS, Chipset, Display, Network and any remaining drivers. 

2) Right snap Volume symbol in System Tray, pick Sound Settings, from the Output and Input gadgets dropdown menus, pick then one(s) influenced to check whether that makes a difference. If not utilize the Troubleshoot button close by. 

3) Run the Playing Sound investigator at Start button > Settings> Update and Security > Troubleshoot. 

4) Try moving back the sound drivers in Device Manager came to by right tapping the Start button. Pick Sound regulator and other sound gadgets, at that point Driver tab, at that point Roll back if accessible. 

5) If no more current sound drivers then uninstall the one by and by introduced in Device Manager, reached by right tapping the Start Button. Restart PC to reinstall. 

6) Try other and more established drivers for your model Sound regulator, as well. For instance, attempt the following most seasoned driver in the model's online Support Downloads list. To attempt all past drivers introduced on your framework, in Device Manager pick Sound regulator's Driver tab, at that point Update Driver, at that point Browse, at that point Let Me Pick. 

At long last, take a stab at introducing the most recent Sound driver in Compatibility Mode. 

7) If this was brought about by Windows Updates then you can check which were introduced at Settings>Update and Security>Windows Update under Installed Updates, at that point uninstall them from the connection there, and stow them away with the Hide Updates device downloaded. 

8) If this was brought about by a Version update (which you can affirm at Settings > System > About) at that point you can move back the adaptation in Settings>Update and Security>Recovery and afterward shroud it until it develops utilizing the Hide Updates Tool downloaded. 

9) You can likewise utilize System Restore to get before the issue started, at that point check for Updates with the Hide Update instrument and conceal them. 

10) Go over this agenda to ensure the introduction is set up accurately, improved for best execution, and any required fixes complete. 

Start with Step 3 to kill Startup freeloaders which can strife and cause issues, at that point Step 6 to check for disease the most exhaustive way, at that point stage 9 to check for harmed System Files. At that point proceed with different strides to go over your introduction most altogether. 

11) If nothing else assists then with running a Repair Install by introducing the Media Creation Tool and looking over it to Upgrade Now. This tackles numerous issues and will likewise bring it up to the most recent adaptation which you need in any case and by the most steady strategy. 

I trust this makes a difference. Don't hesitate to ask back any inquiries and let us know how it goes. I will continue to work with you until it's settled.

Hello, thanks for your help. I already know the cause of the problem. Vegas 18 pro suite has a conflict with sonic studio and sonic radar drivers. Uninstalling them allows you to work in vegas. Magix needs to fix it because everyone who has an ASUS motherboard (ROG) has this problem. There is no such problem on the vegas 16 pro version. The program works with sonic studio and sonic radar drivers. I reported this problem and Magix failed with every problem as always.

@william-c4065 this is way too complex, see my solution here: https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/vegas-18-visual-glitching-in-one-panel-after-last-update--126415/#ca786801

@Lukasz It was addressed in build 373, see solution here: https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/vegas-18-visual-glitching-in-one-panel-after-last-update--126415/#ca786801

@william-c4065 this is way too complex, see my solution here: https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/vegas-18-visual-glitching-in-one-panel-after-last-update--126415/#ca786801

@Lukasz It was addressed in build 373, see solution here: https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/vegas-18-visual-glitching-in-one-panel-after-last-update--126415/#ca786801

This solution does not work for me.

@Lukasz I think you're better off not using embedded audio hardware anyway if you're aim is to do professional level work. Although zoom makes pretty decent external flash recorders, you should consider a better dedicated audio interface... If quality and functionality to cost is important, the Focusrite Scarlett line is pretty hard to beat.

Regarding Realtek... my Asus mobo has that built in too but I almost always use external except for convenience on secondary machines. Even on those I tend to more often use my shared monitor's speakers for audio spot checking which Win10 can pick up as a default audio interface. But I plug a headset into the 3mm input of the machine for Video conferences and I don't have issues like yours with the drivers interfering with Vegas... but I only use drivers from Asus obtained from their specific support page for my mobo. Their B550 is fairly new as is the latest Win10 version so you might want to keep an eye out for updates to everything including bios and chipsets.