Edit Versus Pro

JRey wrote on 8/15/2022, 4:51 AM

Can someone help me understand the difference between Edit and Pro please. I have looked at the comparison tables and the core software seems the same the only difference between edit and pro seems to be vegas stream and sound forge or am I missing something here?

I do not want to take the subscription route and just need to use this on my local computer. Also I assume that I can jump from Vegas Pro 18 to Vegas Edit and receive the future upgrades, correct?

Thanks in advance.

John

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Pridak wrote on 8/15/2022, 5:15 AM

Hi

Can someone help me understand the difference between Edit and Pro please. I have looked at the comparison tables and the core software seems the same the only difference between edit and pro seems to be vegas stream and sound forge or am I missing something here?

I do not want to take the subscription route and just need to use this on my local computer. Also I assume that I can jump from Vegas Pro 18 to Vegas Edit and receive the future upgrades, correct?

Thanks in advance.

John

VEGAS Pro edition has VEGAS Stream, SOUND Forge Audio Studio, Boris FX Primatte Studio and an ActionVFX subscription (for 1 month guess, but not sure). VEGAS Edit is VEGAS Pro 20 only.

Whether you buy Edit or Pro you get all updates free during VEGAS Pro 20 lifecycle.

Dexcon wrote on 8/15/2022, 5:24 AM

To put the comparison table in a straightforward form without the feature distractions:

JRey wrote on 8/15/2022, 5:39 AM

To put the comparison table in a straightforward form without the feature distractions:

That's how I read it just wanted to be certain.

Thanks

Reyfox wrote on 8/15/2022, 10:40 AM

yep... the only difference are the addons in "Pro".... and yes, it can be confusing as far as the editor, is there anything different. No.

vkmast wrote on 8/16/2022, 4:06 AM

As @Pridak "guessed", "ActionVFX Starter Subscription" is for one month.

https://www.vegascreativesoftware.com/us/new-features/

JRey wrote on 8/16/2022, 4:36 AM

yep... the only difference are the addons in "Pro".... and yes, it can be confusing as far as the editor, is there anything different. No.

Thanks @Reyfox

It is confusing and I downloaded the trail version just to test it. To be honest its been throwing errors for an hour, could be my machine but it does meet the specs, so I think I will stick with what I have.

Yelandkeil wrote on 8/16/2022, 4:43 AM

As for the confusing level names "VEGAS Edit, VEGAS Pro, VEGAS Post", I'd suggest VEGAS team/sales department changing them to:

VEGAS Pro, VEGAS Pro+, VEGAS Pro Post
😄😄ISDN: VP, VP+, VPP

Reyfox wrote on 8/16/2022, 5:13 AM

@Yelandkeil yes. It can be confusing to someone considering Vegas.

@JRey maybe you should start a new thread with your problems.

Read THIS to help you provide the necessary info. Especial "B" and "C".

Peter-Riding wrote on 8/16/2022, 5:42 AM

@Yelandkeil yes. It can be confusing to someone considering Vegas.

Not just confusing to someone considering Vegas. I've had it since 2009 and in recent years I spent extra money needlessly updating the "middle" option even though I had no need for the extras. Only recently did someone clarify for me that the basic "Vegas Edit" version is actually "Vegas Pro" and so then I bought the Edit update.

I suspect the Magix staff are as it were too familiar with their own products and make assumptions of the general public. It happens in other software as well e.g. in Resolve there is a free version and a paid for version called Studio. There are endless posts on their forum from people who have bought Studio but then cannot use it; the upshot is that the download links are confusing - people buy the Studio but accidentally download the Free. Again in Resolve if you lose your activation key you are stuffed - Blackmagic do not resupply it, you have to buy again! Magix sorts you out if you have an issue with activation.

JRey wrote on 8/16/2022, 6:03 AM

@Yelandkeil yes. It can be confusing to someone considering Vegas.

Not just confusing to someone considering Vegas. I've had it since 2009 and in recent years I spent extra money needlessly updating the "middle" option even though I had no need for the extras. Only recently did someone clarify for me that the basic "Vegas Edit" version is actually "Vegas Pro" and so then I bought the Edit update.

I suspect the Magix staff are as it were too familiar with their own products and make assumptions of the general public. It happens in other software as well e.g. in Resolve there is a free version and a paid for version called Studio. There are endless posts on their forum from people who have bought Studio but then cannot use it; the upshot is that the download links are confusing - people buy the Studio but accidentally download the Free. Again in Resolve if you lose your activation key you are stuffed - Blackmagic do not resupply it, you have to buy again! Magix sorts you out if you have an issue with activation.

Just what I have been doing for years as well. Glad I asked the question and finally got the answer.