Vegas Suite 15 over Pro Edit

karma17 wrote on 10/26/2017, 8:08 PM

Just for anyone debating whether to get Vegas Pro Edit or the Full Suite, I can definitely recommend getting the full suite. Initially, when V15 came out, I thought I would be fine with just the Pro Edit version, but soon after getting it, I realized it was missing some filter effects from New Blue, including one transition effect called Roll that I am particularly fond of. In looking further into it, you can get that filter effect and a few others for $99 as a pack from New Blue. Needless to say, that was only a little less than what it would have cost to go with the full suite upgrade in the first place. And as I started looking into it, I realized that the full suite is actually quite a bargain with not only the New Blue effects, but the Sapphire Render Unit from Boris Effects and Hit Film, if you don't have that already.

Fortunately, when I contacted Magix about switching from Pro Edit to the Full Suite, they were gracious enough to cut me some slack and offered a discount code that was quite reasonable.

Lesson learned. The Full Suite usually contains some really useful effects and tools that are more than worth the initial cost. I was surprised to see how expensive the New Blue effects are if you try and purchase separately.

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ryclark wrote on 10/27/2017, 8:11 AM

But, as others have found out, the included plugins probably won't work when a new version of Vegas arrives next year. That's why it is better to buy the full versions from the software manufacturers, even if it is a bit more expensive. 

monoparadox wrote on 10/27/2017, 9:12 AM

It all boils down to what one needs and already owns. If you're just getting started with Vegas the initially more costly, but wiser choice may be to buy Vegas Edit and the full version of a suite such as BCC. I already owned BCC and just upgraded to VE. If you're serious about your editing and will use the tools, consider biting the bullet. The problem with "Suites" is the mix can change with every release.

-- tom

karma17 wrote on 10/27/2017, 1:07 PM

That's a good point. But I guess you can keep versions of Vegas like bottles of wine. And say that 2017 was a good year for the New Blue Ultimate Pack and Sapphire Render Unit. It also gives you a way to explore plug-ins you wouldn't normally even look at. For instance, I probably would have never looked at Sapphire but now have the time to really check it out. Also, when you get the plug-in, even if only good with that version of Vegas, the plug-in makers usually give you a discount if you want to upgrade to the stand alone versions, so that's something to consider to.