What happened to Vegas Prepare?

vkmast wrote on 3/3/2021, 1:55 PM

Please see here.

J-Toresen wrote on 3/3/2021, 2:07 PM

Thanks, but I have seen those comments before.

The strange thing is that Vegas Prepare no longer is listed as part of Vegas Pro.

Jøran

lan-mLMC wrote on 3/3/2021, 4:02 PM

Yes, It is listed in introduction page formerly. https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:1giXull4PNUJ:https://www.vegascreativesoftware.com/ie/vegas-pro/new-features/+&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=kr&client=aff-cs-360chromium

https://www.redsharknews.com/vegas-pro-18-and-vegas-post-suite-released-new-features-and-plenty-of-enhancements

https://vegascreative.hk/product/vegas-pro/?v=69e1aafeccc5

But now it is indeed removed for unknown reason. https://www.vegascreativesoftware.com/ie/vegas-pro/new-features/

Dexcon wrote on 3/4/2021, 5:51 AM

Vegas Prepare has disappeared from Vegas Pro's comparison page as well:

https://www.vegascreativesoftware.com/us/vegas-pro/product-comparison/#productMenu

The only reason I bought Vegas Pro 18 as against Edit was the promise of the yet to be released Vegas Prepare. I already had SoundForge Pro 14 so getting another licence for it was unnecessary. Now it appears that Prepare has been discontinued before its release. I hope that MAGIX comes up with a make-good (to the value of $50 USD - the difference between the upgrade to VP Edit and VP standard) for those who like me bought VP18 instead of VP18 Edit solely on the promise of Vegas Prepare being included in the purchase.

fr0sty wrote on 3/4/2021, 1:06 PM

You could always sell your SF license for $50.

Kinvermark wrote on 3/4/2021, 5:06 PM

Prepare was advertised as "As soon as Vegas Prepare is available, it will be yours for free."

That is pretty clear, and also part of the implied contract of purchase as it appeared in the promotional pages selling Vegas Pro.

So I would very much expect that Magix does have a plan to provide this. Would be nice to have a status update, however.

J-Toresen wrote on 3/5/2021, 3:15 AM

Kinvermark: "Would be nice to have a status update, however."

+1

Jøran

walter-i. wrote on 3/5/2021, 6:56 AM

Would be nice to have a status update, however.

+1
@VEGASDerek could you please do that?

VEGASDerek wrote on 3/5/2021, 8:20 AM

I do not have any information to provide about this at the moment. I made some inquiries on this subject and hope to get back to you all soon. It is not good to leave everyone guessing as to what is going on, and I apologize for that. The product known as VEGAS Prepare had been worked on by a different team outside of the main VEGAS Pro group, so I am a bit out of the loop on this.

walter-i. wrote on 3/5/2021, 8:29 AM

@VEGASDerek

Thanks for this pre-info, very appreciated!

Kinvermark wrote on 3/15/2021, 11:20 AM

So... this morning KYNO's makers (Lesspain sw) announced they were acquired by Signiant. I have a "sinking" feeling this is related to the disappearance of Vegas Prepare (i.e. they were using tech. licensed from Kyno-Lesspain)

@VEGASDerek can you at least let us know if I am totally wrong ?

VEGASDerek wrote on 3/15/2021, 12:22 PM

I can let you know...yes you are totally wrong. That has nothing to do with VEGAS Prepare.

J-Toresen wrote on 3/15/2021, 12:44 PM

But, VEGASDerek, will the announced Vegas Prepare be released in (the near) future?

Jøran Toresen

VEGASDerek wrote on 3/15/2021, 1:33 PM

As frustrating and disappointing as it sounds, I am afraid I am unable to answer that. I have been trying to get an answer about it for a while now, but to this point, I have not received any feedback. I am sorry that I cannot be of any more help. I really wish I could provide more information than that.

Kinvermark wrote on 3/15/2021, 2:21 PM

I have never been so happy to be wrong :) Thanks!

Kinvermark wrote on 3/15/2021, 2:53 PM

@VEGASDerek Whenever you do get some details, please also try to find out WHICH VERSION (Edit, full, suite...) is required for Prepare "included" .... I am stuck on V16 until I know which one to upgrade to . Thanks again!.

VEGASDerek wrote on 3/15/2021, 3:41 PM

In regards to VEGAS Prepare, it is unknown. However, the VEGAS Hub, which we hope to have ready to go soon, will only be available for VEGAS Pro 365 users.

Kinvermark wrote on 5/21/2021, 5:09 PM

@VEGASDerek Bump :)

The demise of Kyno reminds me of the dire need for media library management for NLE's. Any news to share?

Also, I read a rumor that Vegas Prepare will be similar to Sony Catalyst Prepare. Any comment?

Thanks!

Former user wrote on 5/21/2021, 7:31 PM

@VEGASDerek Bump :)

The demise of Kyno reminds me of the dire need for media library management for NLE's. Any news to share?

Also, I read a rumor that Vegas Prepare will be similar to Sony Catalyst Prepare. Any comment?

Thanks!

Is there really a need, though? There are some options, largely native to other NLEs (Catalyst Prepare, Mync (Edius Pro)), but I think most people are more concerned with media management IN the NLE - and I think many have this covered nicely (Final Cut, Resolve, Media Composer).

In any case, this random removal of features (upcoming or existing - like the Stem Separator in ACID Pro 10) is quite alarming. MAGIX doesn't even bother to put out a press release or notice explaining what's happening and why.

I don't even think the ACID Pro 10.5 Patch Notes mentioned it. They just jebaited everyone into installing the patch and ripped the feature off of their machine... and frankly there are a lot of people who would never have upgraded off of ACID Pro 8 or 9 if not for the Stem Separator in the base ACID Pro 10 version. Lol.

Kinvermark wrote on 5/22/2021, 2:23 PM

Is there really a need, though? There are some options, largely native to other NLEs (Catalyst Prepare, Mync (Edius Pro)), but I think most people are more concerned with media management IN the NLE - and I think many have this covered nicely (Final Cut, Resolve, Media Composer).

Yes, there is most definitely a need! NLE's only manage at the project level, so if you are trying to draw widely from a large library of media, then this needs to be done another way. KYNO, Mync, Cat. Prepare, Adobe Bridge are all examples, but each has limitations, expecially for video editor use. For me, the "perfect" one would use XMP metadata and have wide video format support. Hover scrubbing and detailed keyword metadata searching too! At the moment Bridge comes closest. I have looked at all the others and discarded for various reasons; KYNO was also quite good, but used a proprietary metadata scheme, and now looks to be defunct.

As for the other issue - yes, agreed, that is alarming. The Vegas "Madison" group seem very good at communicating honestly with users; the head office marketing staff... not so much. :(

VEGASDerek wrote on 5/24/2021, 8:10 AM

Unfortunately, I have no official statement to share in regards to Prepare. That product was being developed by another team outside of the Madison office, so I, unfortunately, have no additional information which I can provide.

Kinvermark wrote on 5/25/2021, 12:29 PM

Thanks for posting! Sounds like I should plan to keep using Bridge for the foreseeable future.