Boris FX has announced its acquisition of Vegas Pro, Sound Forge, and Acid Pro from MAGIX Software GmbH, a move that consolidates a major video NLE and two popular audio applications under the umbrella of the acclaimed visual effects software developer.

Boris FX acquired Vegas Pro, a widely used Windows-based non-linear editor (NLE), and two established digital audio workstations (DAWs), Sound Forge and Acid Pro. This brings them into the same family as plugin suites like Sapphire, Continuum, and Mocha Pro. The immediate consequence is potential for tighter integration between editing, audio, and effects tools, streamlining complex post-production workflows and unlocking new creative possibilities.

What We Know So Far

  • Boris FX has officially acquired the Vegas Pro, Sound Forge, and Acid Pro software product lines from their previous owner, MAGIX Software GmbH. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
  • The existing product development and engineering teams for all three applications will transfer to Boris FX, ensuring continuity. These teams are based in Madison, Wisconsin, and Germany.
  • The first major product update under the new ownership, Vegas Pro 2026, has been released concurrently with the acquisition announcement, according to a report from digitalproduction.com.
  • The acquisition strategically integrates a prominent Windows NLE and two audio tools into the Boris FX product family, which has historically focused on visual effects and workflow plugins.
  • According to awn.com, the deal also brings new artificial intelligence technology into the Boris FX portfolio, strengthening its toolset for artists and production teams.

Boris FX Acquires Vegas Pro, Sound Forge, and Acid Pro: What It Means

Boris FX, known for its industry-standard visual effects plugins, significantly expanded by acquiring Vegas Pro. This acquisition transforms Boris FX from a supplemental tool provider into the steward of a complete post-production ecosystem. For Vegas Pro users, this change places their primary editor under the same roof as powerful effects tools.

The consolidation promises a unified workflow, with potential for native integration like Mocha Pro's planar tracking directly in Vegas Pro's timeline, or applying Sapphire's lighting effects without leaving the editing interface. Boris FX stated, "We’re thrilled to add Vegas Pro (formerly Sony Vegas), Sound Forge, and Acid Pro to our product family," aiming to build a cohesive platform supporting projects from initial audio loops in Acid Pro to final color and effects in Vegas Pro.