Jump to content

Magix

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Magix Software GmbH)

Magix Software
Company typeGmbH
IndustryVideo, Music, Photo Software
Founded1994
Headquarters,
Key people
Denis Burger (CEO)
Jan Gackenholz (CFO & COO)
Hagen Hirche (CTO)
Sven Kardelke (CPO DIY Video/Photo)
Gary Rebholz (CPO PRO Video)
Thomas Wolf (CPO PRO Audio)
Johannes Ernst (CPO DIY Audio)
ProductsVegas Pro
Sound Forge
Acid Pro
Magix Music Maker
Magix Movie Edit Pro
Samplitude
ParentCapiton
Websitehttps://www.magix.com/

Magix (or MAGIX Software) is a German software company specializing in video editing, audio editing, DAW and photo slideshow software.[1] The company is based in Berlin, with locations in Madison, Wisconsin, Dresden and Lübbecke, as well as Huizen in the Netherlands.[2]

In May 2018, private equity firm Capiton announced that it had acquired a majority stake in Magix Software GmbH together with its management.[3][4]

Product history

[edit]

In 1994, the first edition of Magix Music Maker was released. The program now has over 2 million users as of 2018.[5] Starting in 1996, the Magix product range was extended to include software for designing, editing, presenting and archiving photos and videos[clarification needed]. Magix products and services were first offered in other European countries and the USA starting in 1997.[citation needed]

In 1997, the first video editing software by the company, Magix Movie Edit Pro (also known as "Magix Video Deluxe" in Europe) was released.[6] In 2002, the first version of Magix Photos on CD & DVD (now known as "Magix Photostory Deluxe") was released. This progam is for creating photo slideshow.

In May 2016, Magix acquired Vegas Pro, Movie Studio, Sound Forge and ACID Pro from the Sony Creative Software product range.[7]

Magix has also released VR video editing software and several Android mobile apps (Camera MX, Acid Beatbox, Looply for music, video editing and animation for younger audiences).

Product overview

[edit]
Video Editing
VEGAS Pro
Video Pro X
Magix Movie Edit Pro (Video Deluxe)
Vegas Movie Studio
Fastcut
Video Easy
Music Production & Editing
Music Maker
SOUND FORGE
ACID Pro
Samplitude
Sequoia
Music Maker Jam
Photo & Graphic Designing
Photo Manager Deluxe
Photostory Deluxe
Xara Photo & Graphic Designer
Page & Layout Designer
Designer Pro X
Web Designer

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "25 years of MAGIX - The history of the software company". 19 January 2019. Archived from the original on 19 January 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Locations". www.magix.com. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Capiton's Financing of the Acquisition of Magix Software". www.shearman.com. Archived from the original on 12 June 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  4. ^ "CAPZA and capiton AG Acquire MAGIX". mergr.com. Archived from the original on 12 June 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  5. ^ "Music radar Music Maker announcement". musicradar. 11 July 2018.
  6. ^ "PCMag best video editing ranking". 3 January 2023. Archived from the original on 19 January 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  7. ^ LaJeunesse, Nicole (24 May 2016). "MAGIX Acquires Sony's Vegas Pro Plus Majority of Sony Creative Software Offerings". Videomaker. Archived from the original on 22 July 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.