Sony Creative Software
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software |
| Predecessor | Sonic Foundry (desktop product portfolio) |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Fate | Majority of product lineup acquired by MAGIX Software GmbH in 2016 |
| Headquarters | Madison, Wisconsin , United States |
| Products | Catalyst Production Suite, Catalyst Edit, Catalyst Prepare, Catalyst Browse |
| Owner | Sony |
Sony Creative Software is a U.S.-based company focused on developing media software solutions. Established in 2003 following an agreement with Sonic Foundry, a company located in Madison, Sony acquired the desktop product portfolio, onboarded approximately 60% of Sonic Foundry’s staff, paid $18 million in cash, and took on selected liabilities.
In May 2016, MAGIX Software GmbH acquired the majority of Sony Creative Software’s product lineup, which included Vegas Pro, Movie Studio, Sound Forge Pro, and ACID Pro. This transaction enhanced MAGIX’s global market presence and supported its expansion efforts. Meanwhile, Sony remains active in creating the Catalyst Browse and Catalyst Production Suite tailored for professional broadcast and production sectors.
Programs
- Catalyst Production Suite (video editing)
- Catalyst Edit (video editing)
- Catalyst Prepare (video preparation)
- Catalyst Browse (video browsing)
Former products
- Vegas Video (video editing)
- Sony Vegas Movie Studio (consumer edition of Sony Vegas)
- Sound Forge (professional audio editing)
- ACID (loop-based music production, recognized for Acid Loops)
- SpectraLayers (digital audio manipulation)