: Files with embedded AAF content are now correctly transcoded during move or copy operations, ensuring accurate audio playback. Stability Fixes

You are in the middle of a critical project on version 18.6. While Blackmagic allows database upgrades, the general wisdom is to finish active projects on the version they were started on before upgrading.

To run the Studio version effectively, Blackmagic Design recommends the following minimum specifications: Windows Recommendation macOS Recommendation Windows 10 Creators Update macOS 13 Ventura RAM 16 GB (32 GB for Fusion) 8 GB (16 GB for Fusion) GPU 4 GB+ VRAM (NVIDIA Studio Driver 550.58+) Metal-supported GPU Storage SSD for application and high-speed RAID for media High-speed SSD or RAID

: Advanced spatial noise reduction that preserves fine image detail. System Requirements for Studio 19.0.1

While a powerful free version exists, the version includes several exclusive high-end features: