Acoustica Mixcraft 5 Audio MIDI Music Recording Software Review

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(More customer reviews)I used to think that if it wasn't expensive then it obviously wasn't as good ... but with Mixcraft I have to take that back!I own Acid 7 and I do like it, however this software just seems more intuitive.I also own Cubase 5, although I don't use it (it just doesn't **feel** right to me .. if that makes sense).And I've run through a demo of Live 4 and 5 ... and I just don't want to wrap my head around that one ... maybe I'm lazy who knows ...

If you intend to do serious professional recordings with pristine mixdowns then I can't help you ... Mixcraft may not be as good in that regard ... but if you're laying down midi tracks with audio files, maybe some loops and putting together some vocals, layering in some VST effects or Instruments ... then this software is honest to goodness as good as, and probably easier than, anything else out there.(and if you're producing professional audio stuff then you're already using Protools anyway).

I've been a faithful Acid user since version 3, and I will probably continue to stubbornly stick with it, but I can tell you that this software is going to definitely start taking up some of my time.For example, one comparison between the two ... if I have a project laid out in Mixcraft and I decide that I want to insert a short midi file that I've saved on my computer it's just a matter of a right-click and choosing the file ... done ... but in Acid it just seems like I have to jump through hoops to insert some midi to it ... this might seem trivial but to me I want a program that's created from a musical perspective, not a programming one ... it's just my pet peeve (and I'm a programmer too ... !)

Oh, one thing negative that I have found with Mixcraft ... in the Notation View midi editor I have crashed the program more than once by apparently clicking too fast when adding/deleting notes ... if they could make this more stable I can honestly say that I would finally drop Acid as my main sequencer of choice...

I really like the way Mixcraft looks and feels.To me this is not about functionality because all of the big names pretty much do the same stuff ... for me this is about feeling at ease in my little home studio and not getting frustrated with memorizing steps and menu options ... and I really hate the idea of buying those learning DVD's just to be able to use my software ... I just want to JAM!

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Product Description:
Mixcraft 5 is a powerful yet easy-to-use multi-track recording studio that enables you to record audio, arrange loops, remix tracks, compose with virtual instruments, score and edit video, and add effects to create stunningly professional compositions. Easy enough for everyone and powerful enough for the pros. Get a studio for a song with Mixcraft 5!Loops and sound effects Mixcraft includes over 3000 music loops, sound effects, and music beds that can be easily drag-and-dropped into your project. Combine drum, bass, and guitar loops with synth, organ, pianos, vocals, orchestral and percussion loops to create your own custom arrangement. Set the tempo and key of your choice, and the loops will automatically adjust. Mixcraft supports Acid and Garage Band loops too. Virtual instruments and effects Mixcraft 5 offers 8 powerful virtual instruments, including the Acoustica Instruments General MIDI sample library, Acoustica Expanded Instruments sample library, Lounge Lizard Session vintage electric piano, VB3 tonewheel organ, MiniMogueVA monophonic analog synthesizer, Messiah polyphonic analog synthesizer, Alien303 Bass Synthesizer, and Impulse polyphonic analog synthesizer.Mixcraft 5 includes 20 high quality effects, including the Pultronic Tube EQ, which models the classic tube equalizer found in studios throughout the world, and the Shred Amp Simulator, a complete suite of 5 classic amp heads, 17 cabinet models, and 6 powerful effects.Video scoring and editing Load and edit video files with ease. Easily cross fade from one video clip to another. Remix the audio, add a soundtrack, and effortlessly render your video project to popular formats for creating your own DVDs or uploading to YouTube and other popular internet video sites..

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