I've always thought that a good producer can use any software to make decent sounding recordings. I still think this is true, you don't need to spend $10,000 to make great recordings. I have the latest copy of Magix Music Maker 16 loaded on my pc, which lists for under $100 and proves my point. Geared more for novices, this software should be all you need to make great recordings.
It comes standard with some great help videos to help you get started. Magix Music Maker 16 includes thousands of sounds, realistic instruments, and great effects to create explosive drums, crunchy basses, and super melodies. MAGIX Music Maker 16 includes over 1,500 sounds and loops. Sounds and loops can be easily cut, edited, copied, and arranged into your own song.
Magix Music Maker 16 comes with awesome new sounds and effects. The guitar amplifier Vandal is the one of the coolest new features of the software. It also includes the option to play instruments on your pc keyboard, that way you don't have to buy a separate MIDI keyboard.
Magix Music Maker 16 features:
- Multitrack recorder
- Sounds and loops from all styles
- Professional sounding plug-in synthesizers
- Good selection of effects and plugins
- External plugins like synths or effects via directX
- Ability to draw effect curves on every track
- Powerful mastering suite with parametric eq and multiband compressor
Magix Music Maker seems more geared towards the novice than the exptert. So if you are just starting out in the world of digital recording, it is worth checking out. More experienced producers may want to look at more sophisticated products.
For people who are looking for an affordable approach to writing, arranging and recording your own songs, should look into Magix Music Maker 16. Other music programs can be very tough to learn, but Magix Music Maker 16 makes recording easy and fun.
