Acoustica Mixcraft 4

A major player amongst home recording software, Acoustica Mixcraft is a audio editing and sequencing application designed to allow home users to record their own songs, mix and master recorded music, and even arrange audio using MIDI tracks and prerecorded samples. Thanks to a simple interface, extensive sound library, and dedicated user-base, Acoustica Mixcraft 4 is a great way to step into the world of digital audio.

A powerful application in a very competitive field, Acoustica Mixcraft attracts a lot of attention from digital musicians, and for good reason. While other audio recording suites require their users to spend 12-hour days learning the ins-and-outs of operation, Acoustica Mixcraft has an ultra-simple interface that allows anyone to become a digital audio producer.

In addition to the simple interface, Mixcraft 4 handles VST instruments and plug-ins, digital sound tools available from many online and offline resources, allowing users to expand their production options and introduce wide variety into their sound. Of course, with a wide range of built-in effects, most users will never need additional sounds.

Mixcraft 4 support USB and MIDI interfaces, allowing those with MIDI instruments to record using their instruments as a controller and interface. For example, users with MIDI keyboards will be able to record directly from their keyboard into a Mixcraft sequence, and add tone data and custom sounds to their recording afterward.

While relatively streamlined and efficient, Acoustica Mixcraft 4 still performs best on a powerful PC. Users with under 1GB of RAM and a single-core processor will be able to run the software, but performance may become an issue.

Acoustica Mixcraft: What We Liked

• Simple interface means that everyone can start mixing and sequencing their tracks with ease.
• USB and MIDI support is useful for studio users.
• Support for VST plug-ins saves hassle when searching for effects.

Acoustica Mixcraft: What We Didn't Like

• Some performance issues may arise on old PCs.

Acoustica Support

Acoustica have online support available for Mixcraft users, including video tutorials, how to guides, and gear recommendations.

About Acoustica

Acoustica develop and distribute a wide range of PC audio software, with options available for DJs, home users, and professional recording artists. With user-friendly interfaces, their software is popular amongst hobbyists, professionals, and complete amateurs alike.

     

Mixcraft 4 allows you to record and mix like the best producers and DJs at just a fraction of the price. Remix songs, record your band, create MIDI compositions or make your own backing tracks or songs with our built in sound library and virtual instruments. Focus on your creativity and not on technical details! Cut, paste, edit and shape your sounds the way you want! Use built in effects like reverb, flanger or EQ or install a variety of DirectX or VST effects to add tremelo, distortion, chorus or even remove the vocals from a song! This flexible software can be used in many ways, from recording your first solo album, remixing a song mash-up, pod-casting, editing commercials or even making a production for your daughter's dance or gymnastic recital! You can even export your mix to MP3, WMA, OGG or WAV, or simply burn it on a CD!

Features include:

• Clear, colorful, and intelligently designed interface to streamline your work.
• Custom loop library includes hundreds of royalty-free sounds in dozens of musical styles. (Works with Acid(tm) and Apple Garage Band(tm) loops.)
• Record multiple MIDI and audio tracks simultaneously.
• Piano roll to view and edit MIDI.
• Includes a General MIDI library, sampled grand pianos, Hammond B-3(tm) emulator, MiniMoog(tm) emulator and a polyphonic synthesizer.
• Create mega presets that layer and split multiple virtual synthesizers and effects.
• Add unlimited VST(tm) and DirectX(tm) effects. (Includes 18 high quality effects.)
• Mix down to MP3, WAV and other audio file types.
• Burn CDs of your mix with just one click.