Xara Music Maker Premium - MX Instruction Manual
2 Copyright
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Preface 3
Preface
MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium offers an easy start and the option to dive
deeper into the world of music production. A giant, high-quality sound archive,
an especially intuitive approach to creating original music, plus many useful
functions result in an unbeatable complete package for making your own
songs.
The handling is especially easy and consistent. The included sound files can be
combined with the software synthesizers easily. MP3 songs can be used with
audio CD tracks, your own music recordings and even videos, photos or
graphics. Even VST and DirectX plug-ins or MIDI files can be added easily.
This turns your computer into a universal production studio for music and all
other kinds of multimedia files. The music building blocks supplied in CD
quality can be combined very easily as they are all categorized according to
tempo and harmony. And for those of you who want to start making songs
effortlessly and straight away, the integrated "Song Maker" will take care of
almost everything for you.
The print manual explains all of the basic functions of the program. In addition,
you get a PDF manual which describes each function in detail. If you prefer to
discover the many possibilities of the program by yourself, you can also use
the PDF manual simply as a reference. An alphabetical index is included at the
very end.
Have fun with MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium.
Your MAGIX team.
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4 Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Copyright 2
Preface 3
Support 11
Uninstalling the program 13
Before You Start 14
Package Contents 14
System Requirements 14
Installation 15
Serial Number 16
More about MAGIX 17
MAGIX Online World 17
magix.info 17
Soundpool DVD Collection 18
Introduction 19
What is MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium? 19
What’s new in MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium? 20
The Features 22
Additional features of the Premium version 27
Overview of the Program Interface 30
Quick start 32
Play Demo Project 32
Song Maker 33
Preview and Load Audio Files 35
Position Audio Objects 36
Add Synthesizers 36
Edit Objects 37
Add Videos or Images 38
Effects 39
Export Arrangement 39
Burn audio CD 41
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Arranger 42
Normal mode/Easy mode 42
Tracks 42
Trackboxes and Instrument icons 43
Zooming 44
Grid 45
Playback area, Start and end markers 46
Moving the playback marker 47
Transport bar (playback functions) 47
Arranger, Video Monitor, and Media Pool 50
Arranger buttons 50
Media Pool 51
Preview function 51
Positioning the Media Pool 52
Soundpool settings 52
File manager settings 54
Synthesizer 58
Template settings 58
Keyboard settings 59
Object Inspector settings 60
Setting Catooh 61
Videoscreen 62
Audio peakmeter 62
Overview 63
Infobox 63
Mouse modes 64
Automation 64
Move to track 65
Move all 65
Move selection 65
Draw 66
Split 66
Stretch 66
Preview audio 67
Scrubbing 67
Replace 67
Context help 67
Arranging Objects 68
Loading and saving arrangements 68
Multimedia files and objects 68
Select objects 69
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Mute objects 69
Build or split object groups 69
Split objects 70
Exact object positioning 70
Duplicate objects 70
Object handles 71
"Draw in" loops 72
Takes 72
Object properties 73
Mixdown audio 73
Mouse gestures 74
Audio Objects 76
Audio formats 76
Load and process audio files 76
Smart Preview for the incorporated samples 76
Audio recording 77
Import audio CD 80
Change the playback tempo or pitch 85
Remix agent - Tempo and beat assignment 87
Remix Maker 93
Harmony Agent 95
Text to speech 97
MAGIX Music Editor 97
MIDI Objects 98
Arrange MIDI objects 98
Load MIDI files 98
Connect external equipment 99
Playing and recording MIDI synthesizer 101
MIDI Editor 102
Synthesizer objects 125
Opening the synthesizers 125
Note for users of older Music Maker versions: 126
Synth objects 126
Automation of Vita Solo instruments. 127
BeatBox 2 plus 128
Loop Designer 141
LiViD - Little Virtual Drummer 145
Robota 146
Atmos 155
Synthesizer plug-ins 156
Revolta 2 158
MAGIX Vita 161
Additional Vita Solo synthesizers 163
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Live Performer 165
Define ranges 165
Play with Live Performer 166
Sequencer 167
Live Pads 169
MIDI assignment Live Performer 172
Arranging with Live Performer 173
Record audio output 173
Audio effects 174
Effects 174
Using audio effects 175
Using plug-in effects 177
Object and master effects rack 179
Equalizer 180
Sketchable filter 181
Compressor 182
Invert phase 183
Reverb 183
Sound Warper 187
Elastic Audio Easy 188
Vocoder 199
Gater 200
Backwards 202
Timestretch and pitchshift 202
MAGIX Mastering Suite 204
Essential FX 209
Vintage Effects Suite 213
Vandal SE 226
Video and Bitmap Objects 232
Video and bitmap formats 232
Adjusting the video screen 232
Loading and editing videos and bitmaps 232
Simplify object presentation 233
Visualizer objects 233
Video scrubbing 234
Extract sound from videos 234
Video effects 234
Title Editor 235
Video capturings 237
Video recording dialog 238
Video Compression 240
Choppy or uneven playback 240
General notes on AVI videos 241
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Create a video project for the Internet 241
Video export via TV-out 242
Automation curves 243
Effects that may be automated 243
Track automation 244
Object automation 245
Mixer 249
Fader 249
Control groups 250
Track effects 250
VST and DirectX audio plugins 251
FX tracks 252
Live monitoring 252
Master track 253
5.1 Surround 254
Requirements 254
Import and export of surround audio files 255
The Mixer in surround mode 256
5.1 Surround Editor 257
Automation 258
Integrating other programs - Synchronizing and ReWire 260
Synchronization 260
ReWire 262
Reprocess arrangement 264
Export assistant 264
Export as E-Mail attachment 266
Export as ringtone 266
Community upload 269
Additional editing 271
Burn audio CD 271
File Menu 272
New arrangement 272
Load arrangement 272
Save arrangement 272
Save arrangement as... 272
Import 273
Export 273
Backup 281
Internet 282
Settings 287
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Exit 294
Edit Menu 295
Undo 295
Redo 295
Object 295
Track 298
Range 299
Navigation 300
Select all objects 301
Menu effects 302
Object automation / Track automation 302
Song Maker 302
Audio 303
Video 309
Title 310
Automation 310
View menu 311
Easy mode 311
Arranger 311
Media Pool 312
Video monitor 312
Mix 313
Standard layout 314
"Share" menu 315
Community upload 315
Use as background music 316
Add to music collection 316
Edit with an external editor 317
Burn song as an audio CD 317
Save on CD or DVD 317
More online services 317
Tasks menu 318
Help Menu 318
Show welcome dialog 318
Documentation 318
Update program / Upgrade functions 319
magix.info - Multimedia Knowledge Community 322
MAGIX Screenshare 323
About MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium 323
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Buttons overview and keyboard shortcuts 324
Toolbar 324
Keyboard shortcuts 324
Index 332
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Support 11
Support
Dear MAGIX customer,
Our aim is to provide convenient, fast and solution-focused support at all
times. To this end, we offer a wide range of services:
Unlimited web support:
As a registered MAGIX customer, you have unlimited access to web support
offered via the convenient MAGIX service portal on http://support.magix.net,
including an intelligent help assistant, high-quality FAQs, patches and user
reports that are constantly updated.
The only requirement for use is product registration on www.magix.com
The online community - on-the-spot support and a platform for exchange:
MAGIX customers have free and unlimited access to the online community at
www.magix.info, which includes approx. 120,000 members and offers the
opportunity to ask members questions concerning MAGIX products as well as
use the search function to search for specific topics or answers. In addition to
questions & answers, the knowledge pool includes a glossary, video tutorials
and a discussion forum. The multiple experts, found round-the-clock on
www.magix.info guarantee quick answers, which sometimes come within
minutes of a question being posted.
Email support for MAGIX products:
For every new MAGIX product you will receive, as of date purchase, 12
months of email based customer service.
Premium email support:
For priority support, or if you want the MAGIX support team to help with nonMAGIX related hardware problems you can purchase a Premium email
support ticket for USD 12.99 | CAD 13.99 | GBP 9.99 | AUD 18.99 | ZAR
120.00 | EUR 12.99 | SEK 119.00 | NOK 99.00 | DKK 99.00. Log in at
http://support.magix.net and click on "Purchase access code", the ticket is for
a specific problem, and is valid until it is solved, it is not restricted to an email.
Please note: To be able to use the Premium email support and free product
email support via the Internet, you have to register your MAGIX product using
the serial number provided. This can be found on the CD case of your
installation CD or on the inside of the DVD box.
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12 Support
Additional telephone service:
Besides the large number of free customer service offers, we also offer a feebased telephone customer service.
Here you can find a summary of our technical support telephone numbers:
http://support.magix.net/
Mail (Europe): MAGIX Development Support, P.O. Box 20 09 14, 01194
Dresden, Germany
Mail (North America): MAGIX Customer Service, 1105 Terminal Way #302,
Reno, NV 89502, USA
Please make sure you have the following information at hand:
Program version
Configuration details (operating system, processor, memory, hard drive, etc.),
sound card configuration (type, driver)
Information regarding other audio software installed
MAGIX Sales Department
You can reach the MAGIX Sales Department workdays for help with the
following questions and problems:
Orders
Product consulting (pre-purchase)
Upgrade requests
Returns
Europe
Monday -
U.K.: 0203 3189218
Denmark: 699 18149
Sweden: 0852500858
Finland: 09 31581630
Norway: 0210 30665
North America
9 am
Phone: 1-305-722-5810
Friday, 09:00-16:00 GMT
to 4 pm EST Mon-Fri
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Uninstalling the program 13
Uninstalling the program
If you would like to uninstall MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium, you can do so
via the control panel under "Software". Or go to "Programs > MAGIX > MAGIX
Music Maker MX Premium > Service and Support > Uninstall MAGIX Music
Maker MX Premium".
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14 Before You Start
Before You Start
Package Contents
DVD
On this DVD you will find the installation manager for MAGIX Music Maker MX
Premium, as well as the multimedia library with sound and video files in various
genres.
The Terms and Conditions for usage of MAGIX sound and video files when
releasing your work to the public can be found in the "MAGIX Creation
Logo.pdf" file in the installation folder.
Manual
printed manual only contains the basic functions of both program versions
The
MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium and MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium.
Additional features of the Premium version are marked accordingly.
The PDF manual contains comprehensive documentation. It is copied to your
hard drive during program installations and describes all program functions in
detail. You can open it from the program group in the start menu.
System Requirements
For Microsoft® Windows® 7 | XP® | Vista
Minimum configuration:
PC
with 2 GHz processor
1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
Free hard disk space: 6 GB
Minimum screen resolution 1024 x 768 pixels
Sound card
DVD drive
Optional:
Burn CDs
MP3 export with Windows Media
/DVDs with a CD/DVD±R(W) burner
®
Player 10 or higher
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Installation
Step 1: Insert the program disc into the drive. The installation program starts
up automatically in Windows. If the disc doesn't run automatically,
open the Windows Explorer and click the letter of the CD/DVD drive.
Now double-click on "Start.exe" to start the installer.
Step 2: To begin the installation of MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium, click on
"MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium". The MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium
installation program will appear.
Simply follow the instructions on screen to complete the installation process
and then click on "Continue". All files are copied onto the hard drive.
Step 3: Once the installation is complete, confirm the message by pressing
"Finish". You will then be able to start the program at any time from the
Windows "Start" menu.
If you would like to uninstall MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium, you can do so
via the control panel under "Software". Or go to "Programs > MAGIX > MAGIX
Music Maker MX Premium > Service and Support > Uninstall MAGIX Music
Maker MX Premium".
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16 Serial Number
Serial Number
A serial number is included with each product, and although it is not required
for the installation of the software, it does enable access to additional bonus
services. Please store this number in a safe place.
What can a serial number do?
A serial number ensures that your copy of MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium is
clearly assigned to you and only you, and it makes improved and more
targeted customer service possible. Abuse of the software can be prevented
with a serial number, since it ensures that the optimum price/performance ratio
continues to be offered by MAGIX.
Where can the serial number be found?
The serial number can be found on the reverse side of your CD/DVD case. If
your product, for example, is packed in a DVD box, then you'll find the serial
number on the inside.
For versions that have been especially optimized for the Internet (download
versions), you'll receive your serial number for activating the software directly
after purchasing the product via email.
When will you need the serial number?
The serial number is required when you start or register MAGIX Music Maker
MX Premium for the first time.
Note: We explicitly recommend registering your product, since only then are
you entitled to get program updates and contact MAGIX Support. Entering the
serial number is also required for activating codecs.
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More about MAGIX 17
More about MAGIX
MAGIX Online World
MAGIX Online World from MAGIX offers you a range of new services for your
photos, videos, and music that are accessible directly from the "Online" menu
in MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium:
MAGIX Online Album
MAGIX Onlin
Internet. If you want
Album is the perfect service.
MAGIX Website Maker
MAGIX
professional design in just a few mouse clicks – without prior knowledge,
including your own chosen domain and email address. Publish slideshows and
videos and accessorize your site with music and various effects – anything
from a simple business card to a fireworks display of effects, professional or
private – show your best side!
More about this topic can be found under MAGIX Website Maker. (view page
284)
Catooh – the Online Content Library
your project is missing pictures, videos, DVD menus, sounds, or samples,
If
then you should have a look at the huge selection available at Catooh. There
you'll be able to buy media in excellent quality for low prices: DVD menus,
Slideshow Maker styles, decorative elements, 3D power effects, 3D transition
series, MAGIX Soundpools, songs, ringtones... Perfectly suited to all MAGIX
photo, video, and music projects.
e Album (view page 282) is your personal multimedia album on the
to present slideshows or videos online, then MAGIX Online
Website Maker helps you create a personal Internet showcase with a
magix.info
Do you have questions, need help, or are looking for expert tips and tutorial
videos on your MAGIX product? At magix.info you will find answers and
solutions as well as workshops and a comprehensive user forum for software
and multimedia queries.
You can access magix.info online at www.magix.info
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18 More about MAGIX
Soundpool DVD Collection
MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium includes thousands of sound and video
building blocks. Other media can be ordered later. MAGIX Sound Essentials
includes professionally produced loops and samples in impressive quality – the
ideal enhancement for the most varying of music styles, including:
Ambient
Big Beat
Easy listening
Dance / Electro
Disco / House
Soundtrack
Hip hop
Rock/Pop
Techno / trance
Special effects
In the upper menu bar under "Tasks" > "Discover more", you can order the
MAGIX Sound Essentials directly.
Tip: At www.magix.com you'll always find the latest soundpool offers.
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Introduction
What is MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium?
MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium is the new generation of multimedia
software. From your private collection of love songs to entirely homemade
video clips – everything's possible! You can upload your own songs and music
videos directly to Internet services such as Facebook, YouTube and
Soundcloud.
Lots of professionally produced sound and video samples come supplied. In
the Arranger, samples and videos can simply be dragged onto the track,
looped, enhanced with effects, and modified for export.
Additionally there are various synthesizer plug-ins for creating your own
sounds. Audio CDs and MP3s can be integrated, remixed, or used as sound
material. Even DirectX or VST plug-ins as well as MIDI files for remote control
of the sound card or external synthesizers can be integrated into the
arrangement perfectly. All multimedia formats can be combined with one
another in any way on all tracks.
If you need even more sounds and samples, Catooh offers a rich selection of
audio, video, images and professionally created sound effects, which can add
even more variety to your project. MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium has a
direct connection to the Internet for publishing straight to your personal MAGIX
Online Album. Your own work can also be published directly from within the
program to the MAGIX Community.
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What’s new in MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium?
New Sound Library
MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium is the original for loop-based music
production on PCs. No other software offers as much experience. In the new
version the sound library that comes included has been completely revised
with lots of new audio and MIDI loops.
New menu structure
It's even ea
the "Prepare" menu. You can additionally "pass on" your project directly for
further work in other MAGIX programs.
An additional 2,000 sounds can be found in the online archive
In addition
downloaded for free from the Internet. The total number of freely available
sound building blocks is thereby increased to more than 3,500 loops (5,500 in
the Premium version).
To download sounds, click on the "Catooh" button after installing the software
and follow the instructions.
Lead Synth
The Lead Synth is a
but it sounds like it's analog. Just like famous analog modular synthesizers,
e.g. by Moog. It can be accessed in the Media Pool via the "Synthesizers"
button.
Drum Engine
New sound synthesis
Media Pool via the "Synthesizers" button.
sier to find the export options for YouTube and Soundcloud using
to the included sound loops, an additional 2,000 loops can be
new "analog" top-class synthesizer. Of course, it is digital,
for perfect drum sounds. It can also be accessed in the
Loop Designer
With
the new Loop Designer, new loops can be created from existing material
and then used as supplement to the included sound loops, as self-defined
building blocks for your arrangements. It can also be accessed in the Media
Pool via the "Synthesizers" button.
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In addition
present your own songs on the Internet. It can be reached via the "File >
Export > Common export options" menu.
VST Support
Now it is possible
Music Maker MX Premium versions. A wide range of DirectX and VST plug-ins
are offered in retail stores or directly on the Internet, greatly expanding the
possibilities of MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium.
VST instruments and effects are external programs, which must first be
installed before being used in MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium. You can then
find them in the mixer plug-in slots and in the track boxes at the start of every
track. VST effects are applied to an entire track. VST instruments are
controlled by MIDI objects.
Additional new features in the Premium version
Larg
genres can be accessed via the "Soundpools" button in the Media Pool.
Century Guitars: Clean, authentic guitar melodies and accompaniments.
Especially in combination with Vandal SE, the virtual guitar and bass amplifier
from the "Effects" menu, varied guitar sounds can be readily created. They are
found by pressing the "Synth" button in the Media Pool.
Electric Bass creates the bass line in the song. Whether curious bass
sequences or subtle accompaniments, this bass convinces users with its
sound and easy operation. They are found by pressing the "Synth" button in
the Media Pool.
to Soundcloud and YouTube, you can also go to Facebook to
to use external VST instruments and effects in all MAGIX
er sound archive: Over 3,500 new sounds and MIDI loops from all
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The Features
64-track Arranger (Premium: 96)
MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium provides 64 tracks (96 in the Premium
version) for multimedia arrangements – enough space to create multiple
polyphonic pieces, but most importantly, so that you don't lose track of your
project at any point.
Multimedia Library
The included
("samples") for combining on the Arranger tracks, furthermore, loads of
melodies, effect templates, and graphical animations come supplied for
inclusion in new songs & video clips. In short: just about anything can be
combined with anything else. The sky's the limit to your creativity.
BeatBox 2
BeatBox 2, the new groove syn
can be accessed in the Media Pool via the "Synthesizers" button. Easy mode
must be switched off to access it.
Audio Effects
MAGIX Mu
short overview:
You can correct tempo and pitch in real time using Resampling,
Timestretching or Pitchshifting.
The Audio Effect Rack supplies Reverb, Echo, Equalizer, Compressor,
Time Processor, Distortion, Filter - all classic effects which can be used to
produce almost any sound. The reverb effect, for example, provides
professional, realistic reverb algorithms to add depth and spaciousness to
your material.
The Gater enables rhythmic splitting of surface sounds
Vandal SE is a guitar amplifier from MAGIX. You can adjust all the typical
settings on its realistic user interface.
essentialFX: important bread-and-butter effects that are embedded like VST
plug-ins.
The Vintage Effects Suite covers "good old" guitar effects that were activated
using a foot pedal in Jimi Hendrix's era: more warmth and fullness with
Chorus, jet-like special effects with the Flanger or ping-pong effects with
Delay. The Filter enables tempo-synchronous frequency filtering.
multimedia library supplies audio and video building blocks
thesizer, lets you make great beats with ease. It
sic Maker MX Premium provides lots of different audio effects. A
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In general, there are three ways of implementing filters:
Object effects: Effects for selected objects. These effects can be found in
"Effects > Audio > Audio effects" or in the context menu (right mouse click).
Track effects: Effects for complete tracks. These effects can be found in the
track box or in the mixer channels.
Master effects: Effects for the overall sound. These effects can be found in
the mastering area of the mixer ( or in the "Effects" menu).
Note: In the track box, you will only find pre-configured track effects, while the
mixer channels contain editable effect devices.
Media database
Find your recordings, sounds, pictures, and videos quicker and faster with the
MAGIX media database. An existing MAGIX database from the MAGIX Photo
Manager or MAGIX Media Manager is integrated in the Media Pool and can be
updated directly from MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium. Use the simple
search function to find suitable pictures or MP3 files for your arrangement.
Import
Introduction 23
You have
Audio files in a wide range of formats. You can also use MIDI, video and
bitmaps. The files can be dragged to a track from the Media Pool with a helddown mouse key (drag & drop). You can find a list of supported formats below
(view page 25).
Audio CDs can
the drive and press "CD/DVD" and all the tracks are ready to be dragged &
dropped into the Arranger. Whether for remixes or as sound material for your
own compositions - your personal CD collection has a whole new meaning.
Use the recording function to record vocals, noises, or instruments and
integrate them into the arrangement.
Software Synthesizers
MAGIX Mu
Robota is a complete drum computer with four independent instruments
which can be played live. Several faders enable all kinds of sound
experimentation.
Vita is a sampler with more than one hundred realistic instrument sounds from
Yellow Tools, specialists in samples.
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the following options for using your own material:
be imported directly in the program. Simply place the CD into
sic Maker MX Premium includes the following synthesizers:
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LiViD, our "little virtual drummer", provides realistic acoustic drum tracks. Just
a few instructions are enough for "LiviD" to play a complete drum track with
introduction, chorus, bridge, fill-ins, etc.
BeatBox 2, the new groove synthesizer, lets you make great beats with ease.
Atmos for nature sounds or atmospheres like rain, thunder, or wind.
New arrivals are Loop Designer, Lead Synth and Drum Engine (see above).
The synthesizers may be accessed in the Media Pool via the "Synthesizers"
button. Easy mode must be switched off to access it.
High-end 32-bit floating point
sound changes are executed using 32-bit floating point calculation for
All
especially differentiated and high-quality sounds. This technology is also used
in professional studios. This way, an audio picture with especially high
dynamics can be created. Digital overmodulation and clipping become virtually
impossible.
Own recordings
this recording function from MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium to record
Use
vocals, noises, or instruments and integrate them into the arrangement.
Audio & MIDI
The MIDI
control external devices such as synthesizers and samplers and internal
software audio generators such as VST plug-ins from your computer.
With MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium you can arrange, load, record, edit,
and play MIDI data just as easily as audio data. For MIDI recordings and editing
you can use the specialized MIDI Editor with Piano Roll, Drum Editor,
Velocity/Controller Editor and Event List.
Recording can be started directly from the Arranger by setting the recording
mode in the track box to "MIDI record" or "Audio record".
Mixer
MAGIX Mu
an Effect Rack and two Insert Effects per channel and for the Master, as well
as additional Mastering Effects. You can group a number of faders of a specific
type (for example, volume or panorama) and use them all together by holding
down the Ctrl key. The quickest way to open and close the mixer is by using
the M key.
format remains crucial in music production. Using MIDI files, you can
sic Maker MX Premium contains a professional real-time mixer with
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Harmony Agent
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The Harmony Agent provides harmony recognition au
determines the key and chord of any music title. See the guitar tablature of
your favorite song in real time for the arrangement!
Formats and Interfaces
Import: WAV, MP3
protection), BMP, JPG, AVI, MXV, WMV
Export: WAV, MP3, OGG Vorbis, WMA, QuickTime, MIDI, BMP, JPG, AVI,
MXV, WMV, CD-A (Premium version)
Song Maker
The Song Ma
complement existing arrangements by automating the complicated steps such
as sample selection and combination. The Song Maker takes over arranging
whole sections such as intro and refrain. Therefore, you do not have to do
everything yourself – you can omit the arranging and process your selection
from the suggestions.
Easy mode
The new Easy mode
beginners – no time is required for breaking in, and no previous knowledge is
necessary! Extended functions for advanced users, which are confusing to
beginners, are hidden. Easy mode can be switched on and off via the buttons
to the top left.
, OGG Vorbis, WMA, QuickTime, MIDI, CD-A (without copy
ker lets you create new arrangements quickly and easily and
makes creating radio-ready hits possible even for
tomatically and
InfoBox
Thanks to th
as they are applied. Just hold the mouse over a button that you would like to
learn about and read the info text in the preview monitor.
Live Sessions
While the virtual
new track can be recorded simultaneously in realtime. What's more, you can
also add realtime effects.
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e new info box, all important functions can be easily understood
instruments and sounds are played on the available tracks, a
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SoundVision
SoundVision
glance in the form of a musical galaxy. Similar sounds are clustered close
together; different sounds are organized further apart. SoundVision can be
activated in the Media Pool via the corresponding button. Easy mode must be
switched off to access it.
Internet upload to many platforms
When the
preferably the whole world. This is achieved, naturally, with the help of the
web. Under "File > Export > Community upload" you will find the most
impotant communities, where you can upload your songs.
is a new way of visualizing music which shows audio material at a
song is finished, it should be heard not just by your friends, but
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Additional features of the Premium version
Additional Audio Effects
Elastic Audio for total control over vocals. Voice samples or melodies you sing
yourself can be "tuned" to match automatically. With the "Harmonizer" in the
Elastic Audio Editor, you can add a suitable second vocal or a whole choir to a
specified melody.
Vocoder: Produces distorted vocals from synthesized sounds.
Mastering Suite: A special effect rack for "Mastering". In this process, the
mixed-down music track is "polished" using parametric equalizer, multimax,
limiter and stereo enhancers. All this can be found in the mixer (M key).
Am-Track SE: This analog vintage compressor produces an especially warm,
pumping sound. Launch it via the effects menu for selected audio objects or
via the plug-in slot in the mixer.
Additional Styles & Samples
More content: The
additional samples.
Additional Instruments
Re
volta 2: An analog, especially variable and "professional" sounding, 12-tone
synthesizer. With sound matrix, noise generator and nine effect types.
BeatBox 2 plus: The ultimate groove tool with even more drum kits,
automations and an even more flexible effects section.
New features: Century Guitars & Electric Bass.
Video recording
In addition
recording function for video from analog video sources for your own video
clips.
DirectX and VST plug-ins
MAGIX Mu
plug-ins, a large variety of which is available in retail stores or directly online.
Such plug-ins (audio effects or synthesizers from third party manufacturers)
can significantly increase the functionality of MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium.
MAGIX Mastering Suite 2.0
Impressi
Mastering Suite is a special effects rack for use with the mixer master channel.
The included effects help you with so-called "mastering"; put the final touch on
to audio recording, MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium provides a
sic Maker MX Premium enables the direct use of DirectX and VST
ve studio sound just like you hear on store-bought CDs! MAGIX
Premium version comes with more styles and ca. 2,000
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your completed and mixed music piece using parametric equalizers, MultiMax,
limiter, and stereo enhancers.
Real 5.1 Surround Sound
MAGIX Mu
5.1 Surround is the preferred home cinema sound format, which is also
supported in the Premium version when importing, editing, and exporting. With
the 5.1 Surround Editor you can move your sound around the room.
MAGIX Music Editor
Detailed audio editing in
restoration, sampling and audio editing.
Revolta 2
Revolta 2 is a
highly advanced functions, sound matrix, noise generator, and a complete
effects section featuring nine effect types.
This synthesizer can create any electronic music you can imagine. The sound
presets were created by sound designers for Access Virus and Rob Papens
Albino, which makes Revolta 2 the number 1 choice for beginners and
professionals alike.
Also in the Premium version
Additional tr
space for even more complex arrangements.
Timecode sync: For creating songs in teams on multiple PCs. Simply connect
two notebooks to each other via MIDI and jam together.
MIDI step recording: Provided for composers unsure of their keyboard
playing skills who want to play perfect melodies. The MIDI editor can be
opened by double-clicking on a MIDI object.
ReWire: For embedding of other music programs. Programs such as
Propellerhead Reason or Ableton Live can be controlled in MAGIX Music
Maker MX Premium like a software synthesizer using MIDI objects.
Video recoding: In addition to audio recording, MAGIX Music Maker MX
Premium provides a recording function for video from analog video sources –
for your own video clips. It can be found in the "File" menu under "Import >
Video recording".
Curve automation: Effect and volume progressions can be controlled using
freely drawable curves – for individual objects as well as for complete tracks.
In addition, you can fade in or out an echo at a specific position in the song by
drawing in a curve peak at the corresponding position.
sic Maker MX Premium deluxe provides real 5.1 Surround Sound.
real time and specialist for CD burning, sound
powerful-sounding, varied 12-voice analog synthesizer with
acks: The Premium version offers 96 tracks (instead of 64) - more
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MAGIX Music Editor: Detailed audio editing in real time and specialist for CD
burning, sound restoration, sampling and audio editing.
MAGIX Xtreme Print Center for quickly creating CD covers, inlays and labels.
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Overview of the Program Interface
Menu bar
Toolbar (view page
324)
Easy Mode (view
page 42)
Track boxes (view
page 43)
Arranger (view
page 41)
Zoom functions
(view page 44)
Media Pool (view
page 51)
This bar provides the most important editing
commands.
This contain
as the different mouse modes.
This turns the
off.
Complete
played separately (solo). Use the FX buttons to
apply track effects.
You can freely position an
all of the Arranger's tracks.
Here you can enlarge or re
horizontal scrollbar can be stretched and
compressed for zooming.
files listed here can be added to the Arranger via
All
drag & drop.
s the buttons for quick editing as well
clearly laid-out beginner mode on or
tracks can be turned on or off (muted) or
y multimedia material on
duce the view. The
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