SYNAPSE CIRCUIT COMPETITION: MAGIX MUSIC MAKER 2014

Above: The Music Maker 2014 Premium interface with the Drum Engine and Power Guitar instruments of many brilliant authentic sounding virtual instruments! 

SYNAPSE CIRCUIT COMPETITION:
MAGIX MUSIC MAKER 2014
#Magix #MusicMaker2014Premium #Competition

Good late evening, Synapse Circuit Readers! Apologies for the lack of articles lately! I have been fighting off a cold! The weather literally changes every 10 minutes!

Do you fancy having a go at making music on the PC? Do you have experience in making music on the computer and wanna put Magix Music Maker 2014 to the test? Now is your chance!

SYNAPSE CIRCUIT ANNOUNCES THE MAGIX MUSIC MAKER 2014 COMPETITION!

You can win Music Maker 2014 Premium, first prize. Or second prize, Music Maker 2014 Standard! There can only be 2 first prize winners and 2 second prize winners!!

JUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION:

CAN YOU NAME 5 INSTRUMENTS THAT COME WITH MAGIX MUSIC MAKER 2014 PREMIUM?

Do you know the answer? Please send it to:

COMPETITION.SYNAPSE.CIRCUIT@GMAIL.COM

WINNERS
The lucky winners will be announced 26 November 2013

RULES
One entry per person!

PRIVACY
Your details will not be shared with any third party.

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MAGIX MUSIC MAKER 2014 PREMIUM REVIEW

Above: Drum Engine and Power Guitar are two very exciting instruments of many!

Above: The Mastering Suite 4 making your final mix sound awesome!

SYNAPSE CIRCUIT REVIEWS:
MAGIX MUSIC MAKER 2014 PREMIUM
PRICE, £89.99
#Magix #MusicMaker2014Premium

Good late evening, Synapse Circuit Readers! How was your day? I trust that it was good, no? Well this review of Magix Music Maker 2014 Premium just might cheer you up!

Once upon a time to make music one would have to invest some serious time and effort in learning an instrument. My, how things have changed... Now’s your chance to shine in the musical limelight!

A MAJOR DEAL!
Where do I begin? Ah! Yes... The trouble with a majority of good music software is that they are primarily aimed at musicians and therefore it helps if you have a bit of all round knowledge on composition and production. Then there are the music making software of a bygone era where they were very, very simplistic and relied predominately on sample loops in the key of C Major / A minor; such music making software proved to be somewhat limited – even the non-musician would eventually throw in the towel on the idea of music composition. It wasn’t all that bad because the dedicated pushed such software to the point where they were able to become digital DJs, remixers, producers and even composers! But we are talking about the rare dedicated few!

Standing very high above the simplistic sample loop re-composition software was the groundbreaking Music Maker software by Magix. Music Maker was so advanced back then for a myriad of reasons:

1. In addition to sample loops Music Maker had a set of musical instruments that had interfaces to enable the non-musician to create original music patterns.

2. The ability to add image files such as JPEG and video on to a track.

3. The interface as a whole replicated the physical studio with an excellent mixing desk and effects.

4. Music Maker was competitively priced.

5. Music Maker not only took on the form of an advanced interface before Steinberg’s Virtual Studio Technology (VST) and Propellerhead’s Reason, it was quick to utilize VST thus making it supremely powerful by adding a vast range of free and commercial instruments and effects.

All of the above is why Music Maker has stood the test of time whereas as the others are gone - disappeared.

A COMPLETE STUDIO
In essence Music Maker 2014 Premium is a complete audio / visual studio and this latest version remains cutting edge.

YOUR ADVANTAGES
More than 6000 Sounds & Loops

10 different Soundpools (sound loop collection)

Unlimited tracks

Vocal Tune

Power Guitar – can be downloaded once the software has been installed.

Electric Piano

DN-e1 Synthesizer

Drum Engine

Vita 2 Sample Player

BeatBox 2

Loop Designer

Vandal SE guitar amplifier

Share tracks online

VST support

Full version of MAGIX Music Studio 2 included

Additional Premium Advantages

Pop Brass

Vintage Organ

Jazz Drums

Mastering Suite 4, incl. Auto Mastering

Analog Compressor

Revolta 2 Synthesizer

5.1 Surround Mixing

Live Performer

Music Editor 3

Let’s take a look at the some of the new additions...

POWER GUITAR
The Power Guitar does what it says on the tin and adds realistic guitar instruments to the mix as it were. I like it very much in that it is useful for chord riffs; it’s basic but definitely useful. It has a set of brilliant sounding effects to with it. Also, there are a range of guitar sounds based mainly on Rock and there is one Reggae guitar instrument which is not bad.

BASS MACHINE
As you have guessed, the Bass Machine is a synthesizer for making bass patterns. And yes, it has the (in)famous ‘Wobble’ bass that’s all the rage with Dubsteppers! The Bass Machine sounds great! It’s a wonderful synth!

DN-E1
The DN-e1 synth is very unique and contains 256 fantastic sounding instruments (programs) ranging from bass, lead, pad and percussive. You have a further 128 programs to store your own sound programming which is easier than you’d imagine.

The rest of the advantages on that list are pretty much self-explanatory so I will cut to the...

BASS MACHINE
As you have guessed, the Bass Machine is a synthesizer for making bass patterns. And yes, it has the (in)famous ‘Wobble’ bass that’s all the rage with Dubsteppers! The Bass Machine sounds great! It’s a wonderful synth!

MASTERING SUITE 4
Mastering Suite 4; what is “mastering”? Ok, this is potentially a vast area that I will attempt to simplify as much as I can... Here goes...

When you lay down musical tracks i.e. bass, drums, guitar, etc it is ideal to bring out the best possible sound where you can hear all the individual components working together in a sonic harmony. Of course some musicians / DJs like to accentuate the bass in Dance music. Rock / Metal musicians have a tendency to pay attention to the guitar and other music genres / styles have a certain sound that is desired. Music Maker 2014 allows you to achieve any sound you desire at the mixing stage.

After you feel that the mix is right you will want to add some extra polish to the overall sound of the finalized mix. Does that make any sense? Good! You might want to finalize your track for the purpose of creating an audio CD. Music Maker 2014 Premium can help you achieve this. These days it is common for the finalized track to be as loud as possible without distorting and this type of processing is known as a “Master”. Naturally, the whole procedure is known as “Mastering”.

Arguably – and I say that with relish – Music Maker 2014 Premium makes the subject of mastering very, very easy! The argument element comes into play when listening / reading the ranting of “professionals” who will insist that mastering is a craft not too dissimilar to turning lead into gold - what with the argument being that physical gear (effects) can’t be replaced by software (effects) and therefore is not as good. In any event it’ll take you less time to produce a high quality professional sounding track than to argue about it. The proof, as they say, is in the pudding and Music Maker 2014 Premium is very tasty indeed! Magix has an automated mastering option that senses the nature of the composition and imposes an optimal overall sound; it’s not bad. I personally prefer to tweak the Mastering Suite based on some of the presets.

THE EVOLUTION
As Music Maker (Premium) evolves it leans towards the more experienced computer musician which is largely because faithful users of previous versions have evolved with each incarnation. Therefore, Music Maker is now on par with music software that can cost considerably more! At the same time there are elements that allow the novice or non-musician to create original music; there’s great scope for the non-musician.

You can do so, so much with this remarkable music / visual program that it is only limited to your imagination. Great music compositions can be had from cutting up sample loops, for example, to sound like something completely different!

VERDICT
Magix Music Maker 2014 Premium is an inspirational music / multimedia composition tool that is unparalleled in its price range. The support for VST (virtual instruments and effects) is even better than the previous version (as you’d expect).

I think the price, £89.99, is right for what it is: phenomenal! It contains fine balance between musicians and non-musicians thus it can be used by just about anybody with a mind to make musical compositions! Once again, it is not limited to music as it does image files and video too! It is feasible to record a track and add a video to accompany it!

Music Maker 2014 Premium would make an ideal gift for a teenager expressing an interest in music and music production.

It’ll certainly make a great gift to yourself if you are a musician or are serious about music composition on the PC.

On the other hand there’s a standard version of Music Maker that costs only £59.99 and may be more suited to your needs. This is what you’re getting:

More than 3000 Sounds & Loops

6 different Soundpools

Up to 99 tracks

Vocal Tune

Power Guitar - can be downloaded once the software has been installed.

Electric Piano

DN-e1 Synthesizer

Drum Engine

Vita 2 Sample Player

BeatBox 2

Loop Designer

Vandal SE guitar amplifier

Share tracks online

VST support

Full version of MAGIX Music Studio 2 included

It’s pretty powerful but I do recommend the Premium version as it gives you the Mastering Suite (4) to make the final mix sound indistinguishable from today’s music CDs.

SCORE OUT OF 5

4 .5 / 5

EXCELLENT VALUE!
Both Music Maker 2014 Standard and Premium come with Music Studio 2 Standard with a value of £49.99.

I hope you enjoyed this review. Stay tuned for more reviews to come.

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MAGIX MUSIC MAKER 2014!

SYNAPSE CIRCUIT REVIEWS:

MAGIX MUSIC MAKER 2014!
#Magix #MusicMaker2014

Good late evening / early morning, Synapse Circuit Readers! Do you have musical aspirations? Do you have a PC or a Mac running Windows? Good! You’re in luck! Here’s what I think is arguably the best level entry music program in the world...

...MAGIX MUSIC MAKER 2014 STANDARD & PREMIUM VERSIONS

With Music Maker 2014 its easier than ever to produce your own songs and tracks – no matter if you’re a beginner or a pro. Thousands of loops, various genres, virtual instruments and spectacular studio effects provide limitless possibilities and sensational results.

The improved recoding function makes it simple to record your own vocals and add real instrument to your arrangements. And thanks to the brand new Vocal Tune feature and Pitch Wizard you will never miss a note!

Create your own melodies using the Vita instruments and make your productions stand out from the crowd. Perfect your songs with your own vocal recordings, awesome guitar riffs, or original keyboard melodies. With just one click your hit can make its premier on SoundCloud, YouTube or Facebook.

Music Maker 2014 Features:

·        NEW! More than 3,000 sounds and loops

·        NEW! Practical Pitch Wizard

·        NEW! Vocal Tune

NEW!
DN-e1 Synthesizer. A unique addition to the realm of virtual analog synthesizers with unparalleled sounds for melodies and soundscapes and almost limitless possibilities for creative sound design.

·        NEW! Power Guitar

·        NEW! Electric Piano

·        NEW! Import projects from Music Maker Jam

MAGIX Music Maker 2014 Premium

Dive even deeper into the music world with MAGIX Music Maker 2014 Premium: More premium instruments, tons of studio effects, expanded functionality, and even more sounds & loops provide everything you need to create your own amazing tracks. Your tracks will sound better than ever thanks to the new Auto Mastering function. The new Vocal Tune feature makes it easy to correct any imperfections in your vocal recordings.

Music Maker 2014 Premium New Features:

·         Additional loops: 6000 loops with the Premium music styles Deep House, Metal, Movie Score, and Electro Dub

·         Additional instruments: Vintage Organ, Pop Brass, Jazz Drums, BeatBox 2 Plus, Revolta 2 Synthesizer

·         Additional effects: Vocoder, eFX, Vocal Strip, Analog Compressor

·         Unlimited number of tracks

·         Mastering Suite 4, incl. Auto Mastering. A wide range of professionally designed presets enable you to find the right sound for your songs in the blink of an eye. The Clone Function also makes it possible to transfer sounds from your favorite songs and bands to your own tracks.

·         5.1 Surround Mixing

Are you excited? Well, check this out: Review and competition coming soon! You could win the first grand prize of Music Maker 2014 Premium! The second prize is Music Maker 2014 Standard... In the meantime I am going to see if I can get more goodies for you!

Watch this space!

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