

The busy interface can feel a little intimidating, and takes some time to master. Samplitude 11.5 has plenty of powerful features, but uncovering these may take a little while. And when the process is finally complete, your masterpiece can be saved as WAV or MP3 files, uploaded and shares at SoundCloud, or burned to disc with the built-in CD mastering tools. The expanded Mastering Suite can then apply its own parametric 4-band equaliser, compressor, limiter and stereo FX modules to produce the precise effect you need. But if that’s not enough then the mixer can apply up to four VST and DirectX effects per track (and you’ve 64 audio and MIDI tracks in total) so there’s plenty of scope for getting inventive. Whatever you’re recording, Samplitude 11.5’s enhanced FX rack makes it easier to access integrated effects like the 10-band equaliser, the compressor, enhancer, reverb, delay or more. And new instruments this time around include an excellent saxophone in Vita Saxophonia, a quality set of keyboard sounds (Vita Century Keys), and Vita Jazz Drums, which despite the name could work well in many other musical genres. Revolta 2 is a versatile synth Robota should satisfy your drum machine needs and there are some impressive guitar sounds and effects. If you’re looking for software instruments then there are plenty on offer here. If you need an extra instrument or two, then the new Automatic Accompaniment option can add it (you get to choose the tempo and music style so you can be sure it’ll blend it). It’s still not simple, but at least you can work your way through the process without having to spend too much time browsing the huge menus.Īlternatively, the optimised recording workspace makes it easier to start recording right away, with the solo or integrated MR-64 multi-track recorder. So if you’re a novice, say, you might choose the “Easy” workspace, which provides one-click access to the core five stages of music production: recording, editing, mixing, mastering and export. One immediate benefit comes in the new workspaces, for instance, which help to define the Samplitude interface. Samplitude 11.5 Producer is a professional digital audio workstation that provides everything you need to produce music on your PC: a multi-track recorder, mixer, MIDI and audio editors, software instruments, quality effects and a whole lot more.Īnd MAGIX have extended this version with some very interesting and worthwhile features.
