Mixcraft for Windows

By Acoustica
Trial version
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Key Details of Mixcraft

Compose, record, mix, and master professionally-produced audio or virtual instrument tracks to perfection
Last updated on 08/10/20
There have been 3 updates within the past 6 months
The current version has 1 flag on VirusTotal

Developer's Description

Compose, record, mix, and master professionally-produced audio or virtual instrument tracks to perfection.

Record,mix and edit your tracks with this user-friendly music recording software. Mixcraft is driven by a new, lightning-fast sound engine, featuring advanced audio and MIDI routing, native sidechaining, and Audio Control, an innovative new feature allowing audio signals to control instrument and effect parameters. Comprehensive support has been added for VST3 plug-ins and MP4 video, both must-have formats in professional studio environments.

Mixcraft is packed with high-end features including live performance panel recording, nested submixes, track grouping, and so much more. Weve even integrated Melodyne pitch correction directly into Mixcraft Pro Studio's interface for flawless vocal performances. Mixcraft's enormous collection of royalty-free studio-quality loops is organized into Song Kits, for incredibly easy track creation no musical training required! Over 7,500 loops, music beds, sound effects, and samples for fast and easy professional music production. Infinitely broaden your sound palette with built-in Freesound.org browsing and import functions.

Rock the house with automatically synced, non-stop audio and MIDI clip grooves using the amazingly flexible Performance Panel. Create mixes and mashups with audio warping and song slicing. Manipulate the Performance Panel under your fingers with a Novation Launchpad, MIDI controller, or even your computers keyboard, and jam along with Mixcrafts powerful virtual instruments. Record loops directly to Performance Panel grid locations for instant creation of layered live loop performances. Get ready for a plethora of virtual instruments, including emulations of classic synthesizers, rock organs, and electric pianos.

Mixcraft Pro Studio is packed with over $1250 worth of additional plug-ins, including Melodyne Essentials, Celemonys astounding pitch correction and editing suite, which goes beyond the plug-in realm with full integration into Mixcrafts audio editor window.

Mixcraft for Windows

By Acoustica
Trial version
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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: August 10, 2020

Latest update: August 10, 2020

Version: 9.0-build-462

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows 10
Windows 8
Windows XP

Additional Requirements: None

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Total Downloads: 1,038,910

Downloads Last Week: 27

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User Reviews

4.2/5

44 User Votes

Serious Stability Problems
will_tellAugust 11, 2015
Pros
Logical, intuitive and simple to learn. Comes with a good supply of vsts, virtual instruments and loops.
Cons
Mixcraft 7 64 bit appears to be hopelessly unstable.
Summary
I can't remember the 32 bit version being quite as unstable as this, but with plugins becoming increasingly 64 bit, it is essential to have the 64 bit version of mixcraft and unfortunately, this will require a lot of work done if it is to be a usable DAW.
Outstanding support and ease of use make this the best.
July 22, 2015
Pros
Excellent support from the company through their forum. I was able to get my files analyzed and detailed personal responses. This is how support SHOULD work. The company has caring techs who actually follow up and take ownership. I have had several conversations on the forum that continued in email and was just blown away by the respectful and friendly attitude. They gave me great support as a trial user and that convinced me to buy the product. It's much easier to use than other DAW software and I tried several before I found Mixcraft. I have found it easy to create and edit my creations. (I own version 6 and intend to upgrade to version 7.)
Cons
The virtual instruments in Version 6 were spread into too many categories and subcategories. I would like to see this be better organized. Also I would like to see it be easier to save changes to my virtual instruments by selecting names I've previously saved, instead of having to remember my prior names and write them down. I did experience some crashes but it was due to using a computer with inadequate memory. That problem no longer occurs.
Summary
Works well for me and simple to learn. Powerful.
Bigger Fatter PoliticsOctober 9, 2014
Pros
Easy to learn, lots of tutorials and a good work flow. It's as good as the higher priced DAWs and for my needs better because it is stable and easy. It's built to the musicians. It has very good effects which are very easy to use and the presets make it even easier. For me all the VSTs I need are included. Third party VSTIs can crash DAWS.
Cons
Latency is an issue but there are ways around that. I have read that it has issues with interfaces but that's all DAWs. There may be problems with ASIO drivers. Mixcraft 6 had some serious bugs but the new build so far has been bug free based on how I use it.
Summary
Based on price alone it is worth it. I am not an audio engineer so I can't say for certain whether it can be used by a pro studio but based on what I have done so far as a non professional engineer I think a trained engineer could get very good results. The price is so low and you get so much. If you are serious about making music and not being a techno geek you will like Mixcraft. Based on other DAWs I have used and for my purposes Mixcraft is now a clear winner.
Unstable Crashes Frequently High Latency Pretty GUI.
CONSSTINKJuly 31, 2013
Pros
Looks good and is very intuitive and that's it.
Cons
Crashes frequently and is very buggy. Gets very unstable after 8 tracks. Most drum loops are unusable. Mixcraft could be a good hobbyist's DAW but as it stands now it is even too unreliable for that.
Summary
Mixcraft could be a 10 but it is like a gorgeous woman who's an unstable high maintenance psycho. It's a ZERO! Come on Acoustica, fix the latency and the stability problems even if it means removing some features.
THIS IS SO EASY AND AFFORDABLE.
vanlee77February 24, 2013
Pros
Everything is easy. Many youtube help vids.
Cons
None other than beta updates as they update.
Summary
You will not be disappointed for 75$ i have the midgrade version. It does work on my 64 bit windows 7 system with no probs , make sure you have at least 2 gigs of ram. I use this with toontrack easy drummer and a line 6 ux1 guitar interface. It all works great together. I have 8 gigs of ram , i think most haveing probs with the 64 bit are either not installing the 32 and 64 both or they do not have enough ram.
Very good +, all-round, user-friendly, not expensive.
darekovaOctober 23, 2012
Pros
This is a quick-glance, short-time user's impression: very good, nice, comprehensive, intuitive, recommended. Some users report they couldn't install it on Windows 64-bit, while I had no troubles on my Windows 7 64-bit OS. An excellent support team with quick and specific answers.
Cons
Surely it would be better to produce Mixcraft 64-bit version to fully take advantage of hardware&software(compatible)capacities. May be this is one of the causes of some infrequent bugs I encountered like message 'new hardware detected' keeps showing with no actual changes of hardware, a few freezings/hangings, some issues with too much CPU usage and compatibility with my Komplete Audio 6 sound card. GUI is good but with some lack of design concept, not on the same level in all aspects, a bit too colourful.
Summary
Slogan 'Software should be easy to use.' is an excellent meaningful guiding principle, which can make a decisive difference and even advantage over competition. Acoustica team should follow it also in the future and the (bright) future they will have.
Doesn't work for me using Win-64.
jpolwortJuly 2, 2012
Pros
I have no pros to leave as it just doesn't work.
Cons
I've used previous versions of MC, with no problems at all. This one crashes while attempting to load loops, and sometimes, even at start-up. I did send the IT guys my error logs, and hopefully, they'll see something and give me a work-around. Also crashes when recording a loaded track, and trying to play a new keyboard track. Good thing I only got the 60 day license.
Summary
Buggy on my HP G62 64-bit Win-7 system. I really want this to work.
Excellent!
justmeduhMay 14, 2012
Pros
Very affordable, fully functional complete audio workstation for real musicians.
Cons
Of course this is not a video editing program, but it can be used to edit videos to certain extent. So not much of a con.
Summary
Great, I'd recommend this to real musicians, or fake ones who're trying to find ways to become real. (Wink, wink, people like me).
Excellent starter to Intermediate Kit
btakMarch 24, 2012
Pros
- Solid and bug free. - Includes features found in more expensive s/w packages. - Very easy to setup. - Ability to add video to songs. - Does not require ASIO which I have found problematic.
Cons
- Limited video editing capabilities (just overlap). - Limited able to edit library or imported sounds. - Limited sound library.
Summary
Excellent value. The creators have really done there homework. I have evaluated most of the key similar products including AVID, REASON, SONAR, Magix Music Maker (very unstable) and this product provides by far the best value. If you have a musical ear and some creativity this will help make you realize your talents.
the best oftwares and easy to do mxdowns quick and easy
gideonmosiaJanuary 6, 2012
Pros
good for professionals and excellent sound quality
Cons
wonderful product it is helpful to us who learn to produce music
Summary
i enjoy the style of the midi and easy to use to record in midi and audio without many hassles