ACOUSTICA MIXCRAFT 7.1 PRO
One of Mixcraft Pro Studio 7’s big draws is the huge number of plug-ins that are included.
This sort of editing is found in many DAWs, but Mixcraft’s highly-integrated implementation will open some new doors for beat creation. Zooming in will allow you to enter very tight rhythmic content (down to 64th notes), with rows labeled by sample name, and a lane dedicated to tweaking the velocity that each hit will generate. Selecting the Step Editor from the sound editing tab gives you a grid that is sized to match your drum kit - and your current zoom level. The Step Editing tool provides a drum-specific view of a MIDI track, with mappings that match the drum kit sets that are provided with Mixcraft. While it can be tempting to focus on the deep set of loops and construction kits provided with Mixcraft, having access to beat development tools can provide a lot of creative options for the beat designer. The new Step Editing system will be a great addition for anyone that is focused on creating beats from scratch. I hope this makes it more likely that users will try parameter automation in their own work. I found Mixcraft’s automation very natural and easy to access.
ACOUSTICA MIXCRAFT 7.1 SOFTWARE
It is surprising to me that producers don’t take more advantage of the extensive automation provided by modern software it can liven up a track, or prevent overuse of effects by allowing them to exist only in select spots. The lanes drop below the content tracks, and can control any mix function (volume, pan or individual send controls), any effects parameter, or any instrument setting in MIDI tracks. Mixcraft’s new Multi-Lane Automation editing functions allow you to work on several automation envelopes simultaneously - a super-useful function that makes it much easier to coordinate complex automations. While I enjoy working with physical controllers to enter first-pass control movements, it’s the use of detailed automation editing that helps me bring a project home. A vertical column of clips can all be fired at once, a concept similar to an Ableton Live Scene, and each track can have multiple lanes, each with its own Performance Panel clip. A concept first found in Ableton Live (but now embraced by several software companies), the Performance Panel presents audio and MIDI clips as a matrix of boxes that can be clicked in order to be performed. Let’s take a look at a few of the specific updates to see how they stack up!Īn eyebrow-raiser in version 7 is the Performance Panel. And finally, Acoustica has added more plug-ins, which are always welcome additions. Others might actually change the way that you approach the software, such as the Performance Panel for clip launching and unlimited automation edit lanes. Some of the updates are somewhat expected: 64-bit support, improved control surface support, new pitch- and time-shifting tech, and new audio content. Just a list of the new features in version 7 is a little over-the-top. Mixcraft Pro Studio 7 takes off from previous versions with a slew of new features, a number of operational and performance enhancements, and an even larger set of instruments and effects. John wasn’t available for this review, but his previous articles reveal a product that has been evolving along with the state of the recording art, and Version 7 is no exception. John Rossi III reviewed versions 4, 5 and 6 in previous issues, always praising it for its simplicity while pointing out its breadth and value. Mixcraft Pro Studio has been on our radar for some time.
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