Magix Music Maker review

Magix Music Maker is an affordable way to create beats, loops, tracks and more, with an easy to use interface.

Magix Music Maker
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Top Ten Reviews Verdict

Magix Music Maker is an affordable option that lets even beginners easily create beats, music and more. It even has lots of free samples to get started.

Pros

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    425 free loops

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    24 virtual instruments

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    Easy to use

Cons

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    Basic for some

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    No VST support

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Magix Music Maker is the company's entry level software that is ideal for beginners or anyone looking for a quick and easy way to make beats. The most basic version of this program is free to use for a trial time, making it a perfect way to ease into the world of digital music making.

Unlike the competition from Apple, this works on both Windows PCs and Apple Mac devices. While there are lots of free samples you also have an integrated store, making expanding your options easy to do if you don't mind spending a buck or two.

There are versions beyond this which offer more, like greater content libraries, more instruments and extra soundpools. These are found in the Plus Edition and Premium Editions, which both cost. It sits among our best beat making software right now.

Magix Music Maker: Features

The standout feature in Magix Music Maker is the company's pro audio engine. This works across even the paid for programs, meaning it is built to a high standard. The result is that audio is fast when working and the end result is of a high quality.

Despite this being aimed at beginners, and being free for a trial, you have the ability to add in MIDI keyboards and drum pads to create music as you need. This is done with a seperate MIDI editor and arrangement window making it a clear and simple process to integrate.

Magix Music Maker

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There are plenty of effects that can be applied to sounds and loops, allowing you to personalize any audio you pick up. In fact this even allows you to carry out mixing and mastering so the end result is of a professional quality.

While this might lack some of the more complex functions of the paid versions, it is aimed at beginners and suits them well, even featuring an Easy Mode to get you started. This is far less cluttered and intuitive, making the process a lot more welcoming. 

Magix Music Maker: Performance

Magix Music Maker is very easy to use with a simple and intuitive drag and drop interface. The developers have also included tutorials with clear guides on how to perform tasks that let you feel guided and in control as you learn to use the software.

You don't even need to have played an instrument before as there are lots of virtual instruments available. This basic version offers up 425 sounds and loops for you to use with pitch adjustment to seven levels.

Magix Music Maker

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For true beginners there's a useful option of the song construction kits which create song ideas and let you work from this already populated canvas to edit and make it your own.

There is a grand piano, analogue synthesizer and acoustic drum to pick from in the free virtual instruments. These let you play if you know what you're doing, or just fancy a try. If you want to add more instruments beyond these you can buy them one at a time, or upgrade to get more that way.

Once you've exhausted the 425 free sounds and loops you can then import audio files or record your own. This is fantastic as even if the audio is in a video file, Music Maker will open a separate video monitor than can even play in full screen.

Should you buy Magix Music Maker?

If you are a beginner to the world of beat building and music making then Magix Music Maker is a great place to start. It makes the entry less overwhelming than some while still offering you the ability to expand and add complexity as you need. 

The free trial has lots on offer and the more in depth versions aren't priced very highly either, making this an affordable option. 

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