Jun 22, 2004 1:42 PM, By Mix Editors

Magix, the music and video editing software manufacturer, announced the release of Magix Music Studio 2005 Deluxe. Inspired by MAGIX pro audio applications Samplitude and Sequoia, Magix Music Studio 2005 Deluxe takes many sought-after professional features and makes them affordable and accessible to home studio users at a price of only $79.99.

Magix Music Studio 2005 Deluxe enables consumers to record MIDI instruments, and arrange, edit, master and produce their own audio CDs. It is a complete music production software package capable of taking original musical ideas from concept to final product; yet it is designed to meet the usability requirements of a home studio environment. Perfect for musicians at every level – from beginners to professionals, rock bands, solo singers, producers, and even recording engineers, MAGIX Music Studio 2005 Deluxe will please all musicians that demand flexibility and power from their studio software.

The new features in Magix Music Studio 2005 Deluxe make composing even easier than before while inspiring new ideas. Beginners will appreciate easy sheet music printing and fast loop production. More experienced musicians will love the flexibility of unlimited MIDI tracks, the ability to record 12 instrumental tracks, the new polyphonic 16-voice FM synthesizer, 14 virtual instruments and 2 additional drum kits. Rhythm sections will sound even better with the new Magix Robota analog drum computer with integrated step sequencer for independent sound creation and Track Freezing will provide a faster, more responsive recording performance.

New Music Studio 2005 features include more instrument and plug-in support - now with 12 instrument tracks, new Hyperdraw function for automating mixer and plug-in parameters and new polyphonic 16-voice FM Synthesizer, plus 14 virtual instruments and two additional drum kits.; simplified editing with new snap-to transport control function, plus variable track depths, easy tempo adjustment and sound cloner presets; superior rhythms with the new Magix Robota analog drum computer with integrated step sequencer for independent sound creation; Dual DirectX™ & VST™ plug-in support, professional CD mastering and burning, and multiple MIDI and audio format support; easy tempo adjustments of entire songs, including objects; and more.

MAGIX Music Studio 2005 Deluxe for Windows is available immediately for $79.99. For more information, including additional specifics from this product’s features list, go to www.magix.com.

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