Mixcraft for Windows

User Reviews

• Serious Stability Problems

  will_tell8/11/2015

  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.

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• Outstanding support and ease of use make this the best.

  7/22/2015

  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

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• Works well for me and simple to learn. Powerful.

  Bigger Fatter Politics10/9/2014

  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.

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• Unstable Crashes Frequently High Latency Pretty GUI.

  CONSSTINK7/31/2013

  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.

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• THIS IS SO EASY AND AFFORDABLE.

  vanlee772/24/2013

  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.

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• Very good +, all-round, user-friendly, not expensive.

  darekova10/23/2012

  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.

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• Doesn't work for me using Win-64.

  jpolwort7/2/2012

  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.

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• Excellent!

  justmeduh5/14/2012

  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).

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• Excellent starter to Intermediate Kit

  btak3/24/2012

  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.

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• the best oftwares and easy to do mxdowns quick and easy

  gideonmosia1/6/2012

  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

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