Features

• CD-ROM
• SpyderTV scientifically determines the optimal settings for your system using the sliders that exist in the user menu of your TV
• Cutting-edge industrial design offers effortless calibration for all types of TVs
• The software walks you through the entire optimization process -- comprehensive help screens help you achieve your desired color setting
• SpyderTV provides a report after optimization of the TV, for later reference
• Unique before-and-after viewing feature allows you to compare your TV's color states, before and after using SpyderTV

Features

• CD-ROM
• 20-lesson singing tutorial with real-time pitch recognition technology
• Automatically adjusts songs to specific vocal range; sheet music view
• Edit songs or compose new songs with compose mode
• Learn to sing with proper breathing and posture - then measure performance
• Includes 12 practice songs, with 4 free downloads

Features

• CD-ROM
• Universal Binary version for Mac OSX and Mac OSX Intel

Reviews (1)

When you need something more than iMovie.
I use this with a MacBook laptop with 2GB RAM without any performance issues. It is a great product for when you have outgrown iMovie but don't need the full feature set of Final Cut. I use it for both perosnal and work video production. No problems connecting and moving video of a Panasonic PV-GS500 video camera via Firewire. There is a learning curve but the basics are pretty easy to master. ... Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• More than 50 software instrument presets you can use to perform rhythm and backing tracks with a keyboard in a variety of styles
• Build unique tracks with loops for rock, blues, metal, jazz, and country songs
• Choose from new, fully playable acoustic (including an “unplugged” acoustic bass guitar) and electric basses covering some of the most popular studio tones,
• Play a variety of new software drum kits, covering everything from jazz brushes to classic 1970s studio sound to heavy metal
• Using your keyboard, you can strum, pick and perform more than 10 playable guitars and other stringed instruments, including a bluegrass banjo, an blues acoustic guitar, a dobro, and three new electric guitars, with harmonics and power chords

Reviews (1)

Not good, pathetic
Well the price reflects the quality of these loops. You will be getting the big bunch of primitive, annoying loops. Compared one to one with loops I'm getting from any major loops producer, Big Fish for an example, these are laughable, like beginner drummer's exercises. Yes, there're many of them, but they ended up been deleted from my drives completely to give a way to the real stuff. These may be Ok, if you make some 20 seconds intro for Final-Cut's movie, but as for music these are totally worthless. I'm not a drummer but even I can do better with pads. Go to web sites of any major loop producing companies and listen to the loops they produce and compare. I think it is better idea to buy five great bits for a song rather than load the drive with this bundle of garbage. ... Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• Choose from 7,500 royalty-free sounds and loops in. wav format -- all created by top international producers
• Select your sound -Trance, Hard Trance, Progressive House, Euro Dance, Chill, Hip Hop, Latin, Garage, Britpop or Alt-Rock
• Use the Sound Browser 2.0 to find the perfect sample, and edit it visually to fit your songs
• Warp sounds and create a new feel with the eJay RealStretch Time Stretcher
• Fully compatible with all other music software

Reviews (3)

Don't like this product
eJay Sound collection is a very difficult program to use.
Sound collection / sellection?
This whole software family is excellent and gives the user exactly what it offers.Quality recorded samples.My only problem is that this software house offers different samples from one collection called "sound sellection" and another collection called "sound collection".Depending on which set you use, you have to install two separate working version of the browsing software.It is not interchangeable as I have tried that.That is the only annoying problem with it.Besides that I love the samples and the software does work great regardless of which set you might be using at that particular time.

Great packaging
Very professional packaging and nice layout.
Read more

Features

• Use of this product in only for registered students in a full-time accredited music education program.

Reviews (1)

Student Edition
Its obviously not as powerful as the full version, but you can get alot accomplished with it. ... Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• Entry-level music notation software with faster note entry
• Create, play back, and print publisher-quality sheet music up to 24 staves
• Easily print, e-mail, or save; post score on Internet; export MIDI files
• Smart expressions make tempo markings easy; QuickStart video tips
• Human playback and SmartMusic sound font; Mac OS X native

Reviews (4)

Powerful but Difficult to Learn
This application is capable of producing sheet music of publishable quality and playing it back, including named chords, but can be frustratingly difficult to learn. Little about it seems intuitive or works the way one would think: many of the operations require you to remember special keyboard-mouse combinations or perform unusual actions such as double-clicking and holding down the mouse button on the second click or selecting the same menu option twice. Unfortunately there is no searchable online help - only a PDF user manual with a table of contents and a 'How Do I' section. The manual does contain links to other sections but there is no index and no way to return to the table of contents easily. There is a searchable Windows help file included but it does not appear to contain much information. Having said that, once you have learned the basics and familiarized yourself with its many quirks, the program is quite powerful. It also allows you to create templates for particular instrument configurations and start from a template when beginning a new piece. I have not tried the scanning, MIDI or microphone-entry features. You should know that you must register the software with the vendor online or by phone within 30 days of installing it, and that the registration process requires you to furnish personal information about yourself such as your name and email or mailing address. In addition, the numeric key which is returned to you at the time of registration works only on the computer on which you installed the software. According to the manual, if you change any of the hardware on your computer the software may no longer work and you will have to repeat the registration process.
Not nearly as good as the (much cheaper) competition.Avoid!
I saw this software in a Mac store and based upon the features listed on the box, I bought it. The limitations for this version of the software are extreme:you can't make your own chord diagrams, you can't score more than a few instruments and play it back (there's apparently a limit of MIDI channels allowed) - getting around both of these problems require the most expensive version of the product --- and the "upgrade" cost is $400! The manuals aren't particularly helpful, either.
final print music
easy to start using and easier progressions to higher levels of use ... Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• Complete software for writing, playing, printing, and publishing music notation
• Laid-out instrumental parts update themselves whenever the full score changes
• 1700+ ready-made worksheets and resources; write music to video
• Copy-and-paste to Word; optical beams and ties; 11 new plug-ins
• Publish music on the Internet; create CDs; on-screen tutorials and reference

Reviews (2)

Excellent new version
Notation software seems to be one of those things where there are two main players, like Microsoft and Apple or PhotoShop and Quark. Sibelius and Finale are the big two here. I've used both (for my own writing and for part-time teaching), but for the last couple of years I've pretty just used Sibelius, and got the Sibelius 4 upgrade in December.
Comparison with Finale
I'm a Finale user who was tempted by Sibelius's competitive upgrade offer.After playing around with Sibelius 4 versus Finale 2006, I can offer some observations.As an initial one, both programs are excellent and neither has serious flaws.
Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• Complete set of professional DJ tools -- from crossfaders to mixing boards
• Import your own sample and sounds, to edit & mix -- create a completely new sound
• Work with samplers to create your own sampled bit and loops -- mix them into your latest hits
• Add scratching effects and do a little bit of freestyling, with the virtual turntables
• No other external hardware needed

Reviews (2)

It Worked Great
When I found out I had to mix a couple Cd's for my friend, I ordered it and it workied GREAT!!!!

mix station
try to mix in my computer ... Read more

Features

• Select from over 30 high-end effects, then enrich and clarify audio with the optimum effects mix
• Record directly from vinyl with no preamp, using preamp simulation with RIAA EQ
• New resampling presets for correcting RPM speeds
• Add surround sound power to your music with the all-new MP3 surround tools
• Include track and performer information with MAGIX AudioID

Reviews (3)

Buggy, confusing, ill-considered
I have had trouble and no satisfaction with this product.
I Keep Coming Back
I came across Magix Audio Cleaning Lab about 4 years ago.Once I got the hang of it, I really liked it.However, I kept wondering if there were better programs out there.I mean, really, how good can it be for $39, right?I recently paid $75 for Sony's famed Sound Forge Studio (which is the Sound Forge program minus various some features).I spent a lot of time with Sound Forge Studio, working to perfect my transfer of some private music recordings from cassette to CD.I was happy with what I was able to accomplish with Sound Forge.At least I thought I was happy.I compared my work in Sound Forge Studio to the same cassette transfer I did with Magix Audio Cleaning Lab 10 (the previous iteration of this software).Guess what?I liked the Magix work much better.So, I immediately purchased Audio Cleaning Lab 11 and unintalled Sony's Sound Forge Studeio from my computer.Magix could charge $150 for this software and I would buy it in a second.Your going to have to take the time to carefully read through the full manual to get the most out of this software - but it is worth the effort.
MP3 Issue Resolved
The main reason for negative reviews in the past was the extra charge for the MP3 encoder. With this version, the MP3 encoder is included. Magix has been pretty clever in designing an interface that can used quickly yet has several more advanced features you can use as you become more proficient. These include a full featured waveform editor and a very powerful sonagram (spectral) editor. Also, somewhat hidden is the ability to record 78rpm records on a 33 1/3 turntable. If you use the full set of features almost any record can be made totally free of pops and clicks. I have two very minor negatives; the amplitude scale on the track display is somewhat truncated, the declicker has so few artifactsthat I recommend always using it at the maximum setting (as opposed to the wizard and manual recommendations.) As far as PC requirements, I believe any program that does a lot of number crunching needs a fairly up-to-date processor. This one particularly so because it leaves the original audio files intact. I don't believe this is a negative as in some prior reviews. In short, I have been totally satisfied with this program's ability to make clean transfers of both 78rpm and 33 1/3 rpm records.
Read more

Features

• Fantastic 3D power effects
• Burns high-definition discs with menu
• Free photo & video websites with a click
• Double-layer DVD burning
• Intelligent burn assistant for the appropriate disc type

Reviews (5)

To Know A Truth & Not Reveal It Is Deception
I would not advise anyone to use this software. Before buying MEP 11, I tried to get a hold of their support people and ask if it was compatible with Win2K WHICH IS STILL SUPPORTED BY MICROSOFT. I could not get an answer.
No customer support
I would NOT buy this product at all.They have no product support that will efficiently help you.I have left 6 messages over the last week to 3 different locations and have not gotten a return phone call.I have written 3 emails to seperate people and have not gotten a return email.If you will require product support this is not the product to buy.

Makes Great Instructional Videos and mini-movies!
I have used Magix Video editors since version 1, and Movie Edit Pro 11 is the best yet.Finished product will produce your choice of either 4:3 ratio or 16:9 ratio video. You can burn directly to DVD with menu, or save out DVD compliant MPEG-2 files.Totally lossless DV-AVI capture. Produces seperate .WAV audio and .AVI from mini-DV cameras. This feature prevents skewing of the voice-to-image sync problems many editors have after 10 or more minutes of Continuous dumping video to hard disk. Provides the best Chroma Key abilities I have ever seen! Chroma-key in blue, green, black, or white backgrounds. You can easily extract a single photo from the video in .BMP or .MPG format. All in all, this software will yield as good an end product as any Hollywood movie you can purchase on DVD today. Fantastic video when used with a 3-CCD camcorder, sharp, clean, flawless.Has tools to adjust color, brighness, contrast, gama-match, as well as audio tools.Want a professional transition? It has the ability!You can slide one take up against another, press-in until you get a small X where the two videos join, and you have the best scene transition money can buy. ... Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• New Library of 25 Video Effects
• New Mobile Video Formats
• Faster than Ever!

Reviews (12)

Studio software is awesome!!!
I have had nothing short of an excellent experience with this product. I have created numerous videos of my children's escapades and sporting events. I do have one warning however. Provide the grandparents with a box of tissues because they never fail to cry when they see their little angels parading across the widescreen. The software is extremely intuitive and easy to use. My wildest expectations were exceeded.

The worst program I've eve used
Crashes on every thing I try to do. I've never seen such a poor excuse for a program. I paid 70 dollars for it and am now throwing it in the TRASH.

Go with a different product - Version 9 worked, this version doesn't
I used Version 8 and 9 and NEVER experienced a problem.Version 10.latest version is terrible.Crash and burn.Don't take their advice and re-install your operating system.Its THEIR software and not the OS.Amazon and Pinnacle (Avid) continue to sell this product even though its terrible.I read it was re-written for version 10 and they CAN'T get it right.Nonetheless, they still charge full price and for support calls. The upgrade should have been free.
Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• Find first and second violins, violas, cellos, double basses, and a concert harp, as well
• Include flutes, oboes, lovely French horns, trumpets, trombones, and tubas, among others
• Play a wide selection of percussive elements: bass, snare and field drum; cymbals, gong, and bells; the woodblock and still others
• Find new keyboard instruments

Features

• CD-ROM
• Play 40 rare and exotic instruments from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, India, Europe, the United Kingdom, South and Central America, Cuba, and Jamaica
• Play specialized drum kits that incorporate the most distinctive, interesting percussion from Asia, India, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Europe
• Features a variety of wind instruments that have developed a unique character throughout various regions of the world
• Try your hand at the Indian Sitar, the Japanese Koto, the Persian Santoor, The Russian Balailaka, some Spanish Flamenco guitar, and more

Reviews (1)

The best of the Jam Packs
I've bought three of the packs before and I just bought this one. At first I wasn't sure what it could really do for my sound, but it is absolutely amazing. The African choir will shock you, it sounds so good. The new instrument sounds will give your music a broader, more worldly sound. It's worth the buy even if you just want to pay around with it. It's the best one that I've bought yet. ... Read more

Features

• New for 2007 Linked Parts - intelligently link your score and parts to save time
• New for 2007: Mac/Intel Support
• New for 2007: Video Support - import video plus send and display SMPTE time code
• New for 2007: Latin Percussion - add authentic Latin rhthythms and sound

Features

• CD-ROM
• The Soundforge project path allows easy return to the source Sound Forge project to resume editing
• Sound Forge 8 software includes a full version of CD Architect 5.2 software CD burning, CD Text reading and writing, and updated drive support
• Cut, paste, mix, crossfade, and delete audio with unparalleled speed and accuracy in real-time at the sample level and work on one file while processing others in the background
• Sound Forge software supports full resolution files for the ultimate in audio fidelity allowing capture of the subtle overtones and nuances of instruments, vocals, and effect changes
• Sound Forge software supports multiple video formats including AVI, WMV, and MPEG-1 and MPEG-2

Reviews (1)

Sound Forge is VERY powerful
For those of you that have used WAV editors this product may or may not be great. For those of you who are starting out with WAV editing I don't know of an easier product out there. I had problems editing (splices) of takes until now. The marker feature for labeling the parts to be removed or attached together is great. The CD Architect protion is a pain to use compared with Nero or CD Creator. I would't bother loading it. I have not tried the Noise Reduction yet. ... Read more

Features

• Comprehensive software for ear training and aural tests
• Interactive tuition makes ear training easy and fun; suitable for all levels
• Hundreds of graded exercises; provides instant feedback
• Option to play or sing answers using MIDI keyboard or microphone
• Records student results for monitoring progress over time

Features

• CD-ROM
• Choose from over 2000 prerecorded loops covering different styles and tempos
• Play your choice of beat kits from over 20 distinct genres, including hip-hop, R&B, electroclash, house, trance, downtempo, and 2-step
• Incorporate authentic vintage beats from Roland drum machines, as well as actual sounds from the TR-78, TR-606, TR-808, and TR-909
• Explore and experiment with an assortment of playable synth instruments, as well as basses, pads, filters, and sweeps

Features

• CD-ROM
• Record and edit music from nearly any instrument or MIDI source
• Create royalty-free soundtracks for videos
• Make custom mixes and mashups of your favorite songs
• ACID Music Studio software includes more than 1,700 studio-quality loops in almost every music genre to get you started.

Reviews (2)

its a basic
70.00 us for a program that has midi support and virtual voices. it's a starting program its good but it isn't supported by a lot of other people. There need to be more third party modules before it can really be embraced as a serious tool.

Great software
At school, my son enjoys the benefit of some sophisticated Acid Pro software that we can't afford to buy for home use. But this Acid Music Studio 6.0 is the next best thing--albeit costing more than $300 less.
Read more

Features

• 14 studio effects including EQ, Delay, Chorus, Reverb, and more
• Software for creating professional recordings right from home computer
• Create audio and MIDI tracks using any instrument, vocals, or audio loops
• Up to 160 total tracks--32 audio and 128 MIDI; professional audio quality
• On-screen mixer seamlessly mixes all audio and MIDI tracks

Reviews (5)

Great software, but make sure this is what you need.
I purchased this software about 2 weeks ago, and I have to say that it is far superior to any other product in its price range.I will admit that it's not nearly as intuitive as they say it is, but the learning curve (to me) isn't that steep.I say that with some reservations, because I went to school for media production and probably have a little better knowledge base to work from than the average beginner.To make matters more difficult, Cakewalk products have (from my experience) always had very poorly written manuals.With Music Creator, they seem to have made an effort to improve in that area.It's the first Cakewalk manual I've seen that actually has screenshots of whatever the particular topic is.Thank heaven for small favors.
Newbie Beware
If you are new to creating music on computer, and just want to delve lightly into the process, stay far away from any software developed by this company. Newbies beware - never venture here!I am not, nor will I ever be, a high-end user like the other reviewers. I produce multimedia not music. I just need straightforward tools to create music for presentations (so I can quit buying readymade music/MIDI clips). Unfortunately (?), I used my child's MAC and Garage Band before using Cakewalk. I was tainted by instructions that made sense, an intuitive software interface, and music actually coming out of the computer.

Is this vendor NUTS?
The retail price is totally wrong. I could get it for cheaper from another vendor. ... Read more