Acoustica MIXCRAFT 9 Hands-On -- A Shockingly Good DAW!

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[@TheFlyJunky]

my game will now have music before the jam ends :)

[@NitroNovaMusic]

This is a completely optional recommendation but if you would like One Quick Beginner's Tip for demonstrating piano rolls with a nice sounding composition, I recommend the easiest musical scale that any beginner can play: A minor pentatonic. Just use A, C, D, E, and G. Five white piano keys (skip the B and F keys, don't use them), nice and minimalist and good-sounding. As for instrument, Piano is a perfect choice. if you must pick a synth, choose one that's like a piano: Brief noise, not too high or low a pitch (so C4 for example is good), quickly fades out.

[@bearsoundzMusic]

@@NitroNovaMusic Very true! A lot of good songs are made with that scale. Many does not understand 'scales', and that is a reason for a lot of bleeding ears ;p The simplest thing in writing music, is to start *happy tunes* on C and and only use white keys (c-major), or to start *sad or epic songs* on A, *and* only use white keys! (a-minor) and if you want to use a VST -get *Synth1*! It is *amazing* and there are prpl 50K+ free presets for it!

[@NitroNovaMusic]

@@bearsoundzMusic Ah, you're one of the LMMS developers. I make my music with that software and know that you recently opened up for end user feedback about it and its issues. I'd like to say that I appreciate it a lot as a free software and use it quite regularly even still. I'm rooting for you folks as you keep improving it. :)

[@kristopheralexis9911]

i guess it is kind of randomly asking but does anyone know a good website to stream new movies online?

[@gabrielwathne1068]

I’m quite happy to see a positive review as well as all these positive comments. I started causally recording music (myself and friends bands) in 2011 in high school. I was a total novice and can’t seem to remember how I landed on Mixcraft but it was the first DAW I used and what I learned on. As I got more experience and became more proficient at audio production I realized there were lots of more “legitimate” and popular DAWs out there and I experimented with a few of them. They all seemed overly complicated and not much more capable than Mixcraft so I just stuck with it. The past couple years I’ve done tens of hours of live recordings with my band, often recording up to 10 mic and DI channels at a time and then mixed those recordings using both the included and some additional effects plugins with great results. A few people I’ve played the finished recordings for couldn’t believe they weren’t professional recordings. I think that’s good enough for me. Recently I’ve thought about trying out another DAW but I really don’t see any reason now especially since I have 10+ years of experience with Mixcraft.

[@Skandawin78]

Mixcraft is intuitive. If I don't use mixcraft for 6 months and one fine day I decide to make music ,I straight get into music making than wondering about where is what and getting overwhelmed. Kudos mixcraft for keeping it simple yet powerful

[@PrimitiveBaroque]

I was so impressed by how easy it is. Tbh I havent really worked in a DAW-like software since Cakewalk 3, so Mixcraft's ease of use brought me back to music making.

[@TheBen1tez]

I love this daw. I started with Cubase/protools then found this and have stuck with it for years

[@cheery-hex]

mixcraft is great. After using daws like cakewalk and cubase, I prefer mcraft b/c it is way cheaper and far easier to use. If you want a powerful and intuitive daw, this is it.

[@TwinCitiesOxygen]

Do you think it would be easier than ableton?

[@Abdul-mh5zh]

@@TwinCitiesOxygen oh yeah a lot easier!!!

[@troybeardjr]

i've been using mixcraft since 3. glad to see it featured here. its my favorite daw and only time im using another is if audition has a benefit over it when im using premier for movies

[@urbanbeets]

i have tried many daws - found this one by mistake and loved it i made a few videos even from it , the DMT video is made with this software.

[@soulslip]

Same!!

[@BruceCantarim]

I used Mixcraft a lot in the past, it was the closest to Garageband for Windows. Good recommendation!

[@shayneoneill1506]

Yeah I've thought of it as the closest you'll get to Logic Pro for the PC. (And Garage band is basically Logic Pro lite)

[@reekrodriqguez6552]

Now it’s the closest if not equivalent to Logic X Pro.

[@shayneoneill1506]

@@reekrodriqguez6552 Not quite. Logic Pro X has some seriously sophisticated features (Ie you can work with SMPTE for integrating with reel to reel and a lot of stuff for video, etc. But for most logic users they'll find it pretty comfortable

[@reekrodriqguez6552]

@@shayneoneill1506 Have you ever been on the Pro version of Mixcraft 9?

[@randoshus3762]

@@reekrodriqguez6552 is it really that good sound wise????

[@garyleeheard3434]

Mixcraft 9 pro Studio is awesome as well as 8 pro Studio. I've tried lot of different softwares this one just seems to be a perfect fit

[@claudejasmin3432]

This DAW is my favorite, been using it since version four. Everything is easy to find, editing is a breeze, it handles VST plugins very well without crashing like other expensive DAWs I use. Version 9 comes with "a lot" of instruments. The effects are very descent and the "pianissimo grand piano is superb", and the drum section is huge...I produce most of my music in Mixcraft. It's a good product with a very affordable price. The interface is clear and easy to navigate, there are no nonsense. I love it, really.

[@PJBASS8225]

Can I play my guitar and vocals into this?

[@TheImageDoctor]

That's how you do it @Gamefromscratch ... I've been a Mixcraft user since v.5x and just happened to be browsing the subject tonight - your video was informative, engaging and EXACLTY what anyone considering Mixcraft needs to know, at the basic DAW level - well freak'n done man :-)

[@DaddyKing603]

I was on the fence about trying this but after watching this video, I was genuinely impressed by the workflow you shows. Specifically when you took the midi strip and it duplicated

[@user-gl1ls1jx3h]

A tip for whenever you try out any DAW: see if you can find a "scale" option on the notes. It should make it easy for anyone to make something that doesn't make your ears bleed if you choose the right scale and just click randomly, and is to me a pretty important feature to have. in any music software.

[@BoltRM]

Thx, does this & Reaper have that?

[@ShoppingBored]

@@BoltRM they both have. Reaper allows easier painting.

[@hankkingsley9300]

Always used Mixcraft so simple and so powerful but if I needed pinpoint editing on a finished product export and hello audacity

[@randoshus3762]

Thanks for taking the time to do this and not acting like cheap means worthless.

[@dwaynecarroll6098]

I’ve really been enjoying Mixcraft nine. It’s so intuitive and productive. I don’t find myself having to research where a feature is or how it works nearly as much as some other DAWs.

[@artsanchez6996]

An amazing and underrated DAW. I especially love the ease of use in creating musical ideas to a finished song quickly. The FX included is more than enough and working with music clips adjustments on the arranger page is easy and inspiring. Also, Mixcraft is only surpassed by their great customer service and tech support.

[@hankkingsley9300]

And don't forget you can add in your own effects

[@ppayne7490]

Mixcraft is really great in my opinion and way more intuitive than the other DAWs. I had already used Cubase, Logic and Samplitude and most recently Reaper. For me the choice between making music or searching for hours in unnecessarily complicated menus. And by the way, the new version 10 is the next step towards usability. So far I can only recommend it.

[@WorriorXD]

Bruh I found Mixcraft from a website cause I was looking for a PC version of Logic X Pro for my home music making experience and I found this! It was so under the radar cause non of the popular places online even listed this one and I'm so glad I found it! I'm gonna buy this once I get the money!

[@soulslip]

It really is great! Been using it since version 4

[@ryan651]

So whens your new album dropping Mike? I'm loving those recorder beats

[@soulslip]

I started using Mixcraft with version 4 and immediately fell in love with it. I was first introduced to DAW/music production at elementary school with mac os x 10 garageband and I will be honest, the musical typing keyboard changed my life forever. I taught myself piano on it and immediately started to record my own tunes. I didn’t have a mac at home and so always missed recording at home. One day I looked up “garageband for PC” and voila! Mixcraft! Fast forward and I use the pro version all the time. Favorite DAW of all time.... it was and is superior imho for the fact I am easily able to merge this DAW with my analog multitrack reel to reel setup.... great for chasing analog wav forms with melodyne into midi etc..... or for just recording wav files from analog sources.... I have done things with this DAW that I have never found anywhere else.... Man I love this DAW

[@antsgamingvideosn2b]

Mixcraft is awesome-I love all the available loops! Bought my copy direct from Acoustica. I’m using a Casio Casiotone CT-S100 and Novation Launchkey Mini MK3 MIDI controllers.

[@soulslip]

Nice! I have an old Casiotone CT-6000p analog. Weird sounds!!! 😃 I use this DAW with my reel to reel set up and with my analog mixers etc..... so good at chasing everything with midi and wav at the same time

[@2vindicator]

Very informative and useful video. In the meantime I've laughed so hard! Good job mate!

[@Gildar76]

I gave it a quick run the other day, and I was impressed as well. I know Reaper much better, but this comes with a lot of stuff, and I'll play with it some more. For those using music maker, this is a great replacement IMO.

[@Aereto]

As someone who got Music Maker as a bundle for getting Vegas Pro, I may consider it. Anvil Studio and LMMS felt lacking or difficult, while FamiStudio has a lot of potential even with just simple wavefonts.

[@markusaurelius8807]

Gamefromscratch, SHIFT+Scroll in the timeline in Mixcraft. Just hold SHIFT and use the mouse scroll wheel to scroll vertically. Problem solved :) Also, you can change this setting in Preferences.

[@UltimatePerfection]

I'm very glad that this bundle exists. Looked up Mixcraft few weeks ago (more so for its live mixing and voice effects capabilities which would GREATLY enhance my streams) but the price was outrageous. But for CA$39 and with tons of loops on top of that? Count me in! Also it looks like it still will be available in my shopping window (14th,when I get paid) so I will be definitely getting this one.

[@dignal7882]

Pianissimo is a gift from heaven

[@Joedoriamusic]

Reaper. Always. Best devs in the business which is what you're buying in a DAW, It puts PT to shame as well. I'm not a hater of Mixcraft, just being honest.

[@mrjohncrumpton]

This is included in a new bundle from Humble Bundle

[@southeastlosangeleswhittie5403]

It worked !! With output arcade thank you!!!! I love mixcraft

[@westchef7]

Seems like Mixcraft plays nice with all plugins

[@darryldillard880]

Will you be offering any more of the music bundles anytime soon? I missed out on the Mixcraft bundle because I just saw your KZbin video today. It said the bundle expired on Sept 20th, I am so disappointed! I was looking to buy Mixcraft by the weekend!!

[@legrinu]

I don't know If its still relevant for you: atm you can get the bundle again at Humble bundle :)

[@PowerRedBullTypology]

Question: Does the pianoroll has the option to give the "notes" colors? And if so, can the colors be set to correspond with pitch? So for example, a C always being red, a B always being blue etc

[@ssdravidian]

Been using this DAW since version 3...i am not at 9 Pro...will probably never switch brands....

[@johnny5805]

This looks like a 21st century version of Magix Music Maker. I'm downloading the torrent version as I type. Thanks for the heads up.

[@RetroCowboy78]

oh god my ears have just recovered from last time!

[@DaddyKing603]

Can you use 32 and 64 bit plugins simultaneously with J Bridge?

[@digitalnematodes2741]

Never was a problem with me, even with earlier versions. There's always a workaround. I go to mixcraft usually when VSTs won't play nice with others. Hope this helps. Maybe try the trial and see. I'm not using this much anymore. Not presently installed. If you do end up purchasing I recommend that you do it directly as it supports them the most.

[@DaddyKing603]

@@digitalnematodes2741 I did buy it. It finds everything. It really is a great DAW

[@digitalnematodes2741]

@@DaddyKing603 Yes, yes it is. Ridiculously underrated.

[@khemboi4086]

I've been using mixcraft since version 3, recorded ten albums on it, my only gripe is it's not on Linux

[@khemboi4086]

Oh yeah, the stuff loaded in it out of the box is great for beginners, but as I got more sound focused I realized they don't do enough, plug ins are a great investment, especially instruments, the loop library is priceless and the Omni sampler is perfect, it's easy to learn but difficult to master (full pun intended)

[@matthewarrowsmith9022]

Very entertaining video. I use the 9 Pro Studio version which I bought during COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 when it available at a very good discount. It's so intuitive and was just what I was looking for. It also came with Melodyne 5 which is useful for tidying up my atrocious vocals.

[@M0S3ST0NE]

I left Acoustica 9 Pro to Reaper, its a natural learning curve from amateur - semi better than most. Acoustica 9 pro studio is a fantastic DAW and work station for the creative learner not sure where to start.

[@nightmisterio]

*THE BEST DAW! 👌👍

[@tomassofianopoulos8957]

Nice video mate Mixcraft Recording studio 9 has unlimited audio bus,aux or fx tracks for mixing?

[@gamefromscratch]

I am not 100% sure, but I do not believe there is a limit beyond the UI. For example with send tracks (bus's basically), you are limited to 10 on screen knob controllers, but beyond this number it just changes the UI to a drill down approach. There is no track limit that I am aware of.

[@tomassofianopoulos8957]

@@gamefromscratch Thank you for the response

[@timetorelaxfocus9642]

"Oh yah that's just wonderful"

[@redbirdsaraceno]

Does this software allow independent live loop length audio recording where tracks with different loop lengths are still looped in sync ? I know abelton live can do that so I'm trying to figure out which other DAWs have that option.

[@bariloche1988]

yes

[@Raidx184]

Pianissimo is amazing IMO Good review I love your pace

[@Crazeddingo]

You can scroll up and down on the left track area. I also had the same sound issues, I just set the out put from file > preferences... to something else and then back to my main speakers.

[@vain3d973]

Didn't know you covered this! Been using it since 2013 at LEAST!! ::)

[@unrealengineruseng9583]

MIXCRAFT THE BEST !!!

[@NathanChisholm041]

Not bad looking daw! Try the old classic Acid Pro by Sony Its the original DAW that time pitched your audio to match the tempo and man it was a killer feature.

[@juliennnnnnnnnnnnnn]

I used the free trial of mixcraft and by far it's the easiest to use..I tried many other DAW such as ableton,f.l studio, cakewalk and they seemed too difficult for me..but does the DAW really matters?

[@keithstarkey5584]

Wondering if Mixcraft would be good for bringining in Musescore notation software orchestral and jazz work to be mixed for better sound; i.e., using VSTs. I have no desire to record anything, I just want to enhance Musescore pieces, which only use MIDI.

[@SCOTTYBARZTV]

That beat was fire 🔥 😱

[@chrissieraiine]

I use lmms and this reminds me exactly like this but you can do way more

[@chadkelly541]

RPM LOLOLOLOL!!!! DAMN MAN BPM!! LOL. that was great! thank you man, i aprpeciate ur video, u have high energy.

[@thehorroruniverse3338]

Honestly in areas i prefer this over FL Studios because there is way more synth elements which comes with the software it's self. With fl studio there is just a few which to me never sounded right for my projects.

[@judgementu8771]

How well does it integrate wit machine mk3 and other controllers

[@realmofwushurichard7767]

MIKE please tell me is MIXCRAFT 8 really free or just a damn trial coz I still don't know and it's driving me crazy...i got it up and running then red at the top of the screen that it's a one month trial and thought- "WTF"????" I still would like to RE-install it if it's free

[@ivangonzalez3523]

In the name of god when any version of Mixcraft 8 was free?

[@EllieRose1997]

have mixcraft 5, going to upgrade!

[@adrianzockt5347]

3:00 Handling Video isn't an uniquenes to mixcraft. You can also use Video in Cubase or FL Studio. Fl Studio also has a Visualizer but TBH nothing comes really close to a fully fledged Video Editor like After Effects

[@flame2fame_music]

or Reaper

[@TetFeMal]

I LOVE Mixcraft! It just couldn't handle my advanced plugins so I switched to Cubase. I really wish I could have made it work because I do love it.

[@TwinCitiesOxygen]

Which plugins? Could it handle the Arturia V Collection?

[@davidbergewaytogo]

@@TwinCitiesOxygen I use Arturia V and it works great with Mixcraft Pro Studio 9.

[@BoneyWhy]

I am new to MIDI and wonder if anyone can tell me why I hear my notes coming back to me on when I play my keyboard into my laptop via USB MIDI. Thanks!

[@immanuelrico630]

how to make velocity off in miccraft? im using midi controller m audio keystation mk 3.

[@alfiedaley9959]

Please does anyone know how to find that “me” song that comes up when you open it? I’ve been looking for it all week

[@DodgaOfficial]

I fucking love humble bundle, jjust got sampletank 4 max v2 for 30 bucks plus all kinds of expansions.

[@dexterc]

CUBASE FTW 🚀

[@diliupg]

THANKS! I bought the top tier!

[@avijitkhamaru7477]

My PC have 4GB RAM and 32-bit OS..Can I install mixcraft 9on it?

[@claudejasmin3432]

8GB of ram will be way better to run Mixcraft 9

[@jparppimenta1020]

great work thank you

[@ebzstudio6742]

Very good!!!

[@nenylovee5436]

Me: my ears bleeded Gamesfromscratch: I apologize

[@1000sofusernames]

Not sure why people think Reaper is so great other than not paying for it.

[@tjseries3057]

Can you talk about FL studio?

[@bernsteiner88]

13k free loops? I upgraded to pro 9, I only have 7958 loops?

[@robertseidel8348]

the loops comes with the current humble bundle deal

[@bernsteiner88]

Robert Seidel what do you mean? That is all I have until I upgrade again? I am sorry but I am not understanding it

[@robertseidel8348]

@@bernsteiner88 the humble bundle deal contains the 13k loops and mixcraft 9, if you get the highest tier - www.humblebundle.com/software/mega-sound-designer-loop-crate-software?hmb_source=humble_home&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_2_layout_index_1_layout_type_threes_tile_index_3_c_megasounddesignerloopcrate_softwarebundle

[@ShoppingBored]

You should have gotten from humblebundle instead. Only $30. Not pro but still includes free plugins. You can get free loops at looperman anyway.

[@lawrencemanlapaz3471]

Is it free to download?

[@ivangonzalez3523]

You're free to try. If you like it, buy it.

[@ivansalvatore9631]

7:18 goes hard

[@zakaroonetwork777]

I’d like to Cast you as The Fast Talking Salesman in an Independent Feature Film that is currently in Preproduction. Let me know if you’re interested in the role. Thanks.

[@diliupg]

You forgot to mention the Name of the Giant who started all this way back! Steinberg and CUBASE. The Big daddy of all DAWs.

[@Stormgnome]

Most DAW:s can handle video. I find it funny that they bundled in the old Kjaerhus Audio plugins. :D That said it looks like a good bundle for folks starting out without much hassle.

[@R3V1Z3]

Many DAWs hanndle synced video playback but most don't handle video editing. I think the selling point is that you learn the workflow for audio and use the same for video.

[@gamefromscratch]

Yeah, I rarely if ever see video editing in other DAWs as you said.

[@Stormgnome]

​​ @ReVisualizer @@gamefromscratch Ah, I suppose you are right. A quick scan of the Mixcraft manual tells me that it handles things similarly to Reaper, so there's one.

[@MastermindAtWork]

Ableton Live review?

[@hankkingsley9300]

Go search for Ableton Live review this is not the place

[@AngusGiorgi]

It’s great

[@djbigpump]

Great program, but I do prefer Propellerhead Reason

[@DanMcLaughlin]

Logic, Cubase and Protools are what the professionals and studios use, if you're a student you should learn one of those, and certainly if you're a professional. Also video integration isn't special, they all do. If you want to fool around or do simple things this would be fine.

[@abalaster9085]

Logic, Cubase, Pro Tools and even Reaper are the standards for mixing, mastering and handling audio but if you need complex MIDI sequencing you may want to look elsewhere. Live and FL are almost always used in conjunction with one of the aforementioned DAWS, I personally rewire Live and use it to sequence my MIDI tracks in other DAWs.

[@Aereto]

@@abalaster9085 As I have few actual instruments on hand, MIDI is the only things I can work with. Have a decent electronic keyboard, and thinking about a deluxe otamatone in the future.

[@DanMcLaughlin]

@@abalaster9085 FWIW all of the above can certainly handle as much MIDI as you care to throw at it. I do orchestral mock ups (and final production ready stems) in Logic, all the tracks are MIDI with virtual insts, plus automation and plenty of expression CC's. No problem, and Logic at least is mostly the standard for Film composers who do the same. Logic is just more composer friendly then say Pro Tools which is the standard for final pipeline

[@abalaster9085]

@@DanMcLaughlin Yeah, I've heard Logic is really not shabby when it comes to sequencing either.

[@TriWaZe]

Protools is trash.

[@mahatmaganja4525]

Well I've tied most f them and when I found Mixcraft it was glory halleluiah, most are far too complex with over productive tools ...you cant polish a turd however much autotune you use....Yes it is the Musicians DAW.

[@IAmZellixx]

..RPM?

[@DaMaster1983]

how come you dont have in mixcraft a simple thing like.. Mixdown to new Wave.. when you select a section of tracks and press right click .. there is no such option.. So basic!

[@jmb5706]

You can do that in Mixcraft.

[@urbanbeets]

loaded out of the box

[@Bill-vy3fx]

Mixcraft 10.5 is definitely better, it's more stable & has stem separation. I just bought it, incredible.

[@kasper7203]

It is not a "daaaah".. It is a "dee ayy double-u"

[@zerorootx]

Looks like Acid Pro.

[@axelsanner5360]

Mike, i love your channel, but for the heavens and everything .. Learn just a little bit of music, just a tiny amount.. please

[@cali-co6428]

gameguru is free on steam guys, just letting u people know

[@Stephanie3XL]

So where are all my purchases of 8 and 9 pro ? You've changed your website and I've not got any codes so I'm guessing yet another rip off company

[@GooneyJib]

🤣 @9:05

[@cyberjgv3]

Man, your tone deaf is a bit worst then your last time you showcased an audio making/ editing software. May i suggest you get some music lessons, or find a limit to your tone deaf. My limit to my tone deaf (as commented from the last time) is being able to singing, and being able to put some music audio samples together.

[@EgoShredder]

I did not even make it that far into the video, I had already had enough of the rapid fire machine gun delivery of his script. No chance of following what he was saying without heart palpitations or a headache.

[@kbollo123]

It's good,,. but no where near Logic Pro X!! Just my opinion..,,

[@ivangonzalez3523]

You can't compare a small company like Acustica with Apple. It doesn't make any sense. I can say that Studio One is much better, faster and efficient that Logic Pro. My opinion of course.

[@gzappa]

Don't buy it, they have blocked my registration after several reinstallations on the same computer following various Windows software problems. I have sent several messages to their support without any reply, as a result I can only use it in demo mode.

[@ivangonzalez3523]

Did you mail Greg? They usually reply in one day. You can leave a post in their forum. It easy to resolve your situation if you did things well.

[@michaelhawkins6149]

There's WAY more video options available in Mixcraft that you didn't show. Mixcraft is so underrated.

[@michaelhawkins6149]

People think Mixcraft is GarageBand and not as powerful as other daws. They are wrong. I have, and use, several daws but Mixcraft is my #1 daw. It's so user-friendly and just FUN. I love making videos with it too.