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For Mac users, the two most typical DAW choices tend to be Logic and Pro Tools, with a slightly smaller percentage leaning toward other competitors. Forthe PC-based audioengineer. though, choices are slimmer.
It has been suggested that Windows stability is a lower priority for Digidesign's Pro Tools, and the fact that Apple releases Logic itself has forced Windows users to source out other capable DAW solutions. Magix Samplitude 11 is one of them, claiming enough power to take a song from recording through mixing and even mastering.
Now, it would be entirely unfair to suggest that all professional studios run Apple-based systems, but Magix'decision to release Samplitude solely as a Windows DAW is a curious one. Still, I was interested in seeing how it fared within the confines of a home studio set-up, and after some quick preparations, I arranged to set up at my brother's house for a weekend. Our plan was to record, mix, and master one full track of acoustic and electric guitars, percussion, and vocals.
It was a meagre goal, but having been a Mac user for the past fouryears, I wanted to ensure the mini-project's completion by allowing enough time for re-acquaintance with...