10/14/2023 0 Comments Samplitude music studio 2017![]() The Beatbox drum machine for example allows for complex drum patterns programmable within its 8, 16 or 32-bar step sequencer, while Jon Hopkins-esque sonic soundtrackings come in the form of the ‘Cinematic Soundscapes’ plug-in. While the more basic presets within the software cover concert piano, trance stabs and punching pop drums, once you delve deeper into its arsenal the possibilities for experimentation becomes apparent. Samplitude Music Studio comes with 19 built-in instruments including guitars, synthesisers, drum racks and bass sequencers, all supported and fully integrated by MIDI. Within five minutes of opening up the programme I was able to navigate my way around its interface and build sounds using both my external instruments plugged in through my soundcard, but also it’s plug-ins using a USB-attached MIDI controller. Whereas other DAWs can seem daunting at first - or ‘DAWnting’, if you will - when you’re faced with an empty screen wondering what the hell to press first, Samplitude Music Studio’s strengths lie in its simplicity. Granted, it doesn’t have the complexities of Logic Pro or the infinite possibilities of Ableton, but it doesn’t need them. ![]() ![]() For the stereotypical ‘struggling musician’ or perhaps those just beginning to learn the basics of sound recording, Samplitude Music Studio definitely offers a more attractive package in comparison to its rivals. Retailing at €99 for the full package it costs considerably less than its counterparts, with Ableton as a go-to example coming in at a cool €599 for full access to its complete bundle. ![]() The first thing to point out is that Samplitude Music Studio is only currently available for Windows users, perhaps best described as the PC equivalent of GarageBand for producers who can’t justify to themselves spending upwards of £1000 on a Mac just to record their music. ![]()
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