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The Saturday Edition of PodSqod is here. Gary is back in HD as he gives a good pragmatic overview of audio signal processing.

I’m been a fan of Acousticas MixCraft since I stumbled upon it last year. Here are the differences between version 2 and the new version 3. MixCraft is a multi-track recorder with a garage band type feel for Windows. MixCraft can’t compete with the “big” multi-track editors, but at $49 this is a great value and even works well on my slower notebook.

MixCraft supports VST’s and DirectX effects. Anyone that’s used Audition should feel at home here with the basic workflow. Arm a track and record. Version 3 supports ASIO drivers, simultaneous multi-track record and a true Fraunhaufer MP3 encoder.

I really liked the rather large, included sound library with effects, music beds and elements. Also welcome is the clean user interface and 1-click effects that can be added and stacked on individual tracks. The automatic silence detection and removal worked remarkably well.

One thing I continue to miss in MixCraft is an internal track editor. If you are editing tracks (besides doing broad moves, cuts or crops), you’ll need to do it in an external editor. This is a major feature that sets it apart from other, more expensive multi-track recorder/editors.

Considering the price and performance I get, MixCraft will always have a place on my laptop.

Available as a free timed trail at Acoustic: $49USD

Best,
MarkJensen

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