The process is not difficult, but it does require an ear for mixing and at least a modicum of creativity. Although you have quite a lot of freedom in arranging bass lines and keyboards, you are still limited by the melodies and harmonies in your loop library, but this lets non-musicians create professional-sounding songs, and it may be just what you need for your video projects.

Loop-based music is created by combining audio files from real, professionally played instruments into new compositions. Perhaps we were initially confused by the name 'Music Maker,' but it turns out that this product really does it all, from aural to visual. This suite includes loop-based music tools, step-sequencers, software synths and effects, in addition to timeline video editing and mixing. While there are a number to choose from, few have as many features and options as MAGIX Music Maker 7 deLuxe, and fewer still will set you back less than $75. If you produce video for money, broadcast or public display, then you need either buyout music or some sort of music composition software. MAGIX soundpool DVD collection 11 is priced at $29.Music is an important part of most video productions. With a over 7 GB of sounds on a single DVD, Sound Pool also has 1GB of special effects good for musical compositions or enriching Web sites. Some styles are: 'Brazil 66' takes you directly to the Copacabana with accompaniment for voice, saxophone, or as standalone music 'Big Beat' is for remixes and creative sound clashes, as heard from DJ-legend Fatboy Slim while 'Soundtrack' has professional-sounding music beds for personal videos and movies needed to convey feelings of comedy, suspense, romance, drama or action. To find just the right loop, effect, ambient wash, beat or noise, you also get Magix's archiving system for easy access. With more than 7,000 loops and samples in CD quality, MAGIX Soundpool DVD Collection 11 includes an extensive and eclectic collection of musical styles, such as hip-hop, ambient, rock, pop, house and techno all produced exclusively by internationally-renowned producers and top musicians. WAV files and compatible with all MAGIX products as well as any third party audio and video software, whether Mac or PC based. These are more than 7GB of sound samples and loops perfect for any music project. Magix offers a cornucopia of royalty-free/copyright-free sound samples with their Sound Pool DVD Collection 11 series. Go To The Music Connection 'New Toys' Directory

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