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MAGIX and Music Maker are registered trademarks of MAGIX AG.
VST and ASIO are registered trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies
GmbH.
This product uses MAGIX patented technology (USP 6,518,492; USP
6,888,999) and MAGIX patent pending technology.
Other named product names may be registered trademarks of their respective
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Preface
MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium offers an easy start and the option to dive
deeper into the world of music production. A giant, high-quality sound archive,
an especially intuitive approach to creating original music, plus many useful
functions result in an unbeatable complete package for making your own
songs.
The handling is especially easy and consistent. The included sound files can be
combined with the software synthesizers easily. MP3 songs can be used with
audio CD tracks, your own music recordings and even videos, photos or
graphics. Even VST and DirectX plug-ins or MIDI files can be added easily.
This turns your computer into a universal production studio for music and all
other kinds of multimedia files. The music building blocks supplied in CD
quality can be combined very easily as they are all categorized according to
tempo and harmony. And for those of you who want to start making songs
effortlessly and straight away, the integrated "Song Maker" will take care of
almost everything for you.
The print manual explains all of the basic functions of the program. In addition,
you get a PDF manual which describes each function in detail. If you prefer to
discover the many possibilities of the program by yourself, you can also use
the PDF manual simply as a reference. An alphabetical index is included at the
very end.
Have fun with MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium.
Your MAGIX team.
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Table of Contents
Copyright 2
Preface 3
Support 11
Uninstalling the program 13
Before You Start 14
Package Contents 14
System Requirements 14
Installation 15
Serial Number 16
More about MAGIX 17
MAGIX Online World 17
magix.info 17
Soundpool DVD Collection 18
Introduction 19
What is MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium? 19
What’s new in MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium? 20
The Features 22
Additional features of the Premium version 27
Overview of the Program Interface 30
Quick start 32
Play Demo Project 32
Song Maker 33
Preview and Load Audio Files 35
Position Audio Objects 36
Add Synthesizers 36
Edit Objects 37
Add Videos or Images 38
Effects 39
Export Arrangement 39
Burn audio CD 41
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Arranger 42
Normal mode/Easy mode 42
Tracks 42
Trackboxes and Instrument icons 43
Zooming 44
Grid 45
Playback area, Start and end markers 46
Moving the playback marker 47
Transport bar (playback functions) 47
Arranger, Video Monitor, and Media Pool 50
Arranger buttons 50
Media Pool 51
Preview function 51
Positioning the Media Pool 52
Soundpool settings 52
File manager settings 54
Synthesizer 58
Template settings 58
Keyboard settings 59
Object Inspector settings 60
Setting Catooh 61
Videoscreen 62
Audio peakmeter 62
Overview 63
Infobox 63
Mouse modes 64
Automation 64
Move to track 65
Move all 65
Move selection 65
Draw 66
Split 66
Stretch 66
Preview audio 67
Scrubbing 67
Replace 67
Context help 67
Arranging Objects 68
Loading and saving arrangements 68
Multimedia files and objects 68
Select objects 69
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Mute objects 69
Build or split object groups 69
Split objects 70
Exact object positioning 70
Duplicate objects 70
Object handles 71
"Draw in" loops 72
Takes 72
Object properties 73
Mixdown audio 73
Mouse gestures 74
Audio Objects 76
Audio formats 76
Load and process audio files 76
Smart Preview for the incorporated samples 76
Audio recording 77
Import audio CD 80
Change the playback tempo or pitch 85
Remix agent - Tempo and beat assignment 87
Remix Maker 93
Harmony Agent 95
Text to speech 97
MAGIX Music Editor 97
MIDI Objects 98
Arrange MIDI objects 98
Load MIDI files 98
Connect external equipment 99
Playing and recording MIDI synthesizer 101
MIDI Editor 102
Synthesizer objects 125
Opening the synthesizers 125
Note for users of older Music Maker versions: 126
Synth objects 126
Automation of Vita Solo instruments. 127
BeatBox 2 plus 128
Loop Designer 141
LiViD - Little Virtual Drummer 145
Robota 146
Atmos 155
Synthesizer plug-ins 156
Revolta 2 158
MAGIX Vita 161
Additional Vita Solo synthesizers 163
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Live Performer 165
Define ranges 165
Play with Live Performer 166
Sequencer 167
Live Pads 169
MIDI assignment Live Performer 172
Arranging with Live Performer 173
Record audio output 173
Audio effects 174
Effects 174
Using audio effects 175
Using plug-in effects 177
Object and master effects rack 179
Equalizer 180
Sketchable filter 181
Compressor 182
Invert phase 183
Reverb 183
Sound Warper 187
Elastic Audio Easy 188
Vocoder 199
Gater 200
Backwards 202
Timestretch and pitchshift 202
MAGIX Mastering Suite 204
Essential FX 209
Vintage Effects Suite 213
Vandal SE 226
Video and Bitmap Objects 232
Video and bitmap formats 232
Adjusting the video screen 232
Loading and editing videos and bitmaps 232
Simplify object presentation 233
Visualizer objects 233
Video scrubbing 234
Extract sound from videos 234
Video effects 234
Title Editor 235
Video capturings 237
Video recording dialog 238
Video Compression 240
Choppy or uneven playback 240
General notes on AVI videos 241
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Create a video project for the Internet 241
Video export via TV-out 242
Automation curves 243
Effects that may be automated 243
Track automation 244
Object automation 245
Mixer 249
Fader 249
Control groups 250
Track effects 250
VST and DirectX audio plugins 251
FX tracks 252
Live monitoring 252
Master track 253
5.1 Surround 254
Requirements 254
Import and export of surround audio files 255
The Mixer in surround mode 256
5.1 Surround Editor 257
Automation 258
Integrating other programs - Synchronizing and ReWire 260
Synchronization 260
ReWire 262
Reprocess arrangement 264
Export assistant 264
Export as E-Mail attachment 266
Export as ringtone 266
Community upload 269
Additional editing 271
Burn audio CD 271
File Menu 272
New arrangement 272
Load arrangement 272
Save arrangement 272
Save arrangement as... 272
Import 273
Export 273
Backup 281
Internet 282
Settings 287
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Exit 294
Edit Menu 295
Undo 295
Redo 295
Object 295
Track 298
Range 299
Navigation 300
Select all objects 301
Menu effects 302
Object automation / Track automation 302
Song Maker 302
Audio 303
Video 309
Title 310
Automation 310
View menu 311
Easy mode 311
Arranger 311
Media Pool 312
Video monitor 312
Mix 313
Standard layout 314
"Share" menu 315
Community upload 315
Use as background music 316
Add to music collection 316
Edit with an external editor 317
Burn song as an audio CD 317
Save on CD or DVD 317
More online services 317
Tasks menu 318
Help Menu 318
Show welcome dialog 318
Documentation 318
Update program / Upgrade functions 319
magix.info - Multimedia Knowledge Community 322
MAGIX Screenshare 323
About MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium 323
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Support
Dear MAGIX customer,
Our aim is to provide convenient, fast and solution-focused support at all
times. To this end, we offer a wide range of services:
ï‚· Unlimited web support:
As a registered MAGIX customer, you have unlimited access to web support
offered via the convenient MAGIX service portal on http://support.magix.net,
including an intelligent help assistant, high-quality FAQs, patches and user
reports that are constantly updated.
The only requirement for use is product registration on www.magix.com
ï‚· The online community - on-the-spot support and a platform for exchange:
MAGIX customers have free and unlimited access to the online community at
www.magix.info, which includes approx. 120,000 members and offers the
opportunity to ask members questions concerning MAGIX products as well as
use the search function to search for specific topics or answers. In addition to
questions & answers, the knowledge pool includes a glossary, video tutorials
and a discussion forum. The multiple experts, found round-the-clock on
www.magix.info guarantee quick answers, which sometimes come within
minutes of a question being posted.
ï‚· Email support for MAGIX products:
For every new MAGIX product you will receive, as of date purchase, 12
months of email based customer service.
Premium email support:
For priority support, or if you want the MAGIX support team to help with non-
MAGIX related hardware problems you can purchase a Premium email
support ticket for USD 12.99 | CAD 13.99 | GBP 9.99 | AUD 18.99 | ZAR
120.00 | EUR 12.99 | SEK 119.00 | NOK 99.00 | DKK 99.00. Log in at
http://support.magix.net and click on "Purchase access code", the ticket is for
a specific problem, and is valid until it is solved, it is not restricted to an email.
Please note: To be able to use the Premium email support and free product
email support via the Internet, you have to register your MAGIX product using
the serial number provided. This can be found on the CD case of your
installation CD or on the inside of the DVD box.
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ï‚· Additional telephone service:
Besides the large number of free customer service offers, we also offer a fee-
based telephone customer service.
Here you can find a summary of our technical support telephone numbers:
http://support.magix.net/
Mail (Europe): MAGIX Development Support, P.O. Box 20 09 14, 01194
Dresden, Germany
Mail (North America): MAGIX Customer Service, 1105 Terminal Way #302,
Reno, NV 89502, USA
Please make sure you have the following information at hand:
ï‚· Program version
ï‚· Configuration details (operating system, processor, memory, hard drive, etc.),
sound card configuration (type, driver)
ï‚· Information regarding other audio software installed
MAGIX Sales Department
You can reach the MAGIX Sales Department workdays for help with the
following questions and problems:
ï‚· Orders
ï‚· Product consulting (pre-purchase)
ï‚· Upgrade requests
ï‚· Returns
Europe
Monday -
Friday, 09:00-16:00 GMT
U.K.: 0203 3189218
Denmark: 699 18149
Sweden: 0852500858
Finland: 09 31581630
Norway: 0210 30665
North America
9 am
to 4 pm EST Mon-Fri
Phone: 1-305-722-5810
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Uninstalling the program
If you would like to uninstall MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium, you can do so
via the control panel under "Software". Or go to "Programs > MAGIX > MAGIX
Music Maker MX Premium > Service and Support > Uninstall MAGIX Music
Maker MX Premium".
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Before You Start
Package Contents
DVD
On this DVD you will find the installation manager for MAGIX Music Maker MX
Premium, as well as the multimedia library with sound and video files in various
genres.
The Terms and Conditions for usage of MAGIX sound and video files when
releasing your work to the public can be found in the "MAGIX Creation
Logo.pdf" file in the installation folder.
Manual
The
printed manual only contains the basic functions of both program versions
MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium and MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium.
Additional features of the Premium version are marked accordingly.
The PDF manual contains comprehensive documentation. It is copied to your
hard drive during program installations and describes all program functions in
detail. You can open it from the program group in the start menu.
System Requirements
For Microsoft
®
Windows
®
7 | XP
®
| Vista
Minimum configuration:
ï‚· PC
with 2 GHz processor
ï‚· 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
ï‚· Free hard disk space: 6 GB
ï‚· Minimum screen resolution 1024 x 768 pixels
ï‚· Sound card
ï‚· DVD drive
Optional:
ï‚· Burn CDs
/DVDs with a CD/DVD±R(W) burner
ï‚· MP3 export with Windows Media
®
Player 10 or higher
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Installation
Step 1: Insert the program disc into the drive. The installation program starts
up automatically in Windows. If the disc doesn't run automatically,
ï‚· open the Windows Explorer and click the letter of the CD/DVD drive.
ï‚· Now double-click on "Start.exe" to start the installer.
Step 2: To begin the installation of MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium, click on
"MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium". The MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium
installation program will appear.
Simply follow the instructions on screen to complete the installation process
and then click on "Continue". All files are copied onto the hard drive.
Step 3: Once the installation is complete, confirm the message by pressing
"Finish". You will then be able to start the program at any time from the
Windows "Start" menu.
If you would like to uninstall MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium, you can do so
via the control panel under "Software". Or go to "Programs > MAGIX > MAGIX
Music Maker MX Premium > Service and Support > Uninstall MAGIX Music
Maker MX Premium".
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Serial Number
A serial number is included with each product, and although it is not required
for the installation of the software, it does enable access to additional bonus
services. Please store this number in a safe place.
What can a serial number do?
A serial number ensures that your copy of MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium is
clearly assigned to you and only you, and it makes improved and more
targeted customer service possible. Abuse of the software can be prevented
with a serial number, since it ensures that the optimum price/performance ratio
continues to be offered by MAGIX.
Where can the serial number be found?
The serial number can be found on the reverse side of your CD/DVD case. If
your product, for example, is packed in a DVD box, then you'll find the serial
number on the inside.
For versions that have been especially optimized for the Internet (download
versions), you'll receive your serial number for activating the software directly
after purchasing the product via email.
When will you need the serial number?
The serial number is required when you start or register MAGIX Music Maker
MX Premium for the first time.
Note: We explicitly recommend registering your product, since only then are
you entitled to get program updates and contact MAGIX Support. Entering the
serial number is also required for activating codecs.
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MAGIX Online World
MAGIX Online World from MAGIX offers you a range of new services for your
photos, videos, and music that are accessible directly from the "Online" menu
in MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium:
MAGIX Online Album
MAGIX Onlin
e Album (view page 282) is your personal multimedia album on the
Internet. If you want
to present slideshows or videos online, then MAGIX Online
Album is the perfect service.
MAGIX Website Maker
MAGIX
Website Maker helps you create a personal Internet showcase with a
professional design in just a few mouse clicks – without prior knowledge,
including your own chosen domain and email address. Publish slideshows and
videos and accessorize your site with music and various effects – anything
from a simple business card to a fireworks display of effects, professional or
private – show your best side!
More about this topic can be found under MAGIX Website Maker. (view page
284)
Catooh – the Online Content Library
If
your project is missing pictures, videos, DVD menus, sounds, or samples,
then you should have a look at the huge selection available at Catooh. There
you'll be able to buy media in excellent quality for low prices: DVD menus,
Slideshow Maker styles, decorative elements, 3D power effects, 3D transition
series, MAGIX Soundpools, songs, ringtones... Perfectly suited to all MAGIX
photo, video, and music projects.
magix.info
Do you have questions, need help, or are looking for expert tips and tutorial
videos on your MAGIX product? At magix.info you will find answers and
solutions as well as workshops and a comprehensive user forum for software
and multimedia queries.
You can access magix.info online at www.magix.info
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Soundpool DVD Collection
MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium includes thousands of sound and video
building blocks. Other media can be ordered later. MAGIX Sound Essentials
includes professionally produced loops and samples in impressive quality – the
ideal enhancement for the most varying of music styles, including:
ï‚· Ambient
ï‚· Big Beat
ï‚· Easy listening
ï‚· Dance / Electro
ï‚· Disco / House
ï‚· Soundtrack
ï‚· Hip hop
ï‚· Rock/Pop
ï‚· Techno / trance
ï‚· Special effects
In the upper menu bar under "Tasks" > "Discover more", you can order the
MAGIX Sound Essentials directly.
Tip: At www.magix.com you'll always find the latest soundpool offers.
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Introduction
What is MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium?
MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium is the new generation of multimedia
software. From your private collection of love songs to entirely homemade
video clips – everything's possible! You can upload your own songs and music
videos directly to Internet services such as Facebook, YouTube and
Soundcloud.
Lots of professionally produced sound and video samples come supplied. In
the Arranger, samples and videos can simply be dragged onto the track,
looped, enhanced with effects, and modified for export.
Additionally there are various synthesizer plug-ins for creating your own
sounds. Audio CDs and MP3s can be integrated, remixed, or used as sound
material. Even DirectX or VST plug-ins as well as MIDI files for remote control
of the sound card or external synthesizers can be integrated into the
arrangement perfectly. All multimedia formats can be combined with one
another in any way on all tracks.
If you need even more sounds and samples, Catooh offers a rich selection of
audio, video, images and professionally created sound effects, which can add
even more variety to your project. MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium has a
direct connection to the Internet for publishing straight to your personal MAGIX
Online Album. Your own work can also be published directly from within the
program to the MAGIX Community.
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What’s new in MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium?
New Sound Library
MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium is the original for loop-based music
production on PCs. No other software offers as much experience. In the new
version the sound library that comes included has been completely revised
with lots of new audio and MIDI loops.
New menu structure
It's even ea
sier to find the export options for YouTube and Soundcloud using
the "Prepare" menu. You can additionally "pass on" your project directly for
further work in other MAGIX programs.
An additional 2,000 sounds can be found in the online archive
In addition
to the included sound loops, an additional 2,000 loops can be
downloaded for free from the Internet. The total number of freely available
sound building blocks is thereby increased to more than 3,500 loops (5,500 in
the Premium version).
To download sounds, click on the "Catooh" button after installing the software
and follow the instructions.
Lead Synth
The Lead Synth is a
new "analog" top-class synthesizer. Of course, it is digital,
but it sounds like it's analog. Just like famous analog modular synthesizers,
e.g. by Moog. It can be accessed in the Media Pool via the "Synthesizers"
button.
Drum Engine
New sound synthesis
for perfect drum sounds. It can also be accessed in the
Media Pool via the "Synthesizers" button.
Loop Designer
With
the new Loop Designer, new loops can be created from existing material
and then used as supplement to the included sound loops, as self-defined
building blocks for your arrangements. It can also be accessed in the Media
Pool via the "Synthesizers" button.
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