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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of Samplitude 11.5 Producer!
Creating your own music or video soundtracks in a home studio has become
more and more popular. But the wide variety of available equipment and
software often confuses both beginner and professional musicians alike. You
may find yourself asking questions like "What do I really need?", or "What's the
best value for my money?"
Samplitude 11.5 Producer is the perfect solution: Fast and easy-to-handle
music production on your PC, from recording to mastering. Transform your PC
into a complete sound studio.
All you need to produce and arrange in high-quality is a conventional sound
card, but additional studio equipment can easily be added.
The following pages will introduce to you in detail the various functions and
possibilities offered by Samplitude 11.5 Producer.
Have fun with Samplitude 11.5 Producer.
Your
MAGIX team
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Table of Contents
Copyright 2
Preface 3
Support 13
Before you start 15
Package contents 15
System requirements 15
Serial number 16
Installation 16
More about MAGIX 18
myGOYA 18
MAGIX Premium Club 18
MAGIX News Center 19
Introduction 20
What is Samplitude 11.5 Producer? 20
What’s new in Samplitude 11.5 Producer? 21
The features 22
Tutorial 25
Step-by-step mode 25
Switch workspace 35
Recording in the Arranger 36
Integrate audio material 38
VIP and wave projects 38
Arranging MAGIX Soundpool sound loops 40
Add synthesizers 43
Editing objects 44
MIDI recordings 45
Edit MIDI 48
Effects 51
Burn CD 53
Program desktop overview 54
VIP window 54
Transport control 55
Track editor 58
Track box 61
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Workspaces 62
Mouse functions and mouse modes 63
Universal mode 63
Curves / Object mode 65
Range mode (safe mode) 65
Curve mode 66
Cut mode 66
Pitchshift / Timestretch mode 67
Draw volume mode 67
Draw panorama mode 67
Wave edit mode (only wave projects) 67
Scrub mouse mode 67
Zoom mode 68
Button overview 69
Toolbar (left section) 69
Toolbar (right section) 70
Mouse mode bar 70
Position bar (left side) 71
Position bar (right) 71
Range bar 72
Functional overview 73
Working with objects in the VIP 73
Ranges 77
Working in wave projects 80
Using markers 81
Volume 82
Output mode 83
Record 83
Tips & tricks 87
Effects and effect plug-ins 90
What effects are there, and how are they used? 90
Saving effect parameters (preset mechanism) 91
Dehisser 91
"Sound FX" (object editor, mixer channels, Mixmaster) 93
Parametric equalizer (track effects, mixer channels, Mixmaster) 97
MAGIX Mastering Suite (Mixmaster) 98
Vintage Effects Suite (track effects, mixer channels, mix master) 103
Essential FX 117
Vandal SE 121
Track dynamics 138
Track delay/reverb 140
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Elastic Audio Easy 141
Installing VST plug-ins 152
Effect calculations 152
Samplitude 11.5 Producer as an external effects device 153
Automation 154
Automation – context menu 154
Automation modes 157
VST plug-in/VST parameters dialog 158
Recording automation in "Read" mode 158
"Draw" mode 158
Edit automation curves 159
Move automation curve with audio/MIDI data 159
Mixer 161
Overview 161
Operating the mixer 162
Channel strips 163
Master section 165
Global settings 167
Buses and routing 169
Embedding external effects devices 170
Tips and tricks 170
MIDI in Samplitude 11.5 Producer 172
What is MIDI? 172
Connect external equipment 172
Convert MIDI objects into audio files 173
MIDI settings 174
MIDI: Import, record, edit 174
MIDI object editor 178
MIDI editor 181
Notation display, movement, zoom 181
Synchronized MIDI editor and VIP screen view 182
Multi-object editing (MO editing) 183
Using the MIDI editor: Selecting events 184
Editing events: Piano roll 185
Controller editor 189
List editor (midi event list) 192
Drum editor 194
Score editor 197
Quantize 210
MIDI editor shortcuts 214
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Software / VST instruments 216
Installing VST plug-ins 216
Load instruments 217
Loading routing settings with software instruments 218
Load effects plug-ins 220
Route MIDI instrument inputs 222
Instruments with multi-channel outputs 223
Adjust instrument parameters 223
Play and monitor instruments live 225
Routing VST instruments using the VSTi manager 227
Preset management 228
Freezing instruments (freeze) 228
Tips on handling virtual instruments 230
ReWire 230
Surround sound 232
Surround panorama module 232
Stereo and mono signal processing with twin-channel Surround 234
Automation of twin-channel Surround 235
Synchronization 237
Synchronization formats 237
Synchronization / Synchronization settings 239
Burning CDs 242
Red Book 242
Writing 242
Burning CDs in Samplitude 11.5 Producer 243
DSP display 244
Tools and wizards 245
Load audio CD track(s) 245
Batch processing 247
Crossfade Editor 251
Remix Agent 252
Harmony Agent 259
Track settings 260
Managers 262
SMPTE Generator 273
Solo JamSession 274
Synth objects 278
Timestretch patcher 311
Make CD 312
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File menu 315
New Virtual Project (VIP) 315
Open 317
Load / Import 318
Save project 321
Save project as 322
Save project as template 322
Save object 322
Save session 322
Export 322
Trackbouncing (internal mixdown) 326
MIDI bouncing 326
Range trackbouncing 327
Rename project 327
Clean up 327
Close project 329
Project properties 329
Program settings 332
Exit 335
Recently opened files 335
Edit menu 336
VIP mouse mode 336
Wave Project mouse mode 336
Object mode 336
Undo 337
Redo 337
Undo History 337
Delete undo levels 338
Copy 338
Cut 338
Split 340
Insert 340
Delete 341
Silence 342
Tempo 343
Range 344
Crossfade 349
Track menu 350
Insert new tracks 350
Copy track(s) 352
Insert track(s) 352
Delete track(s) 352
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Track type 352
Input 353
Track size 353
Track Freeze 354
Track effect settings 355
Track information 355
More 355
Object menu 360
Object editor 361
MIDI editor 361
Wave editing 361
Edit 362
Quantization 366
Object effects 367
Select objects 382
Groups 383
Move object 383
Snap point (Hotspot) 385
Object color / name 385
Tempo and beat recognition 385
Harmony Agent 386
Harmony display 386
Audio ID 386
Timestretch/pitchshift patcher 386
Playback / Record menu 389
Play once 389
Play loop 389
Play in range 389
Play with preload 389
Play only selected objects 389
Restart play 390
Stop 390
Stop and go to current position 390
Playback mode 390
Playback options 391
Record 393
Record mode / Punch in 393
Record options 394
Monitoring 397
Move play cursor 398
Marker 400
Solo JamSession 406
MIDI record modes 406
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MIDI panic – All notes off 406
Automation menu 408
First entries in the automation context menu 408
Editing curves 408
Delete all curves 409
Automation mode 410
Do not display automation. 410
Display track automation (default setting) 410
Display selected curves only 410
Display unselected curves (cannot be activated) (Default setting) 410
Display unselected curves (can be activated) 410
Effects menu 411
Amplitude / Normalize 412
Dynamics 414
Frequency/Filter 417
Delay / Reverb 420
Time / Pitch 422
Distortion 425
Restoration 426
Stereo / Phase 428
Modulation / Special 430
Sample manipulation 432
Plug-ins 434
Essential FX 436
MAGIX Plug-ins 439
Process only left (right) stereo channel 439
Waveform Generator 439
SMPTE Generator 439
Apply effects offline 439
CD menu 440
Load audio CD tracks 440
Make CD 440
Indices (Track markers) 440
CD track/index manager 441
CD disc options 442
CD text / MPEG ID3 editor 443
Set pause time 443
Set start pause time 444
CD arrange mode 444
Get CD info (FreeDB Internet) 444
FreeDB options 444
Show CD-R drive information 445
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Show CD-R disc information 445
Audio ID 445
View Menu 446
Mixer 446
Multitrack recorder MR-64 446
Mastering Suite 446
Transport control 446
Time display 448
Visualization 449
Export tool 451
Managers 451
Track editor 451
Rebuild graphic data 452
Sections 452
Hide submix / AUX buses 452
Grid view 453
VIP display 455
Overview mode 455
Horizontal 456
Vertical 456
Cascade 456
Tile 457
Untile 457
Window 457
Toolbars 458
Tasks menu 459
Online menu 460
Catooh – the Online Content Library 460
MAGIX Online Album 460
magix.info 461
More online services 462
MAGIX Screenshare 462
Manage login details 463
Upload song to Soundcloud 463
Help menu 464
Help 464
Help index 464
Context help 464
About Samplitude 11.5 Producer 464
Watch the introductory video 464
System information 464
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MAGIX auto-update 465
MP3 Encoder activation 465
Preset keyboard shortcuts 468
Mouse 468
General settings 469
System / Audio 469
Program 485
Edit keyboard shortcuts and menus 489
Design 493
Easy setup 496
Project settings 498
Project options 498
Mixer setup 499
Synchronization 499
Recording options 500
Varipitch/practice mode 502
Index 504
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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:
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
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. 100,000 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.
Email support for MAGIX products:
8 (eight) weeks of free email customer service (starting from the purchase
date) is automatically included with the purchase of any new MAGIX product.
MAGIX guarantees fast processing of your request and an immediate reply.
Premium email support:
If you experience problems after the 8 weeks of free email support have
expired, you can purchase a Premium email support ticket in the MAGIX Shop
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. This ticket applies to a
specific problem and is valid until it is solved; it is therefore not restricted to
one email.
Reporting evident program errors is exempt from this regulation.
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.
Additional telephone service:
Besides the large number of free customer service offers, we also offer a
fee-based telephone customer service.
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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 have the following information at hand:
Program version
Configuration details (operating system, processor, memory, hard drive, etc.),
sound card configuration (type, driver)
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:
Orders
Product consulting (pre-purchase)
Upgrade requests
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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Before you start
Package contents
Program disc: This disc contains the Samplitude 11.5 Producer installation
manager.
Printed manual: The print manual contains all necessary information for a
quick start with the program.
Note: The complete documentation can be found after installing Samplitude
11.5 Producer as a PDF-file under "Start" -> "Programs" -> "MAGIX" ->
<"Programmname"> -> "Documentation".
System requirements
For Microsoft
®
Windows
®
7
TM
| XP
TM
| Vista
TM
Processor: Intel
®
Pentium
®
or AMD
®
Athlon
®
1.2 GHz and up
RAM: 512 MB (1 GB recommended)
Hard drive space: 3 GB free
Graphics card: Resolution 1024 x 768
Sound playback: Full duplex 16-bit sound card or ASIO-enabled sound card
(recommended)
DVD drive
Optional:
Burn CDs/DVDs with CD/DVD±R(W) recorder
MP3 export with Windows Media Player 10, or higher
Access to and publication on www.magix.com and on MAGIX Online World
only with Internet connection and an up-to-date browser
Sending emails possible with Internet access and existing Microsoft
®
Outlook
TM
or Microsoft
®
Outlook Express
TM
standard email software
Note: Artist rights and ancillary publisher copyrights must be respected. Only
non copy-protected audio CDs can be imported.
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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 Samplitude 11.5 Producer 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 Samplitude 11.5
Producer 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.
Installation
Step 1: Insert the program disc into the drive. The installation program starts
up automatically. If the disc doesn't run automatically,
open Windows Explorer and click the letter of the CD-ROM drive
or double-click on "Start.exe" to start the installer.
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Step 2: To begin the installation of Samplitude 11.5 Producer, click on "Install".
The Samplitude 11.5 Producer installation program will appear.
Hint: During installation, you will be asked (in case there are multiple users on
your computer) if you would like to set up for the administrator. The option
"Administrator only" restricts use of the program to the specified administrator.
The "All users" option allows all users of the computer to use the program.
Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process,
and then click "Continue". All files are now copied onto the hard drive.
Step 3: Once the installation is complete, confirm the message by pressing
"Finish". Now you can start the program at any time from the Windows "Start"
menu.
Uninstalling the program
If you would like to uninstall Samplitude 11.5 Producer, you can do so via the
control panel under "Software". Or go to "Programs > MAGIX > Samplitude
11.5 Producer > Service and Support > Uninstall Samplitude 11.5 Producer".
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myGOYA
Well connected: Products and services online from MAGIX
Discover the possibilities of myGOYA. Every MAGIX product offers a direct and
easy-to-use gateway to the world of online multimedia.
Present your photos, videos, and music directly in your Online Album or in
worldwide Internet communities.
Find professional templates & content for enhancing your personal projects.
Design your own personalized website using professional Flash
®
design with
photos, videos, music & impressive animations.
Order brilliant photo prints to be sent directly to your doorstep. It's quick,
easy, and well-priced.
Experience these and many more online services at
http://www.mygoya.com
.
MAGIX Premium Club
Our exclusive club for all MAGIX customers who own a registered product.
MAGIX Premium Club members have access to a wide range of services:
Free product updates & services
Exclusive club events & surprises
News & info about the club, and much more
Membership is free.
You can find more information about this topic on the web at
www.magix.com
Hint: You can register your product either directly from the program using the
"Help" menu, or with your product registration number at www.magix.com.
You can find your product registration number on your program CD. Earlier
network card numbers with the example format XY-58241-45 are still valid.
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MAGIX News Center
The MAGIX News Center features links to current online tutorials and tips &
tricks on the software application examples. The "News" is indicated by color
according to content:
Green indicates practical tips & tricks for the software
Yellow reports the availability of new patches and updates
Red for special offers, contests and questionnaires
If no new messages are present, the button will appear gray. When the MAGIX
News Center is clicked, all of the available information will be displayed. Click
the messages to reach the corresponding website.
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Introduction
What is Samplitude 11.5 Producer?
Samplitude 11.5 Producer is a multitrack recording and editing application for
all types of audio material featuring unlimited editing options. It's easy to use
and follows three simple steps:
1. Download and record
You can download CD tracks, MP3 songs, wave files, video soundtracks, or
sounds & samples from the hard disk, the CD-ROM drive, or the Internet. You
can even make your own recordings from a stereo system or with a
microphone. Everything you download or record is displayed as an object on
the Arranger's tracks.
2. Arrange and edit
Basically, all tracks stacked virtually above each other will be played
simultaneously, and everything that follows horizontally will be played in
subsequent order. However, you can mute the objects stacked above each
other.
Every object – that is, every sound, every song – can be cut up or have effects
added. For example, if you want to shorten a song, move the object with your
mouse to the length at which you would like the song to be – done! Want to
freshen up your sound? Then open the equalizer and either select a preset that
fits, or modify your sound "by hand”.
Arranging and editing is essentially all about cutting, blending, adding, mixing
effects, and placing audio material into the right positions and into the right
tracks. But it’s also about play and experimentation. If it fits, throw it in!
Without experimentation there is no innovation. Samplitude 11.5 Producer
allows you to experiment, and experiment wildly. There’s no risk of your audio
material being damaged. All editing functions are "non-destructive”.
Export and use
Regardless what you're experimenting with, in the end something usable
should come out of it. Samplitude 11.5 Producer has everything you need to
be productive:
Homemade audio CDs which can be played by any standard CD player
Unique MP3 collections, e.g. as a source of material for your MP3 player
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