The FX suite included is really fantastic as well. The 70GB content library includes just about every instrument you could need, and the Independence Pro sampler is top notch. This area is definitely a weak spot of many PC DAWs, but it’s probably one of the biggest selling points of SPX3. First of all, the included instrument suite is really second to none on the PC. Now that I’ve had a few weeks to track a few different projects within Samplitude Pro X3, several unique features stand out as ‘must mentions’. Samplitude Main Screen The Magix Difference Samplitude includes a handy toolbar both above and below the main arrangement window that allows for quick access to some of its key features, but the ‘meat and potatoes’ things you need to do in a DAW are all present and easily accessible right in the main layout. I’m happy to say that there really wasn’t anything I couldn’t find on my own by simply observing the UI. I’m a manual reader by nature, but I always like to give audio software I’m reviewing the ‘blind test’ as I know about 75% of the world out there likes to dive right in.

The DAW In UseĪfter laying down a bit of audio and MIDI inside of a Samplitude Virtual Project, I began to go about my business of producing and mixing a track. It works extremely well, translates to wonderfully low latency and gave me confidence in the audio engine right from the start. Magix kind of ‘takes over’ your WDM, ASIO, and WaveRT audio settings and puts everything in a neat little tray icon that you can streamline and configure. This seems like a small thing, but if there’s one frustrating constant of Windows PC audio for me, it’s nailing down reliable and fast audio I/O.

The program itself is extremely snappy and responsive, there is a huge included instrument set (more on that later) and there is even a system tray component for managing your audio I/O.

Right from installation, Samplitude Pro X3 demonstrates qualities users look for when seeking out a powerful DAW. Samplitude Pro X3 is the latest addition to my PC music setup and I was excited to see what it could do for my Windows creative rig. For this reason, I’ve tried to keep my PC rig updated, competitive and working smoothly. Although my main production setup is Mac based, I do a lot of consulting with companies, schools and studios that are already heavily invested in the PC architecture. I’m always on the lookout for great creative programs available for PC.

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