Create multi-track recordings in the MIDI format. Select the existing files or create new ones, view the layout of their sound components, optimize the volume, pitch, tone, etc. Perform live recording and generate mixes of separate tracks to develop complex presentations.
MultitrackStudio can help you create your own music mixes. This application allows for multiple tracks recording, editing them and generating the final mix. These tasks are usually quite complex; so, if you find this tool difficult to use, its developers are not to be blamed, because they’ve done a lot to facilitate your work. First, the interface layout resembles that of a real tape-based mixer, which makes using this virtual one much easier. Second, every time you start a project, there’s a wizard to guide you through different steps. Third, the application has context-sensitive help, which means that pressing the F1 key shows instant assistance about the interface element your mouse is pointing at. Finally, there’s also a detailed help documentation you can consult at any time.
The application can help you do anything available from a multi-track studio. Thus, it allows recording multiple tracks simultaneously. Fortunately, it supports not only standard audio input but also MIDI sounds from external devices or the virtual keyboard. Each of these tracks can be edited separately, and such operations as copying, moving, deleting, stretching and warping are possible. Besides, the tools come with a long list of effects, which includes automated fader, chorus, compressor, echo, guitar amp, noise gate, vocal tuner and reverb, to mention but a few. It is very convenient that you can automate the mixer sections and audio effects using the program´s automation editor. After editing, you can proceed to mastering, which is done by using an equalizer, a compressor and a master limiter effect. The results of your work can be either saved as a project (called song here) or mixed down to an audio file.
All in all, MultiTrackStudio is an excellent application that can be used for both amateur and professional audio mixing. Although its multiple features undoubtedly give it a great value, its most appreciated asset is usability. It’s good to know that everything has been done to turn music recording and mixing into a pleasant experience instead of a grueling one.
v9.7 [Jul 27, 2020]
New:
- SysEx support: import from/export to MIDI files, edit and playback. Recording not supported. SysEx messages are sent to External MIDI Instruments and to VST2/VST3/AU instruments/MIDI effects.
- MIDI import: XF-style chords are now detected.
- Export MIDI Tracks: chords can now be included (they're stored in XF style, but the file isn't a full blown XF file).
- Export MIDI Tracks: can optionally export to format 0 file.
- MIDI export/import: lyrics can optionally be UTF8 encoded.
- Label colors can be changed. The option appears on a label's rightclick menu.
- Added General MIDI 2, Roland GS en Yamaha XG patchmaps.
- Patchmap files can now be imported by dropping them on an External MIDI Instrument window. .ins (Cakewalk instrument definition) files can be dropped too, they'll be converted automatically. On Windows, user patchmaps are now stored in 'C:\Users\Username\AppData\Roaming\MtStudio\Patchmaps\'.
- Imported patchmaps can now be deleted: rightclick in the menu and choose Delete.
- External MIDI Instrument: Patch Selector has 'All' category and search box.
Improved:
- Saving a MIDI track as audio now uses the track's instrument plugin rather than a second instance of it. This avoids loading delays or problems with plugin demo messages etc.
- Tuner effect now 'always works', regardless of Rec and/or Soft Monitoring buttons.
- "Percussion Channel" button has been removed from External MIDI Instrument windows. Drum kits now appear in the Patch Selector, and the MIDI channel will be updated automatically on selecting a patch.
- MIDI Effect selector now has Presets category.
- Various (minor) improvements in the Lyrics Prompter and the Chords/Lyrics and Comments editors.
- Drum editor: instrument added by user will no longer be removed automatically when it becomes empty.
Fixed:
- MIDI file import: bank could be incorrect with certain format 0 MIDI files.
- Mac: very rare exception error on closing alerts or file dialogs (now really fixed!).
