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Audio and MIDI recording software. Includes a clip-based MIDI sequencer, can trigger external devices and supports VST plug-ins. Can run from a USB stick without installation. Fast and secure download from The H

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Music production software that combines a sample player and a synthesiser. Includes a library of more than 1,200 instruments, filters, audio effects and a beats module. Can be used as a standalone application or integrated into a DAW as a VST plug-in. Requires the Steinberg USG-eLicenser, which is available for €20.

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VST freeware plug-in that generates the chants of Tibetan monks. Download requires a valid email address.

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DJ toolkit for real-time mixes, with BPM and key detection. Creates music file profiles and displays matching tracks.

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Universal driver for the ASIO audio transfer protocol.

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Digital music studio with VST support; the free version is limited to six tracks, 16-bit mixdown and a mono output for ReWire devices; requires ASIO-compatible sound card or ASIO4All.

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Use this audio and MIDI sequencer to create pieces of music, to record and edit audio files, and to mix different audio tracks and files with a multitude of predefined effects and filters; it exports audio files in MIDI, MP3, ogg or WAV format.

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Use this player when you want to work with loops and samples. It includes a browser for accessing loaded sound libraries and a search function for finding the exact sound you want. Supports the VST, Audio Units and RTAS interfaces.

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Live rig for DJs and musicians with 120 instrument and effect plug-ins and also a sound library containing more than 15,000 licence-free Apple loops. It generates, among other things, a full-screen live user interface to give optimum overview during a concert and includes extensive hardware control options for every USB and MIDI controller, such as keyboards, foot pedals and drum pads.

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Virtual music studio with a wide range of tools for producing and recording tracks, as well as adding a multitude of effects. Fast and secure download from The H

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Use this DJ software to create digital mixes of music in WAV, MP3 and Ogg formats; also includes support functions to help DJs with live mixes, for example, beat and speed control, crossfader, parallel displays and support for a range of hardware components.

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Converts WAV files into MIDI format. Automatically identifies each sound and separates individual tones as a single instrument, even in pieces of music played by several instruments.

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Enables you to edit and optimise individual notes in melodic, rhythmic and multi-voice audio material. In addition to the Editor version, this program is available in Essential, Assistant and Studio versions.

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Software synthesiser modelled on the WASP (VST plug-in) that requires a VST or AU host such as Cubase or Logic. In addition to the free download version, a donation of $9 will get you an upgrade for Intel Mac OS X 1.5+ and 1.6+ and also an update for XP and Vista (32- and 64-bit). Fast and secure download from The H

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During music making, replaces an entire accompanying band by automatically generating and playing an arrangement with various instruments and in different music styles, such as jazz, pop or blues. The version number for Mac OS X is different.

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Sampled Steinway Model D grand piano that supports a composer when creating music. Provides help during composition by, for example, displaying which keys or chords have just been pressed, and a library of chords and phrases that remind you of well-known pieces.

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Studio for recording, arranging and mastering your own music. Offers integrated instruments, loops, beats, guitar amps and effects, but also enables you to connect external instruments and microphones. Supports multi-track recordings with up to eight genuine instruments. version for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad also available.

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