
The premium Pro Studio version also delivers an impressive collection of effect and instrument plug-ins, at a very modest price. Although Mixcraft might not offer enough to persuade contented users of the top-end competition to jump ship, it is most certainly a very competent recording and mixing platform that provides a conventional and instantly familiar sequencer layout. While its profile might not match that of a Cubase, Logic or Pro Tools, Mixcraft is also a well-established product and SOS has looked at the software on a number of occasions, most recently when I reviewed version 7 in March 2016. For Windows-based musicians, one such option is Acoustica’s Mixcraft.

While the market for music production software has a well-established elite, there are many alternatives if personal preference or budget encourages you to look elsewhere.

Acoustica’s alternative Windows DAW continues to evolve, with a new audio engine and some intriguing new features.
