Mixcraft 8 Home Studio

It's easy to use and great for beginners, but this edition is 32-bit only, so you'll need 32-bit VSTs. If you want to use 64-bit plugins, JBridger can convert them, but expect some crashes.

Also, not sure if it's just me, but the mid pan didn't feel perfectly centered (i had to nudge it slightly to the left).

Good for simple projects, but not ideal if you need 64-bit support or pro features.

I have purchased Mixcraft 8 Home Studio like before the pandemic for only $20, which is a bargain. Now, I am not a musician, but I still needed such software. I have just wanted the most basic audio and video editing software for the cheapest price. And this delivers it!

I have put an Early Access demo of my game Chronicles of Veldoria on Steam. Obviously, I am still very much developing it. I have used this software for creating both the gifs and trailer for that Steam page. Last time I did so was today (02/22/2025).

I have used OBS to capture the video of game (it is such an awesome free software), convert it from MKV to MP$, edit it via Mixcraft 8 Home Studio, and do the "finishing touches" via EZ Gif.

I bought this software initially to just cut out some parts of some songs (like cut out extended parts of some songs that I download via YouTube and in some rare cases, cut out the parts of songs that are mediocre or monotone and just leave the good/best part intact) as well as do some other video editing. And up till now, it totally delivers it.

fun

it do what it do

I can't find the Submix Track?

Alright, let’s talk about Mixcraft 8 Home Studio, aka the reason my music assignments didn’t end in total disaster. This software isn’t just a DAW—it’s the Gandalf of audio production, guiding me out of the Mines of Procrastination and into the land of completed projects.

First off, the interface? Chef’s kiss. It’s so easy to use, even my sleep-deprived, coffee-fueled brain could figure it out at 3 AM. Drag-and-drop features? Yes, please. Virtual instruments? So many options, I felt like a DJ who accidentally wandered into a symphony orchestra. And the loops? Oh, the loops! They’re like cheat codes for creativity. Just slap a few together, and suddenly I’m the next Hans Zimmer (or so I tell myself).

When it came to my assignments, Mixcraft didn’t just help—it carried me harder than a pro gamer carrying a noob in ranked matches. Need a quick drum beat? Bam, done. Bassline not vibing? Fixed it in seconds. Melody sound weird? Auto-tune to the rescue. Honestly, it felt like Mixcraft was my secret weapon, while everyone else was struggling with clunky software.

And let’s talk about workflow speed. I went from “Where do I even start?” to “I just made a whole track in one night” faster than you can say “deadline panic.” The MIDI editor? Smooth as butter. The mixing tools? Simple yet powerful. Even when I thought I’d reached the limits of my talent (spoiler: it’s pretty low), Mixcraft had my back.

Of course, no software is perfect. Sometimes it crashes, but honestly, what DAW doesn’t? It’s just part of the experience, like how artists need just a little suffering to fuel their creativity.

Great for recording or messing around with loops from home. Limited to 16 tracks to be aware. Seen it drop to £10 on sales sometimes. If you want the full experience (more tracks, sub-mixes, melodyne e.t.c.) then look at getting Mixcraft 10.5 Recording or Pro Studio on Acoustica's website.

brilliant

Great easy to learn program, is there anymore downloadable samples?

Super easy to learn and a lot of fun if you love to create.

Really good beginner software for musicians