Music Maker 2005 Deluxe review:5 stars (music maker rocks) - i havent had music maker all that long but from what ive seen from it so far it really is quite impressive. As far as ease of use is concerned, most functions can be mastered in just a few minutes without having to resort to the index/help files. The large selection of synths and conversion options (mp3, ogg etc.) really make it worth the 30 dollars i paid for it. i thoroughly recommend it.1 stars (buyer BEWARE!) - The one thing that has not been mentioned in any of these reviews is the license for this product. This software cannot be used for commercial use without permission from one of their "duly authorized representatives". I'm not sure, but I bet this is a costly proposition. So if you want this product for an amusing game, it's fine. If you want to use it for music that you plan to sell, even if you are including your own playing on it, avoid it.

If you think that making loops of your own playing will let you off the hook, no, it won't. The license includes anything made with the software, so even if you want to sell your own music, PLAYED BY YOU, you have to talk to one of their representatives. If they give you permission to sell your OWN work, you still have to put their logo on it, which says, "Magix Creation". How nice...... 5 stars (The ultimate media creating software!!!) - Whether you are looking to create, mix or just edit this program has it all. I haven't seen anything out there that can beat music maker 2005. I have try to edit with other programs, but nothing has the options magix offers. Hands down ACID PRO will never touch magix. Audio, video, slideshows, you name it Magix has what you need.
If you are familiar with the 2004 version, there's more with 2005. The vocoder and guitar are amazing. To change a voice with the vocal tuner is very simple. The drum n bass collection has a few more loops added. If you need to clear any part of a mix, between the master effects and the reverb from the mixer i can have a instumental ready for recording in less than a minute. This program gives you all the tools you need to create music and sound like the pros. Music Maker 2005 also has a tutorial that will make everything so much easier than other programs.
Do some research though, if you need to. I cannot believe this program is even under $200. This is well worth making better music.
Music Maker 2005 Deluxe Features:
Apreciation
Computer software (programs)
Music
audio
Creation
Sequencing
Video
Composting
Effects
MP3
CD
Create your own musical emails, or Webpages with music embedded into them
Live arranger and multitrack arranger and mixer, plus Song Maker tools for arranging a song with a click
New Robota analog drum machine, one-click looping, vocoder and vocal tuner
Features 96 tracks for music in stereo, video clips, MIDI, text and images
Add video fx for animated text blending, rolling credits, transitions and beat-controlled animation

Music Maker 2005 Deluxe is the CD-ROM version. The full version can be purchased by clicking on the "CLICK HERE TO ORDER" button below for around 29.99USD.