Quick Review: MAGIX Music Maker 2013

Programs that aim to simplify complex processes are often doomed to failure. You would think that any software designed to bring music making to the masses – music making being something that people dedicate their lives to – would fall at the first hurdle. But MAGIX is a company that has been producing accessible software for many years, and the Music Maker range is one of its flagship products. MAGIX Music Maker 2013 picks up form where its predecessor left off, but whether you are someone who has used a previous version of the program or you are new to the range, there is a lot to explore in this surprisingly power music creation software. The latest incarnation of the program is very much an evolution of an established product, and while it has little major in the way of new features, it feels like a natural progression. Loops & Samples As you would expect from any program of this ilk, you are provided with a library of loops and samples that can be used either as the basis for creations of your own, or used to add embellishments to your compositions.  Compared to previous versions of the software, this particular release has a slightly redesigned interface but there is nothing particularly different really – there is now more scope for personalization. While in the past you have been able to work with up to 64 audio tracks, you are now able to work with up to 99. This opens up a new dimension of opportunities in some respects, but at the same time it could be seen as an exercise in numbers. It is not just the number of tracks that has been increased, there are now also more samples and loops in the library for you to work with. With more than 3000 sounds to choose from, the new search facility is a welcome addition.  There are also more instruments than ever before, including a wider range of realistic Vita 2 instruments. Of course, any music app is going to be judged to some extent by the range of effects and instruments that it provides users with, and MAGIX Music Maker delivers on this front. But usability and performance are also very important factors – MAGIX is renowned for its attention to detail in terms of ease of use, and the 2013 version of the program also make great steps forward to help improve overall performance. The system requirements make it clear that the software cannot be used on older hardware, but even on fairly average hardware it performs pleasingly well. 2013 improvements There is no denying that there are numerous other more powerful tools available, tools that offer greater flexibility, a wider range of samples and instruments, a better selection of effects and a more professional look. But this is not what MAGIX Music Maker is about. While there is obviously a firm focus on creating as great a sound as possible, this is a piece of software that is all about opening up new opportunities to a wider audience. Even someone who would class themselves as musical inept still has some idea of what sounds good – even if only to themselves – and MAGIX Music Maker 2013 enables you to make the most of whatever talents you may have, providing you with the tools you need to take things to the next level. It is possible to use the program to dip your toes in the water of music creation, but it is important not to get disillusioned by results if things are too impressive to start with. While it is possible to create something that sounds half decent by just dropping a series of samples onto your workspace and playing around with a range of effects, you really do need to get a little more involved if you want to get the most from the program. This is not a piece of software that is going to work miracles – it will not transform the musically inept into a maestro, but if you have a slight musical leaning, it will enable you to experiment with ‘real’ and electronic music in ways that you might not otherwise have considered. As is becoming increasingly common with software that is undated manually, this is a release that owners of the previous version could live without. For newcomers or anyone with a slightly more aged edition installed, it is still good value for money.

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PickMeApp moves your software from one PC to another, no reinstallation required

In the long list of PC Jobs We Really Hate, there's one task in particular which stands out from all the others: reinstalling (or relocating) applications. Installing the core program files on a new PC is easy enough, but then you have to manually recreate accounts, remember and restore all your old configuration settings, perhaps download extensions and addons: it can take forever to get everything working as it was. You could avoid most of this hassle by using the appropriate Laplink package to relocate the programs for you, of course, but that can be a little expensive. And so you might prefer to opt for PickMeApp, a free tool which also promises to help move just about all your applications from one system to another, without requiring any manual reinstallations at all. Free? Yes, although this does mean you'll have to navigate more than your share of adware issues while using the program. On installation PickMeApp wanted to install Babylon Search and 2YourFace, for instance. And the terms and conditions also state that you'll be offered further "interesting" software once every 4-7 days of program usage. Choose a program to move, click Capture, and PickMeApp will save its files and state And for some reason the developers also make it unusually difficult to download the program. You must create an account, wait for an email, log in and set a password before you get access to the PickMeApp build. If this isn't enough to put you off, though, the underlying functionality of the program seems reasonably solid. It appears to recognise a lot of programs; it can capture them (store their files and state) in a click or two; and it's just as easy to deploy those programs onto a new PC. There are some conveniences we weren't expecting, too. If you need to configure multiple new PCs in the same way, for instance, you'll appreciate PickMeApp's command line interface, which makes it easy to automate the processes of capturing, installing or uninstalling applications. And once you understand the basics then the program is generally fairly easy to use. (If you'd like a preview, the User Manual will tell you more.) Aside from the adware, though, our major concern with PickMeApp is that it's still a beta, more liable than usual to contain bugs. And if your applications aren't relocated with 100% accuracy then it could cause you all kinds of hassles. Don't let that put you off entirely - if PickMeApp works for you then it'll probably save you a great deal of time - but just be careful, test it with a few minor applications before you relocate a complete system.

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Artweaver 3.0 Free adds network collaboration features

Boris Eyrich Software has released version 3.0 of its painting application. Artweaver 3.0 Free, which is also available as a paid-for Plus edition with more features, adds a new collaborative feature that allows artists sat at different computers to work on the same document – either over their local area network or via ArtweaverTeam.com (free account required). This is the only new feature in the free version, and is accompanied by a number of unspecified bug fixes. The Plus Edition, which costs €29, boasts many more new features to go with its enhanced feature set, plus performance and interface improvements. The new collaborative feature works across local area networks or – via free accounts – the internet via ArtweaverTeam.com. It’s managed via a new Team window where users can come together to work simultaneously on the same document, using the window to chat as they work. The Plus edition adds a number of new features: two new brushes (warping and coloring), a Filter Gallery, new views for preset selectors (List and Thumbnail) and a new layer properties dialog with extra settings. Improvements include faster read operations, better drag-and-drop palette docking and various interface tweaks. Artweaver Free 3.0 is a free-for-personal-use download for PCs running Windows XP or later. Artweaver Plus 3.0 costs €29 and can be downloaded as a 14-day trial separately.

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Adobe releases first public beta of Lightroom 5

Adobe has announced the first public beta of Photoshop Lightroom 5. And while a first look suggests this isn't the most major of upgrades, there are still some worthwhile improvements to be found. A new one-click Upright tool can analyse your images and detect tilted lines, for instance. You can choose a correction method, but otherwise the program will straighten images all on its own. Lightroom 5 gains some more Photoshop-like technology with its enhanced healing brush, which can heal or clone with brush strokes. A new radial filter allows you to apply your preferred Lightroom image adjustments to a circular mask, which can then be resized or feathered to produce a more natural effect. Automatically straighten images with the new Upright tool A Smart Preview option helps you work remotely from your original images. Lightroom 5 can create smaller versions of these files, called Smart Previews; if you're disconnected from the source images then you can work on the Smart Previews, instead; and when you reconnect, the program is able to reapply all your edits to the original pictures. Elsewhere, more capable photo book creation includes book templates which you can customise to suit your needs. And it's now possible to combine video clips, images and music to produce your very own HD video slideshow. While there's no single killer feature here, the automatic perspective correction and enhanced healing brush are going to be very useful. And if you'd like to try them out, the beta of Photoshop Lightroom 5 is available now. (No need to worry if you have an earlier version; Adobe says it can be installed alongside an existing copy of Lightroom installation without overwriting anything.)