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Cakewalk - Music Creator 4: Windows - $39.99

Music Creator 4 turns your computer into a professional recording studio. Record, edit, arrange and mix music in one place for polished sounds that come through with 24-bit audio quality. Use the intuitive Track icons to quickly and easily identify content and implement Mute, Pan, Volume and Gain to add an expert touch to your tunes. Combine thousands of instrument sounds with special studio effects used by professional producers and use an on-screen mixer to seamlessly mix audio and MIDI tracks. All it takes is a click of your mouse and your musical imagination no experience or expensive equipment required. Assemble loops and compile backing tracks to add richness to your recordings. If that's not enough, then add more instruments and effects with support for DirectX, VST and ReWire. Make a note of your notes by creating and printing musical scores and sheet music. Once the recording is complete, share your songs on the Internet, create playlists and burn CDs for your biggest fans. You'll be amazed at the songs you produce with these powerful music-creating tools at your fingertips.

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