Jul 17, 2006 09:58 am I've heard great things about MTS on a different board, it's reportedly very stable, and does everything it's supposed to, without problem.
Was just chatting with MultitrackStudio
Posted on Jul 17, 2006 09:35 am
dbmasters
Administrator Since: Apr 03, 2002
Version 4.1 was released a few weeks ago, I was unaware of that, it seems they have added some really cool new functionality to the new version, check out this list, some really good stuff:
User Interface improvements:
* New improved help system.
* Yellow hint balloons appear at more convenient locations.
* Hardware control surface support.
* Mixer sections can be collapsed to save space.
* Selector windows (the VST plugin selector etc.) can be resized.
* Level meters of recording audio tracks: righthand segment flashes if overload occurred. Rightclicking resets it.
* The intensity (brightness) of the green displays and editors is adjustable.
* VST/DX windows: click the 'metal' to return keyboard focus to MultitrackStudio (if plugin has taken it).
* Chords and Lyrics. Can be displayed in almost any editor.
* Toggle Play, Rec, Mute or Edit buttons of all tracks simultaneously (use Ctrl key)
MIDI editing improvements:
* Click Track Generator and Tempo Editor: tempo values can be entered by tapping on the space bar.
* Pianoroll: added big size view.
* Pianoroll: While selecting a part: if the selected notes make a chord the chord's name is displayed.
* Notation Editor: better 'cleaning up' of non-quantized notes.
* Notation Editor: added Tenor and Alto clefs.
* Drum Editor: delete, drag or change volume of similar notes in similar bars simultaneously.
* 'Mouse Modifiers' to edit individual notes quickly (volume, duration etc., or even 'expand to chord').
Performance improvements:
* 24 bit losslessly compressed .gjm and .gjs audio files (Pro Plus Edition only).
* Audio engine takes advantage of dual core CPU.
* MIDI file resolution doubled.
* Convolutor effect works faster when used 'live', or when using an Intel CPU (it was fast on AMD already).
Various other improvements and minor fixes.
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Jul 17, 2006 09:58 am I've heard great things about MTS on a different board, it's reportedly very stable, and does everything it's supposed to, without problem.
Jul 17, 2006 10:00 am Yeah, I've used it quite a lot from time to time, it's a very viable product for a very affordable price. Stable, light on the system and features that are often associated only with the big players in the field...
Jul 17, 2006 10:04 pm OK, two questions:
1 - how many inputs does it support? (the magic number for me is 4)
2 - where can I go to check it out?
Jul 18, 2006 12:04 am You can check it out at www.multitrackstudio.com/
I tried the demo and didn't care much for it, though I haven't looked at 4.1.
Except that it only supports 2 simultaneous inputs I think bang for the buck it's hard to beat Cakewalks Music Creator 3.
Dan
Jul 18, 2006 05:18 am I really like MTS, if I wasn't already so married to Sonar, it'd be my next option. Easy to use, light on the system and very feature filled. I am a one track at a time type guy, but I believe MTS will record as many inputs as you have available in your sound devices simultaneously.
Jul 18, 2006 12:07 pm Cool, I've been browsing the site, and it looks nice! I like the simple, clean look of the interface. For some reason a lot of programs bother me, visually, with all the flashing lights and 50 different colors on the screen at all times. I think there's a reason most studio hardware is black!
Anyway, I downloaded the lite version to check out - I'll be playing with that tonight I'm sure. The pro+ version handles multiple inputs, and $119 ain't too bad, compared to most!
Jul 18, 2006 01:16 pm Pro+ is also higher resolution recording.
I know what you mean about some software putting WAY to much "artsy fartsy" type work into their UI...too busy, to fancy, too colorful...
Jul 18, 2006 11:43 pm And every one of those blinking "lights" is taking processor power. And I don't really have any to spare. 'Cuz I'm greedy. And paranoid.
Jul 19, 2006 08:18 pm That is one reason these days you have to have a top end or very good video card. And a ton of ram. So much visual goo going on. But in some cases it can be helpfull. You just need to know when to trun it off.
I like the fact that Sonar gives you the option of choosing a processing sensative meter when you need it. And you can simply shut down meters you dont need or all with the click of a mouse button.
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