Samplitude Pro X opinions

[Kraznet]

No nasty surprises so far, at least!

Samplitude had a buffer issue...

http://support2.magix.net/boards/sampli ... opic=16342

...at least it does in this version...

http://pro.magix.com/en/samplitude/midi ... h.730.html

...but I don't if the problem is in Pro X.

1. That thread is from 08

2. Samplitude silver and Samp Pro X are completely different DAWs on opposite ends of the product line spectrum

Yeah, I know the thread is from '08, but it describes the issue.

I found that the issue still exists in the Silver version, and said that I don't know if it exists in Pro X.

If it doesn't, great. If it does, OP should be aware of it.

Fwiw, this isn't some anti-Samplitude rant.

I simply mentioned it for OP to look at.

Hi there,

I just installed Samplitude 11 silver and tried to reproduce the problem. But I so far haven't been able to although I'm not certain I have created the right circumstances. Maybe you can upload me a small project with the configuration which is causing this problem and I will see if can reproduce it. It would be helpful if you can add a text file giving me instructions as to how to reproduce it. Only if you want to of course. Once I am able to reproduce it I will test the same configuration in Samplitude Pro X. I'll PM my drop box link for you.

Regards
Kraznet

[w1awb]

Kraznet, I've found your tutorials to be a fantastic help in understanding Samplitude and it's work flow. Thanks so much for providing these great videos.

Do you have any tutorials on the audio editor or the spectral editor?

I just pulled the trigger on Pro X. Very excited about this amazing program.

Andy B

[joeinternet327]

No nasty surprises so far, at least!

Samplitude had a buffer issue...

http://support2.magix.net/boards/sampli ... opic=16342

...at least it does in this version...

http://pro.magix.com/en/samplitude/midi ... h.730.html

...but I don't if the problem is in Pro X.

1. That thread is from 08

2. Samplitude silver and Samp Pro X are completely different DAWs on opposite ends of the product line spectrum

Yeah, I know the thread is from '08, but it describes the issue.

I found that the issue still exists in the Silver version, and said that I don't know if it exists in Pro X.

If it doesn't, great. If it does, OP should be aware of it.

Fwiw, this isn't some anti-Samplitude rant.

I simply mentioned it for OP to look at.

Hi there,

I just installed Samplitude 11 silver and tried to reproduce the problem. But I so far haven't been able to although I'm not certain I have created the right circumstances. Maybe you can upload me a small project with the configuration which is causing this problem and I will see if can reproduce it. It would be helpful if you can add a text file giving me instructions as to how to reproduce it. Only if you want to of course. Once I am able to reproduce it I will test the same configuration in Samplitude Pro X. I'll PM my drop box link for you.

Regards
Kraznet

I sent you a pm & a test project.

I'll let you look at it and update the post to avoid any confusion.

[joeinternet327]

and I didn't mean to sound like you are a samp hater or anything, but samp gets a bad rap at times and I wanted to make sure anyone who read your post understood that this was quite a while ago.

No problem.

Fwiw, I would buy Samplitude if I could afford it.

I was thinking about getting the Studio 2013 version, as it would be better than nothing, but IIRC it's limited to a single core.

Anyways, I tested this again, and have sent a file to Kraznet for verification.

It's still an issue, but I can only reproduce the problem with certain instruments.

I'll leave the rest for Kraznet to comment on, as he's much more familiar with Samplitude than I am.

[Hink]

and I didn't mean to sound like you are a samp hater or anything, but samp gets a bad rap at times and I wanted to make sure anyone who read your post understood that this was quite a while ago.

No problem.

Fwiw, I would buy Samplitude if I could afford it.

I was thinking about getting the Studio 2013 version, as it would be better than nothing, but IIRC it's limited to a single core.

Anyways, I tested this again, and have sent a file to Kraznet for verification.

It's still an issue, but I can only reproduce the problem with certain instruments.

I'll leave the rest for Kraznet to comment on, as he's much more familiar with Samplitude than I am.

I hear yah on the price but watch for crossgrade deals, that's what I did. Florida Music and pro audio toys often have these deals.

[Skorpius]

I can definitely recommend Samp ProX in terms of audio quality and audio editing. The audio quality is by far better than that of Cubase 5, which I also use. Compared to Samp ProX, the audio in Cubase sounds "foggy", like played from behind a curtain. With regard to audio editing, there are endless possibilities. I'm pretty sure you won't find any other DAW that can compete with Samp ProX in that respect.

I haven't used comping yet, so I can't say anything about that. The Midi editing possibilities are ok, but I find editing Midi in Cubase somewhat simpler. However, this should be regarded from a historical point of view, since Cubase started as a Midi sequencer/editor, whereas Samplitude started as a pure audio editor.

The support is also great: I reported a serious bug a couple of months ago, and it was fixed with the next update only a few weeks later. The people at Magix actually listen to what their users say, which you can't really say about a lot of large companies.

The integrated Magix plug-ins have a very good quality, by far better than those integrated in Cubase 5. You wouldn't even have to buy any 3rd party plug-ins, unless you wanted something special: Samp ProX contains an impressive number of basic plug-ins for the normal tasks.

BTW, I don't get paid by Magix for writing this. But the more people switch to Samplitude, the better it is for the Samplitude community and the future support of this great DAW.

[w1awb]

Thanks for the reply Skorpius, I just bought it last night. Pretty psyched.

Andy B

BTW, I don't get paid by Magix for writing this. But the more people switch to Samplitude, the better it is for the Samplitude community and the future support of this great DAW.

[el-bo (formerly ebow)]

that object editing is what i dream of in logic pro...also like inline eq's on mixers

nice

[Kraznet]

Kraznet, I've found your tutorials to be a fantastic help in understanding Samplitude and it's work flow. Thanks so much for providing these great videos.

Do you have any tutorials on the audio editor or the spectral editor?

I just pulled the trigger on Pro X. Very excited about this amazing program.

Andy B

Hi Andy,

I'm very pleased that my tutorials have been of help and welcome to the world of Samplitude. As yet I haven't done anything on the wave editor but I will do for sure, it's just a case of finding the time. With regards to spectral editing something is in the pipeline but you will have to wait till towards the end of April before I can give you any details. In the meantime Tim Dolbear of MAGIX N.America has done a tutorial which uses spectral editing which you may find of use.



Regards
Kraznet

[siriusbliss]

Yes!
ProX has spectral editing IN THE TRACK now.
Fast and easy to take out coughs, snorts, breathing, etc.

Good times,

G

[Sequent]

I've been toying around with the idea of switching to Samplitude and dropping Cubase. I think I had a special offer (because of Yellowtools) that would get me the Pro-X package for the same price as the upgrade to Cubase 7. Will have to see if that is still valid.

I agree that the audio in Samplitude seems to be a LOT clearer than Cubase 5. I don't know whether that is still the case when compared to Cubase 7?

BTW, does Samplitude use a dongle like Cubase does? Just asking out of curiosity. One bad thing about the dongle (especially the Steinberg kind) is that it's kind of delicate. One time I dropped it and it fell to pieces. I saw my whole DAW life pass in front of my eyes! I was able to snap it back together and it's been fine ever since, but that did give me a bit of a scare!

I don't mind Cubase, but also I DO want to get the best sound quality (and ease of use, etc.) that I can reasonably afford and especially if it's going to cost me the same amount to go with Magix as it would to upgrade it's definitely something worth considering.

[Kraznet]

BTW, does Samplitude use a dongle like Cubase does?

You have a choice of using either a dongle (Codemeter) or challenge response.

Regards
Kraznet

[w1awb]

Thanks Kraznet. I just used the spectral editor on a guitar piece and it was amazing. Thanks for the video.

Andy B

Kraznet, I've found your tutorials to be a fantastic help in understanding Samplitude and it's work flow. Thanks so much for providing these great videos.

Do you have any tutorials on the audio editor or the spectral editor?

I just pulled the trigger on Pro X. Very excited about this amazing program.

Andy B

Hi Andy,

I'm very pleased that my tutorials have been of help and welcome to the world of Samplitude. As yet I haven't done anything on the wave editor but I will do for sure, it's just a case of finding the time. With regards to spectral editing something is in the pipeline but you will have to wait till towards the end of April before I can give you any details. In the meantime Tim Dolbear of MAGIX N.America has done a tutorial which uses spectral editing which you may find of use.



Regards
Kraznet

[Kraznet]

Yes!
ProX has spectral editing IN THE TRACK now.
Fast and easy to take out coughs, snorts, breathing, etc.

Good times,

G

I should mention that Samplitude Pro X comes with in-line spectral cleaning. This can be used globally so that every audio track has a spectral view. Or you can use it on just selected objects. To use this you need to switch to spectral mouse mode and then draw a range around the glitch and click ok.
This works as a quick and easy fix for many things. Although if you want more fully featured spectral cleaning you will have to upgrade to the MAGIX Cleaning and Restoration Suite which is a paid add-on. The suite also includes real-time plug-ins including DeClicker / DeCrackler,DeClipper, DeNoiser and Brilliance Enhancer. It's worth noting that if you buy Sequoia 12 (if you can afford it that is). The cleaning and restoration suite is part of the package and also the spectral cleaning editor has enhanced features.

http://pro.magix.com/en/samplitude/clea ... e.524.html

Regards
Kraznet

[Hink]

I've been toying around with the idea of switching to Samplitude and dropping Cubase. I think I had a special offer (because of Yellowtools) that would get me the Pro-X package for the same price as the upgrade to Cubase 7. Will have to see if that is still valid.

I agree that the audio in Samplitude seems to be a LOT clearer than Cubase 5. I don't know whether that is still the case when compared to Cubase 7?

BTW, does Samplitude use a dongle like Cubase does? Just asking out of curiosity. One bad thing about the dongle (especially the Steinberg kind) is that it's kind of delicate. One time I dropped it and it fell to pieces. I saw my whole DAW life pass in front of my eyes! I was able to snap it back together and it's been fine ever since, but that did give me a bit of a scare!

I don't mind Cubase, but also I DO want to get the best sound quality (and ease of use, etc.) that I can reasonably afford and especially if it's going to cost me the same amount to go with Magix as it would to upgrade it's definitely something worth considering.

there was a video on the samp forums of a codemeter that survived a fire and was melted...but still worked...but no problems now that they gave the customer the choice. I'm glad they gave us the option because having samp on my laptop has helped learn a lot more about samp