Audio Studio allows its users 64 stereo tracks to work with (96 in the deluxe version), with each track allowing placement of any number of samples or audio files. Each object (sample, audio file) has it’s own object editor, which allows not only pans and fades, but effects (built-in, DirectX and VST), pitch bend and time-stretching. This is slightly different approach compared to most audio sequencers, in that the effects apply to each object, not just per track. MAGIX is giving it’s users the ability to use all 64/96 stereo tracks, which is more than enough once you figure out that your not limited to 1 exclusive loop or sample per track. You can load any sample anywhere in the tracks of the program. So 96 stereo tracks don’t limit you to the use of only 96 samples. The only limitation is that you can only play 96 voices at one particular moment.

Many parameters are accessible directly from the sample object with a simple click and drag of the parameter box inside the object. Combining that with the non-destructive in-program wave editing, there is almost no limit as to what you can do in the Audio Studio. This ‘click-and drag’ editing is a bit different to what most have come accustomed to in the past working in this particular type of setting, but it is a nice change. The ability to manipulate samples and loops while in this mode is a real treat, one that takes a bit of getting used to. But once you do, you might not ever want to go about it any other way. I was surprised not to find an accompanying library of loops and samples. The only loops or samples are those that came with the program in the tutorial, and that's only a few. So if you don't have a bunch of loops and samples that you have already gathered, you can always get creative and jump into the midi studio and make your own – or just use the money you saved buying Music Studio 7 to buy some.

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