Samplitude Pro X2 is probably overkill for what I do. I use MMM Premium for simple things, like quick recording, using Soundpools, quick dubbing or adding music to videos (see my tutorial on this), and Samplitude Pro X2 for more complex projects, especially where I want to vary the tempo. Sequoia - top of the line, broadcast quality. Samplitude Pro X2 Suite - includes cleaning and restoration tools, and more effects Samplitude Pro X2 - a DAW and a big step up from SMS, with many, many features for commercial audio production, including most of the effects available from Magix, and including Independence plugin and 12 GB of instruments for Independence Samplitude Music Studio (SMS) - Closer to a DAW with more functions and effects than Music Studio they share the same user interface

Music Studio - Bottom end DAW, has more features than MMM, including recording to more than one track at a time, up to 4 I believe, has a different user interface than MMM Much better than basic and is most useful for the bulk of users MusicMaker Premium - closer to a DAW but still limited. MusicMaker (MMM) basic including 'Special Editions' - this is not a real DAW and has limited features

Here is the list of programs starting from the bottom and going toward the top and most expensive product

The complexity and completeness of the programs can be seen by looking at the main tutorial of each program on the site.

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