MAGIX Music Maker
MAGIX Music Maker: A Windows-first DAW for beginners who want loop-based production and recording. Ranked #26 of 36 in Digital Audio Workstations by our editors (6.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for windows beginners using loops.
At a glance
- Editor score6.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forWindows beginners using loops
- Free planYes
- Paid from$59.99 one-time
- Operating systemsWindows
- Founded1993 · Berlin, Germany
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free edition includes six Soundpools, three instruments, and nine effects
- Paid editions add unlimited tracks, recording, MIDI, and VST3 support
- Unlimited includes 650+ Soundpools and 350+ GB of premium samples
Where it doesn't
- Available only for Windows
- Free edition has limited Soundpools, instruments, and effects
- Perpetual-license editions require an upfront purchase
Our verdict on MAGIX Music Maker
MAGIX Music Maker is a Windows-based digital audio workstation for beginners and home music producers. Its drag-and-drop workflow supports loop-based song and beat creation, while audio recording, MIDI editing, virtual instruments, effects, mastering tools, Beatbox Pro 3, and audio export extend it beyond a basic loop launcher. It is a practical fit for Windows users who want an approachable entry point into music production without a subscription requirement.
Pricing is structured around a permanently free edition and three one-time licenses. Free includes six Soundpools, three virtual instruments, and nine professional effects. Premium costs $59.99 one-time and adds unlimited tracks, 44 audio effects, audio recording, MIDI editing, VST3 support, and six Soundpools. Ultimate costs $129.99 one-time, adding the Vandal Virtual Guitar Amp, five Vita Instruments, four coreFX and colorFX, and 18 Soundpools. Unlimited costs $149.99 one-time and includes Premium features plus access to 650+ Soundpools, 350+ GB of premium samples, and 260,000+ sounds.
Its strongest ecosystem fit comes from VST3 plug-in support and the included iZotope Ozone 11 Elements mastering tool. The Loop Browser offers genre filtering, and pitch control lets users adjust loops within the production workflow. That combination favors producers who want guided, sample-based creation with room for recording and MIDI work. The Windows-only platform narrows its audience, and users seeking a cross-platform workstation should choose another option. MAGIX Music Maker is the better pick for Windows beginners prioritizing loops, accessible editing, and a broad built-in sound library.
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MAGIX Music Maker fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $59.99 one-time |
| Operating systems | Windows |
| Max audio tracks | Not verified |
| Max MIDI tracks | Not verified |
| Audio warping | Not verified |
| Score editor | Not verified |
| Video timeline | Not verified |
| VST3 support | Yes |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: VST3 plug-ins, iZotope Ozone 11 Elements |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | magix.com |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
MAGIX Music Maker integrations
MAGIX Music Maker lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- VST3 plug-ins
- iZotope Ozone 11 Elements
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