Best music production software and mixers in 2020

Now is the era of computer technology and many users are wondering how to create music on a PC? Yes Easy! This can be done very simply by downloading a special utility to your computer, phone or tablet. Each program has its own characteristics. We have selected a rating of the best programs and mixers that will be useful to any artist, beamer or person who just wants to create their own melody or cut samples.

Due to the abundance of such programs, it is sometimes difficult to stop at a specific one. For example, one costs a lot of money, the free one does not have the necessary instruments or sounds, the third is generally difficult to understand. But if you are a novice user, then a simple program is enough for you to understand how it all works. But there are also professional programs, but they may take several weeks or even months to study. An example of such a program is Cubase, which is used by famous musicians.

Well, let's get started! The article describes many programs designed to create music on computers, phones and even tablets.

Program selection

It is quite difficult to choose a program for creating music, since any of them is geared towards a specific sound and has its own set of instruments and samples (excerpts from a composition or individual sounds of musical instruments). It should be noted that free programs have very limited functionality, and it is impossible to create a full-fledged musical creation on them. For this purpose, advanced users and beatmakers recommend downloading paid programs, but not the fact that you will get cool music.

If you want to create cool music for a song, then it is better to set aside some money and order this business from the professionals. They will make you one worthy composition for 500-1000 rubles. The price depends on the genre, style of writing, urgency, complexity and other factors.

But if you do not have money, then you can use free programs from our rating, but you should not expect high-quality created music from such utilities. If you know a bit about creating beats, you can try a professional program with a full range of functions and capabilities. Paid apps range in price from about $ 5 to $ 100. Another minus of free software: the user creates pirated content without buying a license.

PC music making software

"SunVox"

With this program you can count on getting more or less good amateur compositions. This application is very compact, that is, it takes up a minimum of disk space. But it has a large set of instruments, plugins and even a built-in synthesizer. Mixing tools also come to the rescue. It will be difficult for beginners who come across such applications for the first time.

Thanks to the presence of the Russian language, anyone, even narrow-minded in this matter, will be able to learn the features in just a few hours.

You don't need to pay for SunVox.

• Requires little disk space;
• There is a Russian language;
• Submitted free of charge.

• Old design;
• Complex interface.

"NanoStudio"

Allows you to create and edit songs. Unfortunately, it has very limited functionality. The scarcity of tools is explained by the free program. Due to its small volume and simple functionality, you can even work from a mobile phone. Melodies can be created using samples and a virtual synthesizer. The developers have installed a number of tips, but they, like the rest of the "program", are built in English.

• Convenient interface;
• Takes up little space;
• It is possible to work from the phone;
• There is a good virtual synthesizer.

• There is no support for VST plugins;
• English language menu;
• Few tools;
• Not suitable for professional artwork.

"Magix Music Maker"

It stands out among competitors with an inexhaustible set of tools. Here the user is given a month of free use, and after this period the client can buy the full version or say goodbye to the utility forever. However, even during this month, you can enjoy the program to the fullest and create a lot of high-quality music, however, if you only do this. Although there is hardly a masochist who will clap on a computer for days on end.

It is worth highlighting the presence of a Russian-language interface, which greatly simplifies the work. A repository of sounds and melodies will also be a nice addition. License prices start at $ 60. It can be even more, depending on which add-ons the customer buys.

To install Magix Music Maker on your computer, you need to have the operating system Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10. If you install the mixer on other software, it may not work correctly.

Requirements:

• 9 gigabytes of free hard disk space;
• Built-in sound card;
• Integrated video card with a resolution of at least 1280x768 pixels;
• 2 gigabytes of RAM;
• Central processing unit from 2 GHz.

• Large set of functions;
• Russian language menu;
• Storage of melodies and sounds.

• You can work with the program for free for only 30 days;
• Relatively high system requirements;
• Suitable for professionals only.

"Mixcraft"

Allows you to work not only with audio files, but also with video clips. Despite the simple interface and the free license, you can create and process tracks just as well as on professional equipment. Also suitable for people who graduated from music school, as there is a set of instruments with sheet music.

In addition to the standard functionality, an unlimited number of additional tools and plugins can be integrated into the program from the developer's site. The Russian version helps you quickly create compositions for every taste. System requirements are minimal. Any modern PC can easily "drag" the work with the utility.

• Russian version;
• Convenient functionality;
• It is possible to edit and create video clips;
• Free;
• The instruments have notes;
• Minimum system requirements.

• Not found.

"Sibelius"

The uniqueness of this application is that it provides the ability to edit the musical score. Such opportunities will be useful for a professional musician. Here you need to work with the visual part, that is, with the notes that will eventually turn into sound.

Unfortunately, only people who know sheet music and are well versed in music will be able to master this wide functionality. Mostly composers use such an engine. Despite the fact that you need to pay for use every month, it has unlimited possibilities and a Russian-language menu. How much you need to pay for the program is not specified anywhere.

• A lot of possibilities;
• There are possibilities for working with video materials;
• Russian version.

• For professionals only;
• Paid.

FL Studio

Suitable for amateurs and professionals, as the control system is very simple. It is similar to the previous program from the review, but it lacks the ability to work with video.

Virtual synthesizers and additional sounds with melodies allow you to create a complete musical composition. True, a masterpiece still cannot be created.

The free version is valid for 30 days. After this period, you need to pay approximately $ 200. A great song can only be made by purchasing the full version, unfortunately, these possibilities are limited in the trial version.

• Ample opportunities;
• A large number of effects;
• Simple menu;
• Powerful virtual synthesizers.

• The free version is only valid for 30 days and has limited functionality;
• No Russian version;
• If you do not purchase the full version before the expiration of 30 days, then you will have to abandon the application. But there is another option: install a jailbroken version, but using it can harm your computer.

"Ableton Live"

This program records music on your PC. This utility is not intended for creating songs, only for recording. Also in the arsenal there are tools for public speaking.

With Ableton Live, you can get studio quality recordings. Most often it is used for club music. It is also possible to load catalogs of sounds, which greatly simplifies the work. For live performances, this utility is used by world-class stars.

• Free;
• Records sound quality;
• Suitable for public speaking and improvisation;
• Used by world stars;
• You can upload your own sound catalogs.

• There is no way to create cool musical compositions.

"Adobe Audition"

The utility is aimed solely at recording and mixing music. Most composers use this program, as there are many audio tracks that you can constantly edit and modify the content. That is, you can even load a song of your favorite artist and modify it (change the key, timbre, speed, add something new, cut off the desired fragment of the song, and even change the voice).

Adobe Audition is considered the best audio production software. The software is used by professional studios. The compositions are of amazing quality.

The license cost for a year is about $ 100.

• You can do quality work;
• The best program for working with sound;
• There is a Russian version;
• Endless number of tracks.

• Provided on a paid basis;
• More suitable for people who work on professional equipment rather than a home PC.

"Cubase"

It is one of the most powerful professional grade music editors. It can be considered a full-fledged virtual studio with an inexhaustible set of instruments. Thanks to such an electronic colossus, you can create a complete hit, from recording to arrangement and mixing.

To cope with all the settings and fully manage all the processes when creating a masterpiece, you need to master certain skills.

The editor itself consists of several windows, each of which is responsible for a specific process. For example, Cubase Project is the main window. In it you can create your own project.

The Key Editor or keyboard editor is responsible for editing notes. Here you can change the duration and pitch of the sound.

Drum Editor lets you edit all content.

The List Editor acts as a synthesizer.

In the music editor, you can not only see the icons of the notes, but also hear how they sound.

The license can be purchased for only 500 rubles.

• Huge set of tools;
• You can create a full hit;
• Inexpensive license;
• Low system requirements.

• Suitable for professionals only;
• Very complex interface;
• To access all the features, you need to purchase a license.

Program	Price	Russian version
SunVox	is free	there is
NanoStudio	is free	not
Magix Music Maker	license from $ 60	there is
Mixcraft	is free	there is
Sibelius	not indicated	there is
FL Studio	200 dollars	not
Ableton live	is free	not
Adobe audition	$ 100 per year	there is
Cubase	500 rubles	not

Music production software for Android

Now in the Playmarket you can find a lot of applications for the Android platform. But unfortunately, many of them are designed only to play a little, and not to create some kind of integral composition or melody. We have selected the best such programs that have already been appreciated by millions of users.

"Music Maker JAM"

This program for Android has a Russian-language menu. With the help of a large number of blanks, you can create unique music. For beginners, there is a special tutorial that will help you understand all the features of the application. Differs in good sound quality. Thanks to this utility, you can feel like a real musician. In order to fully use all the functions, the system offers to authorize through a social network.

• Takes up little space;
• Convenient and intuitive interface;
• Russian language menu;
• Provided free of charge;
• There is training for beginners;
• Has a wide range of functions.

• Not found.

"Dubstep Drum Pad Machine"

It is a very interesting platform for creating your own Dubstep tracks. You can select key, rhythm and tempo. Mainly aimed at creating electronic music. Inside the app there is a video with instruction manuals.

You can find a lot of advertisements online, which is sometimes annoying. There are no paid features.

• Free;
• High quality sound;
• There is a training video;
• Enough opportunities.

• There is no "pure bass", only electronic sounds;
• There are a lot of advertisements online.

"Walk Band"

With this program, everyone can feel like a real musician. Thanks to it, you do not have to buy expensive musical instruments, since they are already installed here. Multichannel recording allows you to combine the sounds of different instruments into one whole. You can also record the original track in different styles using a drum machine. And in the training mode, you can learn how to play virtual musical instruments.

A lot of advertising propaganda slows down the process of creating tracks somewhat. But precisely because of the presence of advertisements, the telephone music studio is free.

• Free;
• Lots of tools;
• There is a drum machine;
• Virtual musical instruments make you feel like a musician.

• There are a lot of annoying ads.

"Djay FREE"

It features good sound and the ability to use a virtual DJ console with records. However, you won't have any functions if you don't pay. The specific fee is not listed. It depends on what functions the user is going to use. Also, the English version complicates the whole process.

• Virtual DJ console;
• It is possible to make logos;
• Good sound quality;
• High quality graphics.

• Requires payment for various functions;
• There is no Russian language interface.

Program	Price	Russian version
Music Maker JAM	is free	there is
Dubstep Drum Pad Machine	free	not
Walk Band	is free	there is
djay FREE	paid	not

Music production apps for iOS

"Korg"

Music media reports that this app is very iPhone-friendly. More than 10 special effects are installed here, as well as 150 different sounds. It costs $ 20.

• Most iPhone-friendly;
• Many functions;
• Many effects;
• Exclusive settings.

• Paid program.

"Beatsurfing"

The application was presented by a Belgian company. Suitable for composers. Easy to use on iPad. Musician Sasha Kholenko tested the program for the first time. This software allows you to create midi controllers, thanks to which even the simplest device can sound. For example, a Sony Playstation joystick can be used to control a drum machine.

• Allows to sound any device that even has to do with music;
• Ample opportunities.

• Not found.

"Scape"

Peter Chilvers and Brian Eno developed this project. The bottom line is that the person who downloaded the application must combine colors, shapes and a set of backgrounds at their discretion. The result is music. There are 80 different elements in the app. They are added as the composition is created. The longer the author creates music, the more elements will appear.

• Free;
• Allows you to create cool music.

• It takes a long time to get additional elements.

"Figure"

Great for those who have never done music. The synthesizer, bass and beat section will immerse the beginner in the world of music, and he will be able to quickly understand how everything is set up. An aspiring composer will never miss a note, as there is a very user-friendly interface that makes work easier.

This is not a professional solution for tracks, however, everyone will enjoy such a program. By the way, the result will also be quite good.

• Lightweight interface;
• Simple and convenient functionality;
• Free of charge;
• Everyone will understand.

• Not suitable for creating high-quality works;
• Designed for beginners only.

Program	Price	Russian version
Korg	20 dollars	not
Beatsurfing	free	not
Scape	free	not
Figure	free	not

Output

The world does not stand still, and neither does music. There are tons of different music production utilities and applications out there now. Therefore, the program can be selected for every taste. There are programs for everyone, but there are only for amateurs and / or only for professionals. The list of all sorts of solutions does not end. You can find both paid and free utility. But it's worth remembering that free software has more limited options. If a client wants to create full-fledged music, but does not know how to do it, then it is better for him to turn to a professional.

The one who is professionally engaged in music will create a composition quickly and efficiently for a small fee. Almost always, creating a high-quality track is much cheaper than purchasing a full-fledged program, and possibly special equipment.