Audio/MIDI multitrack recording software
MultitrackStudio
All other tracks are on the track I recorded. What's wrong?
Your soundcard's analog mixer is sending its own output to the audio input so it gets recorded. Click the Input button (at the top of the main window), and then make sure all inputs are turned off (except the one you're using). The offending one may be called "What U Hear".

Other programs are silent while MultitrackStudio is running.
MultitrackStudio uses Windows audio devices in 'exclusive mode' in order to provide the lowest latency possible. You can go to the Studio menu's Devices window and switch on 'Shared mode'. This requires Windows 10 or newer.

How do I create a master file?
You can use the Wizard's 'Mix to single file' option to mix down to a single .wav file.

How can I burn my song to CDR?
You have to mix it down to a single .wav file first (see previous question). This file can be used by your CDR-software.

Audio recording doesn't work in Windows 10
A Windows 10 update introduced some privacy changes that may keep you from recording audio. To fix this go to Start > Settings > Privacy, and make sure the 'allow apps access to your microphone' setting is switched on.

If I buy it, will I be able to install the program on both my computers?
Yes. The program isn't tied to a computer, so you can run it on all your computers.

Where do I install VST2 plugins?
On Windows the Plugin Manager lets you specify the folder that contains your VST2 plugins. By default the C:\Program Files\MtStudio\VSTplugins folder is used. On Mac VST plugins go in either the user or system Library/Audio/Plug-ins/VST folder.

How does the Tempo Editor work?
You can drag the selected part (the red line) up or down. To select a part use the mouse or the selectall button.

How do I alter audio recording level?
Altering the recording level can be done using the Windows Record Control. Clicking the Recording menu's Audio Input Control option will bring it up.

I can't hear the audio track I'm recording.
Set up your soundcard's internal mixer so it routes the input you're recording to the output. If you're using the WinSound driverset you can access this mixer using the Studio menu's Audio Output Control option. Turn up the Mic or Line input (the one you're using) so you can hear it. Note that more faders can be made visible using the Options menu's Properties window.

My audio tracks are out of sync. What can I do?

  1. Make sure you're using the latest drivers for your sound device.
  2. Try using a sample rate of 48 Khz rather than the default 44.1 kHz (see Song Properties).
  3. Windows: Try using a different audio driver type.
  4. Windows: MultitrackStudio's support for the Early Windows audio driver type includes an 'Apply EMU10k1 44.1 kHz Audio Sync Correction' setting. Soundcards of the Soundblaster Live! type (including 128, 512, 1024 and Ensoniq AudioPCI) use slightly different sample rates for playback and recording when using a sample rate of 44.1 kHz. MultitrackStudio compensates for this effect if the 'Apply EMU10k1 44.1 kHz Audio Sync Correction' button is engaged in the Devices window. Make sure this button is engaged if you have one the aforementioned soundcards, make sure it isn't if you don't.
  5. Mac: If you're using different devices for audio recording and playback you can create an "aggregate device" using the Audio MIDI Setup application and use that device instead.

My songs play back too fast. What can I do?

  1. If your soundcard's control panel has a sample rate setting, make sure its value is identical to the one used in the MultitrackStudio Song menu's Settings window.
  2. Windows: In the Windows Control Panel, set Sound Scheme to "No Sounds".

Why doesn't the editor remove the "space" occupied by the sound when I delete a part?
The Ripple button (at the top of the window) toggles between "insert" and "overwrite" mode (this works just like it does in a text editor). If you want the occupied "space" to be removed you should engage the Insert button first.

What happened to MultitrackStudio Professional and MultitrackStudio Pro Plus?
Their names changed to MultitrackStudio Standard and MultitrackStudio Pro respectively, starting with version 8.

Why can't I load a master file in my CD writer program?
Make sure the file is a stereo WAV file. If you're using the Pro edition then also make sure it's a 16 bit file (CDs are always 16 bit). If you're using a version earlier than 5.0 then make sure the file is not opened in MultitrackStudio (close the song, or close MultitrackStudio).

Is there a patchmap file for my synth/keyboard?
Patchmap files contain the names of all the patches available on your synth. These names appear in the MIDI Port's user interface (to replace the default GM ones).
Currently these files are available in addition to the ones that come with the program:

  • Korg X5D Bank A
  • Kurzweil K1000
  • Roland JV1010 Patch
  • Roland JV1010 Performance
  • Roland JV1010 Rhythm
  • Roland SC8820
  • Yamaha DGX500
All files are packaged in one zip file: patchmaps.zip. You can download this file, open it, and copy the file you need to the C:\Program Files\MtStudio\Patchmaps folder. Then start MultitrackStudio, click the Studio menu's MIDI Output Control option and select the new patchmap.

Information on creating your own patchmap files can be found in the manual.