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Magix Samplitude Pro X8 Suite Audio Workstation (Academic)

Samplitude is a DAW aimed at recording, mixing, and mastering engineers who care about the signal path. Its Hybrid Audio Engine pairs a short-latency path for live monitoring against track effects with a High Latency Engine that carries the computationally heavy object, AUX, and surround work, so tracking stays responsive while the mix stays intact. Editing is object-based: every clip holds its own plug-ins, sends, and automation, edited in the Object Editor instead of through one track-wide chain, which is what makes fine work on a large project practical. MIDI is fully implemented for composing, VST instruments load alongside the bundled ones, and the mixing set covers equalizers, compressors, and limiters in dockable workspaces you can save.

This listing covers the Pro Suite edition of Samplitude Pro X8 in two license types. The Academic License (MGX-639191550614-8) is priced for students, teachers, and accredited institutions; send your school or institution details with the order and we will confirm eligibility before the key is issued. The Academic Upgrade (MGX-639191550614-UPG-8) needs both academic eligibility and a qualifying earlier version of Samplitude Pro X registered to you. Both are delivered as an electronic download with an activation key.

Product TypeDigital audio workstation software
PublisherBoris FX (MAGIX Pro Audio)
EditionPro Suite
VersionSamplitude Pro X8
License TypeAcademic license (eligibility required) / Academic upgrade license (eligibility and previous version required)
PlatformWindows
DeliveryElectronic software download with activation key
Part NumberMGX-639191550614-8 / MGX-639191550614-UPG-8
Audio EngineHybrid Audio Engine with integrated High Latency Engine
EditingObject-based, per-object plug-ins, sends and automation
Plug-in SupportVST instruments and effects, full MIDI implementation
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