Your creations never sounded better

If you speak the language of music (or would like to), you’ll be pleased to know that the Microsoft Store offers a range of cool, groundbreaking apps to inspire and spark your creativity. We highlight some of our most interesting audio-based tools that not only make your life easier, but more fun and richer through the power of music.

Live Event Sound & Music Panel

With a sleek design interface, Live Event Sound & Music Panel let’s you play your favorite tunes with the touch of a button. The beauty of the app is how it applies simple, eye-catching design elements that simplify the presentation of sound effects and sounds you need at a live event (e.g., sports event, classroom, party). Who hasn’t played the room from their phone without disastrously pulling up one of their guilty pleasure songs with grandma staring with the ultimate disapproval? With Live Event Sound & Music Panel, you won’t compromise grandma’s respect for you again. The app incorporates seamless fades and cleverly designed buttons to ensure you always get it right.

StaffPad

Are you inspired by the likes of Clara Schumann, Johann Sebastian Bach, or John Williams? Regardless of your music composition flavor, StaffPad offers a simple platform for you to write your upcoming score, edit with the fluidity of natural handwriting, and listen to your masterpiece instantly. StaffPad includes over 55 instruments, supports Surface Pen, and imports/exports MusicXML and MIDI files for cross-app usage. When you’re ready to share your music with the world, easily sync it with any device running the free StaffPad Reader. Listen to each musical part, update in real time, and playback in perfect time with synchronized metronome. StaffPad is a composer’s dream when seeking to take advantage of high-end, digital music advancements while maintaining the feel of the pen.

Self Rap: Music Production

Let the world hear you. Create your own rap music and feel like a real creator with Self Rap! A huge number of beats without voice tags in different genres especially for you. Flow & Record Rap in 2 ways: Talk and record, then thoughtfully choose a track for your back. OR First, choose a track for your flow and then freestyle in real time

Audacity

Released as open-source audio software in 2000, Audacity has become the ultimate audio editing and recording tool. Easy-to-use. Simple to set up. Fast. Intuitive. Expect even more powerful features in its recent release, plus up to 50x improved load times in projects, 16-, 24- and 32-bit support, and the ability to shift audio clips around without being in a special mode. You can fully manipulate tracks and selections using your keyboard (including keyboard shortcuts) and a spectrogram view mode to visualize and select frequencies. Trust us. With all these features, this multi-track editing app will become your go-to tool when you need to showcase quality audio clips.

Music Maker Jam

Don’t contemplate any longer. Make your own amazing tracks with Music Maker Jam, a free music app designed to make your creative streak fun and fast. Are you new to the process? No worries, because the app lets you choose from three free music styles, then guides you through a workflow that allows you to create your own sound. With perfect synchronization, you won’t miss a beat whether you’re into Movie Scores or Dubstep. Get inspired right now.

Circuit Loops – EDM sequencer & Drum pads

If your “theme song” is on a constant EDM loop in your head, then Circuit Loops is the app for you. Take that theme song to the next, personal level and create your own, new sound. The app keeps it simple with an easy-to-navigate interface. Plus, this on-the-go music studio allows you to apply effects, set the tempo, and lay down your track. Tap into an instrument-heavy sequencer, background beats, and a built-in mix recorder. Who knows? Your beats just might take the EDM scene by storm!