You may well have entertained the thought of using your computer to create music – but knowing just where to start can be a serious stumbling block. Unless you are already a musician, the majority of the music creation titles that are available are pretty complicated to use and can be very off-putting to anybody looking to get started. To help make things a little easier for you, we’re giving away a free copy of MAGIX Music Maker 17 Silver, worth $19.95, which can be used to create impressive musical works with loops, samples and more.

As anyone who has used MAGIX software will be aware, Music Maker 17 Silver is a delightfully easy to use program, but this does not make it any the less powerful. You are provided with a computer-based four track recording studio to work with, and while four tracks may not sound like much, but this is a versatile tool that lends itself to experimentation and you will find that you are able to create something truly impressive quickly and easily.

There is a selection of loops and samples for you to work with, with examples from a number of music genres and the option of using a range of different instruments. These form the building block of your musical creations, and creating your first track is a simple matter of dropping these samples into place on the timeline and arranging them however you like. You can then start experimenting with the special effects and filters in a bid to create something truly unique.

Quickly create your own music using this powerful composition tool

If you are a musician, MAGIX Music Maker 17 Silver can be used to compliment your instrument. You can use the application to record yourself playing, giving you the ability to create your own loops and samples that can be used in future projects. Whatever sort of creation you come up with, you can export the results to an MP3 file which can be easily burned to disc or shared online with others.

Once you have the program downloaded and installed, you will need to register the software in order to use it free of charge. The first time you launch the MAGIX Music Maker 17 Silver, click the registration link and either sign into or create a new MAGIX online account. Once you have provided a valid email address, you will be provided with a serial number that can be pasted into the registration screen of the application.

To take advantage of this special giveaway, go to the Downloadcrew Giveaway site, grab your copy of the program and get a free serial code – but act fast, the offer goes live for 24 hours, between January 2 at 23:59 and January 3 at 23:59, Central European Time.