GDC 07: Traxxpad lets you produce music on the go

by Andrew Yoon { Mar 5th 2007 at 8:00PM }

Eidos has announced a new piece of software from Definitive Software called Traxxpad, which will allow you to mix and use virtual sequencers, drum machines, and keyboards, and export your creations into WAV and MP3 formats. "It's one thing to make a powerful music device, but it is truly impressive to make an application that allows someone unfamiliar with music to make something that sounds professional," said Eidos' marketing manager Kevin Gill to MCV. "That is where Traxxpad excels. This is a piece of software that appeals equally to both aspiring musicians as well as professional music producers."

Certainly, the program will have a fairly limited appeal. However, for musicians that must always be composing on the go, Traxxpad may fit the bill.

[Via DCEmu]

Tags: drums, eidos, gdc, gdc07, music, sequencer, traxxpad

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

AndyCat @ Mar 5th 2007 8:10PM

If this ends up being better than pspkick, I'll check it out.

Robin Banks @ Mar 5th 2007 11:59PM

+1 i think the psp needs a killer app and this could be it.

symphony1125 @ Mar 6th 2007 8:03AM

I did some more research on Traxxpad last night, and it sealed the deal for me when I found that you're actually able to transfer the files to your computer and turn them into mp3's mp4's or .wav's so that you can distribute your own music!

R @ Mar 6th 2007 12:23PM

Two thoughts: 1.) It would be nice if it shipped with a little usb microphone, or integrated with the PSP headset somehow to get actual audio into tracks. 2.) Cool if it did 5.1 mixes that could be swapped for in-game PS3 music. (ie) play your own creations in PS3 games, rather than listen to the publisher's noise pollution.