My wife just bought an XL-420 What's the difference between this software and the other Singer Futura software packages?
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I own the 550XL but the software should be the same: The machine will come with AutoPunch and HyperText; this software allows you to open other people's designs and create text from any font on your computer. Technically this software will allow you to load an image and convert it to a digital file but I've found this aspect of the software to be somewhat limited with anything but the most basic of objects but it'll get the job done. My machine did *not* come with PhotoStich which allows you to take a photo (like from a camera) and convert it to a digital file. Also not included will be the CrossStich, which will create digitized images in a series of X's instead of solid stitches or lines.
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After talking wIth a frIend who has a Singer Futura I do not believe these hoops will work for you. It appears the way the hoops hook up to the machine are too different to be able to work
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Hello, I"m currently using version 11 and from what Dragon Support team told me that version 11 has much more enhanced medical library, accent recognition etc. I would say version 11 is a safer bet. So far no issues, works great with Nuance PowerMic II
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Sadly (if you're on a budget at all), the next step up I believe is the Brother 1250...a gorgeous machine, but runs about $1700. Not available at Amazon; I think you have to buy it from a dealer. I want exactly the same thing, but not to spend that much on a hobby I only do once in awhile. I ordered the Singer Futura XL-400 because it just is TOO tempting despite the reviews....has large embroidery area and some nice regular sewing stitches....guess what? The machine CROAKED the first time we tried to embroider with it! My husband is a computer guy and I'm experienced at embroidery...we read the directions carefully..... VERY disappointing, I should have believed the reviews here on Amazon....would not recommend that machine, no matter how tempting it looks! Getting customer service from Singer is nearly impossible, too. Hope you find this helpful....wish Brother would come out with something as dependable as the se400, but with 5x7 capabilities at the lower price!
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We've been using "MAGIX Music Maker 2013". We got it cheap and it's works pretty well. Very easy software to learn. Depending on what you are doing with it though, it can get kind of glitchy to work with. We record several tracks together on a compilation, and we've been running into lag issues with it. As long as you can work around it, you should be fine. Just be aware that it IS a pretty big problem with this particular software. But you can't beat the price!
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Added thought... I want to use Audacity software to help with the conversion. Again, any thoughts? Thanks!
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I have not used previous versions of this software; however, IMO, Native Instruments provides some top of the line synths for producing electronic music. I am currently producing Hardstyle, and Komplete 9 provides Absynth, FM8, Battery (one of the best samplers I have used so far, because you have the option of loading several samples into the instrument to create quick and easy sequences that you can assign MIDI notes to in your DAW), and Massive etc etc. Well worth the money; however, do try and purchase the Ultimate Komplete 9 (I regret not doing this in the first place).
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Mine came with Pro Tools 11. A real pain in the hmm to download and get rolling. Do all of your registrations and your Ilok set up first. The 11 Rack itself is a quantum leap up in tone emulation from even 3 years ago and absolutely rocks. The interface is pretty intuitive but there's a learning curve for setting it up live and for recording. Lots of tutorials out there. Be patient and have fun. This is an awesome product.
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I used their software. It worked great for me. I'm not sure about any other program. I did have to buy an external mic from my computer because it was recommended.
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I cannot remember....I am sure you can go online with Singer and see...or YouTube. I bought the more expensive model because it did have, I think, more stitch designs, it also cuts thread and I felt for a little extra money, I would go with the best, as it might be my last machine. I test drove the Bernina, Viking, Baby Lock.....I hate my Janome, which is why I was trying to find a better machine overall....I felt the Bernina is a rip-off...women ooh and ah over it to beat the band, but honestly....for the thousands of dollars and the fact that feet are $50.00 each and more...it is an advertising schmooze. Getting women to believe the Bernina is the best is just that...a schmooze! Viking and Singer are now made at the same manufacturing plant....Brother and Baby Lock are made by the same company, also. I have a stand alone embroidery machine by Janome...and I have a Babylock Serger (it's awesome)....and of all the machines I own..,.if I have a project....I go immediately to my Singer Quantum Stylist....it has the strength and the power and all the stitch designs I will ever need...it is much easier to program than the Brother...easier to thread than the Brother...is quieter than the Brother and when it cuts the thread it is MUCH quieter than the Brother and I cannot imagine a project other than sewing awning canvas that it can't do. If you are going to sew awning canvas, then get a mechanical machine...don't be fooled by the word COMMERCIAL....get a TRUE hardcore mechanical machine that doesn't do anything but sew straight stitches
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the sound is so much richer on the Beta. As a professional singer, one must have the best tools. It's been a favorite of mine for 15 years. My old one got lost, and I've been dreaming about getting another for 5 years..Happy!
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No software just hardware (MBox). I bought PT 10 (came with PT 11) and iLok. If u don't have an iLok you should download Protools 9. It doesn't require an iLok to work.
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I have a Singer Futura CE-150 and it works on mine. I imagine that it would on yours. It clamps onto your existing hoop. Does your machine have the same hoops as mine? HTH, Lydia
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I don't know. It's been working for me. What program are you using to copy music onto them?
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As far as I know, there isn't one. I use AUDACITY which is a freebee to download.There are lots of programs out there that are fancier, if you've got the extra Bucks. AUDACITY works for me.
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Mine did not come with any additional software. I was planning to, and have been, using the IO2 with garage band and have been very happy.
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Hello It's Sonar-LE and Can be upgraded, allthe all the way to Sonar Producer, but it's a fully working version as is. Thanks from 8thstreet Music