PS2 Music Software With USB Sampler Planned

Thanks to Gamespot for pointing out that there's a USB sampler/microphone forthcoming for your Playstation 2. This add-on to the Music 3000 music creation software will be retail-released in Europe in July, according to developer Jester Interactive's forums, following the European release of Music 3000 itself a few days ago. There's no word yet on a US date for either game or sampler add-on, but as Music 2000 was released in the States as MTV Music Generator 2, a release seems likely. (Incidentally, there was a rare USB sampler add-on for MTV Music Generator 2, but it was only available in very limited numbers via publisher Codemasters.)

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Hobbyist music creation, on the cheap.

[2Flower]

MTV Music Gen 2 is what got me into creating my own music. Yes, there are better programs based on the PC out there with a wider range of samples -- but Music2k got me started with everything I needed in one 50 dollar package, without having to purchase additional loop libraries or hardware. Only extra I got was the optional sampler, so I could import some loops (not my horrible singing) into my music.

It might make a good tool for teaching kids the basics of music -- while it can't do classical compositions, it's great for learning the basics of verse / chorus / verse and music structure, as well as how various elements such as rhythm, bass and melody work together. Might inspire a kid to go and get a real instrument, or produce more extensive compositions using a more professional tool like Acid Music.