Microsoft have been making headway into the music game as part of the roll out of their latest O/S 8.1 as well has a bunch of handheld and gaming devices with the undertone being connecting them all together and empowering the user!

Following on from our ‘5 Greatest Video Game Soundtracks Ever’ (read it here first folks), we take a look at 5 clever music and music related apps that you can download and use now on your Microsoft powered desktops, tablets and what not that should help make things a little easier.

Without further adeu, here are 5 Microsoft Music Apps you need, now.

1. FL Studio Groove 

What: “Create music loops and chain them together into songs.”
Why: Take the hefty version of FL Studio on the road with ‘Groove’. All the same features just a whole heap more mobile and perfect for those impromptu beat making sessions. Handy, cool, cheap!

Download: link

2. iHeartRadio

What: “Find more than 1,500 live radio stations, or create your own.”
Why: Depending where you are, dedicated dance radio stations are few and far between. Why not tune in and find out trending electronic stations worldwide or even create your own easily?

Download: link

3. Liquid MyConnect Studio

What: “Turn your PC into a collaborative music recording studio.”
Why: Go your beats sorted from FL Studio Groove, why not share them with buddies to up the ante? Work on music in real time from different parts of Australia or even the world!

Download: link

4. Music Maker Jam

What: “The app that combines easy music creation with maximum fun.”
Why: Haven’t quite for the skills to step up to producing your own music? Why not try the simpler approach with Music Maker Jam. Select pre-existing beats and edit the sounds. You can even ‘remix’ tracks by shaking your device!

Download: link

5. GoPro Channel

What: “Watch the latest GoPro videos, from skydiving to scuba diving.”
Why: Every day Go Pro video creators seem to be light years ahead in creating captivating videos, why not learn from the best and create short videos for your own productions?

Download: link

With an ever expanding range of apps by Microsoft for their new O/S and gear it’s best to stay in the loop to see what can benefit you and your potential future career.

This content has been created as part of my involvement in the Microsoft Connections Program