Others say...

"AWESOME! "
This is even better then Magix Music Maker 11, I don't know what product the other two are talking about, but I find this product even more fascinating and fun, then the other two. Keep them coming Magix!

"Disastrous technical support -- can't even get it to recognize the CD"
I've "had" Music Maker 12 for two weeks now, but have yet to start it. The problem? -- poorly designed security features that keep me from being able to even read the CD for the install program. I followed Magix' 1st solution (it didn't work), sent an email to tech support in Germany, which provided a manual fix that still didn't work, and here I am stuck again.
My recommendation:
1. If you buy it, keep your receipt.
2. If it installs clean, good for you.
3. If it doesn't install cleanly, send it back.

"Music Maker...Not for the uninitiated"
I bought Music Maker after shopping Sony Acid and the Cakewalk product. It appeared that neither of the latter two allowed you to import actual performed music (not just loops or midi files) and work with them, so I went with Music Maker. Big Mistake. This is the most complicated, non-intuitive piece of software I have ever seen. It is an English remake of an original German product, which might explain why it is so complex. Further it is in its twelfth revision, and over the years, its core audience has gotten so used to using it that the programmers have left out all the "small steps" that a newbie needs to be able to figure it out.
There is no manual, and no "Dummies-type guide" for this stuff. Unless you are an accomplished musician, or audio engineer, don't even go near this one. That said, I'm sure that it is a very powerful program for what it does.