（这是以前的文章了）
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今天在微软那里看到了这样一个东西：Songsmith

下载：Download the free trial of Songsmith, version 1.01.
可以免费试用6小时，完了就要钱了
官方介绍的翻译如下：
Songsmith听起来很有趣…我在哪里可以得到它？
下载免费试用版的Songsmith ，版本1.01 。 （msi文件， 98MB ） 这是Songsmith 1.01版，这是我们最初发布的版本,其中包括以下新特性： Songsmith，在某些非英语的Windows系统安装后没有正常工作，英语操作系统的用户在在他或她的用户名中使用了非英语字符。这些用户在Songsmith试图播放或记录任何音乐时，收到错误讯息，这已得到修复。 Songsmith现在支持Windows 7 。 感谢提供了巨大的反馈的用户们，这些能帮助我们解决这些问题！ 我要如何安装Songsmith ？ 要安装Songsmith ，请点击上面的链接。在该网页上，单击“下载”按钮，然后“保存”按钮。下载完成后，打开（或双击）您刚才保存到您的计算的SongsmithSetup.msi文件机，您可以使用您的方式制作音乐。当您等待下载完成时，你可以看看在下载常见问题。 我可以进行多久的免费试用？ 在免费试用期间，将工作6个小时的实际应用中使用。这不是6个小时的即时下载，它是你实实在在使用Songsmith的6个小时。如果您关闭Songsmith ，最小化Songsmith ，或在另一个应用程序开始工作中，该时钟（6小时的倒计时）将停止。因此，这将使你有足够的时间来制作大量的歌曲（制作歌曲将非常简单快捷，我们承诺！ ） 。试用版具有全部的功能，您可以创建歌曲，传送给你的朋友，或是在线发布它们等等 我爱Songsmith …我怎样才能继续使用它？ 如果您已经度过了6小时美好的音乐时光，并要继续使用，你可以以29.95美元（美国境内）或29欧元（欧盟）在微软的在线商店购买Songsmith 欧盟居民注意：由于Songsmith目前仅提供英文，你只能去英国微软的在线商店购买。 您还可以阅读完整的许可协议，然后再购买。 我必须需要一些特别的音频硬件来运行这个软件，对不对？ 不。所有你需要的是一个基于Windows操作系统的PC和任何种类的麦克风。笔记本电脑内置的麦克风可以，台式麦克风可以，甚至摄像头内置的麦克风也可以。事实上，没有麦克风的话，你也可以运行Songsmith（如果您只想看看演示歌曲和感觉以下Songsmith是什么）。当然，当您准备好要开始自己的音乐时，你需要找到一个麦克风！ 系统要求是什么 ？ 您需要一个基于Windows操作系统的PC ，运行Microsoft Windows XP （带有Service Pack 2或更高）或Windows Vista 。 1GB内存和至少1GHz处理器。在Windows XP 下，你还要安装Microsoft.NET Framework 3.0（这是内置于Windows Vista中的 ） ，但Songsmith安装程序将引导您完成这个和任何其他软件的要求。
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英文原版：

Songsmith sounds like fun… where do I get it?
Download the free trial of Songsmith, version 1.01. (msi, 98MB)
This is Songsmith version 1.01, which incorporates the following changes since our initial release:
Songsmith did not work properly on certain non-English installations of Windows, or on English installations where a user had non-English characters in his or her user name. Users in these scenarios received an error message when Songsmith tried to play or record any music. This has been fixed.
Songsmith now supports Windows 7.
Thanks to everyone who provided great feedback to help us get these issues worked out!
How do I install Songsmith?
To install Songsmith, click on the link above. On that page, click the “Download” button, then the “Save” button. Once the download is complete, open (or double-click) the SongsmithSetup.msi file you just saved to your computer, and you’ll be on your way to making music. You can take a peek at the download FAQ while you’re waiting for the download to complete.

How long does the free trial version work for?
The free trial will work for six hours of actual application use. That’s not six hours from the instant you download it, it’s six hours of you really using Songsmith. If you close Songsmith, minimize Songsmith, or start working in another application, the clock stops. So this is plenty of time to make lots of songs (making songs is quick and easy, we promise!). And the trial version is fully-functional, so you can create songs, send them to your friends, post them online, etc.

I love Songsmith… how can I keep using it forever?
If you’ve had a great time making music for six hours and want to keep on rocking, you can purchase Songsmith for $29.95 (in the U.S.) or 29 euros (in the EU) at the online Microsoft Store.Note to EU residents: Because Songsmith is currently only available in English, you can only purchase it from the United Kingdom Microsoft Store.
You can also read the full license agreement before you purchase.

I must need some fancy audio hardware to run this, right?
Nope. All you need is a Windows-based PC and any kind of microphone. A built-in laptop microphone will work, a desktop microphone will work, and a microphone built into a Webcam will work too. In fact you can even run Songsmith without a microphone if you just want to explore the demo songs and get a feel for what Songsmith is all about. But of course you’ll want to find a microphone when you’re ready to start making your own music!

What are the system requirements for Songsmith?
You’ll need a Windows-based PC, running Microsoft Windows XP (with Service Pack 2 or greater) or Windows Vista. 1GB of RAM and a processor of at least 1GHz are also required. The Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 is also required on Windows XP (it’s built in to Windows Vista), but the Songsmith setup program will guide you through this and any other software requirements.