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The Dopeman
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 Posted - 2008/03/29 : 12:14:35
i am hopefully getting a new pc as my laptop erased all my songs and was wondering if there is any music creation software i can buy maybe in shops as i am having to use my local library to use the internet i do have games for the playstation but i want 1 for my pc any ideas or will i have to buy them on the internet?
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djbuzz1021
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Posted - 2008/03/29 : 15:34:28
Ok bud this is going to be a long one. But here goes.
Befoe you spend any money on software make sure you have all the correct equipment In your computer to run it all. You will need a good size of RAM Anything above 500MB should be fine, Also helps having a good processor quad core or duo are good to run music software and might even be worth while getting a good soundcard to
Ok now thats out the way here is some music production software which are all good but all take time to learn. So stick with what ever you decide to go for. Trust me you will pick it up,
Propellerheads Reason Version 4
The main features of the Propellerheads reason 4
* A virtual studio rack with all the tools and instruments you need to turn your ideas into music
* Synthesizers, samplers, drum machine, REX file loop player, professional mastering tools, mixer, vocoder, world class effects, pattern sequencer and more
* Includes THOR - The Polysonic Synthesizer - a modular synthesizer featuring six different oscillator types and four unique filters
* Includes RPG-8 - Monophonic Arpeggiator - a brand new unit dedicated to the art of arpeggiation! Use it on your breakbeats, orchestra samples, or your vocals
* Includes ReGroove Mixer - Real Time Groove Console - a unique tool to make your music sound less rigid, less programmed
* New Advanced Sequencer - workflow is hugely improved, swifter, stronger and more intuitive than ever
* New floating tool window contains all your most frequently used tools
* Factory Sound Bank Updated
* Combinator and NN-XT updates - both have had minor revisions to make programming patches easier and more powerful
* Use Reason the way you want to - As a self-contained synth studio system: Everything you need is there, including a fast and flexible sequencer with powerful, dedicated event editors for each type of device. OR As a sub-system synchronized to your audio sequencer: Process Reason's audio output with plug-in effects and mix it with your hard disk tracks. With Reason in ReWire mode, its instruments are automatically patched into the mixer in any other ReWire compatible application. Seamless integration. OR As a Workstation synth: Easily load up complex performance patches - instruments pre-routed through effects - in one single click. Perfect for live gigs and performances.
* Reason 4 System Requirements - Windows: Windows XP or Vista, Intel P4 / AMD Athlon XP or better, 512 MB RAM minimum (1 GB recommended), 1024x768 Screen resolution, 2 GB free hard disk space, DVD reader, 16-bit windows compatible audio card, preferably with DirectX or ASIO drivers, MIDI keyboard with built-in MIDI interface, or MIDI keyboard and MIDI interface recommended. Mac OS: Mac OS X 10.4, G4 1GHz and up or Intel Mac, 512 MB RAM minimum (1 GB recommended), 1024x768 Screen resolution, 2 GB free hard disk space, DVD reader, MIDI keyboard with built-in MIDI interface, or MIDI keyboard and MIDI interface recommended
I would recomend this software as you can hook it up to Cubase and run them together.
Here is a link for Reason if you want to check it out
http://www.dv247.com/invt/46605/
Ok and now we move onto Cubase!
Steinberg Cubase Studio 4
Digital audio workstation (DAW): music production software, MIDI sequencer (Cubase 4.1 full version)
Cubase Studio 4 is the perfect music creation and production system for composers and producers.
Cubase Studio 4 is a new workstation tailored to project studios and creative musicians. Based on the same core technologies as Steinberg’s Cubase 4 Advanced Music Production System, the streamlined Cubase Studio 4 offers professional tools for composition, recording, editing and mixing at an extremely attractive price.
Boasting a range of new capabilities in its price range such as SoundFrame, full notation features and brand new VST3 instruments and effects, Cubase Studio 4 offers unprecedented functionality in its price class.
Cubase Studio 4 allows you to produce more efficiently and with better ergonomic´s than ever before. Its tremendous flexibility allows it to adapt perfectly to suit your individual working methods and working environment.
Offering first-rate capabilities for audio recording and editing, Cubase Studio 4 provides project studios and composers with the state-of-the-art facilities they need to stay ahead.
Ergonomic MIDI editors, extensive quantization functions, creative MIDI effects: Cubase Studio 4 offers probably the most impressive MIDI sequencing capabliities available anywhere. This megadeal is a full version Cubase Studio 4 for users of any DAW as a competitive upgrade.
Cubase Studio 4 comes with a brand-new VST3 plug-in set, integrated virtual instruments providing more than 600 sounds, and professional notation. The unique SoundFrame Universal Sound Manager organizes all your sounds from every instrument in your studio.
Cubase Studio 4 main features include:
* SoundFrame – Universal Sound Manager
* 21 All-New VST3 Audio Effects Plug-ins
* Built-in synth engine with hundreds of sounds
* Professional score editing, layout and printing
* Extended VST mixer
* MediaBay
* Instrument Tracks
* Track Presets
* User Interface Redesign
* Drag & Drop for Insert FX
* Mac PPC/Intel - Universal Binary
* Advanced AudioWarp Realtime Transpose
* New Trim Tool
* Inplace Editor
* 8 Insert Effect Slots
* User-configurable Track Inspector
* User-configurable Channel Strip
* Intuitive Audio + MIDI Hardware Setup
* MPEX 3 – High-quality audio time-stretching and pitch-shifting
* Dynamic Output Configuration for VSTi’s
* New tutorial manual including video tutorials
Cubase Studio 4 Minimum System Requirements:
* Macintosh: Power Mac G4 1 GHz or Core Solo 1.5 GHz, 512 MB RAM, OS X Version 10.4, Display Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels, CoreAudio compatible audio hardware, DVD-ROM drive, USB component port for copy protection key, Internet access required for license activation
* Windows: Pentium / Athlon 1.4 GHz, 512 MB RAM, Windows XP Home and XP Professional, Display Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels, Windows DirectX compatible audio hardware; ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low latency performance, DVD-ROM drive, USB component port for copy protection key, Internet access required for license activation
Here is a link to check out Cubase
http://www.dv247.com/invt/40438/
Enjoy and hope you get sorted soon bud, Hope this post helps.
Happy Production
Buzz
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coopshire
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Posted - 2008/03/29 : 16:10:11
jesus....
said it all....
how long did it take you to do that?
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choonland
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Posted - 2008/03/29 : 16:23:26
am using Reason 4, an it is a pretty neat tool. at the beginning one may think "wow, Im never gonna learn how to use this..." but as everything, with time it becames natural ;)
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djbuzz1021
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Posted - 2008/03/29 : 16:25:17
yea your right, It dose come easy, Reason looks complicated when you first get into it, But as you say It starts coming naturally after a few sessions on it, It would be my choice for starting out.
Buzz
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Shades
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Posted - 2008/03/29 : 21:56:19
there's a fair few to choose from....
djbuzz left out the easiest to pick up & thats fruityloops.
anyways i wrote a whole topic on this to save me typing out an essay everytime someone asked so just click the link below.
http://hardcoreproducer.org/showthread.php?t=911
enjoy
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Posted - 2008/03/31 : 06:35:18
djbuzz1021: wicked post!
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djbuzz1021
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 Posted - 2008/03/31 : 14:41:39
thank you Silver! :) Always good to help the Noobs out :)
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Henry Homesweet
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Posted - 2008/03/31 : 20:35:37
Hi!
Djbuzz really did cover alot in that epic post :D
The only thing i can point out is that if you are on a tight budjet, i recommend trackers. Music trackers are free which is really quality, they have a distinctive interface which can take some getting used too but for a free program you cant really complain :)
http://www.renoise.com/
Renoise is VST compatible and is an established music tracker that is free and well worth a look :D
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djbuzz1021
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Posted - 2008/03/31 : 20:42:45
if you want to read more about programs read my sticky post in Production & Gear Talk, Totled Beginners Read here first.
Now thats a Epic Post LOL
:):):)
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