Hi im a noob, i need music software recommendation

[laserghost]

im trying to learn a good music making software, which can produce techno/dance/fast-tempo music with PC, WITHOUT using any instruments, just PC alone

any recommendation?
is it free/downloadable? if not, how much does it cost?

 

[blueprintstudios]

well you need at least a midi controller. I use a super budget PC based one , called creative prodikeys haha. kiddy stuff.

 

[mogui_666]

1st like what blueprintstudios say, you need a midi controller. beside that you need an audio interface, sequencer (Cubase, Sonar, Ableton, Reason etc etc), VSTi (NI, waves, etc etc).

So what is your weapon of choice for sequencer, audio interface, midi controller and VSTi?

 

[blueprintstudios]

for vst's look around the forum under sound computer related. helpful ppl just posted vst links recently.

 

[laserghost]

sorry but what is a midi controller ?
a keyboard?

 

[blueprintstudios]

yeah, but a keyboard that doesn't make sound. just sends signals to modules to make sounds.

midi keyboard controller > sound module > ding dong bell

 

[laserghost]

i see, thanks
i have a few more questions if you dont mind
sorry im a complete noob (level 1 noob with total experience points 85)
but im trying to do some musics for fun


well, basically you guys mentioned audio interface and VSTi ?
what is that?

about midi controller, where can i buy one?

and about sequencer (Cubase, Sonar, Ableton, Reason etc etc), i recently learn about Sonar and Protools etc..
which is the best for techno/dance musics?

and also, to start off i need some kind of a beat tempo. Do i get from the sequencer itself?

 

[soft]

Hi laserghost

You can check out the following thread. There are quite a number of software that does what you want. Just click on those links and see how they work.

http://soft.com.sg/forum/showthread.php?t=3937

 

[blueprintstudios]

laserghost : the boss has spoken. but I'm afraid I can only say this much cos I barely touched midi stuff myself. it's 60% unrelated but you can get some of your answers when it comes to "audio interface" and "DAW" (audio softwares) here : http://tinyurl.com/2nh8dz

have fun, in trance we trust, in love we believe.

 

[laserghost]

thanks both of you
i will read through

 

[MisterK]

laserghost

Cheap and powerful software for a non-musician without instruments: Acid Pro http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/acidfamily.asp

 

[luke-chen]

Hi laser, chipping in my 2 cents here...

Apart from downloading software tools, you may also like to read up on some relevant magazines to help you gain more understanding behind the processes from composition to arrangement and production, remix, blah blah. Computer Music, Sound on Sound, Keyboard and Electronic Musician are good examples which you can find at larger bookstores here. "Dance Music Manual" by Rick Snoman is also a good book to help you get up to speed...
http://www.amazon.com/Dance-Music-M...1459239?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1193273851&sr=1-1

Like all things, there will surely be an initial learning curve but passion, effort and determination will count in large amounts.

Have fun!

 

[blueprintstudios]

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[MisterK]

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LOL... don't shave

 

[lanzo]

hi there...i have just the answer you've been searching for...
SONY ACID EXPRESS....no midi controller, no vsti,no audio interface,
no music theory, NO PROBLEM. Heha..
Try it out..just need good ears and extensive loop library..all of which
you can search and download for free from the net...
don't let technical stuff hinder your creativity..
just type acid express in your google search engine and you are on your
way to making dance musiccccc...
bye..

 

[laserghost]

hi thanks for all the advices

 

[KhaiHan]

Have any of you ever tried Fruity Loops?