I wanna make music!

furnace · 23 Dec 2006 at 18:12

I have a craving to make some music... apart from "eJay" (unless it's gotten a lot better) what can I use to make some? :confused:

Maybe a program that you can use to make decent sounding drum beats and import .wav and .mp3 files..? And with some nice synth sounds? Anyone know of a good one that you don't need to spend days figuring out?

I played guitar for a couple years and piano for a few years so I'm capable, it's just knowing what to use

EDIT: Sorry I didn't notice the music forum

Daveyboy · 23 Dec 2006 at 18:39

Ableton Live 6.0 for the win

Jotun · 23 Dec 2006 at 19:22

I was wondering about something similar myself. I read in a review that Tracktion is meant to be good, no idea if it is or not yet though.

"andy" · 23 Dec 2006 at 19:31

Daveyboy said:
Ableton Live 6.0 for the win

quoted for the truth

wish i could afford to buy the full version !

on the demo i used to open it get confused and close it again, then i realised how to use those built in tutorials making stuff became simple

after i seen someone here the other day recommend it i bought a computer music mag that came with a few full programs but been used to ableton i didnt find it to great

i love ableton because you can pretty much use it for anything , the new one even supports videos and stuff

LORD APOCALYPSE · 24 Dec 2006 at 01:24

To be honest there is a lot of choice. FL Studio, Reason, Cubase, Logic (mac only now tho) and more that i can't think of offhand.

All of them do pretty much the same thing, ie everything (nearly) and many people do try and say one is better than the others but really, you get out what you put in.

I myself use FL Studio 6, and link to my tunes in my sig.

(oh shameless plug i have missed thee)

Logsi · 24 Dec 2006 at 01:36

I use cubase a lot, just getting into logic. Cubase is very good if you have a Midi keyboard.

Not too keen on Reason though.

"andy" · 24 Dec 2006 at 02:23

but ableton live is just like them all combined !

i swear its the best thing since sliced bread

lol best thing to do is try demos of all the programs mentioned in here untill you find one you can use/that suits your needs

lemonkettaz · 24 Dec 2006 at 02:41

Mate, i want to make a band and make awesome music...

i have loads of ideas...just cant think until i feel im comfortable in a band...

its a weird feeling.

if you play bass or drums and near newcastle...awesome

penski · 24 Dec 2006 at 12:46

I've been getting the urge to be in a band again of late...

Very heavy, very fast, very Grrr... :/

*n

Jotun · 24 Dec 2006 at 18:03

penski - what did you use for your recording in the OcUK guitar warriror thing?

Also got any other recordings or a CD?

Chaos · 24 Dec 2006 at 18:27

As mentioned Ableton Live, get that and a cheap midi controller and you will be all set.

penski · 24 Dec 2006 at 23:59

Jotun said:
penski - what did you use for your recording in the OcUK guitar warriror thing?

There's a list in the GW thread.

Also got any other recordings or a CD?

Yes, and I'm on three.

To your next question;

No, you can't have them and no, I won't say which.

*n

MikeHunt79 · 25 Dec 2006 at 00:53

Have you used real hardware at all? If so, you will love reason... 3 is especially good...

Also, try demo's of other things like ableton and see how you like 'em?

Also, there are some great little free plug-ins and apps if you hunt around... Like granulab.

Also (3rd time lucky), once you've done a tune or 2, post it up here, and we'll let you know if it's any good.

Neoni · 26 Dec 2006 at 22:09

Daveyboy said:
Ableton Live 6.0 for the win

Logic Pro 7.2 (Brilliant, More producing than live recordin/even though its possible), Reason 3, Pro Tools (live recording), Fruity Loops, Cubase SX...and many more.

Neoni · 26 Dec 2006 at 22:13

5bjoshua said:
I use cubase a lot, just getting into logic. Cubase is very good if you have a Midi keyboard.

Not too keen on Reason though.

i suggest you buy the logic training book mate, give it a good read, you think you like logic now? wait til youve read the book so much hidden under the covers. its not just pretty to look at, i have 7.2

and still undergoind training

MikeHunt79 · 27 Dec 2006 at 03:46

Neon said:
i suggest you buy the logic training book mate, give it a good read, you think you like logic now? wait til youve read the book so much hidden under the covers. its not just pretty to look at, i have 7.2 and still undergoind training

Is 7.2pro much better than 5.5platinum? Does it have many new things?

I'm running on the PC, and cannot afford a mac right now, but it's oh so tempting.

Neoni · 27 Dec 2006 at 18:43

MikeHunt79 said:
Is 7.2pro much better than 5.5platinum? Does it have many new things?

I'm running on the PC, and cannot afford a mac right now, but it's oh so tempting.

your 5.5? ah i see yeh big changes i believe when they went to 6. layouts etc, go for it i would! you'll like it!