What's My Best Bet?, Mixing and producing songs Options

[Groove75]

Looking for some advice into which software I could use to create tracks... Let me explain, I love club music, remixes, house, techno name it.

Got a Mac, good monitors, and tons of energy to play and create kick ass tunes, but I have no idea where to begin?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Cheers

Groove75

[mortalengines]

Why don't you just start with the Garage Band program that came loaded with your computer? It really is a good place to start. Just open the program and go straight to the Help guide (it really is helpful). Google searches for GB tutorials will also put you in touch with methods and "little secrets" that many, more experienced people have found from working with this pretty nifty program. When you start to feel "limited" or restrained by the software then maybe think about upgrading to something like Logic Pro or Digital Performer (or Reason and Ableton....both great programs that I use extensively). GB is pretty straightforward and very easy to get into and, with a little effort, you will be making music you can be proud of.


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This post has been edited by mortalengines: Tue 29 Jan 2008, 06:24

[deaconblue]

Why don't you just start with the Garage Band program that came loaded with your computer? It really is a good place to start.

Took the words right out of my mouth.

Plus, for a lot less money you can get the remix tools, world music, voices, symphony and rhythm section Jam Packs. Each one adds some nice loops you can mix and match with.

Good entry level application. Good to get to know your way around the Mac. You can then add the M-Audio Keystation 49e or similar and have a USB MIDI controller (electric piano keyboard type) to create your own music with it instead of having to rely completely on loops (or use the "musical typing" option to get started with the keys of your computer keyboard acting as an octave and a half keyboard with some control parameters via-key strokes option as well). Various other audio interfaces, including USB mics for voice or overdub or.. etc.

Lot's of options. Garage Band is definitely a good place to start.

peace.