 Just Gettin' Started, What software is good for starters |
 Fri 22 Nov 2002, 13:28
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I am interested in creating music and would love to start creating more again. However, I don't have much software. I am mostly interested in electronic music, and don't really see the possibility of the need to use real instruments. Therefore, can anyone recommend a decent starting point. I have heard of a software program called Reason. Would this be seen as the best piece of software for an electronically focused musician ?
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Tue 17 Dec 2002, 13:09
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Rysode: thanks for the tip. I'll check that out.
Charlieb: What Rysode says is spot on. If an application (ie Reason) says it's ReWire compatible, it's ready straight out of the box - it's part of the program, so you don't need to buy it. The Oxygen 8 is a decent keyboard - I've got one myself. I've also got a full-length Midi k/b, as well, but if you don't need that much, the Oxygen 8 is fine. I'd recommend taking a look at the new k/bs from M-Audio (the Radium), or Edirol's new PCR-30 and PCR-50. They're all similar to the Oxygen 8, but one step beyond in terms of added functionality (knobs! sliders! etc!)  Live and Reason are both great programs. For someone starting out, they're ideal and could be all you'd ever need. Live 2.0 (due any day now, apparently) is set to make it more like a regular sequencer, with a multitrack recording section just like Logic, Cubase, Pro Tools, Digital Performer etc. The beauty of Live (for me, anyway) is that it's unlike previous sequencers - it seems more "musical". Less fiddling, more grooving. Some people love it, others hate it. I've also got Logic Platinum, which is very powerful - there's nothing you can't do. Cubase SX I may be getting in a few weeks, which is also pretty comprehensive in terms of music production. But they're both around £500.  Judging by your posts so far, I'd say either Live 2.0 + Reason 2.0 (or maybe the Logic Big Box or Cubase SL, the entry-level versions of the Big 2) + a Midi k/b with programmable knobs will set you off down a good path. Enjoy! 
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monkeyman Just Gettin' Started Fri 22 Nov 2002, 13:28
Levon River Reason is outstanding. It gives you both: samplers... Fri 22 Nov 2002, 14:13 karambos monkeyman,
I can't admit to having personally... Sat 23 Nov 2002, 07:45 monkeyman Thanks for the advice from both of you. Much appre... Mon 25 Nov 2002, 03:21 charlieb In a similar vein to the leading question in this ... Wed 27 Nov 2002, 12:39 charlieb Fruity Loops is only for PC, yes? Wed 27 Nov 2002, 14:58 Levon River QUOTE (charlieb @ Nov 27 2002, 11:39)What I w... Wed 27 Nov 2002, 15:32 Presto There are sofware solutions for the sounds which d... Wed 27 Nov 2002, 16:21 charlieb Thanks Presto!
So, if I was to record my voic... Thu 28 Nov 2002, 07:20 charlieb Hi Levon,
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charlie Thu 28 Nov 2002, 07:23 rickenbacker Charlieb: you might like to try Storm 2.0 from Art... Thu 28 Nov 2002, 12:38 charlieb Wow, this is all so complicated!
I spent a few... Wed 11 Dec 2002, 13:33 nyc_joe Hello and thanx for the advice. I've gleened a... Thu 12 Dec 2002, 16:30 charlieb QUOTE (rickenbacker @ Nov 28 2002, 11:38)Char... Fri 13 Dec 2002, 06:45 rickenbacker Charlieb: with a USB Midi keyboard, you just plug ... Fri 13 Dec 2002, 15:38 rickenbacker Charlieb: with a USB Midi keyboard, you just plug ... Fri 13 Dec 2002, 15:40 charlieb QUOTE (rickenbacker @ Dec 13 2002, 14:40)M-Au... Sat 14 Dec 2002, 04:20 rickenbacker Charlieb: exactly. That's why these new keyboa... Sat 14 Dec 2002, 15:50 charlieb QUOTE (rickenbacker @ Dec 14 2002, 14:50)But ... Sun 15 Dec 2002, 04:58 ryosode QUOTE (rickenbacker @ Dec 14 2002, 06:50)Turn... Sun 15 Dec 2002, 18:28 ryosode BTW, in case someone's interested, this month... Sun 15 Dec 2002, 18:35 rickenbacker OK, Rysode first!
You say you can get Live... Sun 15 Dec 2002, 20:38 charlieb RICKENBACKER,
Thanks so much. You have helped me a... Mon 16 Dec 2002, 04:03 ryosode Let's see what's going on. Here's my s... Mon 16 Dec 2002, 20:20 charlieb Rysode, Rickenbacker, and others,
For someone like... Tue 17 Dec 2002, 00:55 charlieb ANNDDD
In regard to ReWire I am confused now, beca... Tue 17 Dec 2002, 04:16 ryosode let's see. I am planning on buying a Logic pla... Tue 17 Dec 2002, 10:43 charlieb Thanks so much guys!
I live in Japan, and now ... Tue 17 Dec 2002, 14:23 ryosode Chalie,
Yes as Rickenbacker mentioned Edirol (Rol... Tue 17 Dec 2002, 21:33 charlieb QUOTE (ryosode @ Dec 17 2002, 20:33)Yes as Ri... Wed 18 Dec 2002, 00:49 rickenbacker Charlieb: I'd have thought the Edirol/Roland k... Wed 18 Dec 2002, 12:20 ryosode QUOTE (charlieb @ Dec 17 2002, 15:49)Soo, bet... Thu 19 Dec 2002, 00:30 ryosode Oops, I mean "If you can , go to Akihabara or... Thu 19 Dec 2002, 00:33 charlieb QUOTE (ryosode @ Dec 18 2002, 23:30)The price... Thu 19 Dec 2002, 03:12 charlieb In regard to my Virtual Memory problem...
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