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Pyroshock 10-31-2006 06:18 PM

Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)
 
Fishing for sticky ftw!

So, you've opened this thread, therefore it's safe to assume you're interested in creating music on your computer. But there's always one question that pops up. What software is available for me to use?

That's what this thread is for. Here I'll list some common software used to create music.

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PC

Free Software
- Buzzmachines rofl
- MuseScore
- CSound :)

Software that costs some cash
- FL Studio (Demo available, limitation is no saving project files)
- Reaper
- ReNoise
- Reason (Demo available, limitation is 20 minutes of use)
- Cubase (No demo as far as I know)
- Sony ACID (Demo available)
- energyXT (Demo available)
- Ableton Live (Demo available)
- Cakewalk's SONAR
- Pro Tools 9 (use any interface!)

Mac

Software that costs some cash
- Garageband
- Reason
- Ableton Live (Demo available)
- Pro Tools 9 (use any interface!)
- Logic Pro

Helpful Pages
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DAW
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_sequencer

Advanced Things:
Best VSTIs! Check out this thread!
Curious? Read: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Studio_Technology


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If you have any suggestions for other programs that could be added to the list, please feel free to post. :)

lord_carbo 10-31-2006 07:11 PM

Re: Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)
 
Finale Notepad
Sony ACID Pro

Pyroshock 10-31-2006 07:18 PM

Re: Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)
 
Ah, how could I forget ACID?

List updated.

sleeplessdragn 10-31-2006 11:25 PM

Re: Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)
 
Sticky for the love of OH! my goddess.

Chromer 11-1-2006 04:11 AM

Re: Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by sleeplessdragn (Post 972936)
Sticky for the love of Ah! My Goddess.

Fix'd.

sleeplessdragn 11-1-2006 03:11 PM

Re: Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_sequencer

There is also a massive slew of trackers out there, the Chip Tune scene uses them I believe.

Pyroshock 11-3-2006 07:47 PM

Re: Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)
 
Alright, list updated with Pro Tools.

I think I'll PM Squeek and ask him to sticky this.

filterchild 11-8-2006 06:11 PM

Re: Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)
 
RE: Mac. Where are Logic and Reason?

Also, I've been using energyXT lately, and I think that it's one hell of an environment.

Pyroshock 11-26-2006 06:51 PM

Re: Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by filterchild (Post 987443)
RE: Mac. Where are Logic and Reason?

Also, I've been using energyXT lately, and I think that it's one hell of an environment.

Sorry, didn't notice your post.

Logic and energyXT added.

SuperGreenX 12-26-2006 01:04 AM

Re: Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)
 
Cakewalk makes several different music programs and they all have demos.

Cakewalk Project5 is a great FL alternative, SONAR is a pretty bitchin megaDAW, Kinetic is a pretty fun, cheap way to get into music production.

4ERO 01-8-2007 01:09 AM

Re: Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)
 
Mac does not suck for you..I resent that being a proud user of Garageband, Logic Express, and Digital Performer.

MonkeyFoo 01-11-2007 10:38 PM

Re: Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)
 
also for Mac and PC: Tracktion 2.
I used it a while ago, there's a demo on the site.

Also used Reason and FLStudio 5 and 6, and I prefer FL's interface.

And don't worry if you use a mac, download boot camp and Windows, and then you can run all the "PC-only" ones.

LoganA 01-25-2007 04:57 PM

Re: Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)
 
Renoise is probably one of the best trackers

Wlfwnd91 02-6-2007 02:17 PM

Re: Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)
 
Reason is supposed to be one of the best, but from what I heard it REQUIRES a MIDI controller to work it, if that's not true, is there anyone who could explain how to use it 100% with the computer? Also, I've tried Fruityloops as well, is there a way to make full length songs with that other than just 3-10 second loops. Any help with these programs would be great

sleeplessdragn 02-6-2007 03:14 PM

Re: Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)
 
You have a long way to go if you can't figure out how to make a full length song with Fruity Loops. Even if you just use one pattern you can technically achieve this. I suggest taking a look at the help file that comes bundled with it, it should show you the basics.

EDIT: I just noticed that Audacity isn't listed. Seriously, what the ****? One of the best free audio editing programs on the Internet.

MixMasterLar 02-6-2007 07:07 PM

Re: Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)
 
Two Qs about these...


1) outta the free ones, which one is better?
2) other then a computer, what else do I need?

Thanks

unkdavar 03-6-2007 04:55 PM

Re: Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)
 
Does anyone know how to take the music from Finale Notepad?


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