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  • Pyroshock
    ε=-dΦ/dt
    FFR Music Producer
    • Jul 2006
    • 1170
    #1

    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
    Daw - Wikipedia
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DAW

    Music sequencer - Wikipedia
    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.
    Last edited by Pyroshock; 12-9-2010, 05:26 PM.
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    • lord_carbo
      FFR Player
      • Dec 2004
      • 6222
      #2
      Re: Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)

      Finale Notepad
      Sony ACID Pro
      last.fm

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        • Pyroshock
          ε=-dΦ/dt
          FFR Music Producer
          • Jul 2006
          • 1170
          #3
          Re: Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)

          Ah, how could I forget ACID?

          List updated.

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            • sleeplessdragn
              ~Bang that beat Harder~
              FFR Simfile Author
              FFR Music Producer
              • Jan 2004
              • 2321
              #4
              Re: Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)

              Sticky for the love of OH! my goddess.

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                • Chromer
                  Hookers and Blow
                  • Jul 2003
                  • 4981
                  #5
                  Re: Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)

                  Originally posted by sleeplessdragn
                  Sticky for the love of Ah! My Goddess.
                  Fix'd.

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                    • sleeplessdragn
                      ~Bang that beat Harder~
                      FFR Simfile Author
                      FFR Music Producer
                      • Jan 2004
                      • 2321
                      #6
                      Re: Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)

                      Music sequencer - Wikipedia
                      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.

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                        • Pyroshock
                          ε=-dΦ/dt
                          FFR Music Producer
                          • Jul 2006
                          • 1170
                          #7
                          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.

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                            • filterchild
                              FFR Player
                              • Nov 2006
                              • 3
                              #8
                              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.

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                                • Pyroshock
                                  ε=-dΦ/dt
                                  FFR Music Producer
                                  • Jul 2006
                                  • 1170
                                  #9
                                  Re: Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)

                                  Originally posted by filterchild
                                  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.

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                                    • SuperGreenX
                                      Tangy music sauce maker
                                      FFR Music Producer
                                      • Mar 2003
                                      • 354
                                      #10
                                      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.

                                      Wonderful Bite - New SGX Album! You can get it for free, yo!

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                                        • 4ERO
                                          FFR Player
                                          • May 2006
                                          • 60
                                          #11
                                          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.
                                          CVSYM: pay $100 at the Apple store
                                          jet88: never!
                                          jet88: there's got to be a torrent or something

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                                            • MonkeyFoo
                                              FFR Veteran
                                              • Sep 2004
                                              • 397
                                              #12
                                              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.
                                              How has it been 15 years

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                                                • LoganA
                                                  FFR Player
                                                  • Sep 2003
                                                  • 57
                                                  #13
                                                  Re: Common Music-creating Software (read if interested)

                                                  Renoise is probably one of the best trackers

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                                                    • Wlfwnd91
                                                      FFR Player
                                                      • Aug 2006
                                                      • 499
                                                      #14
                                                      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


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                                                        • sleeplessdragn
                                                          ~Bang that beat Harder~
                                                          FFR Simfile Author
                                                          FFR Music Producer
                                                          • Jan 2004
                                                          • 2321
                                                          #15
                                                          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.
                                                          Last edited by sleeplessdragn; 02-6-2007, 02:23 PM.

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