I now make music, any tips from current producers?

Re: I now make music, any tips from current producers?

Your first public release should be a song that is 30 - 45 seconds long. This way, you can work very hard on a short piece. In other words, if you make your first song excellent, people will like your music, and look forward to your next release.

Re: I now make music, any tips from current producers?

OK I guess that would work but I've already released a couple of songs. Is there anything else I can do.
Plus, Audacity doesn't seem to be very good for making remixes and/or songs from scratch. Any other free programs (besides the Garageband that comes with Macs most of the time) that are good for making songs from scratch?

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I just got an idea. I'll start fresh by deleting my songs already uploaded onto Resonance. Then, I'll work on a short song to release. It'll be my "first" song.

The question still remains: What are some good, free DJ programs that can help with making new songs from scratch?

Re: I now make music, any tips from current producers?

Alright boys, listen the **** up.

For free ****, there's all sorts of trackers out there just waiting to be downloaded and used. Some popular ones include Buzz Machines and GoatTracker. Spook and Jewp use Buzz, so you might also want to contact them about learning the program or tips about it.

I am completely and totally %100 against this statement.

You should not give a flying **** about what others think about your music. Sure, you need to be humble and not think it's the greatest in the world, but, at the same time, you need to take people's opinion with a grain of salt. An artist who composes to please his fans has failed as an artist, for art is about self expression, not what others want to hear.

EQing Tips-
One thing that people learn is to balance levels properly. Don't worry, this will come in time while composing, trust me. You get the hang of what sounds good with other things and what sounds downright horrible. Just keep experimenting, keep trying, keep having fun! Natural frequencies and song techniques will come to you.

Composing tips-
One of the things I love to do is start out with a simple synth arp and expand on it, adding drums and other effects that compliment the tune itself. Soon enough, I end up having a medley of awesomeness going, and a progressing song. Also, it's a lot of fun just to screw around and make a 4/4 bass drum, then start making up synth notes and arps in your head, kind of singing them aloud, until you eventually put them in the song itself. For those who are fans of my music, this is primarily how Power in Silence was written. Also, don't be hard on yourself if you can't compose anything new or interesting. One of the stupidest things to do is compare your old work to what you're doing now, always trying to make it better. Man, you can really hold yourself back doing that.

Also, a lot of the professional programs you can pick up fairly cheaply. The express edition of FL Studio is only $50, and you can load that sucker up with free VST (Virtual Instrument) plugins from all over the net!

Seriously, though. Have fun with your budding music interest.

PS-Do I sense a logo steal? =P

Re: I now make music, any tips from current producers?

Read the stickies.

Re: I now make music, any tips from current producers?

Thanks for those tips, Starshot. You made a good point about what people want to hear vs. what you are making.

Oh, and also...
I thought is was a good idea.

Re: I now make music, any tips from current producers?

My advice: don't allow the "techniques" that others use become a set standard for yourself. Try things and be confident with what you are learning.

Re: I now make music, any tips from current producers?

OK, well I read the sticky and tried some of the free programs. Buzzmachines had too many feature to download. I couldn't download CSounds even after looking up the directions and following them. And most of the features of Finale Notepad don't download. Are there any other free programs BESIDES Audacity that are good for music production?