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Old 10-31-2006, 06:18 PM   #1
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Default 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.

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Old 10-31-2006, 07:11 PM   #2
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Finale Notepad
Sony ACID Pro
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Old 10-31-2006, 07:18 PM   #3
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Ah, how could I forget ACID?

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Old 10-31-2006, 11:25 PM   #4
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Old 11-1-2006, 04:11 AM   #5
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Old 11-1-2006, 03:11 PM   #6
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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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Old 11-3-2006, 07:47 PM   #7
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Alright, list updated with Pro Tools.

I think I'll PM Squeek and ask him to sticky this.
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Old 11-8-2006, 06:11 PM   #8
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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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Old 11-26-2006, 06:51 PM   #9
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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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Old 12-26-2006, 01:04 AM   #10
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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.
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Old 01-8-2007, 01:09 AM   #11
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Mac does not suck for you..I resent that being a proud user of Garageband, Logic Express, and Digital Performer.
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Old 01-11-2007, 10:38 PM   #12
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Default 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.
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Old 01-25-2007, 04:57 PM   #13
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Renoise is probably one of the best trackers
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Old 02-6-2007, 02:17 PM   #14
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Default 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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Old 02-6-2007, 03:14 PM   #15
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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.
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Old 02-6-2007, 07:07 PM   #16
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Two Qs about these...


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

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Old 03-6-2007, 04:55 PM   #17
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Does anyone know how to take the music from Finale Notepad?
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Old 03-8-2007, 10:23 AM   #18
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I found one that is pretty cool Rebirth by Propellerheads (used to cost money but they stopped developing it and moved to a new one called Reason) but you can get a free CD ISO image of Rebirth at the rebirth museum. It emulates 2 TR303, a TR808, and a TR909

http://www.rebirthmuseum.com
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Old 03-13-2007, 03:50 PM   #19
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I don't have a mac but my friend uses these....

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sry too lazy for link...
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How Do You Create Music?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!!?!?!
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