Which Music Program Should You Use?
A DAW (digital audio workstation) can be your bedroom studio- it really can.
Also there is nothing wrong with that.
Take this point: Would it be better to spend $500 on your music set up or $30,000 and produce the same results? Exactly.
Computer technology has granted the musician unprecedented levels of ownership of their music and of their own act.
Because a musician can do it for themselves then why on earth do you need to use a studio to produce music in an environment that is not musically responsive- deadlines, studio costs, people who do not "get you" etc.
This then makes the DAW choice much more compelling and much more serious.
Because once you do choose one, then you tend to find that you stick with it or give up- because you like it or because you can not get on with it, or because you don't like it you still use it...
because you are stubborn.
Now this is quite fundamental- which DAW do you use? One that you friends use, one that you have played a demo with, or one that your fave artist use? The answer is quite simple.
The one that you like.
So that means going through everyone that you can think of and trying them out.
Some have functions built in that you like and some will have functions that you do not.
Other functions can be bought, but that is obviously extra cost.
Also it depends what type of music you want to make.
Techno, DJ, remixes, acoustic...
there are different DAWs that do different jobs and some are designed for that specific job.
You must also think about what you can do with the DAW.
Can it be added to, can it import virtual instruments, does it load in MP3s/ WAVs or their own format, can you upgrade the sounds, can you save off in a certain format? Reason is a great bit of software and is widely used but it can not load in any virtual instruments.
The sounds sound like they come from Reason especially if you do not do any tweaking, so you can find people who just use presets.
Reason to be fully understood needs practice but it is a very powerful, and easy, DAW to grasp.
If you are going to use a lot of virtual synths and you want a good bundle, Logic Pro is a good choice.
It is hard to start with but it is less likely that you will grow out of it (it is also great for MIDI).
Pro Tools is an industry standard because it has been around for an age and it is more leaning towards being a better tool for audio.
Cubase is one mean mother of a DAW and will do anything that you ask of it.
It's instruments and effects are not as good as Logic, but that is like comparing an XBox and PlayStation both are really good in any light.
Ableton was initially a loop based sequencer that you could make tunes on the fly.
But it has transformed itself into a full-fledged DAW including on-board effects and synths.
It's great for a combination of loops and "normal inputted" music though.
FL Studio is awesome and Reason in new clothing.
Deadmau5 uses it and has created some top tunes.
It has great support and all the functions and effects that you would ever need.
It is awesome for techno making and electronic music.
Ultimately choose based upon your own demo usage.
Give them all a go, tweak, play around, make those buttons and sliders move around and see which has limitations and which ones can give your music wings.
Also there is nothing wrong with that.
Take this point: Would it be better to spend $500 on your music set up or $30,000 and produce the same results? Exactly.
Computer technology has granted the musician unprecedented levels of ownership of their music and of their own act.
Because a musician can do it for themselves then why on earth do you need to use a studio to produce music in an environment that is not musically responsive- deadlines, studio costs, people who do not "get you" etc.
This then makes the DAW choice much more compelling and much more serious.
Because once you do choose one, then you tend to find that you stick with it or give up- because you like it or because you can not get on with it, or because you don't like it you still use it...
because you are stubborn.
Now this is quite fundamental- which DAW do you use? One that you friends use, one that you have played a demo with, or one that your fave artist use? The answer is quite simple.
The one that you like.
So that means going through everyone that you can think of and trying them out.
Some have functions built in that you like and some will have functions that you do not.
Other functions can be bought, but that is obviously extra cost.
Also it depends what type of music you want to make.
Techno, DJ, remixes, acoustic...
there are different DAWs that do different jobs and some are designed for that specific job.
You must also think about what you can do with the DAW.
Can it be added to, can it import virtual instruments, does it load in MP3s/ WAVs or their own format, can you upgrade the sounds, can you save off in a certain format? Reason is a great bit of software and is widely used but it can not load in any virtual instruments.
The sounds sound like they come from Reason especially if you do not do any tweaking, so you can find people who just use presets.
Reason to be fully understood needs practice but it is a very powerful, and easy, DAW to grasp.
If you are going to use a lot of virtual synths and you want a good bundle, Logic Pro is a good choice.
It is hard to start with but it is less likely that you will grow out of it (it is also great for MIDI).
Pro Tools is an industry standard because it has been around for an age and it is more leaning towards being a better tool for audio.
Cubase is one mean mother of a DAW and will do anything that you ask of it.
It's instruments and effects are not as good as Logic, but that is like comparing an XBox and PlayStation both are really good in any light.
Ableton was initially a loop based sequencer that you could make tunes on the fly.
But it has transformed itself into a full-fledged DAW including on-board effects and synths.
It's great for a combination of loops and "normal inputted" music though.
FL Studio is awesome and Reason in new clothing.
Deadmau5 uses it and has created some top tunes.
It has great support and all the functions and effects that you would ever need.
It is awesome for techno making and electronic music.
Ultimately choose based upon your own demo usage.
Give them all a go, tweak, play around, make those buttons and sliders move around and see which has limitations and which ones can give your music wings.
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