0- I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions on what programs to look into for a beginning electronic music producer. I'm kinda looking for something that offers quantitized capabilities, that way writting will be fun and not a drag of editing samples. I just want to be able to flow before my inspiration becomes stagnant and have fun with the writting process. It would be nice to have a program that would allow me to match keys and quantitize my sequences made from my Akai pad, while being able to edit synth sections made from my midi. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Posted 25 January 2012 - 01:42 PM
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Posted 25 January 2012 - 02:25 PM
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Ableton Live is undoubtedly gonna be a strong number one suggestion (with the thrill of dropping in/out various audio clips in a non-linear style, to build fresh, improvised arrangements), however, Cubase, Logic (Mac only) and Pro Tools will manage sample editing and quantized placement along a linear timeline (start to finish, left to right, from A to 
, with full MIDI sequencing support. I've not worked with MIDI in Ableton at all really, though I'm sure there'll be someone to chime in with its pros and cons.
, with full MIDI sequencing support. I've not worked with MIDI in Ableton at all really, though I'm sure there'll be someone to chime in with its pros and cons.
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Posted 25 January 2012 - 08:22 PM
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+1 for Ableton here.
Iv used Cubase and Logic, and they’re both very good, although Abletons Learning Curve is much shorter and will get you creating sooner in my opinion. There’s also more in the way of tutorials out there for Ableton. Handling MIDI is a dream with Abelton, and the MIDI mapping is excellent. You can turn any MIDI controller into a live instrument in seconds.
For the purists, you can still lay down your beats in Ableton and Rewire into Logic or Cubase if you want a more traditional mixing environment. I used to do this, but then just got over it and did it all in Ableton.
There is also of course packages like Reason, which contain everything but are a more closed system. Although I feel your kind of boxing your self in doing that
Iv used Cubase and Logic, and they’re both very good, although Abletons Learning Curve is much shorter and will get you creating sooner in my opinion. There’s also more in the way of tutorials out there for Ableton. Handling MIDI is a dream with Abelton, and the MIDI mapping is excellent. You can turn any MIDI controller into a live instrument in seconds.
For the purists, you can still lay down your beats in Ableton and Rewire into Logic or Cubase if you want a more traditional mixing environment. I used to do this, but then just got over it and did it all in Ableton.
There is also of course packages like Reason, which contain everything but are a more closed system. Although I feel your kind of boxing your self in doing that
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I can highly recommend ableton and logic, great for what youre looking for.
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