Need some recommendations on music software (Beginner)
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- KVRist
- 291 posts since 23 Nov, 2008 from Greater Boston
Reaper is a heinous pain in the ass to learn and to use. If it's the first DAW you pick up, you do so at your own peril. Sonar, FLStudio, StudioOne, Garageband/Logic are all far better choices.
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- KVRer
- 20 posts since 7 Mar, 2013
+1 for FL and Reason! I'm not much into sampling, but FL has a really good and easy slicer.
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- KVRAF
- 5573 posts since 30 May, 2006 from Hollow Earth
MuLab!
The problem with it is: once you get comfortable with this Gem, you'll never get away from it.
It's really Awesome for beginner and professional as well.
Download the Free demo.
Enjoy.
The problem with it is: once you get comfortable with this Gem, you'll never get away from it.
It's really Awesome for beginner and professional as well.
Download the Free demo.
Enjoy.
ABEFLGMOPPRRST 
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- KVRist
- 77 posts since 12 Sep, 2011
there's an old magazine (maybe 3 years ago?) from computer music specials. It was called "99 free plugins" or something. It reviewed...well, 99 plugins: fx, daw, synths, etc. All free, all quality stuff. So that would be a good start point, before you spend some money...
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- KVRAF
- 1706 posts since 22 Apr, 2009 from Belgrade
the article which you've mentioned is a great starting point.
when it comes to programs, MuLab is a great choice for a beginner, since it comes with a lot of built-in sounds and effects and is easy to use.
if you understand how VST plugins work (not that there's much to understand when it comes to it), check out Studio One Artist. it's a bit more expensive, but also has the easiest workflow out there.
if you'd like to record your own instruments via audio inputs, Studio One Free is the place to start.
if you're looking for free VST plugins, i've listed all of my favorite ones here.
when it comes to programs, MuLab is a great choice for a beginner, since it comes with a lot of built-in sounds and effects and is easy to use.
if you understand how VST plugins work (not that there's much to understand when it comes to it), check out Studio One Artist. it's a bit more expensive, but also has the easiest workflow out there.
if you'd like to record your own instruments via audio inputs, Studio One Free is the place to start.
if you're looking for free VST plugins, i've listed all of my favorite ones here.
Bedroom Producers Blog << Free VST Plugins!
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- Banned
- 10196 posts since 12 Mar, 2012 from the Bavarian Alps to my feet and the globe around my head
+1000 for MuLab!bpblog wrote:the article which you've mentioned is a great starting point.
when it comes to programs, MuLab is a great choice for a beginner, since it comes with a lot of built-in sounds and effects and is easy to use.
if you understand how VST plugins work (not that there's much to understand when it comes to it), check out Studio One Artist. it's a bit more expensive, but also has the easiest workflow out there.
if you'd like to record your own instruments via audio inputs, Studio One Free is the place to start.
if you're looking for free VST plugins, i've listed all of my favorite ones here.
But it's important to mention that even Studio One Artist doesn't support VST plugins, so to be able to use all VST plugins it has to be upgraded to Studio One Pro!