Hello
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- KVRer
- 5 posts since 10 Apr, 2020
I'm completely new here, obviously, yet I'm new to music. What I've been using these past weeks is just GarageBand, but I feel like I can do better if I had the right tools/equipment/software. I don't have a specific goal in mind right now, but maybe you guys have some suggestions which threads I should read, that I could learn more about not just making music, but how to decide which synth do buy or basically any tips for a complete beginner.
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- KVRAF
- 11000 posts since 15 Apr, 2019 from Nowhere
I would say stick with GarageBand for now and learn one thing. I think some people try to add too much too quickly and get stuck without knowing where to go with it.
If you learn some basics first, it will help you decide where you want to go next.
Can you play keyboards? That's a huge benefit to being able to do anything with music software.
If you learn some basics first, it will help you decide where you want to go next.
Can you play keyboards? That's a huge benefit to being able to do anything with music software.
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- KVRAF
- 15135 posts since 7 Sep, 2008
Anybody else suddenly fancy a pint?
"I was wondering if you'd like to try Magic Mushrooms"
"Oooh I dont know. Sounds a bit scary"
"It's not scary. You just lose a sense of who you are and all that sh!t"
"Oooh I dont know. Sounds a bit scary"
"It's not scary. You just lose a sense of who you are and all that sh!t"
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- KVRAF
- 11000 posts since 15 Apr, 2019 from Nowhere
Any particular type of beverage in mind...?
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- KVRAF
- 15135 posts since 7 Sep, 2008
A lager I think.
"I was wondering if you'd like to try Magic Mushrooms"
"Oooh I dont know. Sounds a bit scary"
"It's not scary. You just lose a sense of who you are and all that sh!t"
"Oooh I dont know. Sounds a bit scary"
"It's not scary. You just lose a sense of who you are and all that sh!t"
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- KVRAF
- 11000 posts since 15 Apr, 2019 from Nowhere
Now that you mention it...Mushy Mushy wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2020 1:17 pmA lager I think.
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- Banned
- 1792 posts since 8 Sep, 2019 from Calenberg
Forgotten wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2020 1:00 pm I would say stick with GarageBand for now and learn one thing. I think some people try to add too much too quickly and get stuck without knowing where to go with it.
If you learn some basics first, it will help you decide where you want to go next.
Can you play keyboards? That's a huge benefit to being able to do anything with music software.
Don't buy things too quick and too early!
Understand all the basics.
Don't believe super cool marketing nonsense.
Less is more!
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- addled muppet weed
- 111293 posts since 26 Jan, 2003 from through the looking glass
no goal?
sounds like me
lifes awesome if you just let it happen.
ok, now is a bad time to say that....
sounds like me
lifes awesome if you just let it happen.
ok, now is a bad time to say that....
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- KVRAF
- 1626 posts since 28 Jan, 2004
Honestly you can get pretty far with GarageBand. I feel like as you come up against limitations you'll get a better idea of what it is you're missing and what to look for. Until then save your money and do what you can with what you've got!
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Oh yeah, and like @Forgotten said, learn to play keys. You don't have to be a virtuoso, a little bit goes a long way.
edit:
Oh yeah, and like @Forgotten said, learn to play keys. You don't have to be a virtuoso, a little bit goes a long way.
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- KVRist
- 350 posts since 13 Dec, 2004 from USA
If you've got GarageBand and the disk space, make sure to go in and download all of the various loop/instrument packs. It will provide you with a ton of things to play around with, and loops that you can use to start building songs or use as complements/backing tracks to your instruments.
If you do like GarageBand and decide at some point to spend some money, the direct upgrade is Logic Pro X, it costs about $200 but it also includes a suite of instruments, effects and soundware comprehensive enough that you can make a wide range of music using just the built-in plugins. That being said, you can make a fair bit using just what comes with GarageBand, for "free," so it's a good starting point (I started out back when there was a thing called "Logic Express," but if I'd started out with GarageBand it would have taken a while for me to outgrow it). Also, don't be afraid to poke around in the various menus and settings, certain parts of it are deeper than they may appear at first glance...
If you do like GarageBand and decide at some point to spend some money, the direct upgrade is Logic Pro X, it costs about $200 but it also includes a suite of instruments, effects and soundware comprehensive enough that you can make a wide range of music using just the built-in plugins. That being said, you can make a fair bit using just what comes with GarageBand, for "free," so it's a good starting point (I started out back when there was a thing called "Logic Express," but if I'd started out with GarageBand it would have taken a while for me to outgrow it). Also, don't be afraid to poke around in the various menus and settings, certain parts of it are deeper than they may appear at first glance...
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 5 posts since 10 Apr, 2020
My daughter has this "novation launchkey 61", I've played with it a few times, seems interesting. I'll try learning a bit more, I will see if anything gets me interested. Thank youForgotten wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2020 1:00 pm I would say stick with GarageBand for now and learn one thing. I think some people try to add too much too quickly and get stuck without knowing where to go with it.
If you learn some basics first, it will help you decide where you want to go next.
Can you play keyboards? That's a huge benefit to being able to do anything with music software.
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 5 posts since 10 Apr, 2020
alright, thanks!ztrauq wrote: Thu Apr 16, 2020 6:49 am If you've got GarageBand and the disk space, make sure to go in and download all of the various loop/instrument packs. It will provide you with a ton of things to play around with, and loops that you can use to start building songs or use as complements/backing tracks to your instruments.
If you do like GarageBand and decide at some point to spend some money, the direct upgrade is Logic Pro X, it costs about $200 but it also includes a suite of instruments, effects and soundware comprehensive enough that you can make a wide range of music using just the built-in plugins. That being said, you can make a fair bit using just what comes with GarageBand, for "free," so it's a good starting point (I started out back when there was a thing called "Logic Express," but if I'd started out with GarageBand it would have taken a while for me to outgrow it). Also, don't be afraid to poke around in the various menus and settings, certain parts of it are deeper than they may appear at first glance...
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 5 posts since 10 Apr, 2020
created this account and I had a pint, did not know what username I should write, and my kid told me that I should not create it with my real name. so here we are
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- KVRAF
- 15135 posts since 7 Sep, 2008
Smart boy.LagerPint wrote: Thu Apr 16, 2020 7:39 amcreated this account and I had a pint, did not know what username I should write, and my kid told me that I should not create it with my real name. so here we are
People have used their own name in the past but I definitely wouldn't. I certainly don't feel comfortable having my personal details out in the open.
Welcome.
"I was wondering if you'd like to try Magic Mushrooms"
"Oooh I dont know. Sounds a bit scary"
"It's not scary. You just lose a sense of who you are and all that sh!t"
"Oooh I dont know. Sounds a bit scary"
"It's not scary. You just lose a sense of who you are and all that sh!t"
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 5 posts since 10 Apr, 2020
Actually, a smart girl! I've raised her well, she is the one teaching me a lotMushy Mushy wrote: Thu Apr 16, 2020 7:44 amSmart boy.LagerPint wrote: Thu Apr 16, 2020 7:39 amcreated this account and I had a pint, did not know what username I should write, and my kid told me that I should not create it with my real name. so here we are
People have used their own name in the past but I definitely wouldn't. I certainly don't feel comfortable having my personal details out in the open.
Welcome.
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