Programs to (easy) create music

psygate · August 08, 2006

Light!

I would like to mix some music on my computer, could someone tell my which programs I could use for that?

Clanky · October 24, 2006

well, you could try:
EJay at http://www.ejay.com/splash/default.htm
or: Fruity Loops (FL Studio) at http://fruityloops.com/
or: Sony Acid at http://www.sonymediasoftware.com/products/acidfamily.asp
or: Sony Sound Forge http://www.sonymediasoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp
Normally, there are sites which offer free loops for you music file - but Sony and FL Studio have loops which you can buy... you can still use ordinary loops though!
There are magazines at newsagencies which are about Music Production - head on down and pick up a copy, they advertise great software!
oh yea... some of the Sony products are 'really' expensive - the top (Acid Pro 6) is around US $400

lilw4t3rdr0p · October 24, 2006

Thanks for that info!

staticgerbil · November 01, 2006

Do you want to make music by arranging pre-made samples next to each other or do you plan to make your own samples?

If you plan on spending some money check out Ableton Live! It's a great program, I love it.

If you are after something powerfull and free then grab a copy of Computer Music from the newsagent and use their Computer Muzy's program. I use that myself.

It can be used as a basic sequencer but it also supports vst instruments, wav editing, has a midi editor and has quite a few cool effects built in.

If you are after pre-made loops I would once again check out Computer Music. They always give away tonnes of really cool royalty free samples.

Clanky: Do you use any of the programs you listed? I haven't used them, except for the express version of Acid for a few minutes. I'm always keen to try some new music apps

lilw4t3rdr0p · November 01, 2006

I am new and I mean VERY new to music. I would prefer to make my own samples, but I have no way to do that.

I have FL and Skale. Now I just need to get skale to work. I am not asure what my problem is. I have not had time to work on it really. I know I can figure it out. I just need to get to the forum when I have some time.

I am excited about music as I love it and always have. I wanted to play the drums when I was in greade school, but the band teacher told me I cound't because I was a girl. He said I should play something like the flute. I said no thanks. My brother and some friends play the guitar, but that too was a loss cause because I have samll hands and they don't fit around the guitar correctly. MY brother can hear a song from Neil Young, Pink Floyd, Nickleback, andyone really and play it right away. He is very talented.

So anyway (off topic), Thanks for your suggestions and feedback.

staticgerbil · November 02, 2006

Do you plan on learning some kind of instrument?

Piano could be very usefull if you plan to make your own samples. I did a few years of piano at school and now i use that to make music on my pc with a pretty bad hardware synth and some soft synths. The piano lessons came in handy.

I also play around with turntables which would be fine for your little hands

Turntables are great fun, expensive hobby though.

Clanky · November 07, 2006

nah, i havent got any music makin progs... but i will get some when i finish school!
i have seen EJay 4 Pro at EB, for AUS$10 so hmm... good value!!! i will get that one first and see where it goes.

Clanky · November 21, 2006

well, i got EJay Dance 4 last friday - before my footy match, and then went to a party, then got home and had a well deserved relax and sleep....
hmm... oh yea... i installed EJay Dance 4, and hey presto, 6 songs by today, and i reckon they are alright for first attempts!!!
i really dont suggest someone should buy this program, isnt what i thought it would be... but, for AUS$10.00 it is real good value!
just need to save my pennies to get a PS3 and SONY Acid Pro. 4!! wouldn't that be real nice?

Ghost^BHT · November 21, 2006

Lets hear those songs

Clanky · November 21, 2006

how would i put them onto this site? or would i have to link them to another site? wont be able to do the second one!
i might make a MySpace profile for my music. and have a link for the site...

DrewPee · December 07, 2006

See lilw4t3rdr0p's post of FL Studio . . . I mentioned in there that Skaletracker is easily the best for demo making tunes . . . just my opinion i guess though!

Drew

lilw4t3rdr0p · December 07, 2006

Quote from: Clanky on November 21, 2006
how would i put them onto this site? or would i have to link them to another site? wont be able to do the second one!
i might make a MySpace profile for my music. and have a link for the site...

It should be pretty easy.. You already have the Myspace thing down. You just need to put them to a code. I have a few sites that might help.. can't promise.. but might!