Jari Member Posts: 1471 From: Helsinki, Finland Registered: 03-11-2005 |
Hey, I was wondering what music making tools every one uses? I am only able to create something using some sample tool, like fruity loops. Because I dont even know how to play piano. I've also tried some old "trackers"?, those we're quite difficult to use. So how do you make your music using PC? (or perhaps some game console music creation software, there's some of those too) Edit: Sorry I forgot to mention that it should also be free. ------------------ [VoHW] (Help needed) [Blog] (Contact) - Truedisciple (mp3) [This message has been edited by jari (edited July 20, 2007).] |
jestermax Member Posts: 1064 From: Ontario, Canada Registered: 06-21-2006 |
take a look at finale or cakewalk ------------------ |
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Jari Member Posts: 1471 From: Helsinki, Finland Registered: 03-11-2005 |
Hey thanks for the help! But I forgot to say that Im looking for free software. Sorry. OS or other but shouldnt matter as long as it's free. ------------------ [VoHW] (Help needed) [Blog] (Contact) - Truedisciple (mp3) |
samw3 Member Posts: 542 From: Toccoa, GA, USA Registered: 08-15-2006 |
I personally like trackers, but I also play the piano. What kind of music experience do you have? Do you read music? Do you play another instrument? I can think of four different music writing interfaces. 1. Trackers 2. Music Notation 3. Piano Roll 4. Perform and Mix God Bless! ------------------ |
CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
I use the Free and Open Source Hydrogen drum machine when I need a beat. www.hydrogen-music.org available for Linux and, I think, Mac OS X. ------------------ "Oh, bother," said the Borg. "We've assimilated Pooh." "Socialism works great... if there are no people involved." -- Pastor David Ginter, Union Church of Guatemala. |
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Jari Member Posts: 1471 From: Helsinki, Finland Registered: 03-11-2005 |
quote: I sign at church (haha). Thanks for the links! ------------------ [VoHW] (Help needed) [Blog] (Contact) - Truedisciple (mp3) |
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Jari Member Posts: 1471 From: Helsinki, Finland Registered: 03-11-2005 |
Hey, I have been trying to learn tracking with MadTracker now and after some time spent with the tutorials I may have figured the system now. But I don't know how to actually play piano so Im asking if any one knows best place to get started? Some online lessons for people who dont know the difference between mol and dul? Thanks. ------------------ [VoHW] (Help needed) [Blog] (Contact) - Truedisciple (mp3) |
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epsons Member Posts: 19 From: Canada Registered: 08-16-2007 |
They have to be free?  I don't use any free software... sorry. I use Ableton Live 6, and had to pay more than a few dollars for it. For loop/sample programs, there are free versions of Sony's ACID loop-based DAW, and there's also a non-commercial free version of Kristal Audio Engine. I started out on simply loops and samples too. still use some samples in songs. |
Only "real" music experience I have is with those loop/sample programs.