Starting out...

[Shalkman]

I'm just starting to forray into the technical side of Techno and I'm a bit overwhelmed with all the information at my disposal. What I'm specifically interested in right now is composing my tracks with a computer, but I don't know really where to begin. I'm mostly leaning towards Trance and House.

I just got a sweet P4 system, so I've got the hardware down. What I would like are software recommendations--something that can handle recording, composition, etc. Additionally, if anyone knows of some good hardware that supplements composition on a computer, please list that too.

I'm a bit strapped for cash at the moment, so if you could list cheap alternatives in addition to the more expensive packages, it'd be much appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[Electricgoth]

There Are a Couple.
I use and Recomend Acid 2.0 it has Special Time Stretching techniques and also Has some Nice loops/samples to go with. Great for making Techno and House.
Just Look for Sequencing software on line.
JEr
http://www.mp3.com/electricgoth

 

[mano 1]

ok

ACID is good for sequencing, as electricgoth (nice name btw) mentionned.

HOWEVER if you want to compose music, I STRONGLY recommend REASON 1.0 ( http://www.propellerheads.se). This program integrates everything from synthesizer (good sounding too) to sampler, mixer, drumbox, effects, sequencer... etc..

Link to the detailed info page:
http://www.propellerheads.se/products/reason/rack.html

If you already had a whole studio I wouldn't mention reason, but as yuu are starting out (and you dont have equipment yet), REASON is THE thing to buy.

We received a box from propellerheads a few days ago here at onlineDJ, and so far, we are impressed... I plugged a simple MIDI controller (100 Dollar keyboard) and voila.

now... i don't own stocks at propellerheads .. but they did a hell of a job programming reason.


[Edited by ManoOne on 02-06-2001 at 08:26 PM]

 

[Tricky]

Have u looked at a software called reason ? and fruity loops and rebirth.

 

[Shalkman]

Wow! That Reason package looks really excellent. Thanks for the recommendations--I think I just made my choice.

 

[TripapHoniC]

Cubase VST 5.0

I will definitely give Reason its props, however, I have to stick with Cubase VST 5 and all those great plugins. Not too expensive either. http://www.steinberger.com is the address I believe. Check it!