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Post by a.paul » Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:33 pm

Rendr wrote:Logic Pro 8! :twisted:
Second that.
I used to use Reason but I bought Logic Studio. Very happy with it.

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Post by teqh » Thu Mar 05, 2009 1:17 am

I started from scratch on logic bout five months ago, haven't looked back

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Post by grooki » Thu Mar 05, 2009 1:38 am

Does anyone get bored of answering this question?

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Post by manicmckanic » Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:04 am

Fl studio for sure IMO. I still use it for most of my drum loops... Just straight forward no messing about. Also can host VSTs whereas Reason cannot.
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Re: what is the best program to start producing?

Post by abakus » Sat Sep 25, 2010 1:53 am

Hmmmm weird. I learnt on Logic and found it really easy to use. I got Reason cos my dad had it and tried it out, and I hated everything about it, and found it a lot harder to use than Logic. I guess that each DAW has its differences and I believe it's all personal preference. I know that doesn't help at all but jsut download a few demos and see what works best for u.

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Post by daft cunt » Sat Sep 25, 2010 2:47 am

futures_untold wrote:If you're starting from absolute scratch, I'd really consider Ejay, Garageband or Magix Music Maker. Simply click on things until you hear things you like!!! :)

Next up for quick accessability is FL Studio/Ableton/Reason. You will still need to read a few tutorials or the manual to get your head around the interface. After that, ideas will flow easily.

Finally you get the heavy weights: Logic/Pro Tools/Cubase/Sonar/Digital Performer/Renoise etc. Unless you read the manual and tutorials attentively, these can cause nightmares!

Good luck with your music :)
I had to read this 3x to make sure and I still find hard to believe that there's no mention of Reaper.... :o

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Re: what is the best program to start producing?

Post by ninjadog » Sat Sep 25, 2010 7:50 am

The best program is one you actually pay for...Then you will definitely read the manual and try to learn shit.
Don't end up like one of those guys who list off all the DAW's and VST's they "own" and then ask how to make a wobble.


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Re: what is the best program to start producing?

Post by paravrais » Sat Sep 25, 2010 9:31 am

Firstly you can get just as good results with ableton, reason or FL as you can with any other sequencer.

Secondly I wouldn't say they are necessarily easier to use, it depends on your workflow. Personally Logic has been the simplest DAW I've ever used (and I've only messed about with it in the apple store because I refuse to ever buy a mac) Also FL for me has been the hardest to use DAW ever. It was the first one I tried and since I have tried to use the demo several times with very limited success. Also I use Ableton at the moment and I never use the 'loops' feature because it makes no sense to me. My brain just doesn't work that way, I need to use it like a proper sequencer.

Ease of use doesn't = lower sound quality. This is very important to understand.

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Re: what is the best program to start producing?

Post by futures_untold » Sat Sep 25, 2010 10:20 am

Hats off to Abakus for pulling off a 18 month necrobump! :lol:

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Re: what is the best program to start producing?

Post by zuta » Sun Sep 26, 2010 5:12 am

fl studio :i:
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