Boxing Day Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I have always been a fan of hardware , not only i perform better using hardware but i like the overall sound and feel. But unfortunately hardware is expensive as shit , so maybe i should start using software. I have tried software a few times , but i just hated the experience/final product (but that was years ago). So what i want all the softwareheads to do is pretty much convince me , tell me how good software is , the pros ,etc.. Also recommend me software that is worth using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tht tne Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 vst alone should convince you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryptowen Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Software doesn't wear out Lots of software is free/easily available If you learn a programming language you can write your own software for free Assuming you have a laptop/good headphones you can make music anywhere using software You can control software with a cheap midi keyboard/knob box Most people can't tell the difference between software & hardware sounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke viia Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Hardware/software / Digital/analog combo FTW. Why go completely one direction or the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxing Day Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Hardware/software / Digital/analog combo FTW. Why go completely one direction or the other? Lack of $$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tht tne Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 just noticed your new av, Boxing Day, congs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hahathhat Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 i sit in my living room with ableton on the hifi and it's like booomdadablattwheebewhurrdunnadweed and i am amused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skotosa Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 You want to make music? Then get software! You want to whine and be a lazy ass. Then don't make music or make money buy your hardware and make your music... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEK Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 buy a cheap keyboard (not midi) , download vst effects, download buy sony acid pro. BINGO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hahathhat Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 just pirate a shitload of crap. throw it all on the wall and see what sticks. then, if you're the honest sort, buy the winners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxing Day Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 You want to make music? Then get software! You want to whine and be a lazy ass. Then don't make music or make money buy your hardware and make your music... Jeez that was harsh. I'm not whining or anything , just asking a simple question. I know most of you ask software , that's why i asked , you ARE THE SOFTWARE EXPERTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skotosa Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 You want to make music? Then get software! You want to whine and be a lazy ass. Then don't make music or make money buy your hardware and make your music... Jeez that was harsh. I'm not whining or anything , just asking a simple question. I know most of you ask software , that's why i asked , you ARE THE SOFTWARE EXPERTS. Sorry bro. It just seems like you want us to convince you to make music? Anyone who can't afford hardware but wants to make music will no doubt use software, I'm not aware of any other means of making electronic music. So there is no convincing needed. Its either you want to make music or you don't. Personally FL and Renoise are my two favs. Just look at Wisp to see the awesome power of FL or Venetian Snares to see the awesome power of Renoise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxing Day Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Fair enough. I mean i tried software ages ago (5 years ago) and it was a shit experience , i have been pretty much living in a hole (software-wise) since then. I don't want my past experiences to get in the way of me making music , I'm traumatized , i need therapy (so yeah you are half right , i need you guys to convince me) , treat me like a rape victim who doesn't want to have sex/date ever again (because of the rape) Software has changed a lot (hopefully) , i want tips , software names , etc. You want to make music? Then get software! You want to whine and be a lazy ass. Then don't make music or make money buy your hardware and make your music... Jeez that was harsh. I'm not whining or anything , just asking a simple question. I know most of you ask software , that's why i asked , you ARE THE SOFTWARE EXPERTS. Personally FL and Renoise are my two favs. Just look at Wisp to see the awesome power of FL or Venetian Snares to see the awesome power of Renoise. I heard good this about renoise , (it has midi-support i assume) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 what hardware have you got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaini Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 post some of your music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxing Day Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 what hardware have you got? I used to have a 606 , 707 , Korg MS-20 and a korg electribe (lol). I sold them all because of circumstances. Right now i only have a Microkorg , and i'm saving for a 606 or 707. post some of your music You will only hear it when i'm good enough to be on Warp ,lol (It could be a year from now or never) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hautlle Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 post some of your music You will only hear it when i'm good enough to be on Warp ,lol (It could be a year from now or never) lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skotosa Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Most software if not all will have support for Midi. Mu ziq did some of his stuff with Reason I think you could try that and use it in conjunction with your Midi's Personally every experience I've had with software has been a shit experience and I've always wanted hardware but can't afford it. However, its not the softwares fault, its mine (I suck). I started out with FL but my friend forced me to move to Renoise, I hated it at first then got used to but I still make shitty music. You can check out what I've done with Renoise on my soundcloud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaini Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 post some of your music You will only hear it when i'm good enough to be on Warp ,lol (It could be a year from now or never) therefore we will never hear it because criticism is essential to improving your music. unless you're getting criticism from extra-watmm sources, or it's completely amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneaksta303 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Form an Indie band if you want to get on Warp son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wall Bird Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Here's the only reason you need to get into software: [youtubehd]DR8UAQDVI10[/youtubehd] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryancolecreate Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 "i need you guys to convince me) , treat me like a rape victim who doesn't want to have sex/date ever again" you need to get back up on that dick! Try out cubase. It's pretty simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xy_politics Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Pros: Cheap/Free Powerful Flexible You can make music on the bus Cons: Eye Strain Back Strain Brain Strain Recommended software (Host): FL Studio Reaper Live Numerology (Mac) Recommended software (Synth): Audiorealism Bassline 2 Sytrus DCAM Synth Squad Vaz Modular Kontakt Poly-Ana FM8 Musolomo (Mac) Recommended software (FX): Echoboy Lexicon Native Ozone Maximus Gross Beat Meldaproduction Multiband Waveshaper Ohmboyz Ohmicide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cear Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I heard good this about renoise , (it has midi-support i assume) yes. check http://www.renoise.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 what hardware have you got? I used to have a 606 , 707 , Korg MS-20 and a korg electribe (lol). I sold them all because of circumstances. Right now i only have a Microkorg , and i'm saving for a 606 or 707. cool, well if you're used to working with Roland step sequencers you can get all that functionality and more from either FL Studio or Five12 Numerology (mac only). In this way you will be able to combine powerful, but quick and easy pattern sequencing and hardware sound sources for a fraction of the cost of a standalone hardware sequencer. You can mix your hardware sound sources with VST instruments to give you a broader sound palette for next to nothing, plus have the advantage of recording into a multitrack DAW and all the easy post recording editing features that gives you. For me, it's not as polarised as hardware or software - I often use both together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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