Archive for October 2009
Hey guys I was walking around my school today and noticed a stand with someone marketing this cool website. Basically it puts all of your favourite games, news feeds, facebook, music, etc… all in one website. The point of it all is that you can shop online through their site and save money on tons of products from popular websites. The best part is, if you refer someone and they buy something, you make money off of their purchase as well! And if the people you referred refer more people, you get cash from the people they referred too and so on. Anyway, if you want to check out this sweet deal, click HERE! Happy savings!
Hey! I am just going to give you a quick run through of the hardware and software I use to produce my own music. The first and most important part is finding a music production software that you are comfortable with. Keep in mind it took me a while to get comfortable with the programs I use, but I am going to try to get you up to speed as fast as possible. The program that I have found to be the best is Propellerhead’s Reason 4. This software can do just about anything other than record vocals (it is possible, but we’ll go over that in a bit.). With Reason you can create tracks from nothing. You can even make your own instruments or combine any of the many instruments it comes with. It also has a built in drum-machine which comes in handy with every song. With Reason I can make a great sounding tune within minutes and refine it over and over to create a masterpiece. One of the other more popular choices for producing music is Fruity Loops. Check out both of these programs and try to get a feel for which one you like better. I have also been looking into a new software that I haven’t personally tried yet but it looks great! It’s called SonicPro and you can check it out here.
Now onto the hardware portion. The main piece of hardware you will be using is a keyboard. If you are short on cash you can use what I used when I first started out. It is called Bome’s mouse keyboard. With this software you can convert your regular computer keyboard into a midi keyboard. You will also need Maple Midi which will direct Bome’s to your music production software. The keyboard I have used a lot and love is M-Audio’s Axiom 61. It features 61 keys, pitch bend, modulation, a ton of sliders and knobs and the most fun part, drum pads! This keyboard works great for me and it is very affordable for what it is.
So this is the basics of the software and hardware needed. Keep in mind I am yet to go over software to record vocals etc… as well as electric guitar.
Hey guys what’s up this is my first website ever but I’m gonna try to make it work. Anyway I made this site to try to inspire other artists to start making their own masterpieces as well as market my own material. I am more directed towards electronic recording such as midi keyboards etc as opposed to guitar but I do play guitar myself so we’ll see what happens. Anyway, in the words of NeverShoutNever!: Heregoesnothin’
