What beatmaking software should i get?
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Follow this link - \n\nhttp://www.d-lusion.com/News.html\n\nDrumstation is free, loads of kits as well if I can remember. If this does not fit the bill then I have no idea what you are talking about.
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free music software \nhttp://www.download.com/MadTracker/3000-2170_4-10504392.html?tag=lst-2-7\nhttp://www.download.com/Anvil-Studio/3000-2170_4-10389338.html?tag=lst-0-8
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That's rather a large topic to cover but I will go through the basics.\n\nFirst of all, there are literally hundreds of Music Notation programs available, either commercially, or as freely available projects. One that I would recommend is Sibelius, though it is geared towards composition for orchestra.\n\nAdditionally, if you don't care too much about notation, then what you are looking for is a software sequencer. Guess what? There are even more of those available, but I would recommend either Cakewalk or Cubase.\n\nYou will benefit greatly by visiting your local music store and making friends with someone in the keyboards/music software department. This topic is too big to give you any real detail. I recommend you do a LOT of reading before spending any money!\n\nAs for the MIDI -> computer problem, what you need is a MIDI interface for your computer. They come in various flavors but the most common is the MIDI/USB interface. Once you've installed the driver software, any MIDI capable software will be able to either record (music data) from the digital piano, or play back music in software on the digital piano.\n\nI would also recommend reading up on the fundamentals of MIDI. Basically, there are 16 channels available and your piano may be able to play back more than one voice/patch at a time, say piano and harpsichord. You will need two MIDI cables, one that goes from the MIDI/OUT on the piano to the MIDI/IN on the interface, and another one that goes vice versa. With two cables you are able to record and playback without unplugging cables.\n\nAgain, MIDI is a huge topic to cover, but you will probably just want to do the basics at first.\n\nDepending on what you really want to do, the sky really is the limit. You can turn your PC into a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) for less than $1,000. That will give you the ability to produce full-blown songs using a variety of digital synthesizers, samples, and percussion (both syntheisized and sampled). I can give you specific recommendations on that, but having a fast PC and a pro-quality soundcard are essential. You can use an outboard device that serves as a MIDI interface and a soundcard and that will save you a lot of trouble and money. With this setup you simply use your piano as a MIDI controller, and all the audio is produced via the PC.\n\n[I'm a 22+ year veteran of electronic music. Contact me if you have any questions.]
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Try Frooty loops (FL Studio 6), it's a cool software and this will be very useful for you. I made many beats and music with this.
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free music software \nhttp://www.download.com/MadTracker/3000-2170_4-10504392.html?tag=lst-2-7\nhttp://www.download.com/Anvil-Studio/3000-2170_4-10389338.html?tag=lst-0-1
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Best Buy... Best buy has all kinds of music making shtuff... Or Circuit City... Circuit city is the bomb with computer programs... they'd hook you up... Just ask them what you're looking for they'll show you tons of stuff! You could probably even go to Best Buy.com or something...
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There are several. "Easy to learn" is very relative - if you really want to make music, you'll learn to use the tools at your disposal.\n\nFree ones:\nBuzz\nSKALE Tracker\nRebirth\n\nCheap ones:\nTunafish\nFruity Loops\nCubase SE\n\nA good place for software-, plugin- and production info is KVR-Audio: www.kvraudio.com. Good luck.\n\nCheers,\n\nArne S.
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Morpheus\nBitcomet\nkazaa lite\nWarez(If u got XP, don't use it)
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try fl studio version 6 it would cost u some thin 400 usd , i got it for free anyways , listen to me use the manual in fl studio i to agree its touh to use but its the best or try dj set version two its very simply or the latest one i think so no 5 of dj set . but i would advice u for fl studio version 6 i to hav it ... i m producin trance on it
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You could try checking out the site "www.rebirthmuseum.com" to download rebirth (free and legal last i checked)!\nIt contains a roland 808, 909, plus two 303's (assuming you know what they are, which i think you should if your lookin for drum machines)!\nIt's worth a go if you havent already got it!
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if u have an apple computer garage band is good.  idk of any music software for windows tho.
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If you want your music pieces to sound great, youll need an excellent quality microphone - 100-150 $ should do. As for the software, Audacity is great for editing and plus, its FREE!
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Cakewalk!!!\n\nits works midi great!!!!\n\nvisit www.cakewalk.com
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ACID software you can quickly and easily create original songs, remix tracks, produce 5.1 surround mixes, develop music beds, score videos, and create music for Web sites and Flash™ animations.\n\nMight have came preinstalled on your system
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try using Nuendo or Soundforge...they should sell the software at your local music store or you can find them online for download if you look around...
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If you're serious about recording, you should purchase a Mackie Onyx 1220 mixer (Digital 12-channel - other models come with even more channels) which lists for about $300 at musiciansfriend.com (discount musical supply store) and the corresponding Mackie Onyx Firewire card which lists for about $400 at musiciansfriend.com  This digital combination will allow you to record and mix straight to your PC for editing and gives a studio sound so pure and clean that even experts have a hard time distinguishing it from a professional studio.  The Mackie Onyx w/Firewire is currently state-of-the-art for home-studio production and will allow you to produce your own professionally sounding CDs through your PC.  Of course, you'll need a CD burner on your PC and no less than Windows XP.  If you're on a limited budget, I would recommend a Tascam 8 to 16-channel analog (cassette) recorder/mixer.  It's very easy to operate and really comes in handy for recording your "creations" if you're a simple singer/songwriter, etc.  It is limited, however, in that you cannot record to CD.  You usually can find a used Tascam on ebay for $125 or less.  If you're doing vocals, you abviously will need some good microphones.  For single voices, I highly recommend the Shure SM-58 unidirectional mic which is standard hardware for most pros.  If you want to record multiple voices and/or instruments through one mic, I recommend the Behringer B-1 condenser mic for quality and price.  You'll need mic stands, and you'll need a sturdy,  high-quality one for a condenser mic like the B-1.  If you're going to run all of your instruments and mics directly into your mixer, you really don't need to soundproof your studio.  Soundproofing is necessary, however, if you're going to use a condenser mic (they're very sensitive) or are worried about disturbing other people.  If you want a beat, you'll need to do one of three things:  Find yourself a drummer, buy a drum machine, or buy a guitar-effects processor like the Digitech RP-100 which includes a built-in drum machine.  For the latter equipment, I recommend musiciansfriend.com, americanmusical.com, or ebay.com for lowest prices.  You'll pay a little extra at local music stores because of their overhead.  You usually can,  however, get good "sound" advice from the folks at your local music store.  You'll also need to invest in some cables.  It really pays to invest in some quality cables too.  Make sure you use low-impedence XLR cables for your vocal mics.  For instruments, I highly recommend Lifelines by Pro Co Sound.  They come with a lifetime guarantee and literally will give you perfect sound for decades - also usually available at musiciansfriend.com  I hope this has helped.
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PC alone can not create drum beats. It has to be a software.\n\nTry music mixers online: \nhttp://www.shockwave.com/sw/musicphotos/music_mixers/