producing tunes...but which software?!

[Biopharmer]

I have FL Studio 6.0, producer edition. And it is boss.
Get some software synths to go with it though, like the FM7 by Native Instruments, or the Minimoog v, by Arturia
(I own all of the above)

[King of Snake]

I haven't used it myself but I've head some good things about Mackie's Traktion. Which is basically a sequencer in the cubase sense (rather than a tracker) but only costs about $150

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Myself I use Cubase SL 2, of which i bought second hand for about 150 Euro, so that's not too bad either. I use this in conjunction with a Creamware Scope system, some VSTi's (Battery, Albino 2, ImpOscar) and a Nord Rack II.

[Cadevil]

Originally Posted by King of Snake

I haven't used it myself but I've head some good things about Mackie's Traktion. Which is basically a sequencer in the cubase sense (rather than a tracker) but only costs about $150

link


Myself I use Cubase SL 2, of which i bought second hand for about 150 Euro, so that's not too bad either. I use this in conjunction with a Creamware Scope system, some VSTi's (Battery, Albino 2, ImpOscar) and a Nord Rack II.

Anyone use this program rewired with Reason?...looks to be perfect for those Reason users who want VST integration.

[King of Snake]

well I don't use it but yes, ReWire into Cubase should work perfectly. I used to ReWire ReBirth into Cubase VST all the time.

[Cadevil]

Sorry, I meant Traktion 2...

I've seen mixed reviews about this program. I've been using exclusively Reason 3.0 to make music...with some outside recordings via Adobe Audition. Always looking to expand (with an eye on cost) into a better sequencer and VST support would be nice...Eventually want better harware as well...currently on M-audio Ozone

[splattered123]

What Reason Refills do you suggest?

I saw Drumkits v 2.0... any good?

What else is decent out there?

[adam]

I don't really care for Reason any more. Live, and Battery 2. Battery 2 is so worth the money.

[Future Proof]

Once you Rewire Reason into a DAW like Cubase or Live5, Reason becomes a much better piece of software. All of Reason's modules are adequately made but the stand-alone program's sound engine is so crappy that at first listen you'd be convinced that Battery or Reaktor is way better. But once you route the audio into Cubase and let Cubase handle the signal processing, the sound quality makes a noticeable jump.

In all, I'm very happy that I own the software packages that I do (Reason, Cubase, Reaktor 5, Battery 2, Live5) and I recommend buying what you can, the more the merrier. I'm also happy with my choice to purchase Live5 after already buying Cubase; even though Cubase has better sound quality (IMHO), Live5 is easier to write and compose in and since I do a broad mix of engineering, split 50/50 between organic recording and playing and sequencing, each DAW has its place in my arsenal and paradigms towards music.

[Camiel]

I use Ableton Live to produce music. I find it very intuitive. The funny thing is, that I can create my tracks with only a sh101, MS2000 and drum (and loop)samples. No need for a rompler or something. I even have limited my gear. Anyone interested in a sequential circuits multitrak?

[verbal]

Originally Posted by Camiel Toe

I use Ableton Live to produce music. I find it very intuitive. The funny thing is, that I can create my tracks with only a sh101, MS2000 and drum (and loop)samples. No need for a rompler or something. I even have limited my gear. Anyone interested in a sequential circuits multitrak?

Did you learn it with the manual? Just played with it? Seperate book?

I've been playing with borrowed copies of Live and Reason to see if I want to drop the cash on them. They're both worthy and will be purchased in the near future. I'm just trying to decide which to get first.