Need help, Equipment opinions (singer, guitar, Synthesizer, Computer)

SoccerMusician · 05-17-2007, 03:35 PM

Hey, I am looking to build a system at home for writing and producing music. I want a synthesizer, Keyboard, and computer system that will allow me to do all of this. My price range is flexible but I really want to get started. I have heard and seen the program Fruity Loops and it seems quite comprehensive but if there are better that will not only arrange parts and edit parts I'm up for hearing about it. I also used virtual studio in a midi class at the community college and it seemed to also be a good program but it was Mac based.

Also are Macs or PC's better for music editing and writing? I need help and advise!!! Thanks!

A_Perfect_Sonnet · 05-17-2007, 05:44 PM

Macs are better for editing and mixing music. Logic Pro 7.2 is about as high end as you can get, at $999.

Frances · 05-17-2007, 05:48 PM

You need a guitar or two, a bass, a drumkit, a singer and a hammer for your computer. That should put you on the way to making music!

SoccerMusician · 05-19-2007, 03:49 AM

I think that $999 is a little out of my price range, has anyone used Fruity Loops or Virtual Studio before? How do they compare to others, which one is the most for the money?

PopIsDead · 05-27-2007, 02:29 AM

I've used Fruity Loops pretty often, and I think I've gotten adequate at using it. For my tastes, it does pretty much all I really want, unless I want to get actual instruments recorded. I don't know how it compares to other programs though.

05-17-2007, 03:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
SoccerMusician Groupie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 5	Need help, Equipment opinions Hey, I am looking to build a system at home for writing and producing music. I want a synthesizer, Keyboard, and computer system that will allow me to do all of this. My price range is flexible but I really want to get started. I have heard and seen the program Fruity Loops and it seems quite comprehensive but if there are better that will not only arrange parts and edit parts I'm up for hearing about it. I also used virtual studio in a midi class at the community college and it seemed to also be a good program but it was Mac based. Also are Macs or PC's better for music editing and writing? I need help and advise!!! Thanks!

05-27-2007, 02:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
PopIsDead Edgyswingsetacid Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 342	I've used Fruity Loops pretty often, and I think I've gotten adequate at using it. For my tastes, it does pretty much all I really want, unless I want to get actual instruments recorded. I don't know how it compares to other programs though. __________________ "No one likes a smart-ass but we all like stars."

05-17-2007, 05:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
A_Perfect_Sonnet Dinosaurus Rex!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Winchester, VA Posts: 896	Macs are better for editing and mixing music. Logic Pro 7.2 is about as high end as you can get, at $999.

05-19-2007, 03:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
SoccerMusician Groupie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 5	I think that $999 is a little out of my price range, has anyone used Fruity Loops or Virtual Studio before? How do they compare to others, which one is the most for the money?