A good composing program?

ddp · 02-05-2008, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cardboard adolescent

sorry I am being a bit vague, i have a picture attached of what i'm talking about

basically i often need to edit the audio I record, and i don't know if cubase will let me do that or just loop/apply effects to them.

Cubase allows many different types of editing. Most of the editing does not actually change the source audio files. This is good though it means you can go back to the original file any time you want.

You can cut, paste, change volume, etc right from the arrange window in cubase.

When I really want to change a file like flipping it backwards or the like I use a wave editing program called wavelab. This program actually changes the files permanently.

But in short yes cubase will do what I think you are describing.

littleknowitall · 02-05-2008, 08:21 AM

^ This guy seems to know more than me, :p

cardboard adolescent · 02-05-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ddp

When I really want to change a file like flipping it backwards or the like I use a wave editing program called wavelab. This program actually changes the files permanently.

But in short yes cubase will do what I think you are describing.

No, I was asking if Cubase would allow me to directly alter the source audio files, which I didn't think it would. I could use wavelab, or I could just use Adobe Audition which lets me do that plus everything else Cubase can do, although it doesn't have the greatest VST or MIDI support.

ddp · 02-10-2008, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cardboard adolescent

No, I was asking if Cubase would allow me to directly alter the source audio files, which I didn't think it would. I could use wavelab, or I could just use Adobe Audition which lets me do that plus everything else Cubase can do, although it doesn't have the greatest VST or MIDI support.

Newer versions of Cubase can directly alter source audio. It will warn you before you do this and it will create new files so you have the original ones as well as the altered ones. Really this is the best way to do this.
I had not done this yet through cubase as the non-destructive editing is so powerful in cubase. Though yesterday I needed to alter audio and cubase does it no problem.

I was recording a xylophone part and did not have a C# or a G# so I recorded a C and G and the select "pitch shift" from the audio menu and it created new audio files at the new pitches I needed.

Then once I checked it out I found lots more options where you can alter audio directly.
Cubase rocks!!

Dr_Rez · 02-10-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by AkaKamen

I was wondering if anybody knew any good composing programs for Windows. I'm a vocalist looking to compose a couple of songs. I can play the piano a bit and know some things about reading music. I read about "Band in a Box 2007" and "Finale SongWriter". Both of them sound good to me but looks can be deceiving. Both of them have good points that I like.

I'm just looking for a virtual band that will sound good. I just want a good program that will actually sound like a real band.

Thank you.
Keep on Rocking

Use FL Studio Version

Garden · 04-28-2009, 02:19 AM

You can try MagicScore Maestro, there is a demo to download at mymusictools.com

Especially for the piano I find it super, it has a virtual piano keyboard, so it can't be easier to notate the music, you just click the keys like on a real piano. Or you can connect a piece to your computer and record in the real time.

Freebase Dali · 04-28-2009, 02:27 AM

Dude, Garden... the post was made two fucking years ago. The original poster had 1 post. IN TWO FUCKING YEARS.
Do you really think he's monitoring this thread, waiting for your great idea?

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Garden Groupie Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4	You can try MagicScore Maestro, there is a demo to download at mymusictools.com Especially for the piano I find it super, it has a virtual piano keyboard, so it can't be easier to notate the music, you just click the keys like on a real piano. Or you can connect a piece to your computer and record in the real time.