How Do I Start? (electronic, solo, track, quote, 1990)

sweet_nothing · 03-20-2009, 09:38 PM

Ive been wondering what sort of software I need to make electronic music. The music I'm looking to make would be electronica, something that sounds like Thom Yorke's solo album. I know of some stuff for Mac but sadly I have a PC. So what sorta software or equipment would I need to get started? Any help would be appreciated, this is something Ive been wanting do for a really long time.

SATCHMO · 03-20-2009, 09:45 PM

Reason 4.0. without a doubt.Or if your looking for something more entry-level and cheap go with Fruity Loops, But Reason is as much fun as you can have alone with all your clothes on

Yukon Cornelius · 03-20-2009, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SATCHMO

Reason 4.0. without a doubt.Or if your looking for something more entry-level and cheap go with Fruity Loops, But Reason is as much fun as you can have alone with all your clothes on

agreed love it. I use it as a slave for pt

Yukon Cornelius · 03-20-2009, 10:50 PM

I have the full version

Freebase Dali · 03-20-2009, 11:39 PM

You could also use a cheap Casio keyboard from Walmart, going into a couple guitar pedals, then into a 4 track recorder and do everything manually.

That's how I started.
You'd be surprised at how creative you can be with limited equipment.

sweet_nothing · 03-21-2009, 02:01 AM

Thanks guys I'm going to guitar center tomorrow, and I'll pick some this stuff up.

Yukon Cornelius · 03-22-2009, 01:47 PM

I do have a fostex 8 track that i never use anymore since getting pt and reason. Could let it go if the wind blows just right.

SATCHMO · 03-22-2009, 02:46 PM

Sweet nothing> BTW. PT=Pro Tools

Freebase Dali · 03-22-2009, 04:41 PM

I have a 24 channel Tascam digital track recorder I don't use anymore.
I'd sell it for beer money.

Yukon Cornelius · 03-23-2009, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Veridical Fiction

I have a 24 channel Tascam digital track recorder I don't use anymore.
I'd sell it for beer money.

How much beer do you need??

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Freebase Dali Partying on the inside Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,584	You could also use a cheap Casio keyboard from Walmart, going into a couple guitar pedals, then into a 4 track recorder and do everything manually. That's how I started. You'd be surprised at how creative you can be with limited equipment. __________________

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Yukon Cornelius Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 625	I do have a fostex 8 track that i never use anymore since getting pt and reason. Could let it go if the wind blows just right. __________________ Attempting to find a cure for Stupid...

03-22-2009, 04:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Freebase Dali Partying on the inside Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,584	I have a 24 channel Tascam digital track recorder I don't use anymore. I'd sell it for beer money. __________________

03-20-2009, 09:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
SATCHMO Al Dente Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,708	Reason 4.0. without a doubt.Or if your looking for something more entry-level and cheap go with Fruity Loops, But Reason is as much fun as you can have alone with all your clothes on

03-22-2009, 02:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
SATCHMO Al Dente Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,708	Sweet nothing> BTW. PT=Pro Tools