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Posted by kadomony on May-08-2008 07:37:

quote:
Originally posted by Whirloop
FL Studio all the way baby
The latest version is really really potent, this upgrade didn't feel like a waste at all. I love it!


it still doesnt have decent multi-core support though :P
however, i still love it


Posted by Domesticated on May-08-2008 09:48:

Wow!

This track is great.

Any chance of a download link?


Posted by LionsLair on May-08-2008 10:48:

quote:
Originally posted by Fernito
Wow! Thanks! I'll take all those in mind. I think I'm going to download the demos right now (is any of these a freeware?).


You can find A LOT of freeware, and a lot of good quality freeware here. The website itself has a good collection and the forums are helpful. This website pretty much has answers to all your questions. By the way, good early production track.

http://www.kvraudio.com/


Posted by Fernito on May-08-2008 14:38:

MrJiveBoJingles, are those plugins appliable to FL Studio?

Beat Blog, PM me your e-mail address, and I'll send you the track

LionsLair, checking the site out right now!


Posted by MrJiveBoJingles on May-08-2008 14:43:

quote:
Originally posted by Fernito
MrJiveBoJingles, are those plugins appliable to FL Studio?

FLStudio should support any VSTs...


Posted by Fernito on May-08-2008 14:47:

OK, thanks. I'm so new to this, that I don't even know what is a VST (checking out wikipedia...)


Posted by TranceOwnsLol on May-08-2008 14:50:

mixing = mixmeister pro/fusion

track production = definitely ableton live! even though it's quite hard to use. I've tried Fruityloops and the stuff I made from it seem so basic.

PvD uses ableton


Posted by Fernito on May-08-2008 14:52:

quote:
Originally posted by TranceOwnsLol
mixing = mixmeister pro/fusion

track production = definitely ableton live! even though it's quite hard to use. I've tried Fruityloops and the stuff I made from it seem so basic.

PvD uses ableton


With hard what do you mean? A non intuitive GUI?


Posted by TranceOwnsLol on May-08-2008 14:55:

with hard I mean harder than mixmeister, fruityloops, cubase etc

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...ve6-session.jpg

btw I wouldn't really recommend cubase since it can be used for more than just trance tracks and I have nightmares from using it in music classes at my school. @_@

EDIT: Btw if you have a mac then also consider buying Logic Studio

PVD, Sean Tyas use them.


Posted by thoughtlessjex on May-08-2008 16:57:

Well, I use an IBM T43 Laptop with an Intel Pentium M, 2 GHZ, 1 Gig of RAM. I use a factory sound card and a Best Buy grade stereo. Despite all this, my shit comes out sounding fine, so obviously you don't need very much.

That said, if you have a good sound card, a decent processor, a whole lot of RAM and an excellent sound system, you're better off.

As far as the actual program goes, don't do FL if it doesn't suit you. I'd go with the rest of the thread on Reason if you're not looking to spend a lot of money. However, if you can afford to put more into it, Cubase and Logic are both good, as well.


Posted by Trance-M on May-08-2008 19:56:

quote:
Originally posted by PETRAN
Better still, don't use software, just hardware! (oldschool!)


Is this Armin? Nah this guy is way better...


(ofcourse you would need some money in order to buy all the equipment...!)


I'm not very impressed by that guy to be honest. Not that I can do it better, I don't play synths.


IMO you really need a combination of hardware and software.
And yes it will cost a lot. A friend of mine, who produces for fun has a nice list of his equipment which took him a lot of years to save and gather.

www.lisaya.info

STUDIO

The Studio consists of a hybrid between hardware and software:

Hardware | synthesizers

:: Access Virus C :: Novation KS5 ::
:: Korg Triton LE :: Korg MS2000R :: Korg X5
:: Alesis ION ::
:: Roland JP8000 :: Roland MC909 ::

Hardware | mixing

:: Yamaha 01v96(v2) :: Dynaudio BM6A ::
:: Behringer Tube Ultrafex :: Behringer Composer Pro ::
:: Emagic AMT8 :: Athlon XP2600+ Cpu :: 3x18'' TFT ::

Software | synths

:: Korg Legacy VST :: Superwave P8 :: SampleTank :: FXpasion DR005 ::



@Fernito: probably nice for you, check the following track:

In Faith We Trust - Lisaya vs Thomas Petersen @ www.lisaya.info (4th track in the player)

For this track I know they used a real electric guitar.


Posted by d-miurge on May-08-2008 20:22:

Try all the softwares like Reason, Cubase, Acid Pro, etc. in demo and then keep the one you prefer.

Hardware is for snobs or old producer that are making music for ages. If you can play piano then buy a good midi keyboard and that's it.


Posted by Owsey on May-08-2008 22:36:

quote:
Originally posted by d-miurge
Try all the softwares like Reason, Cubase, Acid Pro, etc. in demo and then keep the one you prefer.


I agree. Just see what ones suits you and experiment a bit. Nice track though! keep it up and you'll do fine


Posted by Fernito on May-09-2008 01:43:

Oh, I wish I had time to download all those demos and try them out

Before posting on this forum, I was working on a new trance (?) track. I've been trying to manually "import" it in FL Studio 5, but nothing cool has come out so far. Is FL Studio 7 much better than this? I mean, I already have a copy of FL 5, is it worth to download the FL 7 demo and try it?

thoughtlessjex: nice track, a cool mixture between metal and trance


Posted by Fernito on May-09-2008 01:46:

PS: Is there a software where I can import MIDIs and replace the instruments by self-made synths, apply effects to them and so? I've heard (don't know if it's true) that you can do that with Reason.


Posted by Fernito on May-09-2008 02:18:

Hey, I just watched a video on youtube of "how to get started on techno in FL Studio", and seems like I've got the basics It doesn't seem to be very difficult.


Posted by d-miurge on May-09-2008 06:21:

quote:
Originally posted by Fernito
PS: Is there a software where I can import MIDIs and replace the instruments by self-made synths, apply effects to them and so? I've heard (don't know if it's true) that you can do that with Reason.


Yeah sure, most software do.


Posted by Fernito on May-10-2008 04:32:

OK, here's my first try with FL Studio 5

http://www.goear.com/listen.php?v=09648b4

This is my first time ever, so don't expect so much! I still don't know how to use effects well and so.

Please, feel free to criticize it.

IMO, some volumes are not right set, and may be there's too much reverb?


Posted by RapidFire on May-10-2008 05:19:

damn man you got talent! very nice track.


Posted by PETRAN on May-10-2008 14:37:

Very nice. I can see that you have a talent in creating melodies. Excellent! Also start presenting your tracks in the music producers section. There are many other people who can comment on your tracks and you can also listen and comment on the work of others as well. Keep-up the good work!


Posted by Fernito on May-10-2008 17:31:

Thanks guys, your posts are motivating to me

Yes, I guess it's time to start posting on the producers forum. Also, I'll start posting on "DJ Booth" forum, because I'm really starting to need other effects in my track.

Thanks you all guys for your help


Posted by CookyMonzta on May-11-2008 06:15:

quote:
Originally posted by kadomony
yep sounds trancy to me.
reminds me of the track that 1st got me into trance "A Time Long Forgotten" by Ghost in the Machine.

Interesting. That track (1998) was among the few that got me into trance. It was among some of the best not-so-well-known trance tracks I got from MP3.com, before it was thrown under the bus by Vivendi/Universal. I wonder what Mark Hlobil (its lead musician) is doing now.


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