What do I need to create Trance music?

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Posted by Derek1988 on Sep-08-2009 18:07:

What do I need to create Trance music?

What do I need to create Trance music? I'd like to create some trance music, but I'm not even sure where to start. I'm a radio DJ so I know some about mixing but I need to know what software or DJ gear I need to do this. I know there is some software, Sony trance NRG, and Sony Acid Loops, but I'm not sure what else I need for this. I'd like to start DJing nightclubs and gigs as well so creating and playing trance and electronica music could go hand in hand.

Posted by Mr.Mystery on Sep-08-2009 18:13:

You need to go to the correct forum:

http://tranceaddict.com/forums/foru...p?s=&forumid=48

Then read the stickied topics. Should contain just about everything you need.

Posted by Zak McKracken on Sep-08-2009 21:01:

hire someone to do it for you. as a dj u dont have time to make music. this is what all the worthless top10 djs is doing.

Posted by DJ_Rafnel on Sep-08-2009 21:18:

Re: What do I need to create Trance music?

quote:
Originally posted by Derek1988
What do I need to create Trance music? I'd like to create some trance music, but I'm not even sure where to start. I'm a radio DJ so I know some about mixing but I need to know what software or DJ gear I need to do this. I know there is some software, Sony trance NRG, and Sony Acid Loops, but I'm not sure what else I need for this. I'd like to start DJing nightclubs and gigs as well so creating and playing trance and electronica music could go hand in hand.

Basics:
A decent computer...and a good DAW.

I suggest checking out the demo of Ableton Live. And demo some soft synths.

Just start slow and do some research and youll get there. It takes time.

Oh yeah...and try looking for help in the producers forum too. This is the DJ forum.

Goodluck.

Posted by boris_the_bear on Sep-09-2009 13:44:

no jokes about unicorns, rainbows and glowsticks?

Posted by Mr.Mystery on Sep-09-2009 13:50:

quote:
Originally posted by boris_the_bear
no jokes about unicorns, rainbows and glowsticks?

This isn't 2004.

Posted by boris_the_bear on Sep-09-2009 15:13:

oh c'mon.... ---------------> !

Posted by alexandrupetrut on Sep-10-2009 04:41:

http://www.soundware.co.uk/pages/homestudio.php

Look through there. It gives you the basics of setting up a home shop. basically tho get a sequence program (ableton live, FL studio...) some vsts (nexus, z3ta...) and a midi or usb keyboard. A good pc or mac is def important too..after you get these done, then u can start to add hardware later on

Posted by floyd741 on Sep-10-2009 17:02:

you need unicorns, rainbows and glowsticks. eventually the music will make itself.

Posted by Derek1988 on Sep-11-2009 04:00:

I downloaded the Ableton Live 8 demo, it's a lot of material to take in, I have an ok idea of how you do things with it but I still need to learn more before I even think of composing material.

Posted by Mr.Mystery on Sep-11-2009 06:27:

Okay. This forum is still for DJ's though.

Posted by floyd741 on Sep-11-2009 16:46:

quote:
Originally posted by Derek1988
I downloaded the Ableton Live 8 demo, it's a lot of material to take in, I have an ok idea of how you do things with it but I still need to learn more before I even think of composing material.

fuck no, start with FL not Ableton. I tried to do what you're doing and it was a bad idea. Ableton is just not nice to beginners. Plus, the FL demo is fully functional (I think) with the excepetion of some minor functions.

Also, Ableton doesn't accept glowsticks or unicorns but FL does. AFAIK rainbows are pretty universal so you shouldn't have a problem.

Posted by djsaekone on Sep-11-2009 16:52:

lol u guys are funny!

Needs more Analog!!

Posted by Derek1988 on Sep-12-2009 04:19:

quote:
Originally posted by floyd741
fuck no, start with FL not Ableton. I tried to do what you're doing and it was a bad idea. Ableton is just not nice to beginners. Plus, the FL demo is fully functional (I think) with the excepetion of some minor functions.

Also, Ableton doesn't accept glowsticks or unicorns but FL does. AFAIK rainbows are pretty universal so you shouldn't have a problem.

Ok cool, I'll download the Fruity Loops demo also and see how it is. Yes Abletoin is very confusing.
I have sound editing experience from my College Communications work and my black metal music work, so the experience I have should supplement some of what I'm doing.