Oh in regards to samplers, as you mentioned you wanted to do a lot of that, don't bother with hardware samplers, it's generally agreed that software samplers are much better for:

1) Cost-effectiveness
2) Versatility
3) Ease of use

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Originally posted by Tranc3 Dumb comment? You were the one that was unable to see the original meaning of my post in the first place. How does your inability to percieve things as they really are reflect on my own mental state? Besides which, I don't see you giving any useful information that's not just a repeat of what's already been mentioned. Why don't you just STFU about me and contribute something useful yourself? The reason I posted that instead of useful information is because the useful information was already given - go to the production forum. They've got a nice thread there called "New? Then read this" It gives a rundown of all the major sequencers, as well as their pros and cons. Basically what it comes down to is this: If you want VST functionality later on, don't get Reason. However if you just see this as a one time thing and don't really anticipate the want/need for more synths/more power/more flexibility, then Reason is for you. Reason is a great program at a great price, but extremely inflexible due to its' closed-studio design. The learning curve is not that bad though, compared to Logic or Cubase. About Hardware vs. Software - nowadays having a software studio is not much different from having a hardware studio, at least in terms of sound. VSTi's have gotten to the point where nearly every pro producer uses them - the only pro that sticks to all hardware (that I know of) is PvD. Keep in mind though that James Holden wrote, scored and mastered all of Horizons in Buzz, a free sequencing program with VST functionality. Since then he's gotten one piece of hardware, but according to him, he hardly ever uses it. Armin van Buuren also uses a variety of VSTi's as well as Reason...I could name more but really it's easier to name who DOESN'T use software than it is to name those that do. My advice: check out Buzz first, as it's completely free and a proven tool. You can use it to then get the feel of producing, and see if you want to go any further with it. Not only that, but it can also act as a base for any VSTi demos you may want to try out. In addition to Buzz, I recommend you get the Superwave8 VSTi, it's built to emulate the Roland JP80X0 - one of the most widely used synths in trance, besides the Access Virus series and the Nordlead series. Links http://home.btconnect.com/christopherg/main.htm http://www.buzzmachines.com/

Ha...your first post had no meaning, and now you have contributed to this thread, in a positive manner...good for you, but your still a smart ass with a big chip on your shoulder. I'm glad you have shared all this with us...looks like were in the prescence of greatness.

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Originally posted by KiNeTiC ENeRgY Ha...your first post had no meaning, and now you have contributed to this thread, in a positive manner...good for you, but your still a smart ass with a big chip on your shoulder. I'm glad you have shared all this with us...looks like were in the prescence of greatness.

I might add that you sure have contributed a good deal to this thread.


Oh, in case you couldn't get it through your thick skull, being the obtuse person you are, that was sarcasm.

For the record, it is risky to attempt sarcasm with the written word alone. You can reduce the risk of misinterpretion if you convey sarcasm with emoticons as well as your words.

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Oh cmon! I said all the hardware you needed was a mic, a tape recorder, and your voice...if that was taken seriously, I'd tend to believe the problem in the communication is not so much on my end...

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Thank you EVERYONE for your imput, I appreciate it. The origin of this post was to learn some info, NOT to bicker, come on now!!! Mad love to everyone!!

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Originally posted by Tranc3 Oh cmon! I said all the hardware you needed was a mic, a tape recorder, and your voice...if that was taken seriously, I'd tend to believe the problem in the communication is not so much on my end...

Why don't you look in the mirror and check yourself. If sarcasm is all you have, which that seems to be the case, why don't you go someplace else, this forum is here to help our fellow DJ's and enthusiasts, not interfere with other peoples threads that are trying to learn new things. I'd love to knock you the f$%* out, you dumb ho.

Well, obviously someone cant understand what "good vibes" are , and its sad that people who are "in the scene" that is supposed to promote positive vibes, have nothing better to do than argue with each other on a trance forum. COME ON! Dont you have anything more constructive to do? This is my last post on this one. Peace to all those who want to keep the POSITIVE energy. Peace out to the negative. :P

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Originally posted by KiNeTiC ENeRgY Why don't you look in the mirror and check yourself. If sarcasm is all you have, which that seems to be the case, why don't you go someplace else, this forum is here to help our fellow DJ's and enthusiasts, not interfere with other peoples threads that are trying to learn new things. I'd love to knock you the f$%* out, you dumb ho.