I'm brand new here, but I've read some things from Trance Addict on/off over the years, but I heard this forum was a really cool community. So, first I'd just like to say hello to everyone.

I absolutely love Trance, and Hardstyle comes in as a close second, but I was wondering if anyone had any tips for someone who is wanting to get into producing music. I'm only 20, going on 21 by next month, but I've been an avid fan of Trance for nearly 8 years now and I can hardly wait to try making my own songs some day.

My questions are:
1. What's some good equipment for a complete beginner who doesn't have too much money to spend?
2. I've heard a lot about Fruity Loops software, is it as good as I hear it is?
3. Do any of you produce your own music? What did you do to get started?
4. Do any of you live in Maryland, USA?
5. Any other advice?

I'm just looking for tips and help at the moment.

Thanks & Peace

Nobody produces here we just talk alot about it.

To get started read this:

http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...2&forumid=48&s=

Fruity loops is for gays and newbs But Tiesto uses it as well as Paul Van Dyk.

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Originally posted by Sivro I'm brand new here, but I've read some things from Trance Addict on/off over the years, but I heard this forum was a really cool community. So, first I'd just like to say hello to everyone. I absolutely love Trance, and Hardstyle comes in as a close second, but I was wondering if anyone had any tips for someone who is wanting to get into producing music. I'm only 20, going on 21 by next month, but I've been an avid fan of Trance for nearly 8 years now and I can hardly wait to try making my own songs some day. My questions are: 1. What's some good equipment for a complete beginner who doesn't have too much money to spend? 2. I've heard a lot about Fruity Loops software, is it as good as I hear it is? 3. Do any of you produce your own music? What did you do to get started? 4. Do any of you live in Maryland, USA? 5. Any other advice? I'm just looking for tips and help at the moment. Thanks & Peace

Yeah, its just called the production studio because it sounds good, gets us laid more often etc. Really we just talk about computer games and stuff like that.
You'll need a soundcard and headphones/monitors to start, plus whatever controllers you feel are neccesary. You can search to find all this information.
Based on your apparent knowledge (and resourcefulness) from your questions, I'd say fuity would be great for you
Other advice: don't ask questions without browsing around the forums first and using the search buttons and FAQs, please, its for your own good

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Originally posted by kitphillips Based on your apparent knowledge (and resourcefulness) from your questions, I'd say fuity would be great for you

lolol

For equipment get 2 CDJ 200's and a DJM 400 mixer if you're going to DJ. If you just want to make your own songs, then equipment is not necessary for a beginner.

I use FL studio. Its basically just a simpler, more fun version of Reason that can accomplish about the same results. Try the demo version or just pirate it.

I actually started with Garageband, but I needed something more than that. I tried Logic Pro, Reason, and FL, and I liked FL the best.

I do live in MD. Howard county actually. What about you?

Other advice: have fun!

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FL is for n00bs (i still use it ) but on the other hand it is quite cheep and good enough for n00bs

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Originally posted by Sivro 4. Do any of you live in Maryland, USA?

Why does it matter??

If you don't work with audio a lot (like vocals),

reason 4, a midi keyboard/controller and a good couple of monitors (and a fast computer with a professional asio soundcard).

If you need audio editing inside your sequencer, add ableton live and rewire it with reason 4.

This is the easiest way to get good results. Most other packages (except maybe logic) will need loads of VST synths/VST FX and/or hardware synths.

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Originally posted by kitphillips Based on your apparent knowledge (and resourcefulness) from your questions, I'd say fuity would be great for you Other advice: don't ask questions without browsing around the forums first and using the search buttons and FAQs, please, its for your own good

Yeah, I know I'm a newb lol. Plus I originally posted this in a different thread, but I was told this was the place to take it, so I didn't even see the FAQs until after I posted...I'm still looking around though.

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Originally posted by Logical I do live in MD. Howard county actually. What about you?

Cool. I live in Pringe George's County right next to Andrew's Air Force Base. Thanks for the advice and tips though.

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Originally posted by Owsey2008 Why does it matter??

I'm just curious, is that so bad? :P

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Originally posted by Sivro My questions are: 1. What's some good equipment for a complete beginner who doesn't have too much money to spend? 2. I've heard a lot about Fruity Loops software, is it as good as I hear it is? 5. Any other advice?

1: get a daw like ableton, fl, or reasaon, etc....that will be enough for a long time.
2: it's as good and better.
5: have fun, do what you think is right.

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Originally posted by Sivro 2. I've heard a lot about Fruity Loops software, is it as good as I hear it is?

It is as good as you hear it is, from FL users. However, unfortunately, most FL users are pretty clueless. FL lacks some fundamental features that are just "assumed" to be in any good DAW, these days. For example:
- Automatic plugin delay compensation
- Real sidechain plugin support
- Proper dual/quad core CPU support

I would say the majority of FL users don't know what any of these features are, let alone the fact that FL doesn't have them. I can't imagine using a DAW that did not provide these functions.

Audio editing/recording in FL is also a joke, but that's not really the market it was made for, so you can't expect it to compete with Cubase/Sonar/Logic/etc.

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Originally posted by echosystm It is as good as you hear it is, from FL users. However, unfortunately, most FL users are pretty clueless. FL lacks some fundamental features that are just "assumed" to be in any good DAW, these days. For example: - Automatic plugin delay compensation - Real sidechain plugin support - Proper dual/quad core CPU support I would say the majority of FL users don't know what any of these features are, let alone the fact that FL doesn't have them. I can't imagine using a DAW that did not provide these functions. Audio editing/recording in FL is also a joke, but that's not really the market it was made for, so you can't expect it to compete with Cubase/Sonar/Logic/etc.

stop talking shit about stuff you don't use, beside the multiple core support everything is good in FL... i have been an FL user for 7 years now and recently moved to ableton and though i love ableton's live i love fruity too, their both are great.

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