What software/hardware do I need to get to sound like Dash Berlin&Armin Van Buuren?
Hi, I'm new to producing trance music. I'm on a Mac. What softwares do I need to get that professional radio quality sound? I produce rock music mostly, and have been doing so for a few years now. I know how to cut rock tracks, but mixing for trance is totally different. Most of the plug-ins I've played with sound really flat and mediocre. It doesn't have that punch I'm seeking after as how you would hear in a Berlin mix (like the song Waiting).
What do you guys use that has helped you achieved that professional trance sound? I have no clue where to begin as far as buying software and hardware for making trance.
For starters, here's what I have so far in my collection:
Logic Express 8
Korg EMX1
Yamaha CS1x
Kore 2 with the controller (just ordered this; on its way)
Komplete 5 (getting this very soon)
Will this be good enough? Not good enough? Any help from you guys will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
-Byron
May-23-2010 06:30
Zak McKracken
Trance
Registered: Jun 2003
Location:
u have everything u need in logic. just learn the synths and the efex. it takes time!
May-23-2010 09:13
Notle
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Dec 2008
Location: Helsinki
Yeah just update to logic pro, express is quite limited. Also Ni Komplete which you are getting is quite good package for trance/dance/house stuff. Thats all you need to get started.
May-23-2010 15:33
Lunar Phase 7
Not a Flying Toy.
Registered: Dec 2004
Location: Zone 4
- Start with high quality samples for your percussion. There are many good sample packs out there. I always use free ones but for beginning it can be a pain in the arse shaping these.
- Learn at least one synth inside-out. That way you'll be able to replicate almost all sounds with it and then you can apply this knowledge to other synths.
- Watch tutorials, ask questions, experiment.
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May-23-2010 18:03
gr8ape
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Jul 2005
Location:
good advice lunar
get a good sample pack
learn one good synth inside out
May-24-2010 16:23
Rodri Santos
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Sep 2009
Location: Milan
i have heard that most producers just use logic synths but one of my fav synths it's z3ta and gemini, the 1st has automation and with the 2nd one you can achieve every single sound you want, i am amazed how powerful is it's modulation.
May-24-2010 16:28
Zak McKracken
Trance
Registered: Jun 2003
Location:
the internal synths in logic are quite awesome, but their a bit complex so it takes some time learning them, im not there yet but the sounds i get are really good.
May-24-2010 17:47
sako487
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: May 2009
Location:
quote:
Originally posted by Lunar Phase 7
- Start with high quality samples for your percussion. There are many good sample packs out there. I always use free ones but for beginning it can be a pain in the arse shaping these.
- Learn at least one synth inside-out. That way you'll be able to replicate almost all sounds with it and then you can apply this knowledge to other synths.
Originally posted by meriter
Your primary focus should be making good music. That's all. No one gives a shit how you do it. And the people that do are fags.
May-25-2010 07:39
tehlord
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Jan 2009
Location: Windsor
Don't forget the two years of constant and obsessive learning and experimenting to get to the stage where you can start learning how to make something sound decent.
after i rub one out...i get the urge to create music and ideas just come to me..
sex would work to.
May-26-2010 03:45
mannaRose
Junior tranceaddict
Registered: May 2010
Location: USA
Thanks for the great feedback, guys. I have learned a lot this past week just pondering and thinking about what you all have written. I found a great Logic Pro tutorial by Sean Tyas on youtube. Check it out if you use Logic. Seven parts.
