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Recommended software for the non-trance producer
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| Psionic |
I spin a lot of prog/tech house and minimal techno and I want to be able to produce tracks of my own. Right now I'm too broke for hardware, so I decided to start with software for a Mac. Any recommendations?
edit: Oh yeah, the software should be on the cheap side or free :P |
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| Fait |
If you're looking for synthesizers:
KVR audio has a big database of vst's (Free and commercial products as well as their prices) Heres a their list of Mac compatible vst's
Ones I would recommend?
Novation V-station
Albino 3(although I've never used it, it seems to get a lot of good reviews)
And if you really want to you could get reFx's nexus and get some banks.
It's not a synth. It's a rompler, which basicly gives you a bunch of pre-made (decent sounding g) samples that you can tweak within the GUI and of course use external effects on if you wish.
nexus is 300 USD though and i'm not sure how much the different sound banks are, so.. |
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| Psionic |
| Ok, stupid question (I'm a total n00b at this), but what programs can open .vst files? I would assume Reason, Logic, SoundForge etc. Which program would be best for non-external instrument use? |
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| lenieNt Force |
From wikipedia.org:
Steinberg's Virtual Studio Technology and its acronym VST refer to an interface standard for connecting audio synthesizer and effect plugins to audio editors and hard-disk recording systems and also giving the plugins a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for easy manipulation. VST and similar technologies allow the replacement of traditional recording studio hardware with software counterparts. Thousands of plugins exist, making VST the most widespread audio plugin architecture. The technology can be licensed from its creator, Steinberg.
VST provides a visual interface, allowing users to use the mouse to turn virtual dials and switches, similar to the physical switches and knobs on audio hardware. Some software allows users to enter exact values for parameters using the keyboard. MIDI controllers can also be used to control the software.
Many VST instruments (VSTi) are software emulations of well-known hardware synthesizer devices and sampler devices, often emulating the look and feel of the original equipment in addition to its sonic characteristics. This enables VSTi users to work with virtual versions of gear that may be difficult to obtain in its original form.
All VST software can run inside a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). VST software provides this host with additional functionality. Most hosts can record the movements of dials and switches by the user.
Some VST software can also run as a standalone application. |
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| MrJiveBoJingles |
| quote: | Originally posted by Psionic
Ok, stupid question (I'm a total n00b at this), but what programs can open .vst files? I would assume Reason, Logic, SoundForge etc. Which program would be best for non-external instrument use? |
Reason doesn't support VSTs. Pretty much any other DAW does. Download some demos and try them out to see what you like. |
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| kitphillips |
Yes, and wikipedia is your friend...
Have a look at the Native Instruments website, albino, Z3ta, V station, Albino, sonalksis (who are getting very big it seems) Emmm, thats about all I would think... |
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