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A few questions I have about produucing
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| Max727 |
I guess I posted all these in the wrong section, so I will just copy and paste them here and try again.
I am interested in getting into the production of EDM. I mainly want to create my own songs and remix other peoples songs.
So my questions are:
1. What gear do I need to do this?
2. When it comes to computers, which is better? Mac or PC? Or is it personal preference?
3. I am not sure what your guy's stance is on Avicii and Deadmau5, but I have a question about how they get the sounds in their songs. For instance, in Bromance, how did he get the flute sound? Is that something he created? Or is it a default sound anyone could use?
And in Deadmau5's song Strobe, are those all original sounds he created or did he just take generic sounds and tweak them? (Little random info, but this song is what got me interested in producing EDM and even what got me into EDM in general. That song has helped me through a lot of things since the first time I heard it. Very thankful my friend showed it to me. It is probably my favorite EDM song.)
4. When it comes to programs for creating music, which is the best or most respected? Or is it personal preference?
Thats probably good for now. I really appreciate any answers I get!
Also, is there any good books or articles about creating EDM music and stuff related to that? And any good websites to find sounds to us when creating songs? |
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| Looney4Clooney |
| apparently a pencil and eraser. |
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| jayxthekoolest |
| quote: | Originally posted by Looney4Clooney
apparently a pencil and eraser. |
stfu n00b
you couldn't make a good track if you're life depending on it |
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| jayxthekoolest |
| quote: | Originally posted by Max727
I guess I posted all these in the wrong section, so I will just copy and paste them here and try again.
I am interested in getting into the production of EDM. I mainly want to create my own songs and remix other peoples songs.
So my questions are:
1. What gear do I need to do this?
2. When it comes to computers, which is better? Mac or PC? Or is it personal preference?
3. I am not sure what your guy's stance is on Avicii and Deadmau5, but I have a question about how they get the sounds in their songs. For instance, in Bromance, how did he get the flute sound? Is that something he created? Or is it a default sound anyone could use?
And in Deadmau5's song Strobe, are those all original sounds he created or did he just take generic sounds and tweak them? (Little random info, but this song is what got me interested in producing EDM and even what got me into EDM in general. That song has helped me through a lot of things since the first time I heard it. Very thankful my friend showed it to me. It is probably my favorite EDM song.)
4. When it comes to programs for creating music, which is the best or most respected? Or is it personal preference?
Thats probably good for now. I really appreciate any answers I get!
Also, is there any good books or articles about creating EDM music and stuff related to that? And any good websites to find sounds to us when creating songs? |
1. you only need software
2. which ever you like better
3, avicii just uses presets from sylenth1 and nexus. as for deadmau5, everything is original. don't expect to sound that good for a couple years
4. main three are: logic (mac only), ableton and fl studio (pc only). they all give you the same result.
articles: try futuremusic magazine |
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| Max727 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Looney4Clooney
apparently a pencil and eraser. |
What?
| quote: | Originally posted by meriter
king troll |
How so? They are honest questions... |
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| jayxthekoolest |
| quote: | Originally posted by Max727
How so? They are honest questions... |
they're aren't very many new people these days. therefore, everyone is going to assume you're a troll.
anyways, any other questions? |
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| Max727 |
| quote: | Originally posted by jayxthekoolest
1. you only need software
2. which ever you like better
3, avicii just uses presets from sylenth1 and nexus. as for deadmau5, everything is original. don't expect to sound that good for a couple years
4. main three are: logic (mac only), ableton and fl studio (pc only). they all give you the same result.
articles: try futuremusic magazine |
Thank you!
As for only needing a software, I am curious as to why Deadmau5's studio has so many machines with millions of buttons and knobs haha.
Is that for creating his own sounds? Or do they have different purposes? It looks confusing.
Also, what are midi's and synths? I hear people talking about them and have no idea what they are? Are they stuff in the programs? Or pieces of equipment? |
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| jayxthekoolest |
| quote: | Originally posted by Max727
Thank you!
As for only needing a software, I am curious as to why Deadmau5's studio has so many machines with millions of buttons and knobs haha.
Is that for creating his own sounds? Or do they have different purposes? It looks confusing.
Also, what are midi's and synths? I hear people talking about them and have no idea what they are? Are they stuff in the programs? Or pieces of equipment? |
Deadmau5 has so many things because he, as he even admits himself, is a gear enthusiast/gear whore. He is on the verge of being obsessive about needing every piece of gear out there. It's part of his personality. the guy is practically autistic and that is part of what happens to people like that. they need to have everything. kinda of like pokemon. as in, you do know that the guy who created pokemon is autistic, right? look it up. deadmau5 is like that guy. you know, "gotta catch them all"
Software these days does exactly the same stuff all those millions of buttons do. Software does sound different than hardware, but that is the point. They just sound different. One is not better than the other. You can still create amazing productions using just software. For example, check out the track D-Mad 'She Gave Happiness' (Arty Remix). That track was made in FL Studio using sylenth1 as the lead synth.
point being, you should never feel like you need harware. software does everything.
midi is usually meant as the notes/composition someone has made. it tells the computer what notes to play. a synth is what makes the sounds in the track using the midi. just like how a piano makes sounds when you play it, synths make electronic sounds.
anyways, for a beginner, i would just recommend buying a decent pair of headphones and grabbing a program such as logic, ableton or fl studio. Use on of those on you're laptop/whatever computer you already own. you should then maybe consider grabbing some samples from vengeance for percussion and effects. realistically, that is what the professionals use. although people like deadmau5 do make their own kicks and claps. if you're interested in trying out a synth i'd recommend sylenth1. other ones to try out are: NI massive, d-cam synth squad, rob papen predator, or z3ta+ 2. there are others, but it's not like i can remember them all
that is the perfect starting point. you'll eventually start to learn how everything works and get more stuff as you progress. no need to worry about having everything you need when you first start |
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| Max727 |
| quote: | Originally posted by jayxthekoolest
Deadmau5 has so many things because he, as he even admits himself, is a gear enthusiast/gear whore. He is on the verge of being obsessive about needing every piece of gear out there. It's part of his personality. the guy is practically autistic and that is part of what happens to people like that. they need to have everything. kinda of like pokemon. as in, you do know that the guy who created pokemon is autistic, right? look it up. deadmau5 is like that guy. you know, "gotta catch them all"
Software these days does exactly the same stuff all those millions of buttons do. Software does sound different than hardware, but that is the point. They just sound different. One is not better than the other. You can still create amazing productions using just software. For example, check out the track D-Mad 'She Gave Happiness' (Arty Remix). That track was made in FL Studio using sylenth1 as the lead synth.
point being, you should never feel like you need harware. software does everything.
midi is usually meant as the notes/composition someone has made. it tells the computer what notes to play. a synth is what makes the sounds in the track using the midi. just like how a piano makes sounds when you play it, synths make electronic sounds.
anyways, for a beginner, i would just recommend buying a decent pair of headphones and grabbing a program such as logic, ableton or fl studio. Use on of those on you're laptop/whatever computer you already own. you should then maybe consider grabbing some samples from vengeance for percussion and effects. realistically, that is what the professionals use. although people like deadmau5 do make their own kicks and claps. if you're interested in trying out a synth i'd recommend sylenth1. other ones to try out are: NI massive, d-cam synth squad, rob papen predator, or z3ta+ 2. there are others, but it's not like i can remember them all
that is the perfect starting point. you'll eventually start to learn how everything works and get more stuff as you progress. no need to worry about having everything you need when you first start |
Thank you so much! You have been very helpful!
I am going to look into Logic first, and then move up to ableton later when I am better.
I also noticed in one of deadmau5's videos that he was using a keyboard while making a song? Is that used to play different sounds easier and faster? Or is it for something else? Would a keyboard be a good thing to purchase as well? |
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| jayxthekoolest |
| quote: | Originally posted by Max727
Thank you so much! You have been very helpful!
I am going to look into Logic first, and then move up to ableton later when I am better.
I also noticed in one of deadmau5's videos that he was using a keyboard while making a song? Is that used to play different sounds easier and faster? Or is it for something else? Would a keyboard be a good thing to purchase as well? |
regarding the keyboard, all that matters at the end of the day is whether or not you are capable of translating musical inspiration and ideas into midi files. for me personally, i have never found the need to use a keyboard to achieve this. you can very simply lay out a rhythm first using your computer mouse and move the notes around from there. this is what artists like avicii have said they do as well. as for deadmau5, i believe he comes from a musical background and can play the piano. if you're like that, capable of playing the piano, then consider getting a keyboard. otherwise, it's just going to be a waste of you're trying to develop a skill set (i.e. learning how to play the keyboard) that is, quite realistically, in no way helpful towards you making music. people will disagree with me on that last point, but i firmly believe it |
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