That's an awesome track, haven't heard it yet, thanks. Do you know if it was made with a version of Reason with Rack Extensions? I wonder if RE's were used or the standard modules included with reason.
Evolve140
OK, so let's talk about DAWs for a second. I thought that the DAW war was over, but with new blood in the game every single day, I suppose it's easy to miss the major points. I can list tons of people who use Fruity Studio who have made it and are internationally respected for their music. The simple fact of matter is that production value is not determined by the DAW.
Production value is a universal thing in that all of the concepts are universal and transcendent among DAWs, because you are doing the same thing no matter what DAW you are using. Knowing how to program synths, choose correct and proper sounds (sound selection), program synths, know how to use effects like reverb and delays, none of this matters based on the DAW you use. The only considerable difference in DAW is workflow and the intuition that occurs between individual users. Ableton is arguably the most intuitive but that does not mean that someone who uses FL Studio will feel that Ableton is as intuitive. The principles of sound design, production, arrangement and composition do not change, but based on the principle of intuition in a DAW, may affect the outcome of your workflow and music.
My honest advice to you is pick a DAW you like, such as FL Studio, and pick ONE VST synth that you are willing to learn FULLY, rather than picking 3 or 4 synths and muck around with them only learning insubstantial things as times goes on. The more you focus on a single VST synth the further your ability to execute the sounds you want will develop.
In the study of language, some people study multiple languages at once. However, linguists will advise you to only focus on immersion of one language at a time, rather than multiple ones simultaneously. The same applies to learning synths.
You are at the stage where you may not fully understand synth programming, so you may as well stick to once synth so you are familiarized with the GUI and where the programming parameters are located in that particular synth so you will know where and how to navigate the synth to get the sound you want. Since most of the programming parameters are universal, in terms of filter, ADSR, etc, learning one synth and HOW a synthesizer performs is more paramount than trying to immerse yourself in too much at once.
TranceElevation
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Originally posted by SilasVonHoeffer
So what you're essentially saying is that FL Studio isn't limited by anything, it's just attractive to newbies (like myself) that produce not-so-great tracks which makes it look bad?
I didn't know they were on FL Studio, that's re-assuring, as their sound is fantastic!
Thanks a lot mate, appreciate it!
This guy here is called Nitrous Oxide, as you can see, he produces in FL Studio.
And if you still got any doubt about the quality of FL
The reason why many people associate Fl with unprofessionalism is due to its extreme accessibility. The consequence of all this is that very often you could run into some random production on the net, where the producer doesn't even employ an approprite audio interface. This led many people, wrongly, to consider fl's "sound quality" as inferior, avoiding to note the simple fact that they're not judging it in the right circumstances.
I've been trying out fl lately and can guarantee you the program is a bomb.
And regarding soft vs hard, I can tell hardware all the way. If some people can't hear the difference, I do sincerely feel sorry for them.
SilasVonHoeffer
Wow guys, I really appreciate the responses! These are the kind of responses I've been looking for, which I feel weren't present in other threads on the net - hopefully others will find this useful as well!
I guess I'll give FL Studio a try for a bit and see if I can get the flow of things. I love Reason, but I really don't like the inability to have VSTs, which is a huge turnoff for me. I'll also pick a good Synth (recommendations are certainly welcome) and watch lots of videos/read a lot on Synths.
To the fellow that said "You will be disappointed before 6 years" (paraphrased), you are very wrong. I strive in everything I do, because I have dedication. This has been something I've thought about for years, and I made a choice to focus on production, rather than DJing itself as I already know the basics of that. Production is how you get big. Who buys a ticket to go see a DJ play other people's music? Some people - but you'll never sell out a show by playing other people's music.
Check out for my name in the future - I'll still be frequenting the forums, and you guys will be the first to hear some of my tracks when I finally put my ideas to paper, so to speak.
Thanks again folks - huge help :)
Looney4Clooney
Your idea of "at all cost" is somewhat indicative of how dedicated you really as others have mentioned. Hopefully talent makes up for that.
SilasVonHoeffer
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Originally posted by Looney4Clooney
Your idea of "at all cost" is somewhat indicative of how dedicated you really as others have mentioned. Hopefully talent makes up for that.
I domt really care what you have to say, to be quite honest. As hard as it may be to believe, this isn't all that new to me. I have an extensive CV in classsical music, ranging from playing to composing. The only difference here is the electronic element of it all, and I feel that my background in Classical music will really help me here.
Anyways go to another thread with your negative comment, because I don't give two s for your attitude, thanks.
Looney4Clooney
i just found your mention of succeeding at all cost with the caveat that at all costs does not include a simple goggle search weird.
classical music won't help you out that much unless you've studied it at a certain level which i given your age i don't think you have.
ANyways, besides the point. I just found it somewhat humorous. At all cost if that cost doesn't include finding out on my own.
