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| SilasVonHoeffer |
Hey guys, my first post here, although I've been reading here for months now.
I got a few questions, such as the regular "which DAW is better?" crap. I want one that isn't going to restrict my abilities whatsoever (such as Reasons not accepting VSTs)and one that will be able to do anything I can think of in my head. That said, I'm well aware that it all comes down to ME, and not the software. It`s a shame Reason doesn`t take VSTs as I love the workflow of Reason, and I picked it up the quickest.
My second reason is, do I need hardware? I was under the impression that the whole reason of software DAWs were to eliminate hardware (not entirely)? I have a M-audio MIDI keyboard right now, and use it to help with creativity flow as it`s much easier than clicking on a laptop. That said, do I really need things like an MPC or a real synth?
I'm all for building a fantastic studio, as I do have some money set aside - but I don't want to be restricted in any form whatsoever. I've given myself a goal of six years to make it big, and I'll make it at any costs, so all your help is highly appreciated in helping me make my dream come true!
Thanks a lot folks! |
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| Deillon |
| I love these new guys with saying they're "motivated" and the first thing they do is post a thread with questions which can be googled very easily. |
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| SilasVonHoeffer |
| quote: | Originally posted by Deillon
I love these new guys with saying they're "motivated" and the first thing they do is post a thread with questions which can be googled very easily. |
Not only have I been browsing these forums for months looking for answers to my questions, but I've also been extensively researching producing in general for months as well, and while I've learned a lot, there are a few things I still don't know, which is why I came here - for help, as I knew you folks could answer the questions for me.
I love when some new guy goes to a forum, asks for help, and then there's always that one guy that's gotta put in his $0.02 that I don't care to hear. If you don't want to reply to my post, then don't, but I certainly don't see how posting that is productive, when in the same amount of time, you could've been nice and answered my question, or just hit that little back button on the top left and kept browsing.
Thanks |
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| Deillon |
| You're asking two questions which are so broad and hard to answer (because it's all about personal taste), if you have googled you would've found massive threads about which DAW to choose and if you need hardware or not. |
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| SilasVonHoeffer |
| quote: | Originally posted by Deillon
You're asking two questions which are so broad and hard to answer (because it's all about personal taste), if you have googled you would've found massive threads about which DAW to choose and if you need hardware or not. |
Yup, exactly my point. Everyone says it's all about personal taste, but in the end, it mustn't be if there are programs that have self-restricting qualities, such as Reason not accepting VSTs. What I was hinting towards is, is it pretty much a free market for DAWs other than Reason (meaning are they all essentially the same?) or does each one have its pro's and con's. I'm aware that it's down to personal preference, I even STATED that in my first post, but I'm wanting to ensure that if I go with say FL Studio, it won't restrict me in any form, like when I export the MP3, will it be in a lower quality than say Pro Tools or Logic? |
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| Deillon |
| They're all the same besides the workflow. Reason does not have vst's, but has excellent build-in modules and rack extensions which give you access to some popular vsts. |
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| SilasVonHoeffer |
| quote: | Originally posted by Deillon
They're all the same besides the workflow. Reason does not have vst's, but has excellent build-in modules and rack extensions which give you access to some popular vsts. |
That's great! Is there a reason none of the big name DJs use Reason or FL Studio? I mean, is it simply a fad to work on Cubase and Logic that they switch over due to everyone else using it, or is there something else behind it?
I also notice when I listen to someone else's track on Youtube made with FL Studio or any of the DAWs, they don't sound nearly as good as the professionals. Is this simply due to excellent mastering which can be done on any DAW?
What about Hardware, is my MIDI keyboard good enough to get the ball rolling, or will I need a synth? I guess I just don't understand the purpose of hardware other than a basic MIDI keyboard when you have all these VSTs and plugins available? Those are really my only questions - I get the jist of the majority of the basics. Thanks! |
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| Deillon |
Arty and Porter Robinson are usign FL studio.
I have no idea why people would move on from one DAW to another, maybe because they think their music gets better when they change.
| quote: | | I also notice when I listen to someone else's track on Youtube made with FL Studio or any of the DAWs, they don't sound nearly as good as the professionals. Is this simply due to excellent mastering which can be done on any DAW? |
FL studio is a cheap and easy to use DAW, it's a newbie magnet. AFAIK mastering does not make a track sound better either, it's making sure it sounds like you want it on every platform.
| quote: | | What about Hardware, is my MIDI keyboard good enough to get the ball rolling, or will I need a synth? I guess I just don't understand the purpose of hardware other than a basic MIDI keyboard when you have all these VSTs and plugins available? Those are really my only questions - I get the jist of the majority of the basics. Thanks! |
You don't need anything to get the ball rolling. My advice is just to start making music, learn stuff like synthesis and eqing on the way. At some point you will start to notice what you are lacking in hardware, then buy your . |
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| SilasVonHoeffer |
| quote: | Originally posted by Deillon
Arty and Porter Robinson are usign FL studio.
I have no idea why people would move on from one DAW to another, maybe because they think their music gets better when they change.
FL studio is a cheap and easy to use DAW, it's a newbie magnet. AFAIK mastering does not make a track sound better either, it's making sure it sounds like you want it on every platform.
You don't need anything to get the ball rolling. My advice is just to start making music, learn stuff like synthesis and eqing on the way. At some point you will start to notice what you are lacking in hardware, then buy your . |
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! |
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| Floorfiller |
One thing you should keep in mind is that yes you can shoot for complete and total freedom like Max where you can build everything from scratch, but most likely you'll get off the task of making music and get lost in the minutia of building instruments etc.
i would just start by getting into a cheap DAW like FL Studio. These are still powerful enough to make music, but aren't going to break the bank. If you start really getting into it and feel you need something more then go for more, but until you are actually making music and showing results don't go buy a ton of equipment and stuff. |
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| SilasVonHoeffer |
| quote: | Originally posted by Floorfiller
One thing you should keep in mind is that yes you can shoot for complete and total freedom like Max where you can build everything from scratch, but most likely you'll get off the task of making music and get lost in the minutia of building instruments etc.
i would just start by getting into a cheap DAW like FL Studio. These are still powerful enough to make music, but aren't going to break the bank. If you start really getting into it and feel you need something more then go for more, but until you are actually making music and showing results don't go buy a ton of equipment and stuff. |
Thanks a lot, I appreciate that! I guess moving from FL Studio, or any other DAW, to a different one is a relatively simple process (since you already know how to produce), you just need to pick up the new interface? |
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| Deillon |
| quote: | Originally posted by Floorfiller
These are still powerful enough to make music, but aren't going to break the bank. |
With enough VST's out there these days why do you think so? |
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