2006-10-04 12:27:15 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I'm a band director and do some composing.
The 2 best are Finale and Sibelius.....EXTREMELY high price tag, but worth it if you're serious.
If you just want to mess around....download finale notepad...it's a scaled-down version of finale, and it's free.
www.finalemusic.com/notepad
2006-10-04 12:31:33 · answer #1 · answered by bradstaley 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
One of the most popular programs that has been around for awhile is Fruity Loops (FLStudio). I have a copy myself and messed around with it, but I'd recommend either buying a book or reading online tutorials on how to get the most out of it.
Another good program is Cubase. I used to use this when I was doing a 2 year music course and it's easy to use and has a great interface. Best if you have a keyboard though to make things easier.
As for mixing it all together, or doing little touch-ups, then I recommend using Audacity. It's freeware and has a lot of great features. I've recorded full songs using this program and it really is useful, but at times it does crash (there is an auto-backup though). Hope I helped! -Chris
2006-10-04 12:34:53 · answer #2 · answered by overthishorizonradar 1 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I'm surprised noone mentioned Reason, it is a great software to make music, electronic or any other to be honest! Really worth trying!
2006-10-04 22:04:19 · answer #3 · answered by V L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Fruity Loops verison 6 or Acid Pro. I've actually recorded and made some CD with Acid Pro, it sounds really good.
2006-10-05 05:22:33 · answer #4 · answered by Louie Dog 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a Apple Macintosh Computer and you get a free s/w called GarageBand which helps a lot in creating music at home. else try the professional s/w they have called Logic which is used by professionals all around the world.
2006-10-05 01:33:08 · answer #5 · answered by freezebyterulezdaclub 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Noteworthy Composer. Very easy to learn and use, and you can do a lot with the free version. The paid version is reasonably priced, about $40.
2006-10-05 08:12:19 · answer #6 · answered by Elle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sebalius or Finale are the programs that I have had recommended to me by music teachers.
if you go to the Sibelius web site, you can download a free copy of the software for trail, but it will not allow you to save or print your composition. Goto www.sibelius.com , Click on downloads and get the trail copy.
I have never seen Finale "in action", but I hear that it is more complicated to learn...
GoodLuck,
Chad
2006-10-04 13:55:01 · answer #7 · answered by sugarpacketchad 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I went to the Art Institute of Seattle and a lof of my friends that were majoring in music used Final Cut Pro from Apple. No one had anything bad to say about it.
2006-10-04 14:41:31 · answer #8 · answered by JayEmmBee 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I use a product from the cakewalk company. I ordered it from a music teacher catalog called friendship house. They are a reputable company. They stand behind their product. You can go to www.friendshiphouse.com to request a catalog. They offer a wide variety of options and you can view them online, request a catalog or order online. The company is wonderful and you will not be disappointed.
2006-10-04 13:48:04 · answer #9 · answered by sweetie 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
have you heard of Cakewalk, but are you using Microsoft Media ? Cake Walk also has a Solar Version, call Sweetwater.com (Music Company), they are very helpful with this type.
Loyce (Arlington, Texas)
2006-10-04 15:13:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋