I want to learn how to do this so that it will seem like I'm singing with an orchestra/band behind me. It seems like it's not quite the same when you compose and arrange on the computer, though. Is there any realistic sounding program that I could use....that's not too difficult? I would really appreciate it if you could give me a source that fits my description!
2007-03-21 05:33:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
You can download Finale Notepad for free! It is simple to use and looks professional when printed. You can change keys by the click of a button!
http://www.finalemusic.com/notepad/
2007-03-21 05:43:26 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well,i'm a pro guitarist/arranger/producer for many years and i mostly use steinberg's Nuendo 3 (Cubase 3x or SONAR PRODUCER 4x are very similar and cheaper).you will also need a good (semi-professional)sound card a midi keyboard and a virtual sampler for more realistic sound results(HALION,KONTAKT & SAMPLE TANK are great for example).For sheet music you can use FINALE but SIBELIUS 3 is by far the best.Hope you got a mic for recording audio(vox,ac.guitars etc).doesn't need to be expensive.not anymore.Be patient & read help & manuals for every single move.be sure about the song structure/atmoshrere/range before you start arranging it(if it doesn't sound cool to your ears when played by just a guitar or piano or acapella it ain't gonna sound MUCH better played by the Vienna Philarmonic Orchestra-trust me).I wish you luck & creativity.-
P.S.
You can check some of my home-made songs here:
www.myspace.com/billydaguit
hope you'll enjoy
2007-03-21 07:24:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This site has several choices of programs for that. Good Luck :
http://www.filesland.com/software/composing.html
2007-03-21 05:50:36 · answer #3 · answered by The Count 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋