Which producer-software do you use?
Which producer-software do you use? Posted on: 04.12.2009 by Tonya Lende hello,i was try to use fruity loops but it's very intensive. which software do you use?and what genre of music do you can produce with it.i want to buy a professional software. is ableton the right one?i want to make electro/fidget/house. thanks for responses ans sorry for my english.i'm german | |
| Belen Wermes 13.12.2009 |
Originally Posted by janzak
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| Belen Wermes 12.12.2009 |
Originally Posted by belchman
yeah a lot of guys use it as a live performance tool.. then again the program is so vast that it has so many different possible uses. the one thing i haven't gotten used to is the sequencer and piano roll, which is the main reason i haven't converted 100% yet. but at this point it just seems like the power and flexibility of ableton is reason enough to learn how to get comfortable with writing/sequencing in it even if it does feel a bit more awkward than the daw sequencer i learned on (synapse orion). just makes sense to use the software than can be used for all sorts of types of jobs from editing, live performance, production to mastering. it's just a pain in the ass because when i'm in the mood for studio work i prefer to just get down to business instead of learning new software, i really hate the gearhead aspect of producing- i just like making music! |
| Roni Batchan 12.12.2009 |
Originally Posted by duerr
Like, deadmau5 - playing out his productions live using ableton. The whole session view malarky makes it seem like its geared more towards the live DJing aspect - but is this at the expense of the pure production/DAW side? I'm not as familiar with that side on ableton, bit i'd be interested to find out more.. |
| Ashirumatic DJ 12.12.2009 |
Originally Posted by svensat
... and rusko uses Acid Studio. It is pretty archaic but not to bad for how cheap you can get it. I picked it up in Kelowna BC @ Future Shop for 70$ |
| Belen Wermes 13.12.2009 |
Originally Posted by janzak
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| Laraine Arceo 13.12.2009 | I just have to jump in and say that imo, Ableton offers great workflow. I believe DJing with Ableton is very similar to producing, only in productions you automate everything Going from FL to Ableton was bit of a hassle but after getting used to it, projects are easily overviewed and managed. It's easy to see where everything is, how it's is routed and what does what - which means more time to be creative If anyone wants some help with Ableton, shoot me a PM! Oh and a big tip for Ableton users, check out Timofey's demos which show you how electronic music production can look in Ableton |
| Belen Wermes 12.12.2009 |
Originally Posted by belchman
yeah a lot of guys use it as a live performance tool.. then again the program is so vast that it has so many different possible uses. the one thing i haven't gotten used to is the sequencer and piano roll, which is the main reason i haven't converted 100% yet. but at this point it just seems like the power and flexibility of ableton is reason enough to learn how to get comfortable with writing/sequencing in it even if it does feel a bit more awkward than the daw sequencer i learned on (synapse orion). just makes sense to use the software than can be used for all sorts of types of jobs from editing, live performance, production to mastering. it's just a pain in the ass because when i'm in the mood for studio work i prefer to just get down to business instead of learning new software, i really hate the gearhead aspect of producing- i just like making music! |
| Roni Batchan 12.12.2009 |
Originally Posted by duerr
Like, deadmau5 - playing out his productions live using ableton. The whole session view malarky makes it seem like its geared more towards the live DJing aspect - but is this at the expense of the pure production/DAW side? I'm not as familiar with that side on ableton, bit i'd be interested to find out more.. |
| Belen Wermes 12.12.2009 | really been believeing about switching to ableton 8 completely for my production work. it's starting to make less and less sense to use two daw softwares (ableton and orion). it's just easier to use a software that i'm super comfortable with instead of taking the time to master ableton's workflow, but i know i'm going to have to bite the biscuit sooner or later. |
| Ashirumatic DJ 12.12.2009 |
Originally Posted by svensat
... and rusko uses Acid Studio. It is pretty archaic but not to bad for how cheap you can get it. I picked it up in Kelowna BC @ Future Shop for 70$ |
| Terresa Smoody 12.12.2009 | FL Studio is a great program. Easy for beginners to pick up and the VST's are great. As it has been mentioned before it is professional level. Laidback Luke, deadmau5, Basshunter. |
| Sheri Cluckey 12.12.2009 | I started out using FL studio back when it was fruity loops, and I was amazed at how easy it was just to muck around and make just about anything..And at the time (4-5 years ago) found reason way too hard to work with. Now I use Reason and Ableton Live 8 for PC and Logic Studio on my Mac and find FL Studio confusing and frustrating. I say use FL studio till you've made up you're mind you want to be producing music...then save up a buttload of money and jump ship like I did. |
| Amada Brierley 11.12.2009 | pretty archaic work flow, but as we've said in other threads if you know it inside and out, it doesnt matter what you use. Rusko uses it to devastating effect as I'm sure you know! |
| Roni Batchan 10.12.2009 | what do people believe to ACID pro? |
| Kasey Jarry 08.12.2009 | Laidback Luke just switched to Ableton Live! However, to echo what everyone else is saying -- it's not the DAW that's the issue. You should see if you can demo a few and see which one suits your workflow best. I personally like ableton. To get a better head around it, I took an online class @berkleemusic.com to learn some of the more-than-basics. They also have classes for other DAW's too. I'd say find a DAW you like, stick with it, learn it inside out and backwards. |
| Amada Brierley 08.12.2009 | I believe everyone of my close friends who produces music uses a different DAW. And it's always about how well you know you're way around. That way, when you have a musical idea, you can get it down straight away without reading manuals or how to's and you can ride the wave of inspiration. Someone who knows the most basic FL inside out is gonna produce better stuff then someone who only started using Ableton suite last week. P.S you can FL mega cheap if you have are a Student |
| ma7md hany 08.12.2009 | It's just a matter of preference. Don't believe into the myths certain DAWs sound worse or that you can produce sound X only using DAW Z. I started out with Fruity Loops, but didn't like it; tried Reason, but found it too limiting; used Cubase at a mate of mine for a while but found it to be too irritating; and now I'm using Ableton Live and am perfectly happy. My workflow is improving greatly and I can get stuff done quickly which is crucial to be motivated! btw: Laidback Luke uses FL Studio. M.A.N.D.Y. uses Ableton Live. Claude von Stroke uses Reason for his banger "Who's Afraid of Detroit". Funkagenda uses Logic. They all scored big hits. Not because of their DAW. |
| Ladonna Candland 08.12.2009 | I am gonna D/L the demo version of Fruity Loops now and give it a try. I used the program MANY MANY years ago, and was frustrated with it, but I am going to give the fruity loops a try. I had not even considered it, good topic. |
| Ashirumatic DJ 05.12.2009 | Bento is right. FL is a good suite. I use that on my PC mainly and Logic on my Mac(s). Also have Cubase, Acid, and I use ableton as a Dj App on both PC and Mac. I find myself always getting on my PC and bnging sh_t off in FL all the time.Great workflow, and all the tools you need already installed. |
| Xavier Emanuels 04.12.2009 | FL studio IS a professional production software, if your already using it and like it look no futher. Buying all the different DAWs under the sun isn't going to make your production any better learn what you have like the back of your hand and it will make you a much better producer. |
| juan garcia 04.12.2009 | always like to recommend Renoise and Reaper, both great software with great prices, should you decide to buy. |
| Latoria Kavulich 04.12.2009 | Like T said, these days most daw's have pretty much the same capabilities/features, so its more your workflow preferences that determine which you would use. Have a play around with a few demos you'll soon figure out which suits you best. I've only really used FL since around 2006, before that it was m2000 on the PS1, but some of the new synths i've got are awesome such as absynth5 for pads, nexus, and predator for psytrance sounds etc |
| Al Henger 04.12.2009 | I use protools LE from an actual recording standpoint, and i'm *trying* to get into ableton. I've barely scratched the surface of either. Started out with audacity... hehe. |
| Laraine Arceo 04.12.2009 | I would start out with FL Studio, it's got a great beginner's interface, great built-in plugins and a high quality sound engine. If you buy Ableton you need to get a lot of instruments and effects separately which is gonna be bit of a hassle if you don't know what you want |
| Random X 04.12.2009 | Producing software does not confine you to a genre, it only confines you to a workflow. Check VSTs, they are your soundbricks in your song building. |
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