| The world of music production software can be | | | | built on browser-based software. |
| scary and overwhelming at first. You know you want | | | | This means that you don't have to install some |
| to start producing your own music, making your own | | | | clunky program to your harddrive. Do not think that |
| beats, recording, etc. But you have no idea where to | | | | because its browser-based that it's lacking in quality, |
| begin! This was exactly the problem I had when | | | | because it's actually the opposite. Sonic Producer |
| starting out, and I took the advice of the wrong | | | | comes fully loaded witih FREE music production |
| group of people (the "gurus") and paid way more | | | | lessons, a 16 track sequencer, and a sound library |
| than a beginner should pay for music production | | | | that is impressive all by itself. See, after spending |
| software. This is an industry that depends on always | | | | hundreds of dollars on software too complicated for |
| having new people coming through the woodwork, | | | | me, I turned to Sonic Producer. It's simplicity, |
| so I feel it's my responsibility to help get you started. | | | | sleekness, and low price are what drew me in. I paid |
| First, you need to think about what kind of music | | | | less than thirty bucks in all for one of the sickest |
| you want to produce, as some programs seem to be | | | | music production suites I've ever used. |
| better for different genres of music. If you are into | | | | But, maybe you're not a beginner you say! You DO |
| trance, techno, or other "electronica" types of music | | | | have audio and math knowledge and are willing to |
| I suggest starting with a program called FL Studio, | | | | brave the steep learning curve! Well there is hope. |
| short for FruityLoops. This program is good for this | | | | While I would recommend Sonic Producer for even |
| kind of music, but in my opinion is not that beginner | | | | intermediate users, some people just want something |
| friendly, and a little overpriced for a beginner. Expect | | | | different. This is why I recommend Reason or |
| to drop upwards of $80 to start out in the world of | | | | Cubase to these people. These programs are top of |
| music production software. Also, there is a steep | | | | the line, but it will cost you. From what I remember |
| learning curve with this and similar software, so I | | | | these programs are a few hundred dollars. But don't |
| would move on unless you have significant | | | | let that steer you away, you're paying for quality. |
| knowledge of math and sound. | | | | As you can see, in the world of digital music |
| Alot of the people I help get started want to start | | | | production, there's a little something for everyone. |
| making "hip hop beats". They don't need a thousand | | | | Whether you're just starting out, kind of know what |
| dollar fancy program, they just want to get their | | | | you're doing, or you're the master, there's a way to |
| feet wet. Fortunately, I came across the PERFECT | | | | get you going. Welcome to the wonderful world of |
| program for people who are new to music | | | | music production! |
| production. It's called Sonic Producer and it's actually | | | | |