Hi guys,
First of all I want to thank everyone who helped me with my queries over the past several days.
I've been using my Korg Kross as a controller with Cakewalk Music Creator 7.
I got this MC7 years ago but never used it.
I am learning that MC7 won't do.
I need a program that will give me decent piano sounds.
I will be mainly laying down a bed of Piano, Bass and various drums and percussions.
I've been reading a lot, but it's difficult to make a proper choice so early in the game.
So...my question...what software should I be looking at?
Thanks again.
Which recording software?
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Re: Which recording software?
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They are all capable. The 'best' piano sounds probably won't come as part of the package so budget for piano too. There are many , with all sorts different characters.
You could opt to stay within the Cakewalk family if you're used to it and go with Sonar.
If you are on a budget Reaper is a great option. .you're spoilt for choice. You'll find advocates for all the major DAWs on these forums.
My advice is to test drive a few demos and see what floats your boat. There are DAW out there for everyone.
Mark
They are all capable. The 'best' piano sounds probably won't come as part of the package so budget for piano too. There are many , with all sorts different characters.
You could opt to stay within the Cakewalk family if you're used to it and go with Sonar.
If you are on a budget Reaper is a great option. .you're spoilt for choice. You'll find advocates for all the major DAWs on these forums.
My advice is to test drive a few demos and see what floats your boat. There are DAW out there for everyone.
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Re: Which recording software?
Ditto what Mark said!!
https://www.reaper.fm/
You can't go wrong with Reaper. They give you a very generous 60 day trial, and it's only $60, and it's a full daw, and has a ton of excellent tutorial videos on their website. Download it and watch the videos! It's a no brainer if you want a full capability daw, starting from scratch with money left to purchase piano sounds, etc. It's silly to spend $500 on a daw at this stage when there are so many better things to spend money on.
https://www.reaper.fm/
You can't go wrong with Reaper. They give you a very generous 60 day trial, and it's only $60, and it's a full daw, and has a ton of excellent tutorial videos on their website. Download it and watch the videos! It's a no brainer if you want a full capability daw, starting from scratch with money left to purchase piano sounds, etc. It's silly to spend $500 on a daw at this stage when there are so many better things to spend money on.
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Re: Which recording software?
I would do some research first. Start as you mean to go on... There are plenty of tutorials and free downloads of various DAWs.
For me changing DAWs would be a real pain and would slow me down. Commit to one and stick with it and learn it to advanced level. There's bound to be a little down-time while you're learning but it will pay dividends in the near future. There's always a compromise.
Good luck!
For me changing DAWs would be a real pain and would slow me down. Commit to one and stick with it and learn it to advanced level. There's bound to be a little down-time while you're learning but it will pay dividends in the near future. There's always a compromise.
Good luck!
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