I''m very new about this and know nothing about it, how do i make techno/dance/game music on the computer? What kind of programs or instruments or anything would I use. I''m a very talented Musician I made all shore last couple years for Sax in my band and know a lot about music but i know nohting about it on the computer and I love games, and all the music in them and really want to get seroius and know how to do this if any of yall can help me get started it would be HIGHLY appreciated. Sorry for the mistypes I was very pressed for time while writing this Thanks again later.

I had the same problem like you a while back.

I suggest the following programs:

Sibelius 2 - a Notation program. You can make MIDI music with this.
ACID Pro 4 - A looper. You can make techno and ect. with this.
ACID PRO Techno - A techno looper. A bit cheaper than the ACID Pro 4, I think.

You can also try to record your playing, and then editing than in a music program like Cakewalk or something.



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There is a magazine published every month about making computer music. They always feature free software on their cd, or at least trial versions to make something. I believe its called Computer Music. I know Barnes and Nobles carries it in my area. NOrmally grouped with the computer programming and computer arts maagazines.

-DD

http://www.kvr-vst.com

vst is BY FAR AND WIDE the predominant format for instrument and effects plug-ins.. this forum seems to be in complete denial. you can use someone''s proprietary music system and suffer, or you can use vst, which will give you access to tens of thousands of free synths, samplers, and effects plug-ins. investigate.

Thanks a lot guys and i must say these boards are awsome :D

whoaaaaaaa........ these programs are a little overwhelming Could you provide some links for tutorials on the two programs you recommended wiseelben or anyone else for that matter, also coudl you guys recommend some books to get me started also? Also do I have to know music for everything i only know it for saxaphone thanks.

What is your budget? How serious are you about this?

Very serious and no budget i made 3000 over the summer i''m sure that can cover it, + i''m still working ANYWAY i want to clarify something, i really want to get into dance/techno the most nothing else really if any of you have played Dance Dance revolution sonsgs like that or for expample SandStorm by DArude What programs whould i use to make my own i don''t wan tot d/l things off people''s site and put them in loopers although if i need a looper to put my stuff ic reate into it tell me please i really don''t know plz help thx in advance

Are there any free MIDI composers out there?

Sounds like you could use something like Fruity Loops.

www.fruityloops.com

Personally, I hate it - it doesn''t work the way I think - but I can see that it has an extraordinary amount of possibility, power and compatibility.

[The demo piece was quite nice, as I remember it!]

Price to output quality ratio is very very very favourable.

Tom