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 Roland W 30 Digital Synthesizer Workstation Service Manual $7.99 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 11:11:42 PDT Buy It Now for only: $7.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg 01 W Music Workstation Synthesizer Tony Banks Phil Collins 1992 print Ad $9.99 End Date: Tuesday Jun-5-2012 19:56:16 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg Triton LE Synthesizer Piano Keyboard Workstation Voice Name List Manual $19.99 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 8:41:14 PDT Buy It Now for only: $19.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 KORG X3 POWER MUSIC WORKSTATION FLOPPY DISK samples parts sounds pianos N64R KX $19.99 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 13:07:44 PDT Buy It Now for only: $49.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 AC Adapter For KORG M50 61 Keyboard Synthesizer Workstation M5061 Power Cord PSU $25.98 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 9:33:52 PDT Buy It Now for only: $25.98 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Original KORG KARMA Synthesizer Workstation Keyboard Owners Manual 1 Basic Guide $24.99 End Date: Monday Jun-11-2012 21:39:53 PDT Buy It Now for only: $24.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 KORG KARMA ORIGINAL OWNERS MANUALS SYNTHESIZER WORKSTATION SYNTH ARP MOOG $30.00 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 18:07:35 PDT Buy It Now for only: $30.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ROLAND JUNO G ORIGINAL OWNERS MANUAL 1 SYNTHESIZER WORKSTATION ARP MOOG $30.00 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 18:11:50 PDT Buy It Now for only: $30.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ROLAND JUNO G ORIGINAL OWNERS MANUAL 2 SYNTHESIZER WORKSTATION ARP MOOG $30.00 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 18:14:47 PDT Buy It Now for only: $30.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 KORG TRITON LE SYNTHESIZER WORKSTATION ORIGINAL MANUALS SYNTH ARP MOOG $35.00 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 17:46:57 PDT Buy It Now for only: $35.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Original Roland E 68 Intelligent Keyboard Synthesizer Workstation Service Manual $35.99 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 17:53:00 PDT Buy It Now for only: $35.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Original Roland E 35 Intelligent Keyboard Synthesizer Workstation Service Manual $39.99 End Date: Saturday Jun-2-2012 20:05:16 PDT Buy It Now for only: $39.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Original Roland E 38 Intelligent Keyboard Synthesizer Workstation Service Manual $39.99 End Date: Saturday Jun-2-2012 20:05:17 PDT Buy It Now for only: $39.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 KORG I3 SYNTHESIZER MUSIC WORKSTATION REPLACEMENT FLOPPY DISK DRIVE $55.95 End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 13:38:54 PDT Buy It Now for only: $55.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 KORG i2 SYNTHESIZER MUSIC WORKSTATION REPLACEMENT FLOPPY DISK DRIVE $55.95 End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 13:57:30 PDT Buy It Now for only: $55.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 NICE ROLAND XP 50 WORKSTATION SYNTHESIZER 61 KEY KEYBOARD EXCELLENT $0.99 End Date: Sunday Jun-3-2012 19:58:55 PDT |
 NEW FOLDING ADJUSTABLE 100 LB KEYBOARD PIANO ORGAN SYNTHESIZER WORKSTATION STAND $44.99 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 18:32:11 PDT |
 NEW FOLDING ADJUSTABLE 100 LB KEYBOARD PIANO ORGAN SYNTHESIZER WORKSTATION STAND $46.54 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 20:20:27 PDT Buy It Now for only: $46.54 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 KORG i5 i5s REPLACEMENT FLOPPY DISK DRIVE FOR SYNTHESIZER WORKSTATION KEYBOARD $74.95 End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 14:17:41 PDT Buy It Now for only: $74.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 KORG i4s REPLACEMENT FLOPPY DISK DRIVE FOR SYNTHESIZER WORKSTATION KEYBOARD $74.95 End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 14:22:18 PDT Buy It Now for only: $74.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Yamaha PSS 680 Programmable Synthesizer MIDI Recording Workstation Keyboard $119.00 End Date: Saturday Jun-23-2012 17:25:44 PDT Buy It Now for only: $119.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Novation Nocturn 25 Keyboard Synthesizer workstation in EXC+ condition 203940 $139.95 End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 9:37:43 PDT Buy It Now for only: $139.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Yamaha QY70 MIDI Sequencer XG Synthesizer Drum Machine Portable Workstation $179.99 End Date: Wednesday Jun-20-2012 19:06:16 PDT Buy It Now for only: $179.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 EXB SMPL sampling SCSI option for Korg Triton LE TR 61 73 88 key Workstation $210.00 End Date: Tuesday Jun-19-2012 10:14:17 PDT Buy It Now for only: $210.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 BOSS SP 505 SP505 PHRASE SAMPLER LOOPER SAMPLING SYNTHESIZER WORKSTATION $199.99 End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 15:07:43 PDT |
 Korg X3 Synthesizer music workstation instrument $202.50 (20 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 18:59:11 PDT |
 ARTURIA ANALOG LABORATORY SYNTHESIZER WORKSTATION SOFTWARE $239.00 End Date: Wednesday Jun-20-2012 10:05:55 PDT Buy It Now for only: $239.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 EXB SMPL sampling SCSI option for Korg Triton LE TR 61 73 88 key Workstation $249.00 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 10:23:52 PDT Buy It Now for only: $249.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 KORG MODEL M1 MUSIC WORKSTATION ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD SYNTHESIZER $201.00 (7 Bids) End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 18:31:34 PDT |
 Roland G 1000 Arranger Workstation Keyboard Synthesizer 76 Key Keyboard $217.50 (8 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 17:05:55 PDT |
 Yamaha QY100 QY 100 QY 100 Workstation Seqencer NICE $279.00 End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 19:25:31 PDT Buy It Now for only: $279.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Yamaha Workstation PSS 680 MIDI Keyboard 61 Key Synthesizer Drum Machine NICE $300.00 End Date: Tuesday Jun-19-2012 19:59:01 PDT Buy It Now for only: $300.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg ESX 1 Electribe Music Production Sampler Sampling Workstation Synthesizer $299.99 End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 15:06:49 PDT |
 Roland JV 1000 Keyboard Music Workstation 76 keys SEE VIDEO TOUR LINK BELOW $300.00 End Date: Wednesday Jun-20-2012 20:17:46 PDT Buy It Now for only: $300.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg exM1R Rack Mount Music Workstation Tone generator $349.00 End Date: Sunday Jun-3-2012 14:49:45 PDT Buy It Now for only: $349.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ROLAND W 30 Music Workstation Keyboard Synthesizer w bag $299.95 End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 10:09:53 PDT Buy It Now for only: $299.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg Microstation workstation sequencer digital piano $350.00 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 9:41:08 PDT |
 Roland GW 7 synthesizer Workstation 2006 $329.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 19:00:36 PDT |
 Korg EMX1SD Electribe MINT Music Production Workstation groovebox synthesizer $339.91 End Date: Wednesday Jun-6-2012 23:50:45 PDT Buy It Now for only: $339.91 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ENSONIQ ESQ 1 Synthesizer Keyboard Digital Analog Workstation + 1 Cartridge NICE $329.99 End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 15:59:55 PDT Buy It Now for only: $329.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg microSTATION 61 key Synthesizer Workstation New B stock Micro Station $399.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-14-2012 11:15:18 PDT Buy It Now for only: $399.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg microSTATION 61 Mini key Compact Workstation $399.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-21-2012 5:09:34 PDT Buy It Now for only: $399.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg microSTATION 61 Mini key Compact Workstation $399.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-21-2012 5:23:36 PDT Buy It Now for only: $399.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 KORG 01R W Synthesizer Music Workstation Rack Module $400.00 End Date: Saturday Jun-2-2012 21:15:43 PDT Buy It Now for only: $400.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 KAWAI K5000W ADVANCED ADDITIVE SYNTHESIS WORK STATION WITH OWNERS MANUAL $449.99 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 13:22:08 PDT |
 GENERALMUSIC WX Expander Music Workstation Module $499.00 End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 0:44:12 PDT Buy It Now for only: $499.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg micARRANGER 61 key Professional Arranger Workstation New $499.99 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 21:06:57 PDT Buy It Now for only: $499.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ROLAND XP 50 Workstation Synthesizer XP50 with XP 60 XP 80 and pre fantom Sounds $475.00 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 10:24:28 PDT Buy It Now for only: $475.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 KORG KARMA WORKSTATION $439.99 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 20:42:28 PDT Buy It Now for only: $589.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Roland XP 50 Keyboard Workstation Synthesizer Expandable XP50 Synth $499.00 End Date: Friday Jun-1-2012 5:59:18 PDT Buy It Now for only: $499.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg TR88 Workstation $500.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 0:20:39 PDT |
 Korg Karma Music Workstation 61 Key $550.00 End Date: Friday Jun-1-2012 16:36:58 PDT Buy It Now for only: $650.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Korg M50 61 Key Music Workstation Synthesizer Keyboard With Case $534.99 (5 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 15:00:03 PDT |
 Roland XP 50 Synthesizer Workstation $550.00 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 12:26:00 PDT |
 Korg Triton Work Station Sampler 61 keys w Stand $499.00 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 4:06:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: $499.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg Triton LE Music Workstation Synthesizer 76 Keys $499.99 End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 18:26:52 PDT |
 Roland JV1000 Keyboard Workstation Synthesizer with VE JV1 Expansion $525.00 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 22:11:14 PDT Buy It Now for only: $525.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Roland Lucina AX 09 Keyboard Synthesizer Workstation A 09 White $599.00 End Date: Saturday Jun-9-2012 10:35:40 PDT Buy It Now for only: $599.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg Trinity 61 Key Workstation Keyboard NEW FLOPPY $599.00 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 23:17:13 PDT Buy It Now for only: $599.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Yamaha MM6 61 Key Synthesizer Workstation $599.99 End Date: Wednesday Jun-6-2012 0:39:07 PDT Buy It Now for only: $599.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Yamaha MM6 Synthesizer Workstation $599.99 End Date: Tuesday Jun-12-2012 6:33:21 PDT Buy It Now for only: $599.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 LK YAMAHA MOTIF ES6 61 KEY SYNTHESIZER WORKSTATION LK $575.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Monday May-28-2012 17:26:38 PDT |
 Korg Trinity Plus 61 Key Workstation Keyboard TR Plus $549.00 End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 15:23:11 PDT Buy It Now for only: $549.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg X 50 music workstation in great condition Very clean $575.00 End Date: Saturday Jun-23-2012 15:53:17 PDT Buy It Now for only: $575.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Ensoniq TS 10 Workstation Synthesizer Keyboard $599.95 (2 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 15:42:45 PDT |
 Korg TR61 61 Key Synth Workstation $650.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Monday May-28-2012 13:28:14 PDT |
 Ensoniq MR61 Keyboard Workstation $600.00 End Date: Saturday Jun-23-2012 20:47:50 PDT Buy It Now for only: $600.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg Triton 61 Key Workstation $675.00 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 6:46:46 PDT |
 ROLAND G 800 ARRANGER WORKSTATION KEYBOARD $599.00 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 18:07:55 PDT Buy It Now for only: $899.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Roland G 1000 Arranger Workstation 76 Key Keyboard w Floppy ZIP Drive case $695.00 End Date: Saturday Jun-23-2012 19:43:11 PDT Buy It Now for only: $695.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Yamaha S80 S 80 88 Weighted Keyboard Workstation Synthesizer $699.00 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 13:59:36 PDT Buy It Now for only: $699.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg X3 Synthesizer Workstation 16 Track Sequencer Excellent Cond Free Shipping $699.99 End Date: Tuesday Jun-12-2012 6:55:55 PDT Buy It Now for only: $699.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg Trinity Plus Workstation $650.00 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 12:50:23 PDT |
 Yamaha MOX6 portable workstation synthesizer original box no reserve $699.00 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 11:22:06 PDT Buy It Now for only: $849.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 KORG KARMA WORKSTATION EXCELLENT sounds PRO Synthesizer pre triton sounds $695.00 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 22:51:14 PDT Buy It Now for only: $695.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg T1 Synthesizer Keyboard Workstation CLEAN NEW BACKLIGHT AND BATTERY $749.00 End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 18:20:24 PDT Buy It Now for only: $749.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg Karma 61 Key Music Workstation w Gig Bag $699.99 End Date: Saturday Jun-16-2012 0:32:34 PDT Buy It Now for only: $699.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Yamaha MO8 88 Key Synthesizer Workstation with DAW Control 886830263200 $750.00 End Date: Friday Jun-1-2012 11:18:17 PDT Buy It Now for only: $750.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg Triton 61 Key Workstation w Case and Expansion Boards $700.00 End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 4:06:24 PDT |
 Yamaha MO6 Synthesizer Work Station $700.00 End Date: Sunday Jun-3-2012 11:06:21 PDT |
 Korg M50 61 Key Music Workstation Synthesizer USED $769.00 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 2:45:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: $769.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Roland Fantom XA Synth Workstation 61 Keys EXCELLENT CONDITION w Manual $650.00 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 19:17:49 PDT Buy It Now for only: $650.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Quasimidi Sirius Synthesizer Workstation $725.00 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 17:16:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: $725.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg Triton 61 Keyboard Workstation Synthesizer used only 3 times + Carry Case $695.00 End Date: Friday Jun-1-2012 5:50:02 PDT Buy It Now for only: $795.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Roland Fantom Xa Synth Workstation Keyboard Light Use MINT $745.00 End Date: Thursday Jun-14-2012 10:24:27 PDT Buy It Now for only: $745.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ROLAND XP80 76 KEY WORKSTATION KEYBOARD W GIG BAG MANUAL $740.02 (39 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 10:44:32 PDT |
 Korg M50 61 Key Music Workstation Synth M5061 $785.99 End Date: Sunday Jun-3-2012 8:05:28 PDT Buy It Now for only: $785.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg M50 61 Key Workstation M5061 PROAUDIOSTAR $789.00 End Date: Thursday Jun-14-2012 7:35:36 PDT Buy It Now for only: $789.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 KORG M50 61 WORKSTATION $799.00 End Date: Friday Jun-1-2012 8:14:56 PDT Buy It Now for only: $799.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1990s M1 Workstation Korg $749.00 End Date: Monday Jun-11-2012 18:33:40 PDT Buy It Now for only: $749.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 TECHNICS SX KN6000 61 KEY SYNTHESIZER KEYBOARD ARRANGER WORKSTATION DJJ $799.00 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 10:40:07 PDT Buy It Now for only: $799.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 KORG M50 61 Key Keyboard Workstation Synth M 50 M5061 $799.20 End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 9:19:17 PDT Buy It Now for only: $799.20 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg 01w 61 key Workstation synthesizersynth piano vintage o1w clean DEALER $745.00 End Date: Sunday Jun-3-2012 18:40:59 PDT Buy It Now for only: $745.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg Triton 61 key Workstation Synthesizer SAMPLER 16meg keyboard synth $735.00 End Date: Thursday Jun-21-2012 19:41:10 PDT Buy It Now for only: $735.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Roland GW8 GW 8 GW 8 Synthesizer Workstation CLEAN $829.00 End Date: Monday Jun-4-2012 13:48:42 PDT Buy It Now for only: $829.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Korg Karma 61 Key Music Workstation w Case $779.99 End Date: Saturday Jun-9-2012 10:35:09 PDT Buy It Now for only: $779.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 KORG X3 WORKSTATION IMPECCABLE CONDITION LOADED W EXTRAS $750.00 End Date: Sunday Jun-3-2012 2:18:45 PDT Buy It Now for only: $750.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Roland Juno Di Workstation Bundle with Headphones Bench and Heavy Duty Stand $798.00 End Date: Friday Jun-8-2012 12:15:13 PDT Buy It Now for only: $798.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ROLAND FANTOM S Workstation SWEET SUPER EXCELLENT SOUNDS $795.00 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 10:20:46 PDT Buy It Now for only: $795.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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Make your Own Beats: Using Fl Studio
While some people swear by certain software (or hardware for that matter), it all comes down, once again, to preference. It’s always debatable which software provides the best tools, but the “best” tools is subjective and can differ from person to person. Just like how some people will swear on oath that the Mac is the best computer out, PC users will tell you otherwise, or vice versa. The best way to find out which one works best for you is to try them out. Luckily, like most software out, vendors usually offer users trial versions of there software or sometimes even no-time limit versions and instead disable some functions, such as saving or exporting your creations. This gives you the opportunity to try different ones out and see which one works best for you. Some people base their opinion on the different features a program offers while others may base their decision on how easy it is to use. For the purpose this guide, we’ll clue you in on the best software out there, that won’t break the bank. The centerpiece of your production studio will be your sequencer.
The Sequencer:
The sequencer will be the main production tool in your arsenal; so needless to say, it’s important to choose one that you’re most comfortable with and increases your productivity. In essence, the sequencer is the platform you will use to make your own beats on; from laying down your patterns to creating the foundation of your track. Two of the more popular loop-based software sequencers out there that hip-hop beat makers may use are Propellerhead’s Reason and Image-Line’s FL Studio (previously known as Fruityloops). This free online guide will focus on using FL Studio. FL Studio comes in three different flavors: the Producer Edition, the Fruity Edition, and the Express Edition. The Producer Edition is one of the more expensive editions at $149 and evidently has the most features, while the other two are $99 and $49 respectively. The Producer Edition is more of a pattern-based Digital Audio Workstation (or DAW) in the sense that it’s more than just a sequencer, but a “do-it-all” program and can be the standalone, centerpiece of your entire studio. For the sake of this free guide, you should have at least the Fruity Edition as the Express Edition cannot be used as a standalone sequencer and requires other software to control it. For more information on the different type’s available visit FL Studio’s software page.In my own opinion, FL Studio is the best value, as it’s only $149 for the Producer Edition compared to Reason’s $499 price tag and comes with a lifetime of free updates. That means whenever a newer version comes out, you can upgrade absolutely free! If you would like to try the software before buying it, trial versions are available for download at the Image-Line website.
The Sound Editor:
Just like software sequencers, there are several sound editors available. The basic function of a sound editor is to edit wave files which can be especially helpful with sample-based production. Sample-based production essentially is using samples (a portion of an audio track) as the foundation to your music. These samples can be obtained from old records, sample CDs, or recorded from an instrument. With that in mind, the sound editor is particularly helpful when “chopping” up loops or drum breaks, or sampling sounds as it gives you a close-up visual representation of the sound file you’re working on. Whether using your own samples, sound banks, or synthesizers, you’ll find a sound editor extremely helpful and essential to your home studio. Some of the more popular sound editors include Adobe Audition, Propellerhead’s Recycle, and Sony’s Sound Forge. I have personally grown accustomed to using Adobe Audition (formerly known as Cool Edit) for my own sound editing needs and it retails for $349. Just like the software sequencers I mentioned earlier, there are shareware versions available and I highly recommend trying them all to find out which you’re most comfortable with using. Fortunately, if you don’t want to spend another $349 right away, the Producer Edition of FL Studio 6 comes with a standard wave editor with some basic features such as record, cut, copy, paste, etc. Here is a quick look at wave editor in FL Studio Producer Edition.While some people swear by certain software (or hardware for that matter), it all comes down, once again, to preference. It’s always debatable which software provides the best tools, but the “best” tools is subjective and can differ from person to person. Just like how some people will swear on oath that the Mac is the best computer out, PC users will tell you otherwise, or vice versa. The best way to find out which one works best for you is to try them out. Luckily, like most software out, vendors usually offer users trial versions of there software or sometimes even no-time limit versions and instead disable some functions, such as saving or exporting your creations. This gives you the opportunity to try different ones out and see which one works best for you. Some people base their opinion on the different features a program offers while others may base their decision on how easy it is to use. For the purpose this guide, we’ll clue you in on the best software out there, that won’t break the bank. The centerpiece of your production studio will be your sequencer.
The Sequencer:
The sequencer will be the main production tool in your arsenal; so needless to say, it’s important to choose one that you’re most comfortable with and increases your productivity. In essence, the sequencer is the platform you will use to make your own beats on; from laying down your patterns to creating the foundation of your track. Two of the more popular loop-based software sequencers out there that hip-hop beat makers may use are Propellerhead’s Reason and Image-Line’s FL Studio (previously known as Fruityloops). This free online guide will focus on using FL Studio. FL Studio comes in three different flavors: the Producer Edition, the Fruity Edition, and the Express Edition. The Producer Edition is one of the more expensive editions at $149 and evidently has the most features, while the other two are $99 and $49 respectively. The Producer Edition is more of a pattern-based Digital Audio Workstation (or DAW) in the sense that it’s more than just a sequencer, but a “do-it-all” program and can be the standalone, centerpiece of your entire studio. For the sake of this free guide, you should have at least the Fruity Edition as the Express Edition cannot be used as a standalone sequencer and requires other software to control it. For more information on the different type’s available visit FL Studio’s software page.In my own opinion, FL Studio is the best value, as it’s only $149 for the Producer Edition compared to Reason’s $499 price tag and comes with a lifetime of free updates. That means whenever a newer version comes out, you can upgrade absolutely free! If you would like to try the software before buying it, trial versions are available for download at the Image-Line website.
The Sound Editor:
Just like software sequencers, there are several sound editors available. The basic function of a sound editor is to edit wave files which can be especially helpful with sample-based production. Sample-based production essentially is using samples (a portion of an audio track) as the foundation to your music. These samples can be obtained from old records, sample CDs, or recorded from an instrument. With that in mind, the sound editor is particularly helpful when “chopping” up loops or drum breaks, or sampling sounds as it gives you a close-up visual representation of the sound file you’re working on. Whether using your own samples, sound banks, or synthesizers, you’ll find a sound editor extremely helpful and essential to your home studio. Some of the more popular sound editors include Adobe Audition, Propellerhead’s Recycle, and Sony’s Sound Forge. I have personally grown accustomed to using Adobe Audition (formerly known as Cool Edit) for my own sound editing needs and it retails for $349. Just like the software sequencers I mentioned earlier, there are shareware versions available and I highly recommend trying them all to find out which you’re most comfortable with using. Fortunately, if you don’t want to spend another $349 right away, the Producer Edition of FL Studio 6 comes with a standard wave editor with some basic features such as record, cut, copy, paste, etc. Here is a quick look at wave editor in FL Studio Producer Edition.
About the Author
RingFingerUP! Media is a music producer who has produced for several Canadian, Juno-nominated artists. He is now working as a web producer and hopes to shed some light on computer-based production. For more information on computer-based production, he's created a free, online guide on how to make your own beats using your own computer, FL Studio, and accompanying software.
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