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Slylock Fox
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So you like music, eh? Now all you have to do is find the right program to start recording your singer/songwriter album, right?
First off, let me tell you that Garageband is a great tool. I am by no means degrading Garageband because I've used it for MANY projects. It was my first true taste of recording capabilities.
As I used Garageband, I wanted better EQ capabilities, more ability to control patches, effects, etc. I couldn't do this with Garageband. Not for professional sound.
This is where Reason/Record comes into play. It is extremely easy to use, especially if you are not computer saavy. This is not to say that you can skip past the user manual, because it WILL take a little practice to get used to. Using Reason with Record is also super easy. Record is the program mainly used although you do use both. Record automatically recognizes Reason and is used in conjunction with Record.
The sound bank (which I would suggest using a decent MIDI keyboard controller, or even an electric piano with a MIDI out, in and thru) is full of sounds
There are so many possibilities within each of these drop menu's shown below:
Synths, Instrument loops, Drum loops, and so much more is available at your finger tips to be edited, manipulated, layered and whatever else your imagination can come up with.
You have three main windows:
A Mixer: Each track you create allows you to control EQ, compression, simple effects (such as reverb, etc) panning, volume control gating, and a few others.
The effects and intstrument rack: The second window allows you view a virtual rack mount console chocked full of each instrument you create, and the tons of effects you can apply to these affects. Not liking the default wiring the program gives you? No problem. A quick key set by you allows you to spin the rack around and get a glimpse of all the wires. You can run them in any chain you see fit.
Your recording: Just like garage band, you have the ability to see the notation of music in separately colored blocks which allow you to cut, edit, past, add or take away notes with a accurate numbering system.
Now, of course this is just the start of this programs ability to turn your recording world upside down. You have plenty of options out there for recording such as pro-tools, cubase, etc. If you already have one of these systems, great! Reason/Record may not be for you. If you want something user friendly and can be learned and manipulated quickly, the Reason/Record Duo might be right for you.
Look it up. See how many professional producers are using this program intended with the musician in mind.
Latency issues with decent interface, or midi controller? None.
The package starts in around $399-$499 depending on your retailer.
First off, let me tell you that Garageband is a great tool. I am by no means degrading Garageband because I've used it for MANY projects. It was my first true taste of recording capabilities.
As I used Garageband, I wanted better EQ capabilities, more ability to control patches, effects, etc. I couldn't do this with Garageband. Not for professional sound.
This is where Reason/Record comes into play. It is extremely easy to use, especially if you are not computer saavy. This is not to say that you can skip past the user manual, because it WILL take a little practice to get used to. Using Reason with Record is also super easy. Record is the program mainly used although you do use both. Record automatically recognizes Reason and is used in conjunction with Record.
The sound bank (which I would suggest using a decent MIDI keyboard controller, or even an electric piano with a MIDI out, in and thru) is full of sounds
There are so many possibilities within each of these drop menu's shown below:
Synths, Instrument loops, Drum loops, and so much more is available at your finger tips to be edited, manipulated, layered and whatever else your imagination can come up with.
You have three main windows:
A Mixer: Each track you create allows you to control EQ, compression, simple effects (such as reverb, etc) panning, volume control gating, and a few others.
The effects and intstrument rack: The second window allows you view a virtual rack mount console chocked full of each instrument you create, and the tons of effects you can apply to these affects. Not liking the default wiring the program gives you? No problem. A quick key set by you allows you to spin the rack around and get a glimpse of all the wires. You can run them in any chain you see fit.
Your recording: Just like garage band, you have the ability to see the notation of music in separately colored blocks which allow you to cut, edit, past, add or take away notes with a accurate numbering system.
Now, of course this is just the start of this programs ability to turn your recording world upside down. You have plenty of options out there for recording such as pro-tools, cubase, etc. If you already have one of these systems, great! Reason/Record may not be for you. If you want something user friendly and can be learned and manipulated quickly, the Reason/Record Duo might be right for you.
Look it up. See how many professional producers are using this program intended with the musician in mind.
Latency issues with decent interface, or midi controller? None.
The package starts in around $399-$499 depending on your retailer.
