crosspostato da: https://lemmy.today/post/40073851

Hello,

Once upon a time, I was a musician. I took my classical guitar degree 10 years ago. I studied a little of music composition and experimented with computer music. But today, I don’t do music anymore. Every time I try to do music, I spend the time looking for synthesizers, creating setups, and so on, and it ends I never play. So, I’m looking for some device that gives me an out-of-the-box experience with synths, effects, and loops. I would especially like to:

  • loop audio input
  • play with external or integrated keyboard
  • apply effects
  • use synth and samples
  • programming the sounds and synths

Thanks!

  • SamuraiBeandog@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    12 days ago

    Software is definitely the cheapest option, Ableton or Bitwig have cheap versions that are fine for getting started with. Then keep an eye out for sales on software synths and plugins, you get big sales at least once a year for most of the major ones.

    • Capricorn@lemmy.todayOPEnglish
      2·
      12 days ago

      I tried bitwig, but it looked too complex for what I’m looking for, too many options, too many stuffs i nthe interface, too much time to create my setup, too many

      • SamuraiBeandog@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        12 days ago

        It’s not as complex as it looks, to just use the basic sequencing and synths. There’s a million beginner tutorials online, you can be up and running making music with it in a couple of hours working through a guide.

        • Capricorn@lemmy.todayOPEnglish
          2·
          12 days ago

          The thing with grooveboxes is also that they provide integrated controllers. With bitwig, can I use the keyboard as a full controller? Can I use touchpad? Everything is more complex and requires more energy

          • SamuraiBeandog@lemmy.worldEnglish
            2·
            11 days ago

            MIDI controller keyboards are very cheap and cover all of that.

            Like, I understand that there’s a bit more involved with setting up and using software than just having a standalone unit. But if cost is your limiting factor, you don’t really have much of an alternative. Software is vastly cheaper than any hardware options, and gives you essentially an entire studio worth of gear rather than a single specific piece of kit that only does its thing.

            For example, will you want to use percussion? That’s a whole separate, expensive, piece of hardware. Or, you get a solid option for free with any DAW and can purchase plugins with a huge range of sound and functionality for a fraction of the cost of the hardware.