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    Posted: October 26 2007 at 00:26
I am very interested at making home electronica, with beats, loops, synthesized bits and all, I just don't know where to start. For example, I just don't know what the instruments/tools are called. I really like the sounds and overall framework of the music on Thom Yorke's Eraser, and would liek to make something similar, in a way. Also, the sort of early ambient work Aphex Twin did on "Selected Ambient Works" is just about what I'm looking for. I think I just need an introduction to the scene, but the musical equipment I don't know about. Can someone help me?
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Points: 100 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 28 2007 at 23:19
Reason 4.0 and a USB keyboard - all you need to begin to write.

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I'd go for Reason too, but only because it's what I use and have found it to be pretty versatile.
You can down load a demo of the software from the Propellerheads website: http://www.propellerheads.se/
 
To add live instruments and vocals to any music you make using it you would also need some PC audio studio software.
 
 
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If running a Mac, the obvious choice would be Logic with Ultrabeat. Although it's sort of on the expensive side...Confused
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A Drum machine and synthesizers!
 
I think there are some free downloads to those online somewhere, links anyone?
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Points: 1882 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 30 2007 at 18:14
You probably want to look into sequencers and sampling equitment, though nowadays you can probably just use only computer programs (I have no idea wich ones)
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Points: 10094 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 30 2007 at 18:19
Originally posted by SimD SimD wrote:

If running a Mac, the obvious choice would be Logic with Ultrabeat. Although it's sort of on the expensive side...Confused


used the program, it's amazing, listen to the three songs I made with it (last one with ONLY it Big%20smile)

http://www.music.umich.edu/special_programs/youth/mpulse/techcamp07/Project_Pages/Project1/P1_Josh.html


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Points: 7 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 30 2007 at 22:43
Wow! I'm impressed! Also, VERY PROGGY! I really like it! Excellent job!
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Points: 28057 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 02 2007 at 00:04
Thanks for the replies, guys.
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