lem Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I want to start making beats and I have a few elementary questions... are MPC's the best way to start? If so are some of the earlier ones to be avoided? Or is there better software out there at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phology Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 MPCs are good but its not like its a necessary piece of equipment id say give both a chance..try some softwaretry some hardwaresee which you prefer, maybe u can incorporate both i use Reason 3 which is great for making beatsand Adobe Audition for sampling & editing good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorn Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Don't buy an MPC. Try Logic, try Reason, try Fruity Loops, try etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phology Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 do not try fruity loops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wax On Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 everyone works well on different stuff. i've heard some real good beats made using fruity loops, and equally you get shite made on mpc's...it depends on your understanding of music to an extent as to what way of making beats you will find most comfortable. It may well be a question of messing around on different stuff to see what you like the most. At least by trying software first you can download what you need and don't have to shell out any immediate money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decisive Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 the mpc either works for you or it doesn't- it's not an all in one machine and it does have plenty of limitations. it's at home with a setup that includes a synth or 'proper' sampler, because otherwise all you'll have at your command is what is ultimately a very basic phrase sampler. if you love chopping up samples and making that kind of music, an mpc is worth a look, it's got a very simple way of working which doesn't really teach you anything technical, which is a blessing and a curse. the roland mv8000 and mv8800 are worth a look if you're not into computers at all, because they have a built in sequencer, synth engine, etc etc. software alternatives are probably easily the most bang for buck- a top end mpc or mv will cost you more, or at least the same as, a brand new macbook with logic 8, or a super fast windows pc and reason or cubase and a couple of plugins. if you've already got a computer, i'd say at least trying software demos is your first port of call... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas pete Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I want to start making beats and I have a few elementary questions... are MPC's the best way to start? If so are some of the earlier ones to be avoided? Or is there better software out there at the moment? I pretty much asked the same thing a few weeks ago now... I just started out too. I went down the software route. I tried out ableton and found it pretty decent and alot quicker to get to grips with than i thought. there is actually a tutorial abot how to make beats with it. I would say to start there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorn Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 do not try fruity loops That's really bad advice. Some really good shit can be pulled out of FL. It's quite a solid sequencer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phology Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 fair enough i just didnt like it at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattnice Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 nothing wrong with fruity loops,only an idiot couldn't get along with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x2k Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 nothing wrong with fruity loops,only an idiot couldn't get along with it You've proved yourself wrong there because you seem to get on alright with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blak Randy Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 By some steel drums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vekked Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 don't try reason or logic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Don't try any thing at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snuff Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 there's lots of books at your local library Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phology Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 nothing wrong with fruity loops,only an idiot couldn't get along with it watch what you say, or me and my bro will come after ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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