dance music software

tw0nk

does anyone know of any pc software that lets you make music on your pc? i got mixing software but im more interested in a beat box type program, any suggestions?

Zascar

Although I've only played about with them, Rebirth and Reason 2 seem to be the main ones. Also try Fruity Loops. There are a few more, get all the demos and see which ones you like...

Have a look at some reviews: http://www.electronicmusic.com/features/reviews/software/

Which Mixing program do you use? I use Atomixmp3 - highly recommend it..

tman

if its just a drummachine you're looking for, rebirth 2.1 is what you need.
an 808 & a 909 whose drum samples can be altered by the use of mods and a duo of 303s:)
great program for getting started on, followed by fruityloops and then reason

tw0nk

thanks folks, started making a few beats already, its tough when mixing them together to find the right pattern so that they sound right, i gotta find a voice digitiser now to add some voice effects

_CreeD_

Cakewalk Project5 is also a good alternative to Reason. It has an advantage in being able to use VST/DXi instruments greatly expanding your potential soundset (with many freebies too which is handy).

Helix

cubase sx2, reason 2.5, recycle 2, soundforge 7, loads of vsti's

all you need

sceptre

I've found soundforge good (I have v5 and 6, didn't know v7 was out). Powerful as hell. Never managed to get my paws on Reason, though it's the cream of the crop for what it does.

Is ReBirth just for drums?

Ste-

Originally posted by sceptre
Is ReBirth just for drums?

No, if I'm not mistaken there's an 808, 909 and two 303's.
Lots of bass sounds etc to play with.

tman

rebirth is 2 303's an 808 and a 909. the 808 & 909 drum samples as well as the visual style can be altered via the use of mods.
its a great program to start off with, i still use it to make filthy acid riffs for use in other apps:)
there's also delay, distortion & a phase controllable filter to mess about with.

pyramid man

For the drum beats I love this program. It is a quality piece of sharewear.

You can create any kind of beats with it.

mob

i use acid pro and fruity loops two decent and easy to use programmes

Loobz

Get fruityloops 3. Make your loop in that. then use Sonic Foundry's Acid 4 to put your loops in order. Bang, your on yer way to stardom!