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Best freeware tool for the creation of digital music - torstum - 07-25-2006
I've been using Anvil Studio for creating some good midi sounds, but I feel a little bit constrained by a few factors. Firstly, only a few of the midi instruments really sound good (mainly the FX ones: goblins, etc...). Secondly, whenever I try some real-time playing/recording, the PC keyboard seems to lag behind the intended rhythm, and the song dies out because of it.
So, is there an alternative? Should I try some other kinds of software like trackers and stuff? But then I would also have to find good instrument banks, right?
Or should I buy a Midi keyboard, and then there would be no lag, and I would be able to play like a real electric piano? My soundboard is an AC97 onboard one, so does that have an irreversible effect on the music-making potential of my computer?
Best freeware tool for the creation of digital music - yetifoot - 07-26-2006
If you want to go the tracker route, i would recommend OpenMPT (Open ModPlug Tracker), it's quite nice.
Normally though i use Reason, but that is quite expensive really.
Best freeware tool for the creation of digital music - NecrosIhsan - 07-26-2006
Yeah, I'd also strongly recommend modplug. Having an onboard AC97 isn't an issue...it's what I've used for the past year, no problems.
Best freeware tool for the creation of digital music - torstum - 07-26-2006
Thanks. ModPlug Tracker seems to be a powerful tool.
Best freeware tool for the creation of digital music - Josiah Tobin - 07-27-2006
I use modplug as well. (psst. and so should you. @_@; )
Best freeware tool for the creation of digital music - DrV - 07-27-2006
MilkyTracker owns you all.