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Is GarageBand a good software to produce music

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djankitray
djankitray|123

i have been using GarageBand but the problem is i have run out of sounds so i mean is it a good DAW or there is something similar which i can use?

dukeuke
dukeuke|3378

As in run out of sounds to use with your keyboard? It's not illegal to use the same sound multiple times you know, but even if you do want more sounds in that sense, you don't need to buy a new bloody DAW! Have you heard of VSTs? They're essentially downloadable "sounds", as you put it, which you open with a DAW, or some other host. As a DAW garageband is ok, but its very basic, and easy, and that's why its used by schools, basic amateur, or home musicians, and all the rich noob kids, I know that have the cash, but no patience to learn, or for that matter talent.

apexbeets
apexbeets|63

Most DAWs are good to produce with, what determines if its good is the producer.

jimmarchi1
jimmarchi1|41029 MODERATOR
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Every piece of software or gear is a tool. If its useful in your music, then its good for you. If it makes it hard or impossible to finish a piece the way you envision then you should ditch it. If it doesn't work for anyone then its bad. Lots of people make music with that garageband software. Its onbviously not entirely bad.

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jimmarchi1
jimmarchi1|41029 MODERATOR
GEAR:
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  • Gibson SG Standard
  • Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
In reply to apexbeets:

Way to throw the gauntlet at the OP. Heh.

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  • Gibson SG Standard
  • Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
dukeuke
dukeuke|3378
In reply to djankitray:

Mate YOU OWN LOGIC! Its commonly cited as the best DAW out there!

jamalball
jamalball|201

Personally, I would recommend Ableton or FL Studio. If you are just starting out on producing music than I would suggest GarageBand. But if you are trying to produce music professionally than I would not use GarageBand. Maybe it's just me having bad experiences with GarageBand crashing, not recognizing multiple MIDI controllers, or not accepting to work with my Soft Synths. But it all comes down to what kind of music you are producing. Most EDM (and it's sub-genres) are best made on Ableton or FL Studio.

Hope this helped you.

juniorprimate
juniorprimate|290

In my opinion if you are going to record a lot of audio tracks, then I feel Garageband is probably good enough. However, if you are looking at making electronic music you will need to probably get a daw that goes a little bit deeper. Logic Pro X is an excellent place to start if you want a deeper audio production software with a more than reasonable price.

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