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Recording Software
Loops/Beats Software
Music Equipment
Artist Essentials - (Copyright, Guitar Tabs, Loops)
Everything Else
Recording Software
Audacity (PC/Mac/Linux)
A speedy free music editing software that is capable of multi-track recording, FREE.
Pros: Enables MP3 Encoding
It's Free and Easy to use!
Features: Envelope editing, mixing, built-in effects and plug-ins.
Capable of Multi-Track Recording
Cons:
Lacks all the extra "perks" that they paid ones have.
CakeWalk: Music Creator (PC)
A decent sound recording software package at a reasonable price, Retail ($30-$40).
Pros: Enables MP3 Encoding
More options for beginning musicians
You can print your sheet music with lyrics
Cons:
Confusing User Interface
**The Sonar version has more features than this one by Cakewalk.
Cubase SE3 (PC/Mac)
Sound package dedicated to more of the DJ crowd, Retail ($100).
Pros: Better Graphical User Interface than Cakewalk
Cons:
Hardware is hard to match
Adobe Audition (PC)
Typical Adobe Suite Program, Retail ($140).
Pros: Great interface Supports most plug-ins and hardware
Cons:
More expensive than others
Logic Pro (Mac)
Very Pricey! Apple-based sequencer that is very compatible with hardware and customizable, Retail ($999).
Pros: Great interface Awesome Customization
Cons:
More for music professionals, more options = more confusing
Only for Apple
Very, Very $$$$$
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Loops/Beats Software
Fruity Loops (PC)
Nice little loop package.
Pros: Create cool beats through multi-tracking
Great for Techno People and DJs
Features: Envelope editing, mixing, built-in effects and plug-ins.
Capable of Multi-Track Recording
Cons:
None Really
Sony Acid Pro 5 (PC)
An excellent loop software for the PC platform.
Pros: Multi-tracking and mixing options
Many musicians use it
Cons:
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Apple's Garage Band (Mac)
Apple's version of loop software, very nice.
Pros: Enables Podcasting Technology
Awesome customization
Cons:
Pricey
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Music Equipment
For any old microphone to hook up to your computer, going to a neighborhood Best Buy/Circuit City, you can pick one up for about $15.
For those that want "better" sound recording quality, listed are some good brands.
Shure Microphones (PC)
Industry-standard microphones.
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Artist Essentials - (Guitar Tabs)
The On-Line Guitar Archive
This is a nice site that lets you download tabs from many bands.
Ultimate Guitar Tabs Archive (PC)
A comprehensive site that lets users submit their tabs.
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Everything Else
Nielsen Sounscan
Soundscan enables the artist to keep track of CD sales via barcodes. Music Distributors look at this.
RapCoinintelPro (PC)
This site is dedicated for rappers to make it big, plethora of knowledge.
Click and Copyright
Website dedicated for artist to copyright their work.
Music Publishers' Association
Nice site dedicated to music copyright information.
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