Sibell

Hi! I saw a thread somewhere on this forum, the question was something like "How do I compose film music" Then somebody answered that he/she should buy a program like Cubase, at least it was a non notation software. Now my question is, why is it better to use a program like that instead of a notation program like Sibelius? I mean, they are not even able to print a partiture after they are done? I want to start composing movie music, but I don't understand softwares like Cubase, and I don't understand why it would be better to use it either. It looks pretty fun to compose that way thought, but Ijust don't understand it... I have not been composing much, just some choir stuff/arrangements, and some smal orchestral pieces. I am not really inspired by classical music, even if I play it myself, I just compose what I think sounds good. Also, any suggestions on sites were I can find orchestral partitures that are used in movies? I really want to study them a little bit more.

I downloaded reaper, it's really hard to understand for me right now. I plugged in my synth and looked at this tutorial but I don't get how he is using the virtual instruments. Tried to choose the synth at 6.58 so I could start record but I could not even manage to do that haha.. So much more complicated for me than Sibelius or Finale, but I will do my best to understand it! Do you have any suggestions on good tutorials? I watched these one but I didn't really get it...

Thanks or the answer! I will read it more carefully and look it all up/asking more quetions later! (Right now I don't have much time) I am not using my keyboard for recording, just as a tool for typing in notes, instead of klicking with the mouse.

Hi! I've always composed with just a midi and Sibelius or Finale. I saw this video on youtube and It seems like a lot of fun to compose this way, instead of just typing in the notes in a computer. But what tools do I need? Right now I am using my Korg PS60 as a midi and Sibelius/Finale. Shall I buy Logic or proo tools to record? What is the little "box" with the buttons called? Other equipment I need to buy? Please give me any suggestions!