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Cool to hear. My goal is to start learning how to compose, but first things first :)

I am trying to get a grasp on theory and everyone tells me having a piano is key to learn theory well. Unfortunately all i have is my 25key Midi Controller, in everyone's opinion do you think that is good enough for a learning aid? Thanks for any replies, much appreciated!

I am looking into getting my system set up to work with my Axiom Midi Controller. I would like to create movie sound track line pieces, and was wondering if Reaper was the best product for that? I have purchased EWQL Silver, and tried Fruit Loops but didnt like too much. I have Reaper now and it seems to function, but thought i'd ask the professionals here of their opinion. Thanks!

Yes. an Axiom 25 key

Seems like DFD couldnt hurt, More RAM in use the better? But other than a buffer or latency problem is there anything else anyone can think of

So it frees up RAM? that helps if i have multiple tracks right?

what is DFD exactly? Page doesnt go into it that much.

i was also having the problem with ewql silver, where some keys would almsot not register when i hit it, as if the sound was very very faint, so it was hard to do something like a fast violin progression. Could this be a problem as well?

is Reaper a decent program? Would getting a better one help at all?

Hi Everyone! I am pretty new to the world of synths and vsts. I have purchased EWSQL Silver from Quantum Leap, and a 25 key Axiom Midi Controller. I am currently using Reaper to record with. I tried Fruit Loops but after 2 tracks i kept getting screeches and sound distortions. Anyhow, my i find that on a large amount of the EWSQL VSTs there is considerable lag between the time i hit the key and when i hear the note being played. Or even worse, if i am trying to hit several notes quickly, some notes will 100% get lost and i wont hear them. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to what the problem could be or any recommendations of different software, or even hardware configurations i might use with my midi controller to record music effectively.

These are the three i am looking at. Any ideas? 1. M-Audio Oxygen 61 61-Key Mobile USB Controller 2. M-Audio Axiom 25 25-Key USB MIDI Controller 3. M-Audio Oxygen 8 v2 25-Key Mobile USB Controller

Hi, i just purchased ewsql silver and it is on its way to me! YAY! In celebration i was toying with the idea of purchasing a midi piano to assist me with composition rather than using piano roll i use in fruitloops. I wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions or comments

Thanks guys. Yeah, i need to brush up on my theory before i tackle this Harmony book. In the mean time i really want to get acquainted with the software in tandem to brushing up my knowledge of theory. I looked at Sonar, and it seemed very complicated, and i have heard good things about Cubase, i will have to look into it. So let me see if i got this correct. You get a sequencer, and i can get VST for it which will be of a specific instrument most likely. Then i use a piano-roll view to create the notes i want for it? Then use those recorded notes as samples, and off i go? Or is there something i am missing in the middle?

Thank you both for your suggestions. I went to the local library, picked up Harmony, and some other good books on compisition and theory. My next question is that of work flow? I am still a little confused on the process. Can you create decent music with a sequencer and a sound library alone? I read quite a few posts about people using Finale or other notation software, how does that fit in? I downloaded the demo version of Finale, and it seems great for exactly what'd i'd like to do. I am just unsure of how all these software pieces fit together to create a finished product. Thank you very much again for your time and responces, this seems like a great community!

1. Making Music that sounds realistic, although that may go hand in hand with notating music. 2. I enjoy classical, ambient, and especially soundtracks, so it would probably cater along those lines, i also love choirs, and old latin stuff, ave maria, Carmina Burana etc. 3.I am so so at reading music, i play a few instruments, trumpet, guitar, penny whistle, a little piano. I've studied some theory, but i wouldnt say it is my strong point.