FL Studio 9xxl And Reason - Saxperience

Dave-B · 8th April 2010, 21:26

Just wondering if any one uses these music programs?
Just got both of them and Reason seems to be pretty confusing

jura11 · 9th April 2010, 13:24

Hi there Reason 4 its not confusing,i recommend you youtube for helpful tutorial(im using only Reason 4 here is my few track:http://soundcloud.com/dreamcatcher-1) or try download tutorial from ASK.
FL its simple software,but most people using this soft because have VST support,im using both but i love Reason 4,because i love GUI.Reason 4 most people use for making D&B,minimal,im using R4 for trance,progressive and ambient.
Here is few links for Reason 4 tutorials:
http://rapidshare.com/files/14857462...r_2008-BBL.rar
http://rs481.rapidshare.com/files/15...e_Tutorial.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/27160352...4.Apr.2008.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/13739724...4.Apr.2008.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/14857462...r_2008-BBL.rar

nufcsteve · 9th April 2010, 13:26

FL studio is amazing i use it all the time

nufcsteve · 9th April 2010, 13:36

if u want a hand with FL studio give me a message, il also send u some tracks aswell

jura11 · 9th April 2010, 13:38

Really,i hate FL because i dont like GUI.Im now using Ableton Live 8 and i have now installed Logic pro 9(on my Hackintosh PC).
For most people its FL best software,but for me its so simple and very effective,you are using Vst?
Because without Vst FL its not best.

SH1TBIRD · 8th May 2010, 12:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by jura11

Hi there Reason 4 its not confusing,i recommend you youtube for helpful tutorial(im using only Reason 4 here is my few track:http://soundcloud.com/dreamcatcher-1) or try download tutorial from ASK.
FL its simple software,but most people using this soft because have VST support,im using both but i love Reason 4,because i love GUI.Reason 4 most people use for making D&B,minimal,im using R4 for trance,progressive and ambient.
Here is few links for Reason 4 tutorials:
http://rapidshare.com/files/14857462...r_2008-BBL.rar
http://rs481.rapidshare.com/files/15...e_Tutorial.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/27160352...4.Apr.2008.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/13739724...4.Apr.2008.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/14857462...r_2008-BBL.rar

What he said !

Reason is only confusing to someone who hasn't seen it before !

Like everything , if you put all your time and effort into sitting down and mastering it , it won't confuse you further !

CraigLovelock · 17th May 2010, 01:11

Have been using fl studio for about 2 years now.

Have only just moved on to Reason 4.

Once you know your way around 1 program theyre all the same

Had to use Cubase first year of college and now using logic...

Fl is by far the easiest for creating beats and loops...

But you allways know a track is made on fl studio. Its just not powerfull enough when bouncing down...

I normally create the beats in fl... then them over to reason when i get the beat going.

Its just about finding what you prefer. Im starting to prefer reason since everything just sounds much better.

vtrchris64 · 17th May 2010, 01:20

I've been watching a few vids of Fl Studio 9 on youtube, some awesome tunes fair play.

Where do you get these programs from? and how much?
Would love to have a play around myself but i looked and their about £300

peebee · 17th May 2010, 07:20

I've used fruity for years it's just what you her used to! They all do the same thing, allow you to make music! I've got a new tune posted here, the naming game thread. I just don't have a clue what to call it! Lol help!

DusheR · 17th May 2010, 16:48

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Originally Posted by vtrchris64

I've been watching a few vids of Fl Studio 9 on youtube, some awesome tunes fair play.

Where do you get these programs from? and how much?
Would love to have a play around myself but i looked and their about £300

Keep an eye on ebay, I managed to pick up a copied, cracked version of fl stufio 8 xxl for a 5a. Canny.

Carlvtr88 · 21st May 2010, 09:25

Reason is like Flying a stealth Bomber... Fuck loads of buttons and it will confuse someone whos new to it. Its not that bad when you start to understand what it all does mate.

Fl studio is ok, I know some people who are really fond of it but for me I use Reason, Cubase and Abelton.

And they're expensive mate, Cause you're basically buying a virtual studio lol

I self taught - myself Reason.... Didnt know what to do at first, But then just pressed all sorts of buttons ( for a long time ) Until i got closer and closer to making a little beat. Things suddenly started to click, But then when i was 19 i decided i wanted to do it seriously, so i went to college and studied Midi sequencing, Live recording and Music prodution. Passed my course and now its like working with paint. It all just makes sense... But its not easy mate, and takes patience.

jus_tin · 21st May 2010, 13:57

Reason all the way mate, but s'pose thats just because thats what ive learnt to use - cant get to grips with FL and cant be arsed to spend the spend to do so when i know more about reason.

JamesR^m · 21st May 2010, 15:00

I found Reason was terrible, worked in a totally different way to what i was used to with other music programs, didn't like it at all tbh

sammyd · 21st May 2010, 15:01

wow and i thought me and martin were the only music producers on here lol

CraigLovelock · 21st May 2010, 15:43

Tbh, Ide say FL is great for starting to learn.

Its simple enough and theres loads of tutorials.

Alot of people basicly just use Fl. Benga for example, creates his loops in fruity loops but uses Logic to master and bounce down.

Be all and end all would be Pro Tools. But cba with that

The main reason i use Reason 4 over fl studio is because you have total control over everything. Automation on anything etc etc.

Usec cubase last year at college but felt it looked old and out dated. Also used logic this year but only have a pc at home so no point (unless going for logic 4? which works on pc i believe)

Just have to keep learning and practicing.

aaron9924 · 21st May 2010, 15:57

if you have winrar and know how to make use of fileshareing websites, http://katz.cd is the website to go, download software, movies, music albums. most of the software comes cracked when you download it. but of course im not telling you to go and do it as its illegal

, alot of virus scanners say going on katz puts your computer at risk, ive used it for many years and never had any problems.

DusheR · 22nd May 2010, 02:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlvtr88

Reason is like Flying a stealth Bomber... Fuck loads of buttons and it will confuse someone whos new to it. Its not that bad when you start to understand what it all does mate.

Fl studio is ok, I know some people who are really fond of it but for me I use Reason, Cubase and Abelton.

And they're expensive mate, Cause you're basically buying a virtual studio lol

I self taught - myself Reason.... Didnt know what to do at first, But then just pressed all sorts of buttons ( for a long time ) Until i got closer and closer to making a little beat. Things suddenly started to click, But then when i was 19 i decided i wanted to do it seriously, so i went to college and studied Midi sequencing, Live recording and Music prodution. Passed my course and now its like working with paint. It all just makes sense... But its not easy mate, and takes patience.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraigLovelock

Tbh, Ide say FL is great for starting to learn.

Its simple enough and theres loads of tutorials.

Alot of people basicly just use Fl. Benga for example, creates his loops in fruity loops but uses Logic to master and bounce down.

Be all and end all would be Pro Tools. But cba with that

The main reason i use Reason 4 over fl studio is because you have total control over everything. Automation on anything etc etc.

Usec cubase last year at college but felt it looked old and out dated. Also used logic this year but only have a pc at home so no point (unless going for logic 4? which works on pc i believe)

Just have to keep learning and practicing.

What is the name of the qualification you got from college? Wouldnt mind looking into this, see if they do a night time course.

Just started, enjoying it but its annoying me not knowing what to do. Playing about with it to learn what Im doing takes forever. Need someone to sit me down and show me. Use FL Studio 8 xxl, finding it good so far

got reason 4 but only had a little look so far.

CraigLovelock · 22nd May 2010, 12:01

I do an AS / A2 course.

Just on my last few months of A2 now.

Its a good course, 70% practical and 30% theory for the final grade.

DusheR · 24th May 2010, 00:12

is it? So 2 years? Hmm wish I had of done that when I left school.

jus_tin · 24th May 2010, 12:14

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Originally Posted by sammyd

wow and i thought me and martin were the only music producers on here lol

lol tbh out of all the 5 / 6 years ive been messing around on reason - cant say ive ever actually produced a full track. computer is full of 2 / 3min songs where i get to a point then cant do anything else and end up starting a new one.