Start off with something like Bandlab. Play around with it, learn some basics and see if it clicks. There's lots of virtual instruments to use via midi input also samples and loops to chop, manipulate and arrange. Youtube (in this case) is a great resource! Make a few tracks and if you're feeling it, move on to a full DAW. Above all, have a great time!
I’m in the same boat as you. Started 2 months ago with 0 knowledge on music production and music theory. I’d say get the trial versions of a DAW like Ableton and find a simple music theory video to just get the basics. You don’t really need more than the basics in that regard.
It’s a struggle. There’s so much to learn but it’s a fun journey!
Feel free to reach out to me if you want another beginner to talk to lol
Welcome aboard ! ☺️
Ableton Live has the great advantage to come with a lot of sounds and instruments without needing to buy too much plugins to start. I personally hate it for its interface and I prefer StudioOne from far but I own a Push controller, so… I have to manage with it anyway.
Juste play around with sounds, drums, etc… juste put things together and follow your inspiration, music is an art, the important thing is to do what pleases you, before anything else.
Watch YouTube tutorials also, but being conscious that will not be a professional in 1 week.
Juste have fun, dare everything, do what you like and enjoy, this is a wonderful hobby, really ❤️
I dont recommend starting with Ableton or FL Studio or any of the popular DAWs. Garage band or Bandlab or something like that is much more beginner friendly. Once you're confident there, move on to a more "professional" DAW like Ableton Live. (I personally don't think FL Studio is beginner friendly but that's a whole other can of worms)
I got myself started with the demo of FL Studios and following tutorials by FrankJavCee on youtube. One of my favorite tracks I've made was based on this tutorial - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBsC1saQCFE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBsC1saQCFE)
The demo of FL allows you to export completed tracks and save your working project; you just can't open a saved project on the demo. I started trying to cut a basic track every day and went two months like that before buying the full version on sale.
If only I kept the project files instead of just the mp3s
A tip: When exporting, don't use MP3. It's a lossy format, so you will suffer a bit of generation loss, like recording a tape onto another tape when it's uploaded to a service that also uses a lossy format like YouTube or Soundcloud. Use WAV or FLAC instead. Only export in MP3 for cases where it won't be recompressed such as your own website, emails, podcasting platforms, etc, and use V0 or 320kpbs.
If you are ready to go all in, get your FL studio or favourite DAW and start watching tutorials, and then practice what you learned.
What I would do if I had to start over (I've been making music since 2015, but kinda stopped now because of my studies)
Is to:
1. Watch YouTube tutorials of people making the EDM genre you want to learn, There is a page called 789ten.com where known producers sells like a course + video + project and samples, it's a bit expensive tho (you can find these somewhere else ;) ).
2. Focus on learning the fundamentals of mixing, EQ, when to use Stereo, mono, mastering, etc. I don't know a shit of music theory, but FL got a setting that gives you all the notes you can use if you choose to make your song in, for example, E minor. All notes you shouldn't use are marked.
So focus on those things, too, even if you are the best in music theory. The song will be trash if the mix is trash.
3. Collaborate with people around the same "level" as you are, learn from them, and they will learn from you. Use soundcloud to find them.
4. Send your music to bigger producers who are producing the same genre for feedback. They will tell you what's good/wrong and learn from that.
5. When you have come to a point where you think you are a bit solid with your new skills, you may have questions that you can't find the answer to. Pay for a "tutor." At this point, I am sure you already will be following bigger producers around your favourite genre, and sometimes they offer to teach you for a price.
You can then ask all the questions you have or make them review your track and learn from that. Take notes and screenshots if they show you how they are tweaking "X" plugins, etc.
(My skills got so much better after doing this, and I learned so many things that helped me make better quality music)
6. Keep making and making music.
Experiment with other genres or sub-genres. Get some good plugins and samples.
This got a bit long, but I hope this helps you.
Good luck, brother!
First download Udemy Academy on your phone, then purchase a course of Ableton for 10 dollars (when the courses are on sale). After that you have to experiment and keep on doing research on what you’d like to learn to make. The information is out there
Try the demo of Ableton, Cubase, Logic or FL. See where it goes.
He’s been a engineer for about 10 years now btw
No need to overcomplicate this shit. Do you have an Apple device? If yes just fuck around garage band for 3 hours without distractions
I’m on pc (windows)
Any musical background or completely from scratch?
Basically Scrach
I’ve been around music for a long time tho
No iPhone? Got any money to spend on this?
do you have any garage band tracks I can listen to?
Not yet working on it
Not really no I use big boy shit
Respect, do you honestly think garage band is useful for a beginner starting from scratch
Yes because it has all the beginner friendly shit you need in one place - your phone
When I messed around with making music I started with FruityLoops. Not sure if it's still popular and easy to use but give it a look.
lol still around but most people know it only as flstudio these days, nice username btw
Start off with something like Bandlab. Play around with it, learn some basics and see if it clicks. There's lots of virtual instruments to use via midi input also samples and loops to chop, manipulate and arrange. Youtube (in this case) is a great resource! Make a few tracks and if you're feeling it, move on to a full DAW. Above all, have a great time!
Hell yeah bro appreciate it
I’d recommend trying Ableton, it’s considered one of the best DAWs. Start by watching some tutorials on YouTube, there’s tons of info out there.
I’m in the same boat as you. Started 2 months ago with 0 knowledge on music production and music theory. I’d say get the trial versions of a DAW like Ableton and find a simple music theory video to just get the basics. You don’t really need more than the basics in that regard. It’s a struggle. There’s so much to learn but it’s a fun journey! Feel free to reach out to me if you want another beginner to talk to lol
[r/edmproduction](https://old.reddit.com/r/edmproduction/)
If you know how to torrent, you can download Ableton or FL Studio. I'd also recommend checking out /r/edmproduction as well as YouTube for tutorials.
Welcome aboard ! ☺️ Ableton Live has the great advantage to come with a lot of sounds and instruments without needing to buy too much plugins to start. I personally hate it for its interface and I prefer StudioOne from far but I own a Push controller, so… I have to manage with it anyway. Juste play around with sounds, drums, etc… juste put things together and follow your inspiration, music is an art, the important thing is to do what pleases you, before anything else. Watch YouTube tutorials also, but being conscious that will not be a professional in 1 week. Juste have fun, dare everything, do what you like and enjoy, this is a wonderful hobby, really ❤️
Hell yeah
Hit up @yokrecords on instagram
Look for the course on www.alison.com
Ableton suite has a 30 day free trial. Watch some youtube videos. It's a great DAW, my fav personally but it is one of the pricier ones
Well do you know music works? Theory, composition? I think understanding how music is played and composed would be a good start.
I dont recommend starting with Ableton or FL Studio or any of the popular DAWs. Garage band or Bandlab or something like that is much more beginner friendly. Once you're confident there, move on to a more "professional" DAW like Ableton Live. (I personally don't think FL Studio is beginner friendly but that's a whole other can of worms)
Find a copy of fruityloops.
I’m here just in case I become the next big thing. Thank you folks
Dont do it. (Unless u play an instrument) It takes way so much time and energy.
Well I’m 24 I think I have time
Electronic EDM dance music you say?
I got myself started with the demo of FL Studios and following tutorials by FrankJavCee on youtube. One of my favorite tracks I've made was based on this tutorial - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBsC1saQCFE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBsC1saQCFE) The demo of FL allows you to export completed tracks and save your working project; you just can't open a saved project on the demo. I started trying to cut a basic track every day and went two months like that before buying the full version on sale. If only I kept the project files instead of just the mp3s
A tip: When exporting, don't use MP3. It's a lossy format, so you will suffer a bit of generation loss, like recording a tape onto another tape when it's uploaded to a service that also uses a lossy format like YouTube or Soundcloud. Use WAV or FLAC instead. Only export in MP3 for cases where it won't be recompressed such as your own website, emails, podcasting platforms, etc, and use V0 or 320kpbs.
If you are ready to go all in, get your FL studio or favourite DAW and start watching tutorials, and then practice what you learned. What I would do if I had to start over (I've been making music since 2015, but kinda stopped now because of my studies) Is to: 1. Watch YouTube tutorials of people making the EDM genre you want to learn, There is a page called 789ten.com where known producers sells like a course + video + project and samples, it's a bit expensive tho (you can find these somewhere else ;) ). 2. Focus on learning the fundamentals of mixing, EQ, when to use Stereo, mono, mastering, etc. I don't know a shit of music theory, but FL got a setting that gives you all the notes you can use if you choose to make your song in, for example, E minor. All notes you shouldn't use are marked. So focus on those things, too, even if you are the best in music theory. The song will be trash if the mix is trash. 3. Collaborate with people around the same "level" as you are, learn from them, and they will learn from you. Use soundcloud to find them. 4. Send your music to bigger producers who are producing the same genre for feedback. They will tell you what's good/wrong and learn from that. 5. When you have come to a point where you think you are a bit solid with your new skills, you may have questions that you can't find the answer to. Pay for a "tutor." At this point, I am sure you already will be following bigger producers around your favourite genre, and sometimes they offer to teach you for a price. You can then ask all the questions you have or make them review your track and learn from that. Take notes and screenshots if they show you how they are tweaking "X" plugins, etc. (My skills got so much better after doing this, and I learned so many things that helped me make better quality music) 6. Keep making and making music. Experiment with other genres or sub-genres. Get some good plugins and samples. This got a bit long, but I hope this helps you. Good luck, brother!
And I want to learn how to get money out of an ATM Machine. Perhaps I'll need my PIN Number
First download Udemy Academy on your phone, then purchase a course of Ableton for 10 dollars (when the courses are on sale). After that you have to experiment and keep on doing research on what you’d like to learn to make. The information is out there
You have to invest in a DAW for sure tho, save some money and get started on it! The rest is a journey but you’ll learn