Most convenient music creation program?

Unity Engine
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Hi, I’d like to know some opinions about what program is the best to create simple music for games. SImple means 2-3 instruments, one of which is drums, and 2 others are probably some bass/pad and lead.

I’m aweful with sound, but can compose some nice melodic music. So, the main criteria is to have minimum sound related care. I’d like the program to do basic mastering, that would make the music sound not cheap and fit background for games.

Other requirements are trivial: it should have a sequenser and some instruments, probably VST’s.

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This might be a bit complicated for what you need, but if you use Windows and have a budget of $0, it might be worth a look.

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And here is the link.
It was meant to be in my original post, but it is not showing, and can’t edit it for whatever reason.

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Thanks for the link. But I didn’t like the program. And budget is >$0.

Any more suggestions?

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Fruity loops is popular. http://www.image-line.com/flstudio/editions.php
I like Magix myself. MUSIC MAKER: Free Song & Beat-Making Software for Everyone

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Fl studio (fruity loops) is a pretty decent program, and doesn’t have the huge learning curve of some daw’s, plus has a free trial if you want to check that out.

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reaper, fl studio, bitwig, ableton live

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free LMMS supports VST

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Digiband, I have tried it before, an automatic bgm creation tool, cannot make the best quality music though, but should fit some situations.

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Since there is no mention on budget. And the term convenient is rather vague. (features vs workflow vs gui style vs price e.g.)

Convenient is in the eye of the user :wink:

So i will name a few others, that can do all you mentioned, if it’s convenient is another thing. (which i cannot judge for you)

Some additional considered high(er) end (commercial) DAW packages:

  • Cubase (either Elements, artist or the full featured version) latest version
  • in case of OSX, you could also look at Logic Pro X (although no vst, but au support, most softsynth/samplers come with an au version anyway)
  • Digital Performer
  • Sonar (windows only) suite.
  • Reason (although no vst’s, they do have their own format for so called “Rack extensions”, and offer some of those though their store)
  • Presonus Studio One (full thing!), has vst support.
  • Protools, (although no vst, but RTAS support, many softsynths/samplers come with RTAS version anyway)

I for one use Cubase 7.5.x (full version), with several (commercial) vst plugins (not only synths/samplers, but also effects).
But have used some Logic, Sonar and protools in the past.

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Thanks for recommendations, guys, trying stuff now.