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646437 2008-03-05 01:08:00 I'm after some music composer software - not stuff where I just mix different tracks together, more something where I can actually compose music using different instruments (piano, trumpet etc.) through the software, and then save it as audio...

there used to be stuff available back in the DOS days, but I don't recall seeing anything that good recently.

I'm after decent software preferably with a trial or demo available to take a look at, not too interested in freeware/shareware stuff unless its very good :D

Anyone know what I'm talking about? Any suggestions?

Mike.
Mike (15)
646438 2008-03-05 01:23:00 Try Fruity Loops Studio at the cheaper end or possibly Pro Tools from Digi design at the top end

Not sure if Adobe Audition or Sound Booth can be used to compose music.

The other obvious option is Garage Band on ***
vitalstatistix (9182)
646439 2008-03-05 01:26:00 Whats the diff, between shareware or a trial/demo?

Both run out, / or have limitations, if you dont pay for it.

Octamed (http://www.medsoundstudio.com/) lets you add samples and play music.

Its a full trial.

I think it can save whatever. I havent used it for yonks (since it came out for Amigas.)

Adobe Audition will probably be better. But, I think thats mostly for tracks
Speedy Gonzales (78)
646440 2008-03-05 02:25:00 Cubase would be the other option that I left out.
www.steinberg.net
vitalstatistix (9182)
646441 2008-03-05 03:20:00 Go to www.sibelius.com. Available in NZ. TonyF (246)
646442 2008-03-05 03:31:00 Guitar pro
www.guitar-pro.com
Not only for guitar, but many instruments. It used to only play midi though - could have changed.
jberries (13063)
646443 2008-03-05 07:58:00 Whats the diff, between shareware or a trial/demo?
I was thinking more of the old kind of shareware where you get a full copy of something for like 30 days and after that it'd cost $29.95 to register it :)

Thanks guys I'll have a look at those.

Cheers,
Mike.
Mike (15)
646444 2008-03-05 08:46:00 Sibelius is pretty expensive, about $1300 NZ to by. You can D/L it to try for I think 30 days after which you have to purchase a reg. key.
:)
Trev (427)
646445 2008-03-05 21:43:00 A great tool that I've come across for music notation is finale notepad (www.finalemusic.com) which may be adequate for your needs. This is a free download. odyssey (4613)
646446 2008-03-05 22:00:00 http://www.noteworthysoftware.com/
- might be what you're after
seltsam (13470)
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