Anyone know of a program for PC that's like Garageband??

Robert Knecht Schmidt · August 16th, 2004, 10:17 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Douglas Spotted Eagle : Oops...Fruityloops!
They are pretty good too, from what little I know. When Cakewalk first started distributing Fruityloops with Cake 9, I played with them a little. But then the new ACID came out, Reason came out, and soon after, Sonar 1 came out. All of the above made me not need/want to use any more third party or plugs when I didn't need to. But they do make a great tool, no doubt. -->>>

Huh? FruityLoops Studio isn't a plugin. It's a standalone program, and for many, the preferred program of its type.

Douglas Spotted Eagle · August 16th, 2004, 10:28 AM

Fruityloops plugged/plugs into Sonar as a DXi. I suppose it depends on your lexicon. Fruityloops can be standalone, or controlled as an instrument from a variety of hosts.

Kyle Kauss · August 16th, 2004, 11:53 AM

SO with aCID it's just like garageband in that it can trigger the drums and other instruments with the keyboard???

by the way thanks for all the help

Patrick Jenkins · February 23rd, 2005, 10:21 AM

Bumping an old thread...

Ableton Live is probably the closest (also more advanced) PC equivalent to Garageband. Very similar interfaces, similar methods for composing, editing, etc.

http://www.ableton.com/

John Britt · February 23rd, 2005, 11:22 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Patrick Jenkins : Bumping an old thread...

Ableton Live is probably the closest (also more advanced) PC equivalent to Garageband. Very similar interfaces, similar methods for composing, editing, etc.

http://www.ableton.com/ -->>>

And was mentioned by Ignacio Rodriguez back on August 13th :)

Also, if you pick up a copy of Computer Music magazine it will come with a free copy of Computer Muzys, as well as some synth and drum VST plug-ins. It's not really my favorite interface, but I use the drum plug-ins now in Tracktion (by the way, thanks DSE -- Tracktion is definitely worth the $80!). But if you're starting out and looking for a free solution (or at least $14 for a magazine plus a CDROM with samples, plug-ins, and the Muzys app), then you might try a copy of Computer Music magazine.

Although I hope Kyle has solved his problem by now :)

Patrick Jenkins · February 23rd, 2005, 12:16 PM

Doh! Teaches me to skim through page 1 and only read page 2 ;-)

Mike Butler · February 23rd, 2005, 09:43 PM

Spot, does it stand to "Logic" or to "Reason"? :-)

Gotta love that garageband for the price!

Boyd Ostroff · February 23rd, 2005, 09:53 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Mike Butler : Gotta love that garageband for the price! -->>>

Yeah, for $500 you get GarageBand, and as a bonus they throw in a Mac Mini to run it on ;-)

Douglas Spotted Eagle · February 23rd, 2005, 10:50 PM

Good quip, Mike! I'll have to remember that one. :-)
Actually, Verdeen from EWF used that same line in the M-Audio booth at NAMM. You're in good company.

Mike Butler · February 24th, 2005, 10:23 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Boyd Ostroff: and as a bonus they throw in a Mac Mini to run it on ;-)-->>>

As a packaging designer, I approve. It beats the little blue box that Tiffany rings come in. :-)

August 16th, 2004, 10:17 AM	#16
Robert Knecht Schmidt Wrangler Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,933	<<<-- Originally posted by Douglas Spotted Eagle : Oops...Fruityloops! They are pretty good too, from what little I know. When Cakewalk first started distributing Fruityloops with Cake 9, I played with them a little. But then the new ACID came out, Reason came out, and soon after, Sonar 1 came out. All of the above made me not need/want to use any more third party or plugs when I didn't need to. But they do make a great tool, no doubt. -->>> Huh? FruityLoops Studio isn't a plugin. It's a standalone program, and for many, the preferred program of its type. __________________ All the best, Robert K S Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

August 16th, 2004, 10:28 AM	#17
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Fruityloops plugged/plugs into Sonar as a DXi. I suppose it depends on your lexicon. Fruityloops can be standalone, or controlled as an instrument from a variety of hosts. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

February 23rd, 2005, 09:43 PM	#22
Mike Butler Machinist Mate Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern Connecticut Posts: 644	Spot, does it stand to "Logic" or to "Reason"? :-) Gotta love that garageband for the price! __________________ I ain't straight outta Compton, I'm straight out the trailer. Cuss like a sailor, drink like a Mc. My only words of wisdom are just, "Radio Edit."

February 23rd, 2005, 10:50 PM	#24
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Good quip, Mike! I'll have to remember that one. :-) Actually, Verdeen from EWF used that same line in the M-Audio booth at NAMM. You're in good company. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

February 24th, 2005, 10:23 AM	#25
Mike Butler Machinist Mate Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern Connecticut Posts: 644	<<<-- Originally posted by Boyd Ostroff: and as a bonus they throw in a Mac Mini to run it on ;-)-->>> As a packaging designer, I approve. It beats the little blue box that Tiffany rings come in. :-) __________________ I ain't straight outta Compton, I'm straight out the trailer. Cuss like a sailor, drink like a Mc. My only words of wisdom are just, "Radio Edit."

August 16th, 2004, 11:53 AM	#18
Kyle Kauss Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 114	SO with aCID it's just like garageband in that it can trigger the drums and other instruments with the keyboard??? by the way thanks for all the help

February 23rd, 2005, 10:21 AM	#19
Patrick Jenkins Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 382	Bumping an old thread... Ableton Live is probably the closest (also more advanced) PC equivalent to Garageband. Very similar interfaces, similar methods for composing, editing, etc. http://www.ableton.com/

February 23rd, 2005, 11:22 AM	#20
John Britt Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 621	<<<-- Originally posted by Patrick Jenkins : Bumping an old thread... Ableton Live is probably the closest (also more advanced) PC equivalent to Garageband. Very similar interfaces, similar methods for composing, editing, etc. http://www.ableton.com/ -->>> And was mentioned by Ignacio Rodriguez back on August 13th :) Also, if you pick up a copy of Computer Music magazine it will come with a free copy of Computer Muzys, as well as some synth and drum VST plug-ins. It's not really my favorite interface, but I use the drum plug-ins now in Tracktion (by the way, thanks DSE -- Tracktion is definitely worth the $80!). But if you're starting out and looking for a free solution (or at least $14 for a magazine plus a CDROM with samples, plug-ins, and the Muzys app), then you might try a copy of Computer Music magazine. Although I hope Kyle has solved his problem by now :)

February 23rd, 2005, 12:16 PM	#21
Patrick Jenkins Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 382	Doh! Teaches me to skim through page 1 and only read page 2 ;-)

February 23rd, 2005, 09:53 PM	#23
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	<<<-- Originally posted by Mike Butler : Gotta love that garageband for the price! -->>> Yeah, for $500 you get GarageBand, and as a bonus they throw in a Mac Mini to run it on ;-)