With the proliferation of personal computers, many people have a great opportunity to try their hand at composing music and playing various virtual instruments.
Necessary
Computer with Internet access, speakers and microphone
Instructions
Step 1
If you want to play a virtual grand piano or guitar, use special programs that simulate such a game. For example, Piano Chords, Piano 3D, or Free Virtual Piano. You can save the played melody to your computer and play it back. For such programs, computers with a touch screen will be especially relevant.
Step 2
Feel like a DJ with Mixxx software. This is a free app that simulates a DJ console. You will have a huge number of effects at your disposal to create unique mixes. Surprise your friends at the party by creating lively and fun music in this program.
Step 3
Use your favorite audio editor to create music. Today there are a large number of them, from elementary to professional and complex. Waves 8 lets you use a collection of VST effects - EQ, compression, noise reduction, panning, saturation, guitar gimmicks, reverb and more.
Step 4
Create experimental electronic music with Magic Music Maker. You will have MIDI loops, unique effects, virtual instruments, drum machine, synthesizer, etc. at your disposal. Despite the fact that the program is designed for ordinary users, it will be able to satisfy very broad needs.
Step 5
For more advanced music work, use Ableton Live. Thanks to the user-friendly interface, you can organize final mastering with high professional sound quality. Work in real time like a DJ. Mixing tracks in the program is very convenient - during its creation, world famous DJs were involved in the participation, therefore, all requests and desires of a real DJ are taken into account here. In this program everything is done to make the process of composing music a joy and pleasure for you. The studio supports most of the technologies used, such as: ASIO, Core Audio, VST, Audio Units and Rewire.
Step 6
If you are a pro, check out Cubase, the most advanced music production software. It features a large number of built-in programs, in addition, the studio is different in sound. It includes utilities for each stage of music creation: sound recording, including 7.1, processing, new types of full automation, mixing, final mastering, mixing, support for new formats, advanced tools for creating and editing loops, powerful plugins for vocal processing and correction, editing, MIDI, etc. Cubase is used in world renowned recording studios.
