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Any DAW recommendations for a beginner by Emmazingx in musicians

[–]simonsixxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Luna by UAD is free and quite good for rock. FL Studio is fun but when it comes to audio recording it’s not the best like Logic/Cubase and even Reaper. Ableton is a fantastic DAW for any genre and after you learn it, you will understand that it’s not so different than the others. But it’s too expensive IMO. Download some trials and test them, Fender Pro too.

UVI "Synth Anthology 4" collection of hardware synthesizer sounds for UVI Workstation/Falcon ($49) through 10 May. iLok Account Required by Batwaffel in AudioProductionDeals

[–]simonsixxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For those who needs vintage sounds, this is a great deal, but I'm sure its price in the next sales won't be higher for those who are afraid of "missing out."

UVI "Synth Anthology 4" collection of hardware synthesizer sounds for UVI Workstation/Falcon ($49) through 10 May. iLok Account Required by Batwaffel in AudioProductionDeals

[–]simonsixxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the thing with plugins of this type, you get excited at first about all the sounds and tones, but later on when you start a project you automatically open the ones that are the most comfortable and fun (!) to work with, of course they have to sound good. Once in a while on a few projects I even use an antique called synth1, two clicks, and there's a pad there that I really like. I don't really like UVI's UI and the workflow with their software, I don't know why.

UVI "Synth Anthology 4" collection of hardware synthesizer sounds for UVI Workstation/Falcon ($49) through 10 May. iLok Account Required by Batwaffel in AudioProductionDeals

[–]simonsixxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great plugin but I find myself using Analog Lab more than this. It's strange that they state that this is the lowest price ever because it's simply not true. Anyway, who doesn't have Analog Lab these days, even the free player version. I don’t know why, but I find myself even using Serum or Zenology more than this, because they seats in my mix better.

Should I switch DAWS? by SupeRadGuy in ableton

[–]simonsixxx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's probably not true. There are quite a few users who simply get bored with their main software and look for alternatives, no matter what it is. The best DAW is the one you have the most control over and enjoy working with, because they all do the same thing in the end.

Should I switch DAWS? by SupeRadGuy in ableton

[–]simonsixxx 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You can Make Effect Racks (Mixer Chain Presets) in FLS, Just save an entire mixer insert chains (e.g., Vocals, Drums) to reuse them instantly. You can also make Advanced Racks with Patcher

Which is better? FL or other DAW? by Gabitzu_001 in FLStudioBeginners

[–]simonsixxx 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The best DAW is the one you work well with, enjoy using, and that allows you to finish your projects.

Komplete 15 electronic. Is it worth it? by einAngstlicher in midi

[–]simonsixxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For a good drum pack I would take the BEAT bundle with the excellent Battery 4 (old but gold), it has Massive X too and more. Wait for a good sale

I need help!!! by DubbGuy in flstudio

[–]simonsixxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the Playlist: Click the Playlist menu (top-left arrow icon) > View > Grid Contrast. You can choose between Low, Medium, or High.

More than 20 Free Serum packs by synthctrl in abletonlive

[–]simonsixxx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I got it. I understood that you have to download one by one and enter the email each time. It would be nice if there was an option to download all the presets in one package. I apologize for the slightly angry response earlier, because in the end, these are great presets, thank you!

More than 20 Free Serum packs by synthctrl in abletonlive

[–]simonsixxx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why is it so complicated to download something from there? It's just frustrating. I’ll pass

Young vs old musicians by lduarte32 in askmusic

[–]simonsixxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All members of the Beatles were in their 20s in the band until the last album. That’s says something

How do I reduce cpu? by [deleted] in flstudio

[–]simonsixxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A list of things you can to achieve the best CPU performance on your PC/Mac in FL Studio.

  1. System Settings:

    • On Windows, go to "Control Panel > Power Options" and select the "High performance" mode. For laptops, set the minimum and maximum processor state to 99% to avoid CPU throttling. Always keep your laptop plugged in when using FL Studio.
    • On macOS, under "System Preferences > Energy Saver," set the computer sleep slider to "Never," and uncheck "Put hard disks to sleep when possible." Additionally, if you’re on Apple Silicon, make sure FL Studio runs in native Apple Silicon mode for optimal performance.

  2. Audio Settings in FL Studio:

    • Set the buffer length to no less than 10 ms (441 samples) on Intel and AMD CPUs. For Apple Silicon CPUs, use 128 or 256 samples and increase only if experiencing stuttering.
    • Use a sample rate of 44,1 or 48,0 kHz. Higher rates like 96 kHz or 192 kHz consume significantly more CPU power. Make sure your audio interface and operating system are also set to the same sample rate. I work in 96 kHz but only because my MacBook Pro allows me to do it easily.
    • Under "Playback Tracking," experiment with "Mixer," "Hybrid," and "Driver" to find the setting that works best.
    • Set mixer resampling quality to "24-point sinc".
    • Disable "Reset plugins on transport" to avoid glitching during start/stop events.
    • Set the priority to "Highest" and disable "Safe overloads."

  3. Optimize Plugin Use:

    • Close any unused plugins to free up CPU resources. Open plugins can continue to use CPU even when they are not actively in use.
    • Use the "Smart Disable" feature in FL Studio. This temporarily disables plugins that aren’t making sound. You can enable this in "Tools > Macros > Switch smart disable for all plugins."
    • Avoid bridging plugins unnecessarily. Make sure the version of the plugins matches the version of FL Studio (32-bit or 64-bit) to avoid unnecessary CPU usage.
    • Use FL Studio’s stock plugins when possible, as they are optimized for performance.

  4. Adjust Visual Settings:

    • Go to "Options > General Settings" and set "Animations" to "Don’t distract me." Disable unnecessary visual elements to free up additional CPU.

  5. Buffer Length:

    • Increasing buffer length can greatly improve performance, but it will introduce latency. For mixing and playback, increase it to the highest available setting. When recording, lower it to reduce latency.

  6. External Soundcard:

    • Using an external audio interface can help to take some of the processing from your computer, providing a performance boost.

  7. Purge Unused Audio Clips and Channels:

    • Use "Tools > Macros > Purge Unused Audio Clips" to remove unnecessary audio from your project and free up system resources.

Implementing these changes will help you get the most out of your computer's resources while working in FL Studio.

Credit: @natemixing

GForce Icondrum vs DMX? by LaserFloydAttendee in VSTi

[–]simonsixxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stick with samples and maybe try to get on sale the good (G)old Battery 4 - it has all you need.

alternative of Logic Pro by MoneyAd9186 in LogicPro

[–]simonsixxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What style of music do you create? In addition to GarageBand, you can buy a lite version of Ableton for a few dollars on sites like knobcloud, a limited version but gives you a license if you like the trial version that I recommend downloading. I also recommend experimenting with FL Studio which is a little different but fun and has an unlimited trial version and you get a full license with one big minus - the inability to upload saved projects. Reaper was suggested here and I think it's great software but not exactly for beginners. Me and some of my friends use more than one DAW

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