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Old 06-16-2017, 05:57 AM   #10
slipstick
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ReaSamplomatic is worth using to learn how to use samples. It's nice and simple and very useful for percussion etc. Not so good for full range instruments. So when you want something more advanced then I prefer TX16Wx to Shortcircuit. If you do decide to use Shortcircuit don't touch version 2, it has all sorts of problems. V1.1.2 is the one to go for.

For learning synths I'd suggest starting with Synth1. It's free, sounds good and has literally thousands of presets available so you can see how others have made sounds. But it's also simple enough so you can just play with the controls yourself and pick up the basics of oscillators, envelopes, filters, LFOs etc.

BTW if like me you're a bit of a cheapskate then it's worth having a look at http://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=52382 Loads of recommended free instruments and effects.

Steve
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