![]() ![]() You can also start in GarageBand and later transition to logic. ![]() I think this is probably what happened with basically any big artists who said they made their first record in GarageBand. I think if you want to self-produce a finished project, Logic will give you more power - but if you you want to have your stuff mixed by an engineer, you can do most of your work in GarageBand and just send them the stems. ![]() I think there is absolutely nothing wrong with using it for recording or songwriting. I am just stepping up to Logic after using GarageBand for over 15 years. Reaper is good, but may be on the overwhelming side for a noob. Studio One is popular with some people but still quite a niche product. Live is more loop based, and Cubase is not so friendly. And you can produce no-compromise tracks with it. Then maybe move to Logic, because it's basically GB with added instruments and processors. I'd start with GB - you can't argue with free - and spend some time on the essentials. It has enough features for writing and semi-pro mixing and mastering, but not for full fat pro-quality production. The initial learning curve for something like Garageband is much smaller, so you'll spend more time writing and less time learning.Ĭan you produce no-compromise chart quality work with GB? Not really. The bigger DAWs can overwhelm a noob because they have so many features and options. There are big differences in workflow and available features. TLDR: GB for learning, more elaborate DAWs for sharing your music with strangers. However, I do know this as a former major label A&R person, a former club promoter (and a good club, not Joe's Cover Band Shack), having had my own label, managing artists, tour managing and other roles: there's nothing wrong with learning, but once you ask for people's attention, you'd best sound your best, and I am skeptical that will happen in GB. Maybe I do, I don't know what youwant to do with your recordings. I'm reluctant to state facts because I'm sure there are already people who have been offended by what I wrote, would love to pounce on a mistake, and say I lack credibility. Are these to teach others the songs? Are they to show others to get gigs, maybe label interest? For immediate distribution? If these are going to be recordings that are around a long time and accessible to the public, think hard! ![]() Q: What are these recordings FOR? You never said. Depending on who the person/people are, there are going to be many ways to achieve either. They want the best sounds for the least work. Here's the thing: some people LOVE practicing recording, diving into it, learning the art and science(s) of it. Can you make music that isn't embarassing, or sound shit? Sure! Is it likely to sound as good as the recordings you like? No, it isn't (and remind yourself that many of the people posting on this sub have never had the experience, which of course will be downvoted, which of course shows you the dangers of Reddit). Q: What do you mean "high-quality?" That's a vague term. Q: How do you best learn? If you like transitional learning, starting easier than working up, GB is a great 'starter.' If you prefer "seeing what I'm eventually going to have to know," then you may prefer starting on a more-sophisticated DAW, even with the steeper learning curve. There's no right answer, but there are a couple of key questions and facts. ![]()
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