Ableton
Digital audio workstation software and hardware for music production, composition, and live performance.
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“>Audio production is also kind of a no-goI always see this as a yes and no. Yes if you didn't start giving up on mainstream DRM encumbered audio production 10-15 years ago you aren't going to be ready to switch. Those people have sunk too much into their work flows and collection...”
“As a sibling comment pointed out, Reaper is not FOSS, it's fully proprietary. What makes it stand out is its great Linux support, and very generous licensing.If you want to venture into the FOSS DAW realm on Linux you have to go to LMMS and Ardour. I've played around with them, t...”
“For context, I'm not transcribing to distribute sheet music or anything, although I'm sure you could. I write down just enough when transcribing so I don't forget what I just figured out. I do it to practice my ear and learn songs.That said, it's the fastest way to get a track in...”
“> I am pretty sure it will become industry standard at some point.I remember people saying this in 2004.Blender is widely used in "the industry" (whatever that industry is). What is has really accomplished in terms of "the industry standard" has, from my POV, been preventing a pr...”
“In my opinion tech used to be fun and we used to create products that actually empower people. Think MySpace, early-days Facebook, Soundcloud, Ableton Live etc. They exist to empower the masses to connect and to create.Today the business model has made every products and contents...”
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