I just bought an Akai MPK mini mk2 and have a macbook and looking at making electronic music. Examples of inspiring bands containing music\noise\sounds I enjoy would be Crystal Castles, Teen Daze, Gold Panda, Blackbird Blackbird, Junior Boys, and Fuck Buttons.
I have the trial version of Reaper at the moment and have spent a couple days with it. I've been doing some research and one thing I've heard a few times is that Reaper is great for recording and that Reason 8 is great for electronic composition, sequencing, etc.
I don't know what Reaper is capable of so I am wondering if anyone has the experience to direct me to Reason 8 since the feeling I get is it's more appropriate for my goals, or if Reaper is worth sticking with.
Here is a dumb question: When speaking about Reaper and its emphasis on recording, does that literally mean it's better at recording actual instruments and refining it for export or CD, etc?
Thanks for any feedback and advice! Oh and also, if there is a recommendation on additional\supplemental hardware feel free to share. I was looking at the Akai MPC Studio but not sure how much I'd gain from it at this stage. Thanks!
I have the trial version of Reaper at the moment and have spent a couple days with it. I've been doing some research and one thing I've heard a few times is that Reaper is great for recording and that Reason 8 is great for electronic composition, sequencing, etc.
I don't know what Reaper is capable of so I am wondering if anyone has the experience to direct me to Reason 8 since the feeling I get is it's more appropriate for my goals, or if Reaper is worth sticking with.
Here is a dumb question: When speaking about Reaper and its emphasis on recording, does that literally mean it's better at recording actual instruments and refining it for export or CD, etc?
Thanks for any feedback and advice! Oh and also, if there is a recommendation on additional\supplemental hardware feel free to share. I was looking at the Akai MPC Studio but not sure how much I'd gain from it at this stage. Thanks!