which sequencing software?

[ehmjay]

I have a Kurzweil performance controller keyboard, SBLive soundcard, CoolEdit Pro but need simple(I mean dead easy, gimby simple, less than 3 months learning curve) software to handle recording midi tracks from the keyboard. I also need some classical instrument sound samples and basic scoring notation.

Which sequencing/music studio software package should I consider purchasing?
Thanks.

[tdukex]

I believe Sonar is the easiest. Why don't you just download the demos and try them?

[SPINSTERWUN]

I would say SONAR, also (especially, if you want scoring notation).

PS: You might want to take a look at somerof the Sonic Foundry products.

[SPINSTERWUN]

Sonar - http://www.cakewalk.com/Products/SONAR/XL.asp

here is the demo download - http://www.cakewalk.com/download/default.asp#windows


Sound Forge 6.0, Vegas Video 4.0, and Acid 4.0 - http://www.sonicfoundry.com/studios.asp

here are the demo downloads - http://www.sonicfoundry.com/download/step1.asp?CatID=1

P.S. You will definitely need a sound editor. You should seriously take a look at Sound Forge.



Peace....

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[ehmjay]

Luckily I have Sound Forge, what will it do that Sonar won't or my other program Cool Edit Pro? I have looked briefly at Sound Forge but I couldn't really tell why it was better than CEP?
Do I need a midi interface? Seems like the Soundblaster does the trick.
I will definitely try the demos.
Thanks.

[tdukex]

Sound Forge is a powerful audio editor. Sonar is a multitrack audio/MIDI sequencer with looping capabilities. CEP, to my knowledge does audio sequencing and editing but neither as well as the stand alone programs. Also, I don't think CEP does MIDI sequencing.

[ehmjay]

Thanks. I shall "Forge" ahead!