ZIP), so in that case, you will need to extract the files. In some cases, it will come in a compressed folder (e.g. The exact process can vary depending on what DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software you’re using.īut you can follow the basic steps outlined below, and if you still can’t figure out, go looking for online tutorials. You might end up liking working with others, in which case you can keep them. You might find that some are buggy, in which case you can eliminate them from your plugins list. Since the above plugins are free, you can download them and try them all out without risking anything. I’ve found the best way to know what works for you is to experiment. The type of sound you need is going to depend a lot on the genre of music you’re making. On the above list, you will find plugins suited to retro, hip-hop, metal and more. But if they don't, that's what 'making music' is.That depends on what you’re looking for. If tools are falling short, yes you need new ones. In the end, anything you use are just tools to make whatever you've dreamt to come true. You can't believe how many top-chart albums out there using only digital stuff. Of course playing live instruments is a good skill to have, but only as much as knowing how to program midi well. Anyone who tells you anything is 'cheating' is most likely a failing show-offs that has no future in this industry. Using digital instruments is no cheating. Whatever choice brings you to your desired target is valid.

I haven’t made any music lately, what with the goat farming and all.'

I also think that is cheating, but I’m not sure where to go from here. I then thought that that was cheating too, so I grew my own goat from a baby goat. I then thought using premade skins was cheating, so I killed a goat and skinned it. I then thought using bought drums was cheating, so I learned to make my own. I then thought that programming it was cheating, so I learned to play drums for real. I then thought using samples was cheating, so I recorded real drums. 'I thought using loops was cheating, so I programmed my own using samples. I'm a composer, sound designer and engineer for the last 10 years and there's one quote that used to hang on my wall while I was working hard on countless projects:

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