Pro Tools vs.
Sonic Producer Who Is Deadliest?
Reviews for beat makers are popping up all over the Internet and with so many options, what is an aspiring producer to choose?
It’s important to keep in mind that not all beat making software is created equal. You need one that has all of the great features you are looking for so that you can take your music to the next level – especially if you are an up-and-coming producer.
Lets start off by looking at Pro Tools, which some producers swear to be the grand daddy of beat making. It can do everything, from recording your own audio tracks to enhancing them with thousands of plug-ins.
If you know how to use Pro Tools, it can basically do everything – even cook breakfast for you, if you know how to use it.
But like anything, there is a good side and a bad side. Who wants to spend thousands and thousands of dollars to get a basic version of Pro Tools, set up and buy expensive hardware, buy expensive monitors, baby-sit tons and tons of cords, and either spend years learning how to use the software, or thousands of dollars for more training – and you still haven’t made any beats yet! Who wants to do that?
With my own studio, I have more than $10,000 dollars invested in it and I am very happy with the music I produce. However, this is insane and risky for someone who is just starting out as a producer.
Don’t spend $10,000 right off the bat, Start small and grow fast.
You may be wondering, “where can I find all the relevant features of Pro Tools, keep my money in my wallet and still make some sick beats in minutes?”
The answer is – Sonic Producer. This software has everything you need to get started making top-notch beats right away. It has a 16-track built in mixer, virtual drum pad, virtual piano key set and thousands of sounds.
Did I mention that even my 7 year old nephew knows how to use it and he can lay down beats in seconds?
Sonic Producer is online software, so you don’t have to buy expensive hardware, rent or buy expensive plug-ins, you don’t even need to buy cords. All you need is a computer with a keyboard and mouse.
Another great thing about Sonic Producer is that it is very reasonably priced at well under $40 U.S.D. and you get unlimited use and all the features included in the one time fee.
Another option up-and-coming producers should look at is Acoustica’s BeatCraft. Like Sonic Producer, BeatCraft is a well-priced beat maker and is getting great reviews all across the board.
BeatCraft is getting top shelf reviews because it is very simple to use, includes a full functioning virtual drum machine.
Just like Sonic Producer, BeatCraft does not need expensive hardware, or expensive plug-ins. All you need is a computer with a mouse and you are well on your way to exporting your beats to either .WAV format or MP3.
The point I am trying to get across is that most beat maker reviews will never tell you these little details and will simply list features you may never use on a beat maker that will break the bank.
If you are new to music production and want to make your own beats, either Sonic Producer or BeatCraft are excellent places to start.
Why? Because they are inexpensive, easy to use and have very short learning curves. This is certainly not the case with Pro Tools.
I have friends who have been working with ProTools for years, have invested thousands and thousands of dollars and still haven’t been able to make beats nearly as good as my 7 year old nephew with Sonic Producer.
I don’t want to bash Pro Tools, it is a top choice if you have the time and the money to invest into learning it. But for those of us who are looking for something that can make solid beats NOW, give Sonic Producer or BeatCraft a try – It’s a no brainer.
Guerilla Producer,
Jack Jones
http://GuerillaProducer.com
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