Creating music is a painstaking process and not everyone can do it. Someone is musically literate, knows the notes, and someone just has a good ear. Both the first and the second, working with programs that allow you to create unique compositions can be equally difficult or easy. It is possible to avoid inconveniences and surprises in work only if right choice programs for such purposes.
Most music production software solutions are referred to as digital audio workstations (DAWs) or sequencers. Each of them has its own characteristics, but there is also a lot in common, and which one software solution choose is primarily determined by the needs of the user. Some of them are aimed at beginners, others - at pros who know a lot about their business. Below, we’ll take a look at the most (deservedly) popular music creation software and help you decide which one to choose for solving certain problems.
This is a software recording studio, which is absolutely free, and this could not affect the functionality. There are only two instruments in her arsenal - a drum machine and a synthesizer, but each of them is equipped with a large library of sounds and samples, with which you can create high-quality music in various genres and process it with effects in a convenient mixer.
NanoStudio takes up quite a bit of hard disk space, and even those who have encountered this kind of software for the first time can master it. One of key features this workstation- the presence of a version for mobile devices on iOS (iPhone, iPad), which makes it not so much an all-in-one tool as a good remedy to create simple sketches of future compositions, which can later be brought to mind in more professional programs.
Magix Music Maker
Unlike NanoStudio, Magix Music Maker contains a lot more tools in its arsenal and provides much more opportunities for creating music. This program is paid, but the developer gives 30 days to get acquainted with functional features of his offspring. The basic version of Magix Music Maker contains a minimum of tools, but new ones can always be downloaded from the official website. 
In addition to synthesizers, a sampler and a drum machine, with which anyone (and who knows how) can play and record their own melody, Magix Music Maker also has a large library of ready-made sounds and samples, from which it is also very convenient to create your own music. The NanoStudio described above does not have such an opportunity. Another nice bonus of MMM is that the interface of this product is completely Russified, and only a few programs presented in this segment can boast of this.
mixcraft
This is a workstation of a qualitatively new level, which provides ample opportunities not only for working with sound, but also with video files. Unlike Magix Music Maker, in Mixcraft you can not only create unique music, but also bring it to studio quality sound. To do this, there is a multifunctional mixer and a large set of built-in effects. Among other things, the program has the ability to work with notes. 
The developers equipped their brainchild with a large library of sounds and samples, added a number of musical instruments, but decided not to stop there. Mixcraft also supports Re-Wire applications that can be connected to this program. In addition, the functionality of the sequencer can be significantly expanded thanks to VST plugins, each of which individually is a full-fledged instrument with a large library of sounds. With such a wide range of possibilities, Mixcraft puts forward minimum requirements to system resources. This software product is completely Russified, so every user can easily understand it.
Sibelius
Unlike Mixcraft, one of the features of which is a tool for working with notes, Sibelius is a product that is completely focused on creating and editing musical scores. This program allows you to create not digital music, but its visual component, which only then will result in a live sound. 
This is a professional workstation for composers and arrangers, which simply has no analogues and competitors. Regular user, who does not have a musical education, who does not know the notes, will not be able to work in Sibelius, and it is unlikely that he will need it. But composers who are just used to creating music, so to speak, in a music notebook, will clearly be delighted with this product. The program is Russified, but, like Mixcraft, it is not free, it is distributed by subscription with monthly and annual payment. However, given the uniqueness of this workstation and its user base, it is clearly worth the money.
FL Studio
FL Studio is one of the best professional music production solutions on the computer. The program has a lot in common with Mixcraft, except perhaps for the ability to work with video files, but this is not necessary here. Unlike all the above programs, FL Studio is a workstation that many professional producers and composers use, but beginners can easily master it. Once installed on your PC, FL Studio comes with a huge library of studio-quality sounds and samples, as well as a number of virtual synthesizers with which you can create a real hit. In addition, import of third-party sound libraries is supported, of which there are a lot for this sequencer. It also supports the connection of VST plugins, the functionality and capabilities of which cannot be described in words. 
FL Studio, being a professional DAW, provides the musician with limitless possibilities for editing and processing sound with effects. The built-in mixer, in addition to a set of its own instruments, supports third-party VSTi and DXi formats. This workstation is not Russified and costs a lot of money, which it more than justifies. If you want to create really high-quality music and, which is welcome, also make money on it, FL Studio is the best solution to realize the ambitions of a musician, composer or producer.
sunvox
SunVox is a sequencer that is hard to compare to other music production software. It does not need to be installed, does not take up space on your hard drive, is Russified and is distributed free of charge. It would seem an ideal product, but everything is far from what it might seem at first glance. 
On the one hand, SunVox has a lot of tools for creating music, on the other hand, all of them can be replaced with one plugin from FL Studio. The interface and the principle of operation of this sequencer will be understood by programmers rather than musicians. The sound quality is something between NanoStudio and Magix Music Maker, which is very far from the studio. The main advantage of SunVox, in addition to free distribution, is the minimum system requirements and cross-platform: you can install this sequencer on almost any computer and / or mobile device, regardless of its operating system.
Ableton Live
Ableton Live is an electronic music production software that shares a lot of similarities with FL Studio, being superior in some ways and inferior in others. This is a professional workstation used by industry names such as Armin Van Bouren and Skrillex. In addition to creating music on the computer, this DAW provides ample opportunities for live performances and improvisations. 
If in the same FL Studio you can create studio-quality music in almost any genre, then Ableton Live is focused primarily on the club audience. The set of tools and the principle of its operation are appropriate. It also supports the export of third-party libraries of sounds and samples, there is support for VST, but the range of those is noticeably poorer than that of the aforementioned FL Studio. As for live performances, Ableton Live simply has no equal in this area, and the choice of world stars confirms this.
Tractor Pro
Traktor Pro is a product for club musicians that, like Ableton Live, provides a rich live performance experience. The only difference is that Traktor is aimed at DJs and allows you to create mixes and remixes, but not unique musical compositions. 
This product, like FL Studio and Ableton Live, is also actively used by audio professionals. In addition, this workstation has a physical analogue - a device for DJing and live performances, similar to a software product. And the developer of Traktor Pro - Native Instruments - does not need a presentation. Those who create music on a computer know perfectly well what merits belong to this company.
Adobe Audition
Most of the programs described above, to one degree or another, provide the ability to record audio. So, for example, in NanoStudio or SunVox, you can record what the user will play on the go using the built-in instruments. FL Studio allows you to record from connected devices (MIDI keyboard as an option) and even from a microphone. But in all these products, recording is just an additional feature. If we talk about Adobe Audition, it should be noted that its toolkit is focused exclusively on recording, sound processing and mixing. 
You can create CDs and edit videos in Adobe Audition, but this is only a small bonus of it. functionality. This product is used by professional sound engineers, and to some extent it is a program for creating full-fledged songs. Here you can load a track-by-track instrumental composition from FL Studio, record a vocal part, and then mix everything using the built-in audio tools or third-party VST plugins and effects, which, of course, are also supported.
Just as from the same Adobe is a leader in working with images, Adobe Audition has no equal in working with sound. It's not a music making tool, but complete solution to create full-fledged studio-quality musical compositions and any other audio content. It is this software that is used in many professional recording studios.
Why do we need such software
Before people who are engaged in music, sooner or later the question arises of such a thing as writing an instrumental. This problem also affects musicians who are just starting their career. You can write a minus for your track or for sale - it doesn’t matter. The main thing is to do it well, whether you are a rapper or a beatmaker.
If you are a performer, then initially do not row with the opportunity to read out for a free backing track. There are a dime a dozen of them, moreover, you can download such a minus easily and naturally. But if you are already burning with the desire to learn how to create yourself, then go ahead. There are many applications in which you can bring ambitions to life.
If you are a bitodele, then there is simply no choice, and in order to be able to realize yourself as a creative unit, you will have to work hard.
The main question is which beat-writing program can satisfy all the requirements, moreover, downloaded for free. This will be discussed.
Criteria for evaluation
If you are an experienced artist, with significant fees, then it will not be difficult for you to buy the right software. But beginners cannot afford it, so they resort to the piracy method: cracks, add-ons, etc.
There are a number of criteria by which you can evaluate a particular software. In the case of free and hacked applications, these are:
- Interface
- Loop Library
- Number of tools
- System requirements
- Support for modern audio formats
- Plugin support
- Quality sound
The interface should be clear and simple. The library is large, with the ability to add your own samples in considerable volumes. Simulation of instruments, such as a piano, is not available in all products, but is extremely important. Beat writing is unpredictable.
Without the support of modern audio formats and high-quality sound, what's the point in talking about the possibility of producing good music. And the system requirements parameter should be devoted to a separate block.
System requirements
The system requirements are, in our opinion, the most important factor in which a beat maker is considered. Not every person can afford a computer that perfectly suits her requirements. There are two factors here:
- Iron
- Operating system
Some utilities are quite heavy and resource-intensive. Components of weak PCs simply cannot handle the amount of work, as a result of which an impressive number of obscene expressions, constant freezes, and uncomfortable work are generally provided.
Plus, not all software works on older operating systems, like: Windows 7, XP, Vista. Many companies have abandoned support for old operating systems, as it does not make sense and financial interest.
3 best programs in their fields
Remember, these beat programs are exclusively free or have a hacked version. This is not a top, but just the best options from which you need to choose, guided by your preferences.FL Studio
One of the most popular programs where rap music is made. Among the positive features slip versatility and the presence of a huge range of tools. Runs on PC with XP and above. To system requirements not picky, but very weak devices will not be able to reveal their full potential, an 8-bit device will not pull. The interface is nice, it's easy to customize everything for yourself, for example, customize the menu to your requirements (move windows as you wish, change their scale). On Windows 10, you can create touch windows.
FL Studio 12 Producer Edition
The main advantage is the possibility free update after the release of the new version. The most emphatic minus is the management, which differs from this kind of studios. Sometimes beginners get lost in the intricacies and different tools, but practice makes it possible to overcome this barrier. Recommended by experts for beginners.
MAGIX Music Maker
The studio is paid, but still, by searching for keys and some utilities, you can get around the limits of what is permitted.
A large number of musical instrument simulators are available, creating good samples straight from your head or classics is guaranteed. The built-in library has about 5 thousand sounds. Of course, they are outdated, but you can safely upload your own.
The interface is the main plus of this creation. It is so simple that even a child can handle it. There is no need for a "bit operator". There are no special requirements for PC power. But communication with the outside world is at its best: you can upload the composition directly to YouTube and other well-known hostings.
The main disadvantage is a small number of styles in the library for rap minus (pun intended). In addition, the program is shareware.
MAGIX - Music Maker 2016
NanoStudio
This is a utility for very green users who are on "you" with professional studios and need training. It is not intended for turnip mastodons. Nevertheless, in its districts, you can create a completely listenable bit.
The interface is simple as doors. Come and use absolutely free! There are small sample libraries, you can also upload your own. The mixer is quite bearable. Drum machine available.
The main pluses are ease of use, simplicity and the “Free” concept for installation. Ideal for novice users. The main disadvantages are the small functionality, the English interface (it is possible to install a custom crack), the lack of plugins, etc. This software is exclusively for beginners, if you are an experienced dj, then this is not your choice.
NanoStudio 1.43
And still try
Remember that success in business is gained by hard work. If you don't devote the right amount of time to your hobby, then your inner rapper will die just as quickly as your inner dj and beatmar. You need your beat to be able to beat the heart.
There are many excellent paid utilities, but they were not included in our top due to the impossibility of hacking them for novice users.
Creating beats for rap is a laborious process. Don't be fooled and rush with your hits to the charter. Get interested in hip-hop and write your own rap.
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Similar reviews on the network simply do not count. It would seem that everything that is possible is written, however, delving into the reading, you understand that the review was made by a person who is very far from music. Dry facts, a list of characteristics, a small comparative table and ... that's it. Or just a list of programs, of which half are simply not designed for recording music. We, in turn, tried to make a warm and lamp selection in the simplest language - mostly impressions and recommendations on using a particular DAW.
So, meet - an overview of the best programs for creating, recording and mixing music.
Those who stood at the dawn of digital audio production fondly remember Adobe's predecessor, Cool Edit Pro, until it was bought out by the global giant in 2003 for $16.5 million. Moreover, some still use it as their main DAW, just like Adobe Audition third version, completely ignoring new versions and fashionable innovations. Some use Adobe Audition only for audio recording, while using Noise Reduction to remove noise, and mixing and mastering is carried out in other programs.
Among the advantages, one can single out a convenient and understandable interface and ease of use for beginners.
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If you are new to audio production or are looking for your first DAW, Cubase definitely not for you. One can argue on this topic endlessly, but experience shows that without a minimum knowledge of sequencers, training will be long and painful. Basically, you can meet in the arsenal of professional engineers or arrangers. Out of the box, it offers a complete, and most importantly, high-quality set of various plug-ins and slightly less high-quality tools. And by installing VST plugins and instruments, you can not worry about anything at all and create music on an industrial scale.
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Probably there is no person who has not heard about the “fruit”, even if he is very, very far from music. One of those few DAWs that can be confidently advised to beginners and amateurs. It is thanks to them FL Studio and earned its highly controversial notoriety. Thousands of schoolchildren began to write tracks using standard set instruments and seasoning from the built-in equalizer and compressor. And this despite the fact that standard means in frutika it is generally forbidden to use. Armed with top plugins, for example, or, high-quality instruments, and most importantly with straight hands, it turns into an excellent tool for creating high-quality music.
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Quite young and at the same time a progressive tool for creating and recording music. A lot of people have switched from top DAWs to Reaper, as hundreds and thousands of training videos on YouTube and many articles on the web speak. Suitable for both beginners and advanced users, it has a whole arsenal for recording, editing, processing, automation and much more. The interface is pleasant, nothing superfluous and distracting. Of the minuses, one can note the lack of a built-in sampler with instruments and the lack of normal built-in synthesizers.
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The first thing that catches your eye upon opening Ableton Live- This is the Session View, which is more suitable for live performances. The more familiar Arrangement View switches to the right upper corner. Based on all this, we can assume that the DAW is more suitable for DJs, improvisations and live performances, because. offers online mixing, right during the concert. But it also has its fans. Ableton Live as a tool for mixing music due to simple interface with a lot of effects and tools.
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If you are a Steve Jobs fan, an ardent Apple fan, Logic Pro simply must be on your machine, no matter what system you use. For $200 you get a top DAW in every way, be it mixing, recording, mixing - you'll always be one step ahead. The bundle includes a collection of high quality plugins, tools, an ESX24 sampler and official support from Apple. However, you should not rush headlong and spend your hard-earned money - it is better to first decide on your vocation and get your hand on other programs for creating music.
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One of the best (if not the best) top and professional DAWs, used by tens of thousands of world-famous engineers. But as it usually happens, everything good has its own fly in the ointment. ProTools does not support VST format. Of course, you can be content with only AAX plugins or use some kind of bridge that will allow you to open VST, but as it usually happens, at the most inopportune moment, the plugin you like is not in either the AAX format or the polyline database, which of course is very annoying. Suitable only for advanced engineers, it is better for beginners to look at simpler and more affordable programs.
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The Swedish company has taken a rather creative approach to the creation of its product. reason is a virtual rack emulator to which you connect devices. Just like in Pro Tools, there is no support for VST plugins and those that come with the kit may simply not be enough for many styles.
Suitable for those who want to create electronic music and like to turn knobs in search of interesting sounds. It is definitely not suitable for beginners, even for advanced users it can be useful only in narrowly focused areas.
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Another top DAW for experienced engineers, which is usually switched from other sequencers. For this in Studio One even presets for popular sequencers are included for a smooth and painless workstation changeover. Powerful and convenient drag-and-drop, excellent readable interface, flexible configuration of folders with plug-ins, convenient and functional mixer have gathered their army of fans. For beginners, it will be difficult to master, so it is best for those who have already dealt with other sequencers.
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Programs for writing music on a computer are mostly designed for professionals and have all the necessary functionality to create a real masterpiece. But among them there are also those that enable beginners to learn something for themselves, in order to later move on to more complex ones. From this it turns out that the best program for writing music, whether Russian or foreign, is different for everyone, it all depends on the level and abilities. This article lists the most common and noteworthy programs.
PreSonus Studio One Pro
PreSonus Studio One Pro works like an operating room Windows system, and on X Mac. Within its capabilities, functionality that allows you to both record audio and perform mastering over sound. You can also work with MIDI data.
The advantage of this program for writing music is that it is suitable for both beginners and real pros. For the former, it does not have an abundance of settings that confuse novice users who open an unfamiliar program for the first time, for the latter, it has everything you need to actually write music on a computer.
Studio One has appeared relatively recently, and although it is released by a foreign company PreSonus, this program for writing music in Russian is also already available. There is also a Russian manual for it.
Among the supported plugins, in addition to the common ReWire, AU and VST, there is also a new VST3. Exclusively from the developer, Native Effects Suite plug-ins are included, allowing you to use a wide variety of effects. It is important that all of the above features are available in double precision.
FL Studio
But FL Studio, on the contrary, has been on the market for a long time and has gained many fans who sincerely believe that better programs for writing music on the computer is not found. Previously, the product was called Fruity Loops (in honor of the hero of the movie "Hackers"). It supports VST / DX plugins, records on multiple tracks at once, and works with MIDI data in advanced mode. This allows you not to stop at one direction of music, but to work with completely different genres and styles. Export of finished files is possible in MP3, MIDI, WAV and OGG.
However, FL Studio is not very suitable for beginners who are just picking up music production programs for themselves and are looking for a powerful but understandable one. The interface of this product, although not quite complicated, still has many pitfalls and features that are useless for a beginner.
FL Studio comes in seven editions including express, demo and mobile version. Many of the plug-ins that this software product works with are also presented as separately released applications.
As of January last year, forty-two generator plug-ins were involved in the program. However, it is worth considering that not all of them are provided to the user in full - some work only as demo versions.
Adobe Audition CC
Adobe Audition CC (formerly known as Cool Edit Pro) is an audio recording and editing software. Manufacturers, it is positioned as a product for professional work with sound.
The latest version of the program from the Creative Cloud line received extended functionality: in addition to the basic features, automatic audio equalization, replacement of sound with a studio one (with synchronization), and work with adjacent clips and tracks were added.
Product Adobe Audition CC has a simple, intuitive interface. Like all programs of this company, licensed version can be purchased on the official website, and to work with it in Russian, you need to install a separate crack. Disadvantage of the program: you need a computer with enough power to use it, otherwise the computer starts to "freeze". This is a problem with all products from Adobe, except, perhaps, only PDF Reader. Also, the program is released only in 64-bit version. The latest (eighth) re-release of Adobe Audition CC to date was in June 2015.
MAGIX Samplitude Music Studio
The name of this program for writing music is downright telling. MAGIX Samplitude Music Studio is the lightest and at the same time quite functional studio.
The latest version of the product - 2016 - was released just recently. Unfortunately, there is no localization for it yet, but the previous ones are also presented in a multilingual format.
MAGIX Samplitude Music Studio has many advantages: it supports a huge number of audio formats, is compatible with most operating systems and allows you to publish the recorded masterpiece on the web by importing it directly from the application. The number of built-in special effects and tools is simply amazing. The overall good impression of the program is supported by guitar and bass amplifiers.
MAGIX Samplitude Music Studio 2016 provides users with nineteen virtual instruments and 24bit/96kHz studio recording quality. Keeping up with her "colleagues", she also works with several tracks. MIDI data in the new version is complemented by MIDI-Learn, and control is made possible with the MAGIX Audio Remote.
Cakewalk SONAR
Another "monster" on the music writing software market. Cakewalk SONAR is famous for making really good mixes with it. That is why the product has long been used by professional DJs to create sets and their own compositions.
But Cakewalk SONAR attracts not only masters of their craft: thanks to its intuitive clear interface and extensive functionality, more and more beginners choose this particular program to write music on a computer.
The product has many unique components, and with each new version SONAR is improving its brainchild more and more. On the Internet, you can find both English and Russian versions of Cakewalk SONAR. They are all available for download.
Linux MultiMedia Studio
A free analogue of synthesizer programs available for Linux and Windows. Like most products made for Linux, it has the advantage of availability and quality, and also does not "load" the computer and OS.
Linux MultiMedia Studio is called an analogue of FL Studio. But we can say that this is a full-fledged multifunctional program for writing music. Russian version of the product in open access, as well as English - finding it is not difficult.
LMMS works seamlessly with multiple audio tracks and reads most audio formats. It is possible to use LADSPA plugins, and effects can be applied to any instrument, even drums.
Attention should be paid to sound synthesizers - their implementation in this software product just top notch.