There are dozens of different music production machines currently available through the internet and, like any product, there is a wide range of quality from excellent to abysmal. When selecting a music production machine, what should you look for? How can you tell a good one from a bad one? To help you decide, this article will list the must-have features any music production machine worth its salt should have.
Sixteen-Track Music Sequencer
Make sure the music production machine you eventually decide on has a music sequencer with at least sixteen separate tracks, preferably with individual volume controls for each track. A lot of smaller, cheaper music production machines have only an eight-track music sequencer. This is fine if all you need is to create a simple beat line. But if you want to create a full song, you'll need additional tracks for the instrumental melody and vocals, and eight tracks just isn't enough for all that.
Some music production machines (usually the more expensive, high-quality types) have thirty-two tracks. You might need this if you are a professional musician, but if you are an amateur or a beginner, thirty-two tracks is probably way more than you'll ever need or use.
Virtual Keyboard
If you're composing a complete song, not just a beat line, then you'll need to insert an instrumental hooks and the main melody at some point. The easiest way to do this is to tap the music out on a virtual keyboard. Virtual keyboards can generally be used to play other instruments beside piano, and the more the better. A virtual keyboard that allows you to sample a sound and they play it back as different notes is a useful bonus, but not strictly necessary.
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Author: Beebob, http://www.beatsmusicworld.com, 2010
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