Music Tech Focus

The Soundtrack Composer

OPTION 1: £500 OR LESS

SOFTWARE: Apple Logic £199

Okay, we admit it, for most production needs we could just recommend Logic Pro as the software of choice and then leave it there. The software comes with so many instruments, audio content, effects and other gubbins, it‘ll do the job for every category here, but the sheer wealth of what you get means it’s especially suited to soundtrack composers who may do an orchestral arrangement one day, and a dance soundtrack the next. For what you get versus the price you pay, it’s stunning. Don’t get us talking about the price of the new MacBooks, mind you…

www.apple.com

SOME OTHER IDEAS: Output Signal £159

You won’t be needing much of an interface as so much of your soundtrack production at this level will be done ‘in-the-box’ so

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Music Tech Focus

Music Tech Focus3 min read
On Your DVD
We’ve put together something extra special for this edition of Live 10 Focus. On the DVD you’ll find an exclusive complete tutorial course with 22 chapters covering nearly 4 hours! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your knowledge
Music Tech Focus6 min read
Minis Review
PRODUCERTECH Price £29.95 Contact producertech.com This seven-hour course sees veteran producer Simon Shackleton (whose aliases include Elite Force, Zodiac Cartel and Lunatic Calm) create a deep melodic tech house track using Ableton Live. There are
Music Tech Focus1 min readTechnology & Engineering
Do I Really Need This?
If you’re already rocking a laptop and some DAW software, and you have a controller that you’re happy with, maybe you don’t ‘need’ this. But you still might be attracted by the self-contained nature of it. There is something to be said for a single-b

Related