Recording software, Loops, DAW etc.

    I wanna get semi-serious (you know - I can never be totally serious!) about recording.


    The problem is, I only know how to play guitar and maybe a bit of bass (and Bouzouki... don't ask!).
    So basically, I'd need a software that can produce drums, synths, bass etc. - which is easily comprehendable (I'm not the brightest bulb in the box) and pretty much idiot-proof (you know!)...


    So basically I'm looking for this:


    -great quality loops and sounds
    -easy to use
    -flexible (I have a lot of tunes in my head - right next to all the voices I'm hearing)
    -For Windows PC only (no pears, bananas or other fruits please)
    -Something that sort of gets me a complete tune built, and I only have to play my guitar to ruin it.
    -Musical style: modern electro, moody stuff, pseudo-elevator music, house, techno, retro-PC-chiptune stuff... I wanna marry all this with my guitar playing... (Let's just call it clown-music)



    So, what r you guys using and what can you recommend for me?


    Thanks in advance! 8)

    Propellerhead Reason is a good one for what you're looking for and is pretty much easy. Next time you're here I ca show you

    "Music is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is not enough for music" Serghei Rachmaninoff


    +1 for Band In A Box.


    I have used all kinds of stuff for background tracks.


    Basically I see this options (let me know if there are others available):
    1) Create background track myself
    2) Hire some guys to create background tracks the way I like it
    3) Use Band In A Box
    4) Use any of the many great (drums only) software - and need to play the other instruments myself
    5) Use background tracks and/or drum loops
    6) Use any kind of Midi instruments
    7) Use complete backing tracks


    My needs are:
    It should sound decent - and I don't want to spend weeks for one song (so #6 is out)


    I like to have a full background band - not only drums (so #4 is out)


    I hate static drum loops (so #5 is out)


    If I like to change the tempo or key or like to insert some more breaks or whatever I can't use #7 and even #1 and #2


    That's why I use BandInABox - if you know the old Midi based version - forget it - that one sounds very poor.
    The latest ones use real instruments - have a look at their webside for demo videos.
    (For any serious work the UltraPlusPAK is needed)

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    btw. I use Cubase in addition:


    - I create single tracks with the BandInABox software - e.g. drums, bass, piano, organ
    - export all to wave files
    - import into Cubase
    - Add my guitar tracks
    - Rerecord some BandInABox tracks later - e.g. play the bass guitar or organ myself ...

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