help please.

[DarkYoung]

if your an absolute begginer id say you could have picked something far easier to start off with.

the thing is Siege, that my two closest friends are both using cubase.
even if i had a brand new copy of reason or ableton right now, it would be uselss in my hands.
the only way i am going to learn is from my mates, who can share with me what the process is. otherwise i'm ****ed.
if those two knob jockeys can program something with cubase then i can.

[josephjobling]

i'd suggest you go and download a demo of either fruityloops or sony acid. then read the manual as you go, trying out the differant things it describes as you go along.

there's also plenty of tutorials available on youtube.

be prepared for long term learning if you really want to do it. i personally wouldnt be expecting to do anything of any real value whatsoever for at least 6 months and even then it'll still be sh1t!

i know it sounds harsh but the first few years, while being an amazing eye opener, can also be a HUGE pisser!

I'd go with this advice dark young its a good idea - when you posted the thread you suggested an intrest in fruity loops so in your mind you will go further to try and learn FL as i think the one you imagine using will be the best to start.

[xes]

You're going to need to invest in a little midi keyboard DarkYong. You can pick them up pretty cheep on Ebay. Like 20 quid or somehting. Unless you want a sexy one with twiddly bits on.

[Siege]

the thing is Siege, that my two closest friends are both using cubase.
even if i had a brand new copy of reason or ableton right now, it would be uselss in my hands.
the only way i am going to learn is from my mates, who can share with me what the process is. otherwise i'm ****ed.
if those two knob jockeys can program something with cubase then i can.

ah, youl be sorted then....does help a lot that way.