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Composing
and Composition Software and Recording Equipment
Hardware,
software, beware! The type of computer equipment
and accessories that you choose as composing aids should always
be from a reliable and trusted source.
Overall,
there are many good programs out there, some of which I haven’t
tried. Why would I? Once a composer finds what he or she is looking
for, in terms of recording equipment and composing software, there’s
no need to buy any further, especially when considering the financial
burden that expensive computer related products can put on ones
pocketbook.
Here’s
a list of products that I either use or have heard positive feedback
about from composer colleagues. The list is diverse and extensive,
as it reflects the many needs of today’s modern-day composers.
Software
Music
Typesetting Software
MakeMusic
Finale 2008 Hybrid
Finale
PrintMusic 2007 Win/Mac
Finale
Songwriter 2007
Finale
SongWriter
Sibelius
5 Professional Edition
Recording
Software
Cubase
4
Cubase
4 Tips and Tricks
Steinberg
Cubase SX3 Recording Software
Band
in a Box 2007
Sound
Samples
Steinberg
HALion Symphonic Orchestra Virtual Instrument
Steinberg
The Grand Version 2 Virtual Piano Virtual Instrument
Recording
Equipment
Speakers
M-Audio
StudioPro 3 Desktop Audio Monitors
Headphones
Sony
MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone
Mixers
Behringer
UBB1002 - 10-Channel Mixer
Recording
Interface
MIDIMAN
DELTA 66 24-Bit 96kHz PCI Digital Recording Interface
Microphones
and Accompanying Cables
Shure
SM94 Recording Microphone
MXL
990 Condenser Microphone with Shockmount
Shure
PG58XLR Shure PG58XLR Vocal Mic with XLR to XLR Cable
Nady
MPF-6 Nady 6 Inch Clmap On
Proco
Mastermike Microphone Cable 25 Feet
XLR
to XLR Microphone Cable
Microphone
Stands
On-Stage
Stands Tripod Mic Stand with Boom
On-Stage
Stands MY100 Unbreakable Rubber Mic Clip
Recording
and Patch Cables
Musicians
Gear Braided Instrument Cable 1/4", Black 30 Foot
Musicians
Gear Braided Instrument Cable 1/4", Green 20 Foot
CBI
American Made Instrument Cable - 3 Foot
Monster
Cable Monster StudioLink Interconnect Cable (RCA) 2 m. - 1/4" to
RCA
USB
Flash Drives
Kingston
DTI 4 GB USB Flash Drive
Blank
CDs
Memorex
700MB/80-Minute 52x Data CD-R Media (50-Pack Spindle)
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