There are dozens of different software titles out there for making music on your computer. Some of the more popular ones include Apple's GarageBand, Fruity Loops, and Ableton. However, what is the best software for music production? Also, what should you buy if money is a bit tight and you want to get yourself the best possible product for the lowest possible price?
The first thing you should look at when picking music creation software is your level of knowledge and skill, as well as your ability to pick up a new program quickly. If you have already had experience or lessons in using professional music production software then you are leagues ahead of most. Why? Music software is perhaps some of the most complex and vast and difficult-to-lean software on the planet. You can literally go mad sitting there, trying to work out what all the different buttons, keyboard shortcuts, and program functions are.
If you have no prior knowledge, then you should definitely avoid the more complex programs such as Fruity Loops are Ableton. Yes, they are extremely powerful. Yes, you can make incredibly good quality music on them, all from your computer. However, you will be driven up the wall trying to work out how to do this; most people I know who have attempted to use such complex programs usually give up after a few weeks. Unless you are very naturally gifted at learning how to use new and complicated things, or you already have taken lessons, I would advise against using these more expensive (yet more powerful) program packages.
A simple "click and go" music production software program will best serve your needs, as it will allow you to build your skill base, yet create great sounding music early on without the frustration of seeing slow progress. There are many different programs out there that suit this end, although (as the title of this website suggests) DubTurbo is probably your best bet when you are starting out.
For a number of different reasons; its excellent price, wide variety of features, great tutorials, and good customer support, DubTurbo really cannot be faulted as the perfect software for music production. Also, because your work is exported in high-quality audio (as opposed to 128 kbps MP3) you can then use your finished work down the track in more complex programs, or even sell your beats, tracks and music.
I seriously cannot foresee a situation in which you would be disappointed with DubTurbo, provided you are looking for a simple, easy, and powerful method to make your own music. If you want the most complex, in-depth, and difficult to master software then consider looking elsewhere, but if you just want to dip your toes in the DIY music production lake then take a look at DubTurbo today.