1. CAKEWALK PRO AUDIO

This has almost become synonymous with computer music, and no one who makes computer music does not know it. CAKEWALK is popular because of its comprehensive functions and simple operation. For those who are not familiar with computer music, they can create quite fulfilling works with a little study. For professionals or advanced users, CAKEWALK also provides a large number of advanced features. It is particularly worth mentioning that CAKEWALK4.0 and above has added audio processing functions, making it a step closer to professional level. The current highest version of CAKEWALK is 9.0.

2. CUBASE VST

This is quite powerful. The great thing is that it handles MIDI and audio very well, which is better than CAKEWALK. CAKEWALK is still not perfect in terms of audio, and many people still don’t want to. Use CAKEWLK to process audio. But CUBASE can, with powerful audio instant response effects and a lot of plug-ins, there is a lot of room for processing. However, CUBASE also has high system requirements, which ordinary machines cannot bear. In addition, it has complex functions and is more complicated to use, but these do not affect CUBASE from becoming an excellent software.

3. ENCORE

The original English meaning of ENCORE is the encore track, and this is used to print music scores. It can print out most of the staff notation. If some modern works use other notation methods, ENCORE cannot print them yet. But it is actually more than enough to print some piano scores, symphony scores, etc. ENCORE can make almost the same Beethoven sonatas that you see in the bookstore. The characteristics of ENCORE are that it is simple and clear, very fast to use, and the printing effect is very professional.

4. JAMMER

JAMMER is an automatic accompaniment, and another one similar to it is BAND IN A BOX. The so-called automatic accompaniment means that you only need to enter the chord marks, such as C, Am, G7, etc., and then tell the type of accompaniment, and the computer will automatically provide an accompaniment based on the chords. This is for those who do not know much about arranging or are new to music. It is very useful for people. It can be said that it solves at least half of the work. Moreover, if you adjust JAMMER's advanced functions, you can also get professional results.

5. SOUND FORGE

The literal translation is: disguise of sound. SOUND FORGE is a single-track audio processing tool, and it is also extremely powerful. Its processing object is waveform files (WAVE), which means it is an audio processing

. Just like its original meaning in English, it can add various effects to an original waveform file, change its waveform, and naturally sound completely different. Maybe it becomes thick and plump, maybe it becomes eerie and scary. Therefore, in audio production, SOUND FORGE can become an important tool for post-processing, and its advantages in recording are unmatched by CAKEWALK and others. In addition, using SOUND FORGE plug-ins can add many processing functions and turn your home into a small STUDIO.

6. COOL EDIT

This is also an audio processing, but it is multi-track processing. It is actually a multi-track recorder. You can record audio in separate tracks and finally synthesize it. At the same time, it can also perform effect processing on wave files. It is very effective to combine it with the single-track SOUND FORGE. It is indeed a very "cool" one.

7. TONICA

This is a teaching program designed for those who study four-part harmony in professional music schools. It has a certain degree of professionalism and academic quality. The original meaning of TONICA is the main chord.

"Harmony" is an essential course in professional music schools, and four-part harmony is its foundation. TONICA provides convenience for learners. You can input notes according to the S, A, T, and B of four-part harmony. , you can complete your harmony homework on the computer. You can also use your MIDI device to play your masterpiece. Listening to the actual sound can avoid having to do harmony questions on paper. In addition, it also has a very cool function that can point out for you. Parallel fifths and octaves in homework, discover and correct mistakes in time to avoid being deducted many points by your teacher. In fact, in Western countries, TONICA has long been used in classroom teaching. Friends who study music, come and give it a try!

8. GUITAR PRO

GUITAR PRO is good news for guitar lovers. It provides a way to print standard six-line notation. It has many notations specific to guitar. In addition, it also There are complete guitar fretboard diagrams, which are the chord markings. GUITAR PRO is equipped with a sequencer and can play music using MIDI devices. You can choose to use nylon strings, steel strings, jazz, and distorted guitar tones to play back CLASICAL, POP, JAZZ, and ROCK music. In a way, it also It can be used as an auxiliary tool for guitar practice, as long as you have a computer.

9. EARMASTER

Earmaster is also a teaching tool. It is designed for listening training and can be used as an auxiliary tool for sight-singing and ear training. It can train melody, chords, and rhythm, but the training of chords is more effective. Its training method is different from our country's training method. It does not give the standard note A. Instead, after playing a chord, it gives the lowest note of the chord and requires other notes to be added. This is useful for training a sense of non-tonal harmonics. Moreover, through its specific settings, it can play complex chords such as ninth chords, major seventh chords, suspended fourth chords, diminished seventh chords, half-diminished seventh chords, etc. Try how sensitive your ears are? Moreover, since it is time to use MIDI equipment to play, it ensures that there will be no deviation in pitch, and it can also count your accuracy!

10. FRUITY LOOPS

Maybe you have a headache editing drum and percussion parts? The rhythms I make up are either fragmented and have no center, or lack variety. Moreover, the looping effect cannot be heard when arranging drums in the sequencer. Very troublesome. Now there is FRUITY LOOPS, a program based on LOOP, dedicated to editing drum rhythms. It is very simple to use. We only need to select a percussion instrument at its set beat point, and you can hear the overall effect, and It can automatically help you LOOP, you only need to enter a small section. Supports MIDI format output, you can add your LOOP to the sequencer's track. Very useful!