I want to start making electronic music as a creative outlet for fun. But I have 0 knowledge or background, I just like listening to the music.

Where can I start — Any good resources or advice? Best beginner software/equipment (not too expensive & good to learn)?

Learn from the ground-breaking electronic music producer

You are currently posting as works at Strategy&

Conversation Starter

I want to start making electronic music as a creative outlet for fun. But I have 0 knowledge or background, I just like listening to the music.

Where can I start — Any good resources or advice? Best beginner software/equipment (not too expensive & good to learn)?

5 reactions

Posting as :

works at

You are currently posting as works at

Posting as :

a Consultant 2

You are currently posting as Consultant 2

Depending on how "committed" you want to be I'd suggest getting Ableton Lite (I think it's free now) and also buying a midi controller like Arturio minilab mkII or Novation launchkey 25.

Those are only around $100 and personally i find having the tactile aspect of keys and pads significantly more engaging than purely programming the music in a DAW. Definitely worthwhile even if you have 0 experience with piano or music because it makes the experience more fun imo.

As for tutorials Youtube is a great free option. Udemy also has solid courses for cheap with generally a bit more structure.

4 reactions

Posting as :

a Consultant 2

You are currently posting as Consultant 2

Also ableton allows upgrades to its more premium versions if you find yourself wanting more

Posting as :

a Creative Director 1

You are currently posting as Creative Director 1

Not sure what type of music you’re interested in making, but here are my best recommendations: Two general paths to take to get started are 1.’ in the box’ (software based) and 2. ‘out of the box’ (a collection of instruments and devices that you can string together.) they’re not exclusive but offer a potential starting point.

If you take the first path, I’d start with a DAW(digital audio workstation) that allows you to use software synths as well as recording / controlling external sources. Ableton Live is a very common app right now.
To use in conjunction with that, you’ll need an interface of some kind and a controller. These two can be the same device like Ableton Push.

If you go with the out of the box approach, you can find a ton of sampler/sequencer/ synth options. To get started, something simple like a Groovebox or Sampler (Roland SP 404 or MC series) offers you a single unit to learn first and get the feel first.

YouTube links galore, like anything else in the world. You get a sense of demos, sounds, definitions between key devices & functions (what’s a sampler, a sequencer, how they work with each other, etc.)

What sort of genres you’re into might push your direction a bit more. Also- how much actual musical structure (chords, keys, notes) you’re interested in creating with - vs more percussive / sample based.

DM if I can help and have fun!

2 reactions

Posting as :

a Consultant 1

You are currently posting as Consultant 1

Start with GarageBand and watch tutorials on YouTube. Then maybe upgrade to logic pro and build a home studio for fun

Posting as :

Kearney 1

You are currently posting as Kearney 1

Pro

^this. Many hits on the radio have been made with Logic.

Posting as :

Deloitte 1

You are currently posting as Deloitte 1

https://www.masterclass.com/classes/deadmau5-teaches-electronic-music-production?utm_source=Paid&utm_medium=AdWords&utm_campaign=DM&utm_content=Brand-%7Bkeyword%7D-US_EM&utm_term=Aq-Prospecting&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhtT1BRCiARIsAGlY51JZiZm_zDb7WueOD8PwzHqRa-Z0HFGyngj4-dC9u1Bz_7dbeRrVUCEaAuSTEALw_wcB

masterclass.com

Posting as :

EY 1

You are currently posting as EY 1

Reaper as a DAW and a basic Midi keyboard.

Posting as :

works at Deloitte

▸ Deloitte USDC

You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

Can I Uber to impact day place as commute benefits? It’s really far. An hour driving…

2 reactions

Posting as :

a Manager

▸ Pharma and Biotech

You are currently posting as works at Manager

Hello everyone,

I'm looking for job opportunities in Ontario Canada in quality control department in pharmaceutical or biotechnology company. I'm permanent resident.

I'm applying online on various sites but nothing is working from last 3 months.

Kindly help me out.

▸ Remote Onboarding Support Group

Posting as :

works at EY

You are currently posting as works at EY

What are questions you ask in day one to learn team dynamics?

1 reactions

Posting as :

an Associate

▸ San Francisco Bay Area Bowl

You are currently posting as works at Associate

Moving from East Coast to the bay soon! Office is in menlo park have to go in 3-4 days a week. Where would you recommend living to balance rent and commute? thanks

3 reactions

▸ Option Traders & Investing

Posting as :

a Senior Art Director

▸ Creatives

You are currently posting as works at Senior Art Director

Which neighborhoods in Chicago should a single non-bro of 35 be looking to live in?
I’ve heard Logan Square, Wicker Park and Ukrainian Village are nice. Anywhere else?

Posting as :

a Management Consultant

You are currently posting as works at Management Consultant

Anyone playing CLDR into earnings? Thinking of buying calls?

Posting as :

works at Infosys

▸ IT industry Referrals

You are currently posting as works at Infosys

Hi,

Looking for job change right now. Currently serving the notice period. I am into cyber security domain and my primary skills are Cyberark and PKI SSL certificate management.

Any help will be highly appreciated.

Thank you.

1 reactions

a year

Posting as :

works at PwC

▸ Jobs in Accounting

You are currently posting as works at PwC

Deloitte Tax Consultants in NYC (preferably those in BTS-PE), how often do you have to go into the office?

2 reactions

4 months

Posting as :

a Senior Associate

▸ Salesforce Professionals

You are currently posting as works at Senior Associate

What’s the reason Salesforce is so successful but not other similar platforms like Microsoft Dynamics? What sets Salesforce apart from competitors?

2 reactions

a year

Posting as :

a Software Engineer

▸ Amazonians

You are currently posting as works at Software Engineer

Do Amazon consider overall performance of all interview rounds for final selection or last round as every round is eliminative?

I gave the 3 rounds of interview for Amazon India SDE fresh grad role.

1st and 2nd rounds were very smooth and interviewers were highly impressed.

In the 3rd round, I solved the question using 1 approach which is most optimal but interviewer asked me to solve via recursion and I couldn't do till end.

Do I have chance of moving forward?

5 reactions

▸ Consulting Exit Opportunities

Posting as :

works at Consultant

You are currently posting as works at Consultant

What is the typical base for PL/Principal (equivalent) at MBB ? Does it vary by YOE?

Posting as :

works at Deloitte

▸ Everything crypto

You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

If you had to invest 1k, how would you spread it between BTC, ETH and LTC?

1 reactions

Posting as :

a Creative Director

▸ Advertising

You are currently posting as works at Creative Director

Anyone tried nootropics? Do they work?

5 reactions

Posting as :

works at Infosys

▸ Infosys Consulting

You are currently posting as works at Infosys

I wanted to know what is the buyout option of notice period if I ant an early release from Infosys. How easy it is to reduce the number of days of notice period ?

I have an offer but it is asking me to join early.

1 reactions

3 months

Posting as :

works at Michigan Elementary School

▸ Teachers

You are currently posting as works at Michigan Elementary School

Chief

Another article on Executive Functioning Skills. EFS -so important for learning!

https://learningworksforkids.com/2022/06/teaching-executive-functioning-skills-four-tips-for-parents-and-therapists/

3 reactions

▸ WITCH (Wipro/Infosys/Tata/Capgenini/HCL)

Posting as :

works at Infosys

You are currently posting as works at Infosys

Rising Star

Urgent Suggestion needed,

Good router for BSNL FTTH connection?

1 reactions

9 months

Posting as :

an Associate

▸ Women in Law

You are currently posting as works at Associate

What noise cancellation earplugs do you recommend? I’m back in the office after WFH for over a year and I need it to be quiet when I’m doing research and writing.

1 reactions

Posting as :

an Associate

▸ Private Equity and the Buy Side

You are currently posting as works at Associate

Best sources for more advanced technicals? I.e. a step beyond peak frameworks into more like industry trends, multiples, etc

5 reactions

Posting as :

works at Deloitte

▸ Deloitte USI

You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

Conversation Starter

Hi All Why I can see two bank account details in the TOD portal? One us expense account & other is primary account.

2 reactions

Posting as :

a Senior Manager

▸ Confession

You are currently posting as works at Senior Manager

Ladies, what's the funniest pickup line you ever be approached with?

1 reactions

5 months

Additional Posts in The Work-Life Bowl

Posting as :

an Analyst

You are currently posting as works at Analyst

Moving from conservative big corp to tech in a finance role and most of my work wardrobe shows. Any recommendations on men’s clothes appropriate for in office at a tech co? I have no style

2 reactions

Posting as :

an Art Director

You are currently posting as works at Art Director

I’m getting less work requests. Am I getting laid off or am I just paranoid?

6 reactions

Posting as :

a Chief Financial Officer

You are currently posting as works at Chief Financial Officer

To all those who always feel like they have to be physically active - how do you deal with having an office job? Does working out really satisfy this need or do you really feel like you would be happier working a blue-collar job?

2 reactions

8 months

Posting as :

a Contractor

You are currently posting as works at Contractor

Conversation Starter

Does anybody here have big dreams, CEO/billionaire/change the world type? Are you doing anything about it?

14 reactions

Posting as :

an Associate

What would you do with an extra hour each day? For many people, the answer is…work more.

You are currently posting as works at Associate

We did what with work-life balance during covid?

google.com

4 reactions

Posting as :

an Associate Attorney

You are currently posting as works at Associate Attorney

Quarantine may result in me losing my job, but not for the same reasons as many other associates. Moved across the country and started a new job the day after stay-at-home orders hit. Most people were already out of town and low on communication. I don’t know what I’m supposed to be doing, how to do my work, etc. I talk on the phone a lot with coworkers, but feel paralyzed with the actual work. Any suggestions?

5 reactions

Posting as :

a Product Owner

My product management cohort team is conducting another user survey to further understand the pain points and challenges of collaborative virtual teams. If you manage a virtual team (people manager, project manager, product manager, lead, etc.), we would love to hear from you. Please see below for a link to the survey. Thanks!

https://tally.so/r/n0QWb6

You are currently posting as works at Product Owner

Made with Tally, the simplest way to create forms.

tally.so

Posting as :

an Associate

You are currently posting as works at Associate

Married fish… We both use our at home office frequently and desperately need a new chair…Sometimes my husband will say we spent too much money but then when we desperately need another office chair and I text him a cheap one he says well maybe we should get a nicer one since that we can keep for a couple years and that we actually like. See my confusion here? Does anyone else’s spouse do this?

1 reactions

Posting as :

works at KPMG

All y'all who be testing providence during webex meetings 😂😂😂 https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/28/us/good-morning-america-will-reeve-no-pants-trnd/index.html

You are currently posting as works at KPMG

Chief

Most of us have lost count of the days we've been in quarantine, working at home in pajamas and forgetting when we last went outdoors.

cnn.com

15 reactions

Posting as :

works at EY

You are currently posting as works at EY

Hard to get the concept of 6ft. I’ve never order 6 foot-long sandwiches from Subway.

12 reactions

Posting as :

works at EY

You are currently posting as works at EY

Conversation Starter

Come on do we need another Bill and Ted... I agree we all could have some more Keanu Reeves.

3 reactions

Posting as :

a Managing Consultant

You are currently posting as works at Managing Consultant

Here’s a pic of our new dog to hopefully brighten your day! Add yours below, doggos make everything better 😀

195 reactions

Posting as :

an Internal Auditor

You are currently posting as works at Internal Auditor

Conversation Starter

I have to work 6pm-6am shifts 4 days straight each week for the next 45 days to save small businesses. God Bless Capitalism!

14 reactions

Posting as :

a Senior Consultant

You are currently posting as works at Senior Consultant

Has anyone experience swollen lymph nodes after getting the vaccine/booster? I got my booster shot right before thanksgiving and am still having some lymph node swelling in that armpit even though it’s been about two months. If so when did you see the swelling finally go down?

1 reactions

a year

Posting as :

a Creative Director

You are currently posting as works at Creative Director

Enthusiast

I’m finding that a weird side effect of losing my job in this climate is ad agencies taking advantage of my weakened position. They get in touch, proactively or in response to my reaching out, and they want to hire me as they are in good shape. When I reveal I was laid off, the offer changes to freelance or maybe nothing. My work, awards, the fact that they know me and approached me in the first place should be enough. I don’t want to lie about my situation. Any ideas how to avoid this?

5 reactions

Posting as :

works at PwC

You are currently posting as works at PwC

Can anyone provide a good office chair recommendation? Looking to spend somewhere between $200-$300, but willing to look into pricier options if it is really worth it!

7 reactions

Posting as :

works at DDB

You are currently posting as works at DDB

Post your savings account balance so I can feel shitty about my life decisions.

4 reactions

Posting as :

a Senior Advisory

You are currently posting as works at Senior Advisory

Conversation Starter

Should I get a peloton? I already have an elliptical

2 reactions

Posting as :

a Group Account Director

You are currently posting as works at Group Account Director

Some people seem to think that folks will never be comfortable in an office setting again, which if true, means the same people will never be comfortable at a sporting event, museum, concert, etc. I understand that concern at the moment. But, if a vaccine becomes available, how many of you here will be comfortable with a return to “normal” life? Life eventually went back to normal after the Spanish Flu pandemic. Is it foolish to assume that will be the case here?

4 reactions

Posting as :

a Senior Tax Associate