Newbie for composing

[tharpdevenport]

Okay, I'm a newbie to composing ( I can notate and read a little), and I have pretty much a zero budget.

Can anyone suggest any nice freeware programs for making music? Decent free orchestra samples and so forth.


Be gentle. ~|


Score lover,
Justin

[buckshead]

If you've got nothing at all, there is a magazine called "Computer Music" published in UK but available over the pond that gives away each month on its DVD a complete studio, frequently updated.

There are also samples but you may need to wait a few months before you get what you need. However once you've got a set up working there are plenty of samples out there.

[kitekrazy]

Okay, I'm a newbie to composing ( I can notate and read a little), and I have pretty much a zero budget.

Can anyone suggest any nice freeware programs for making music? Decent free orchestra samples and so forth.


Be gentle. ~|


Score lover,
Justin

Just like what buckshead said. Get the latest issue that has Orchestral Manuevers. If you can swing it financially, it's worth getting an annual subscription.

[tharpdevenport]

Anyone willing to part with their copy?


Does it also have a notation program?