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I'm really interested in learning how to use music software. I've tried a bit on my own, and I'm really useless at it, but if anyone knows a patreon or people who actually teach these kind of skills, please let me know because I am possibly quite interested

Thinking on this post @silverwizard looking for someone to make sea shanties and so I've got music on my mind
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bmarr
bmarr  
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I have some experience with Logic Pro and Protools. The main obstacle with each is that both really need some type of audio interface to fully utilize their potential.
silverwizard
silverwizard  
By audio interface do you mean a full DAW or just a mixer?
We have a midrange audio mixer burning a hole in our pocket, though we really need to get off Becky's laptop for audio quality reasons
bmarr
bmarr  
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I would divide DAW and audio interface into software vs hardware. The DAW is the software (sometimes linked to specific hardware) that you use to track and record music. (e.g. Protools, Logic Pro, Ableton, Garage Band to name a few). The audio interface is the hardware that translates your analog instrument into a digital recording. Sometimes the instrument and the interface are one and the same. (e.g Ableton Push, a digital mixer or a digital keyboard controller). To record, typically you need a DAW, an audio interface and an instrument, microphone, or keyboard controller).
silverwizard
silverwizard  
Ok - cool - that makes sense

Becky is looking to understand a DAW - we have a solid mixer with proper XLR inputs to USB so we can manage things, and a couple of ok mics.

The main problem is that all my knowledge is for voice recording - and I 'have no idea how to use a DAW.
bmarr
bmarr  
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Your mixer likely will work as an interface if the USB lets you connect to a computer. DAWs come in all price ranges and configurations. If you are a student or teacher there are big discounts. For example Protools studio is $99 if you are a student. If you have a Mac, you probably already have Garage Band for free. Logic Pro also is Mac oriented but costs a couple of hundred dollars. Once you get a DAW, I am more than happy to give you a quick tutorial.
Becky
Becky  
I really appreciate that offer, and I might actually take you up on it. It's incredibly kind ❤️, I just need to figure out what we have/can get. Thank you tho! Truly!!
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