Welcome. Most musicians don't even realize what tools and aids are available these days. Some of the software is flat out amazing, and once you have used it wou will wonder how you got along without it. This is a list of software titles I have compiled that are usefull to any musician/songwriter. Check out these products from beyond.com. You can't beat their prices.

AudioCatalystWin Mac

• Quick and easy MP3 encoder.
• Convert files from CD or wav to MP3 format.
• Very useful to anyone sharing musical ideas over the internet.

Master Tracs Pro Audio

• This is the sequencer I have used since 1986. It has been much improved over the years, and I would recommend it to anyone. It now comes with Sound Audio Workshop so you can do your digital audio recording as well.
• G-vox has take over Passport designs software. I don't know if they will be keeping the quality up to par or not, it remains to be seen.

Cakewalk Audio FX2

• Want to make your guitar sound like any guitar coming through any amp? This is the package to do it.
• Applies effects to your digital Audio.

Cakewalk Audio FX3

• Build your virtual recording room.
• Even though you are recording in your 10 X 10 dorm room, you can make it sound like you recorded in a symphony hall.
• Want some really unusual echos, this product can do it.

Cakewalk Guitar Stuido V1.0

• This is the package for all you guitar players wanting to record your songs.
• Lot's of nice features for practice, recording and composing.

Cakewalk Home Studio V9.0

• From basic multi-track recording to syncing digital audio to video Home Studio can do it all.
• Very intuitive natural interface.

Cakewalk in Concert V1.0

• Want to practice with a band, but none is available? In Concert can help.
• Want a backup band that can follow any change you make instantly? In Concert can help.

Cakewalk Overture V2.04

• Cakewalk Overture is an easy to use, powerful notation program.
• Score your music quickly and easily, with professional looking results.

Cakewalk Pro Audio Deluxe V8.0

• Contains everything in Cakewalk Pro Audio V8.0 and contains the Musiciants Toolbox, a collection of audio tools useful to any musician.

Cakewalk Pro Audio V8.0

• The computer Audio recoring package.
• 96 kHz sample rate for the ultimate in sound quality. (With the right gear)
• 128 tracks of digital audio
• Scores your music quickly and easily.
• Everything you need for a full service home recording/publishing studio.

Cakewalk Professional V8.0

• Don't need the 24 bit audio level of Pro Audio 8? (or don't have the 24 bit audio card)
• Professional still contains all the tools you need to reach your potential.

Cakewalk Score Writer V1.0

• All you need to do is write scores? Score Writer is the package for you.
• Notate up to 16 part scores quickly and easily.
• Note by note or by MIDI.

CD Architect

• Build audio CDs to redbook specifications
• Complex mastering toolset for professional results

Sound Forge V4.5

• Great audio editing software.
• Full support of many file formats.

G-Vox Guitar 101

• Worship leader that doesn't play guitar? This will help.
• A software guitar teacher for those that need schedule flexibility, and affordability.
• Learn on your own time at home.

Teach me Piano V1.0

• Want to learn piano and don't have the time or cash for a piano instructor?
• You can learn at home on your own time.
• Simple notation of MIDI files for your own songs.

Acid

• Loop based music production tool.
• Hundreds of sample loops in many different styles of music.

Check out this book from Amazon.com.
Everything You'd Better Know About the Record Industry (Kashif, Gary Greenburg). A great book for anyone getting involved with the music industry. Very clear practical information that is instantly useful.

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