Connecting a couple of samples and forming a loop is something any audio editor can do, but if you're determined to create your own material using a keyboard, mixing MIDI files and incorporating different effects, you'll need more robustness from the software. An interesting option you should check out before setting your wallet on fire is Podium. Its learning curve is quite aggressive, though that hasn't stopped us before, has it?
Let creativity never be lost. It doesn't matter if it's a completely original artistic work, a project combining elements created by third parties, or a restoration with several optimizations; the most important thing is that the flow remains active, and that all interested parties have access to the necessary tools in the simplest and most economical way.
Let's assume you want to create music. Is the idea to learn to play an instrument, or to mix sounds? For both cases, there are already very good quality virtual resources. The most trained ears will say that "it's not the same", but the truth is that no one learns to drive a Formula 1, and the same principle applies to other activities. Now, let's say you've crossed the barrier of basic audio editors, and wish to add something broader to your repertoire. With that in mind, let's make room for Podium.
Podium: Advanced audio editor
It's likely that some of our readers smile at the suggestion, and I think I understand why. Podium's roots extend back to 1990, so we're looking at software with 30 years of work on its shoulders. Podium began its journey as a commercial application in 2004 under the company Zynewave, but it was in 2010 that it released the first free edition to the public.
What can Podium do that is not within reach of Podium Free? First, it includes a full license for the VST plugin Tone2 Warmverb (which, if purchased separately, costs 65 dollars), and then grants access to the VIP section of its forum, where you can find more advanced support. Beyond that... Podium Free is very complete, and its official page has a list of suggested freeware plugins.
Now, installation is very simple (it has builds compatible with 32 and 64 bits in the same zip file), but learning it is not so much. The Podium page has a very long usage guide, while in recent years, YouTube has become one of the preferred portals for publishing tutorials. In short: Lots of patience if you've never crossed swords with similar software, and those who already have some experience might take it as another challenge. Let's see (and hear) what they can create.
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