Just Gettin' Started, What software is good for starters Options

[monkeyman]

I am interested in creating music and would love to start creating more again. However, I don't have much software. I am mostly interested in electronic music, and don't really see the possibility of the need to use real instruments. Therefore, can anyone recommend a decent starting point. I have heard of a software program called Reason. Would this be seen as the best piece of software for an electronically focused musician ?

Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[ryosode]

Soo, between the two Edirol models and Radium, which would you get?

Also, Ryosode, is hardware like the above cheaper in Japan or the US?
What is the best place to buy in Tokyo?


Arigato,
charlie

I'd get Edirol (or Roland for you), but quite frankly, I don't think there's much difference. I choose Roland for their reputation.

The price of domestic pro audio equipments (Yamaha, Roland, etc) tend to go down quickly in Japan. If you can read Japanese, I recommend buyin one of these Keyboard magazines or a magazine called "Sound and Recording". They are good resource for you. If you can, go to Akihabara or Shinjuku's electronics area. There are dvisions of LAOX and Big Camera that are dedicated to selling latest audio stuff. These tend to be cheaper places to buy your equipments than going to a local instruments store.