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Hi guys, I'm new. Like- new, new. Just starting to get my head around this thing but ready to commit long term. So I was wondering what should the first step be in order to start making good music?

I am already learning the basics of synths, but the default library of samples seems to be quite limited. Specifically, it doesn't seem like I have anywhere near the drums I need. I presume I can synthesize most instruments to some degree, but having a nice library of samples to start on and get inspired would seem to be a good first step as well.

There doesn't seem to be any tips on where to go to get set up properly and actually start for real (and apologies if I missed it) so I would massively appreciate someone's help on where I can find some nice free samples and anything else I might need like plugins for effects, etc.

Thanks.

AlexanderDumbass wrote:Hi guys, I'm new. Like- new, new. Just starting to get my head around this thing but ready to commit long term. So I was wondering what should the first step be in order to start making good music?

Welcome to Lmms Forums Alexander.
If you want, you could learn some music theory.

AlexanderDumbass wrote:where I can find some nice free samples and anything else I might need like plugins for effects, etc.

Thanks.

Check here, for links to free samples, vst's and other cool stuff etc.
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=4961

Awesome, thank you Brandy. When you say music theory, I do have a background in classical piano, so I know that much. Is there anything specific to computer music that you mean?

AlexanderDumbass wrote:Hi guys, I'm new. Like- new, new.

Welcome to the forum AlexanderDumbass! Here are all important links:
http://lmms.io/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4740
-And a few rules for Avatars, signatures, posting and using the right sub-forum :)

I was wondering what should the first step be in order to start making good music?

Perhaps starting with lmms. My rookie-guide link in signature

There doesn't seem to be any tips on where to go to get set up properly and actually start for real

One guide here: https://lmms.io/wiki/index.php?title=Ma ... or_Patches

But on my channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIfZfd ... vp6C8XAJUw

i have made several presets in both zynadsubfx, trippleOSC ao.

Also here
http://lmms.io/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5071
you find tuts for making presets

AlexanderDumbass wrote:When you say music theory, I do have a background in classical piano, so I know that much.

Oohhh. That's awesome! You're already on the right path. So forget what I said about music theory.