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Old 12-29-2016, 11:11 AM
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Default Total Newbie Here, and needs help

Hello, first of all, I'm completely new to the world of music
production, and I have several questions regarding Pro Tools, and also seek advice and whatever (?).
(Also, I'm using version 12.)

I pruchased Pro Tools 12 as a cheaper alternative for FL Studio,
as the version of fl that I could afford didn't have the plugins I
wanted, such as a pitcher. Please do tell me if I did a mistake here.
I aim to create electro music, stuff like that, so I also bought
NI komplete because of Massive. Will Pro Tools be good for this?
Massive does work with it, but I'm wondering if it's suitable
for someone who wants to make music like Knife Party, Excision
or other artists like those.

Alright, more concerning questions now;
-The interface: I was able to make a new track and assign
plugins to it, but, where are the piano rolls? I'm completely
confused here, because the only thing I ever worked with was
a demo of FL Studio 12, which's interface seems more user
friendly (I know what where is...). I tried to look up videos
but the ones I'm comming across are not about what I'd
like to find out. Also, most of them were just people
using MIDI keyboards, is PT 12 even capable of making
everything virtualy only? I simply don't know how to
make sounds, drum patterns etc.
-Sound: seems like this is a common problem, though mine
probably varies here; there's no sound. And yes I did try the
setup>Playback engine, etc. way of fixing this. Did not help.
What I find odd is that nothing on my pc makes sounds
while Pro Tools is opened. Also, in some guides, I saw people
having "hardware" among the setup options, I don't have it
there. So what can I do?

That's probably everything I need answered at the moment, I really hope to get replies, ones
that will help me out, and I also do hope I did the right choice
buying Pro Tools. It was a big investition together with other things.
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Old 12-29-2016, 01:57 PM
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Default Re: Total Newbie Here, and needs help

I'm sorry, but I don't think you made the right decision purchasing PT.
PT is more of a multitrack recording/mixing thing than a electronica creation thing. PT is not what you're looking for.
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Old 12-29-2016, 02:02 PM
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Since Pro Tools 8, they have made midi easier to use. Yes Pro tools is for any kind of music. What Ben is saying is that it doesn't focus mainly on electronic music or even making music with midi together, but it does do the job and does it well. The reason why it doesn't do it as good as FL Studio or Ableton is cause they have certain types of features built in them that makes it easy to use midi. FL Studio has the chord tool which basically shows you the notes to use for a chord. Ableton just has a bunch of packs and built in arps and stuff. Btw, Pro tools is very good for mastering/ putting finishing touches on any form of music. Also there is a piano roll. Right click on a track and go to midi editor or press the arrow at the bottom that points up. If you get the right instrument plugins and effects, pro tools will do just fine.
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Old 12-29-2016, 02:21 PM
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Since Pro Tools 8, they have made midi easier to use. Yes Pro tools is for any kind of music. What Ben is saying is that it doesn't focus mainly on electronic music or even making music with midi together, but it does do the job and does it well. The reason why it doesn't do it as good as FL Studio or Ableton is cause they have certain types of features built in them that makes it easy to use midi. FL Studio has the chord tool which basically shows you the notes to use for a chord. Ableton just has a bunch of packs and built in arps and stuff. Btw, Pro tools is very good for mastering/ putting finishing touches on any form of music. Also there is a piano roll. Right click on a track and go to midi editor or press the arrow at the bottom that points up. If you get the right instrument plugins and effects, pro tools will do just fine.
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Old 12-30-2016, 05:20 AM
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I'm sorry, but I don't think you made the right decision purchasing PT.
PT is more of a multitrack recording/mixing thing than a electronica creation thing. PT is not what you're looking for.
Maybe Ableton would be better suited for what the op wants. What would also help is for the op to give us some system info so we could help with some of the issues he's having. Stuff like Windows or Mac, operating system, hardware in use, etc.
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Old 12-30-2016, 11:08 AM
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Maybe Ableton would be better suited for what the op wants. What would also help is for the op to give us some system info so we could help with some of the issues he's having. Stuff like Windows or Mac, operating system, hardware in use, etc.
I thought Ableton was for live performing. And the sound issue is fixed.
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Old 12-30-2016, 11:14 AM
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I thought Ableton was for live performing. And the sound issue is fixed.
Ableton is what basically every top selling DJ and EDM guys are using and they would NEVER EVER look at Pro Tools as thats not anywhere near Ableton in Midi and VI production.
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Ableton is what basically every top selling DJ and EDM guys are using and they would NEVER EVER look at Pro Tools as thats not anywhere near Ableton in Midi and VI production.
I see, thanks.
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I see, thanks.
Good choice with getting Komplete. Check out FM8, it will be a good tool for your goals.
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