Music production HELP

[RiskyStuff]

I can't make music like other people do.

I struggle to understand music theory. I basically feel disgusted by theory of music.

Music is all about feelings, emotions, hype, instant gratification and more.

This sh## right here isn't about some notes.

I'm not a guitar player. I don't have any instrument other than plywood to bang on.

I want to make music using electronic instruments using electronic piano or something like that.

I have zero idea about it and I can't start with theory. I'm too dumb for it. Hahaha

But we know from business, the dumber you are, the easier it'll be easier to execute.

I've done theory and practice later in many domains. Guess what, I achieved only in those domains where I had practice from DAY 1.

Yess, oh my god this music I just listen to right now is so good.

I know the dude behind it - Skrillex - doesn't think about some intelligent theories. You can't create music by intellect. No fcking way.

My questions are
How to produce sounds for electronic music?

Which electronics instruments to buy, so I can press keyboard and record my composition?

Do I need something else? Some physical thing?

 

[RiskyStuff]

To start blasting out electronic beats right now without ever looking at a sheet of music theory, you just need three things: a computer, a music software called a DAW, and a plug-and-play USB MIDI keyboard. Forget the sheet music and the boring lectures. If you want to smash keys, make weird noises, and get that instant gratification, here is your starter pack to becoming a bedroom producer by tonight


1. How to Produce Sounds for Electronic Music?

In the modern world, you don't need a room full of dusty, expensive hardware synthesizers. You generate all your sounds using Virtual Instruments (VSTs) inside your computer.

The Brain (The DAW): You need a Digital Audio Workstation. This is the software where you record, edit, and play back your music. For electronic music, the absolute gold standards are Ableton Live (which Skrillex famously uses) or FL Studio. Both let you drag, drop, and smash buttons until it sounds awesome.

The Noise Makers (Plugins): Inside your DAW, you will open up software synthesizers and drum machines. You press a key on your keyboard, it sends a signal to the software, and boom—the software spits out a laser beam sound, a heavy bassline, or a cosmic synth pad.

2. Which Electronic Instruments to Buy?
You do not want a standalone, heavy electronic piano. You want a MIDI Keyboard Controller.

These do not make sound on their own. Instead, they plug directly into your computer via a USB cable and send "instructions" to your software (e.g., "Hey software, he just hit the middle C key really hard!"). They are cheap, fun, and require zero setup.

Here are the best beginner-friendly options:
Akai MPK Mini MK3: This is the ultimate "I want to make beats now" device. It has 25 mini piano keys and 8 bouncy drum pads you can violently drum your fingers on.
Novation Launchkey Mini MK3: Super integrated with Ableton Live. It’s small, fits on a messy desk, and lets you trigger loops easily.

Arturia MicroLab: If you just want keys and no extra knobs or pads to distract your brain, this one is cheap, rugged, and comes with great free software sounds.

3. Do I Need Anything Else? (The Physical Stuff)
To get the sound from your brain to your ears without annoying your neighbors, you just need a couple more physical items:
A Decent Pair of Headphones: You can't mix face-melting bass on tiny laptop speakers. Grab a pair of studio headphones like the Audio-Technica ATH-M40x or even just use whatever over-ear headphones you have lying around to start.

An Audio Interface (Optional for Day 1, but highly recommended for Day 2): A little box like the Focusrite Scarlett Solo that plugs into your USB port. It acts as an external soundcard so your computer doesn't lag (latency) when you press a key, and it makes everything sound crisp.

Throw the music theory books in the trash, grab a MIDI controller, download a free trial of Ableton or FL Studio, and start turning knobs until the room shakes!

 

[GhostofBobSaget]

You don't need anything more than FL Studio (cracked), some drumkit packs, some VST and mixing / mastering plugins (cracked) and a computer keyboard.