10-04-2015, 07:52
I don't ever use loops so I cannot really answer that one. A 'loop' is a series of sounds - maybe a whole lot instruments or maybe just one that is repeated over and over (copied and pasted along the track line in the DAW). As for making a loop - I don't know - I've never done it and I never will. As far as plug-ins go, there are thousands to choose from. In order to 'make' a plug-in requires programming skills etc. I would not go down that road unless you are planning to get involved in sound design. Just use the plug-ins available (soft synths, audio processors - like equalizers, reverb, transient modules etc.). By plug-in, I think you are referring to instruments, like drums or synthesizers or keyboards etc. To make one of these requires a lot of work and skill. If you are only starting out I suggest just using the available ones and modifying their sounds to create your own 'patches' - a patch is a type of sound palette that is loaded into a soft synth that you play via a midi keyboard. Arturia probably make the best classic synthesizer emulations but there are many other companies doing this. Soniccouture is also a very good company. Your Sonar package will include some soft synths - like Dimension Pro or the fantastic Z3TA synth. Start with those first and experiment by changing the settings on the front panel. REMINDER: Paul White's book will explain all of this is much more detail. That should be the first thing you buy.
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