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Well, I have been getting into music making recently, and already, I have to say, I have shelled out quite an amount of money. However, I am looking to better my opportunities with this hobby, and so, I have a couple of questions for music makers of RMN (abley and harmonic better post!)

What VSTis would you recommend?

I noticed that many composers choose East West's Symphonic Orchestra Gold package, so when I decided to get into this, that was my first purchase. However, aside from that, I am looking to broaden my arsenal. I have been using a couple of soundfonts as well, but most of them are almost the same quality as midi samples, so it just isn't worth it. I am wondering what VSTis you think are worth buying. Some that I am considering include:

Native Instruments Komplete: This is supposed to be one hell of a package, however, it seems like it has many things I wouldn't need (such as guitar rigs), and for the $1499 that it costs, I'm just not sure I should go for it.

East West Quantum Leap Colossus: Considering how high quality and great Symphonic Orchestra Gold is, I believe that Colossus should be of similar quality. Not only that, but a total size of 32 GB, that's a lot of instruments. It also happens to run at a cheaper price of $535.

East West Quantum Leap Symphonic Choirs: While I am not heavily considering this, it would make a great addition.

Anything from Spectrasonics: Their VSTis allow for a bit of techno/trance music, which would be neat to try. They also come in much cheaper than other VSTis of similar nature.

What program/programs would you recommend?

Currently I am using FL studio, and that's it. What I would like to know is what higher end program would you recommend. I am considering buying Sonar, or perhaps Cubase. Also, I need a program that is better for midi synthesizing, because I do not intend on playing every song I make on my keyboard. So, please, recommend away.

Any responses would be appreciated.

So, quick discussion thread about school coming back from summer (even though some peoples start earlier than others)

1. Are you still in school?
if so:
2. What grade are you going into?
3. When do you go back to school?
4. What classes are you taking?
5. Where will you be doing "back to school shopping"?
6. Are you excited? Do you look forward to it?

Go ahead and fill it out. If you are in university, tell us the year you are going into, as opposed to the grade.

1. Yes
2. 11
3. September 2
4. I am taking Biology 11, Web Design 11, Concert Band 11, Japanese 11, and then all of my mandatory courses, which consist of Math 11, Socials 11, and English 11. I might have missed one, but whatever.
5. Staples is good for most of the school stuff. Same with Zellars.
6. I am actually far more excited than most years, since it will mean both seeing my friends again, but also time off of work. It will also force me back into being on a regular sleeping schedule, since mine right now is so out of place.

Well, I finally came up with an idea for a game, and I am all stoked to get started on it. Here is the problem, I need futuristic tilesets for it. If anyone knows where to get some, please, post in here. Also, if you know any older games set in the future, that would be halpful too, as I could make my own tilesets. Thanks in advance!

CLOSED

+ Must have a game page
+ Must be completed
+ Must have a download
+ Must be playable on my computer

Keep in mind I am still in school, so I am busy most of the time, and while at home, I may choose to do other things. I will get the game reviewed though.

So, if you like this idea, post a link to your game page, and I will review your game. I will be doing this in a first come first serve basis, so you may want to hurry :)

*NEW* From now on, I will be using the following format in reviews:

Story /5
Graphics /5
Atmosphere/Mapping /5
Music /5
Playability /5
Overall /5

CURRENTLY REVIEWING:
Demon Legacy

GAMES REVIEWED:
Grave Spirit
Dragon Fantasy
Over The Pacific-1944
Death Proclaimed
Total Chaos
Demon Destiny 1

GAMES WAITING LIST
Demon Legacy
ANYTHING by Max McGee
Fenrir: First Operation
Path of Justice
Secrets of the Light
Gio Adventures

GAMES THAT WERE/WILL BE SKIPPED:
~Razor~ - Demo only
Mid Autumn Garden - No download
Pirates: The Legend of the Silver Crescent - 404 error
Death Procliamed 2 - DEMO
Forever's End - DEMO

I ask this question simply because I was messing around with an event based CMS idea. If I do make a tutorial on it and such, it won't be about displaying HP, and gold and the like. It is simply how to make a navigate-able menu and such. I would both write how to do it all, but also upload a sample game to look at. The thing is, it has bugs right now, but if some people are interested, then I will fix it later and upload it.

Also, I say later because I have to go to work, and not because I am lazy.