The Basics of Tempo
Before we explain the samples, sounds, instruments (or VSTs), we have to understand the fundamentals of music and the DAW (music software). Remember, I use Logic Pro, and have been using it for 17 years. For 250 USD you get a top-notch DAW.
Steinberg Cubase costs a 100 USD more and is definitely worth considering as well. The quality of Cubase is pretty much unbeatable. For cinematic sounds, they offer Iconaca, which beats NI cinematic instruments. However, with the right configuration, you can really achieve realistic-sounding cinematic instruments with Native Instruments.
Also, Pro Tools, the industry standard, still has a reputation of being ridiculously expensive. They cut their prices and shifted to a subscription model. So Pro Tools is now available for most producers. That being said, Pro Tools is the hardest DAW to master and is often used in the movie industry. So think twice before investing in Pro Tools if you are not ready yet. This is the tool professional audio engineers use in combination with an analog production set.
Other DAWs are much more expensive and are often not worth the price. Take into account that your plug-ins will be much more expensive. Hence, Logic Pro and Cubase are prime DAWs.
