When I first started I spent a great deal of money.  I started creating music on a Yamaha keyboard Workstation.  While I was good with making beats on a keyboard, I could create faster on a computer.   So eventually I brought Reason 2.0 and a handful of sample CD’s.   My learning curve was brutal.  I wouldn’t recommend Propellerhead Reason for beginners.



Most music production newbie’s make the Mistake of Buying lots of equipment not realizing there is a learning curve evolved.  Realize for every piece of equipment you buy, you’ll need 3 month to learn it.  My advice is to stick to one piece of software or equipment for a year.  This will give you the basic knowledge of programming, sequencing and Midi.   Once you have a good understanding, you can apply it to any software.
As a new beat maker you’ll be face with a slew of options.  Hardware or Software?  MPC or Roland 1080?  Fl Studio or Cubase?   The best advice I can give you is choose a Beat making software that complements your strengths.   If you can bang out a beat use an Akai MPC.   If your good with computers start use music production software.  Start with your natural talent.

The best beat making program I would recommend for starter is Sony Acid.  Sony Acid is user friendly and will allow you to quickly make music with little learning.   Programs like Reason 4.0 and Fl Studio, I would recommend to those who have mastered the basics of Sequencing and MIDI.   As with anything in life, be patience.  Stay Tune for More Tips and Tutorials