A software sequencer is a tool that records, edits and plays-back commands (typically MIDI) that can be interpreted as sound; essentially, a tool that records a sequence of data. VST, or Virtual Studio Technology, is a standard developed by Steinberg allowing the development of software modules to sythesize sound or layer filter effects over pre-recorded sound. Commonly referred to as VST Plugins, these tools allow for the complete replacement of expensive hardware typically found in musician's studios of the past. However, many may argue that you can't obtain true creative freedom using strictly digital software tools.
Whether you are looking to customize your own beats for your own purposes (perhaps you want to make a great rap album), or maybe you're just looking to make some quick cash by making simple beats and selling them to other artists for a profit. Whatever the case may be, the first real step that you must take in order to create the best electronic beats possible is to dig into the available software.
There are three main kinds of synthesizers: analog, digital, and software. A synthesizer basically uses waves or samples to create sounds. Different waves produce different sounding tones. Some of the basic waves used are the square, saw, sine and pulse waves. You can also mix different waves together to get different sounds. Some synthesizers also let you morph different waves together, making your own waves. There are other tools that help you alter the sound of the synth, the next most important being the filters. Synths may seem confusing at first, but the best way to learn how to use them properly is to experiment with them. Start by focusing on the Oscillators (waves) and the filters, first.
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