The first version of the Fruity Loops music program was created in 1998. Since then, the program has gone through several upgrades and advancements. Fruity Loops Studio has several editions available for purchase through downloading from their web site or music equipment stores. The program offers a wide host of signature mixing processes and effects. It can be used with or without trigger equipment. Prior experience producing music is recommended to easily navigate this program.
Reason is one of the two key programs produced by Propellerhead Software company, which began in 1994. Reason is an all-in-one complete music production system with a virtual production rack included. Trigger equipment can also be used. Prior music production experience and knowledge of mixing processes and sound boards would be helpful for navigating this program.
The Sonic Producer program has been on the market since 2008 and is considered one of the best programs for beginner producers as it comes with a training program. Though it is a good beginner program, there is a wide range of quality sounds included. This music sequencing program also allows beats to be exported into mp3 files which is convenient for beat makers looking to market their work.
Dub Turbo is the newest music production program on the market available for sale in 2010. The program is also recommended for beginners but may be fun for experienced beat makers as well. One of the impressive features of this program is the computer keyboard triggering for drums and melodies which makes it possible to produce music fluently with nothing more than your personal computer.