I am planning on getting into production and I am stuck on which software program to get that is beginner friendly. I want to be able to plug in a Yamaha Keyboard and use it in conjunction with the software so the softwate obviously needs to be MIDI compatible. I'd also like it to be able to use VST's.

Any ideas?

Dunno,, but Fruityloops is the best to start with i guess.. i use Cubase but that´s far more difficult .. not that i´m good or something .
Get the free demo version or something.. and add some member who use that too in your msn... he will and can help you better...good luck mate!!!

i would say Fruityloops is better to start with

that's what i started with

but im still stuck there.. never did progress

Fruity Loops for sure....
I use it too since may this year
add me to msn, I will tell you where you can get FL and will help you learning it.
Don't forget, start messing with it when you have it just in.
That will teach you how the programm works

Cheers

The best to start with is the best to get used to it.....so i would say start with Cubase...
Or Reason...(but it has no vsts......sooo )

don't forget he's a beginner.
I don't know if he used first some drag and drop programms ?
they are very standardy but learn you how a tune is builded up
After you learned how to build up a tune, you have to learn how chords work. When you know that you have to make basslines, melodies, stringpartches and FX'es on your own (I really advice FL for that). It seems he already knows that because he asks for a midi interface. After you have much experience with that you're ready to mess with VST's (first learn how the programm works). Then it's time to get to work with Cubase or Reason.

reason works for me very easy to use program

really think you should start with a program with VST support...drop Reason,, it is too crappy to make a decent track in the begin of the producing career,, really should say to start with Fruity Loops,,, and the word says it all,,, just try to make a 808/909 kick looping and add some percussion to it.. sounds easy but it's a fun challenge to do i think.. even try to look in the manuals for the program for the key commands... really helpfull. You may buy my Reason 2.5 cd's if you want.. not planning to use that crap again...

and IF you really want to use Reason, you can always rewire it into Fruity Loops, Cubase, and maybe Logic too and use it with some VST's then

hi guys m also a biginner..!!reading all the posts..i must thank all u guys..!!
gr8 info provided..!!
thanx
this is a good thread!

I was born to help

thanks m8.
You know where you have to ask when you get difficulties

true..i got some of the answers!

great, If you have more...
you know where to ask

ok i have full working fruityloops and i have no freaking clue what to do i have tried and u can call me stupid but i cant figure it out anybody wants to tutor me i would thank you forever to say the least please