Work and tools of game composers

[Biochips]

I assume game composers mostly use software studios like Reason, Cubase, SoundForge, ProTools, Cakewalk etc. to write their tracks. I hope I'm right, otherwise I couldn't imagine what else they should use. Now I'd like to know what do you work with and how much time do you need to write an average game track?

[Robyn Traill]

I use Logic for most of my stuff. In order to test the interchangeability of A.B.C D sections within a cell of music you must then use something to have them triggered in random order. I've heard some people uese Pro'tols for that, but don't see why it would be any better than Logic.

There is other audio software that games producers use however that does this beautifully. WWISE is one. Windos only though

[Keith Stacey]

I asked several prominent game composer about their rigs and built mine based on the recommendations. I ended up going with Logic, as it was highly recommended by several people (Tom Salta, Michael Bross, and Jeremy Soule use it). My second choice was Digital Performer (per Garry Schyman).

Of course, I write in Sibelius first ;)

[Michal Cielecki]

I use FL Studio 8 along with many East West libraries, ProjectSAM's Symphobia and TS2 + some of Tonehammer stuff (which I find pretty amazing).

[Keith Stacey]

Yeah, I've been thinking of grabbing the Tonehammer stuff. It really does sound great. As of now, I've pretty much got the whole EWQL catalogue covered, but I am looking forward to "Hollywood Strings".

[Michal Cielecki]

A friend of mine is purchasing Los Angeles Scoring Strings. For me, although it sounds amazing, it is too expensive. I already am broke after getting EWQL SO Gold and MOR from EW in the 2 for 1 promo. :) I am too waiting for the HS library, I believe it will be much more affordable.
Yeah, I recommend getting TH's stuff, I already have couple of their stuff and IMHO it sounds brilliant, especially for trailer music.

Cheers,
Michal

[James Semple]

LASS is amazing but you need quite a beast of a machine to run it... Preferably a separate machine to be honest.

[Azren Azimuddin]

Wouldn't something like Ableton Live be quite good at testing interchangeability sections via it's random midi/audio clip playback functions?

[John Hoge]

I would like to add a question of my own: since I have Finale 2010, which I use to write the music, and I have Logic (Express, looking to get Studio), how can I transfer a Finale project to Logic? For virtual instruments I have the Garritan Personal Orchestra included w/ Finale 2010, which is good enough for me atm, and I assume they are compatible w/ Logic?