Anyone know of good music creation programs?

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I'm not a great musician, but I always have fun trying to take a stab at things, and one of the main things I've noticed has gone under the radar (so to speak) in modding was the in-game music. Don't get me wrong, I think Stardock's done a great job, but it's always nice to have added variety. So, does anyone know of any good computer music creation programs, preferably free or at least relatively cheap (<$50 would be nice) that would let me take a stab at adding my own soundtrack to the game? Something like a computer synthesizer, that would allow me to set the "instrument" and play a tune and save it if it's any good?

Thanks for any help you can offer!
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Have you tried google? I know such programs exist as i've seen a friend use one to create techno music. It was rather cool and allowed you to interface with pretty much every common instrument.
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
You are probably thinking of Acid Music. It's a simple program that allows you to merge various high quality loops at different pitches to create your own music easily. I think the "pro" version runs around $70, but there's a free version too. I bought my copy at my local Best Buy.
Check it out: http://www.acidplanet.com/tools/?p=acid
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