This post is going to focus on the major ways people tend to assemble their music when producing.
Everyone has different needs in music production, needs that result from budget, genre, artistic preferences, and time. It used to be that music was documented in a totally live arrangement before artists such as Les Paul starting overdubbing tracks (the process of layering tracks on tape after-the-fact of the original recording). Now, there are music releases in which nothing is recorded live, such as many hip hop or electronic releases. Understanding what kind of workflow works best for your situation and needs is a critical skill of a successful producer.
