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Posted by Haunted on Dec-05-2003 20:02:

just starting out

hey im just starting out, played around with cubase for a while but never really got into it because i wanted to get a keyboard first, what hardware should i look into getting just to start out?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...ase_pid/702244/

somethign along the lines of that? im not sure

please help

oh and for audio card, i have a soundblaster audigy mp3. and i have monitors

Posted by burns on Dec-05-2003 20:16:

Yikes for some one just starting out thats a nice product. You could used anything as long as its Midi compatible (a beaten up casio �30), which simply means can be connected to your soundcard via Midi, But yeah if you have done some research on that Korg then go for it if you have the money, using hardware with cubase is pretty simple to.

Take care, keep us posted.

Posted by Mr.Mystery on Dec-05-2003 23:01:

I've been producing for years and never needed hardware yet.

Posted by Haunted on Dec-05-2003 23:38:

how do you make melodies then? is there some program that lets you use computer keyboard as a musical keyboard?

i talked with markus schulz he suggested i get an access virus kc, or a used kb.. i wish i had money :\

Posted by Mr.Mystery on Dec-06-2003 00:06:

quote:
Originally posted by Haunted
how do you make melodies then? is there some program that lets you use computer keyboard as a musical keyboard?

Nah, I just draw the notes with a mouse...
Yeah, it would be easier with a midi keyboard, except that I can't play the piano

Posted by hey cheggy on Dec-06-2003 02:51:

Mate, just remember that the keys on the micro korg are also micro. It makes some nice sounds but if you want something to play melodies on, then maybe something with full size keys would be better.

As for making melodies, you don't need a keyboard, you can just input the notes into a sequencer. Having a midi controller helps though but you'll end up quantizing with the mouse anyway.

Posted by Etherium on Dec-06-2003 03:21:

quote:
Mate, just remember that the keys on the micro korg are also micro. It makes some nice sounds but if you want something to play melodies on, then maybe something with full size keys would be better.

Agree. One of things I enjoy about having a full size keyboard is that I get better at fingering and actually playing a keyboard. With a microkeyboard like on the MicroKorg, you won't have this. But if you don't care, then fine. Mystery does quite nicely without the keyboard, but I say it's nice to have one even if it's not absolutely necessary.

Posted by Haunted on Dec-06-2003 04:27:

you just draw the notes? lol you cant be serious, i tried that.. and wow
isnt it better actually playing?

oh and if i get a synth such as a Virus, ill have to quantize it with mouse anyway also? or no.

Posted by Mr.Mystery on Dec-06-2003 08:50:

quote:
Originally posted by Haunted
you just draw the notes? lol you cant be serious, i tried that.. and wow
isnt it better actually playing?

Like I said, it's easier for me since I have no musical training...

Posted by arctic on Dec-06-2003 08:57:

^ Listen to him, he's signed, and makes extrememly good music

I do have a midi keyboard myself, but i honestly don't use it much, i find drawing notes in to be a tad easier. I have a bit of musical training, but I just prefer the mouse for some reason.

Posted by Haunted on Dec-06-2003 20:21:

i dont understand how you draw music, how do you do it in real time to hear what you are making? like at a keyboard

Posted by State of Matter on Dec-06-2003 20:26:

You draw it in the sequencer and play it back. Its much more accurate timewise than playing it by hand. I usually play melodies by hand on my yamaha midi keyboard and then draw them into the sequencer.

Posted by burns on Dec-06-2003 20:37:

Would atleast invest in a midi keyboard, drawing notes in with a mouse is crazy, besides your learning to play a musical instrument at the same time, as appose of slamming notes into anywere and hoping some nice melody comes out.

Try second hand stores, always bargains for �50 kicking around.

Posted by Haunted on Dec-06-2003 21:11:

quote:
Originally posted by hey cheggy
As for making melodies, you don't need a keyboard, you can just input the notes into a sequencer. Having a midi controller helps though but you'll end up quantizing with the mouse anyway.

is that true?