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Posted by Delroy on Feb-18-2009 01:55:

What to Buy??

So I have $250 dollars credit at a local store that I would like to spend on production.

Any good suggestions? Something that would actually be useful for this small amount of $$$. I already have a midi keyboard and many good plug-ins...

Posted by justjabbin on Feb-18-2009 02:33:

You might want to be a little more specif on what you are looking for.
this question is far too general to get a good answer

Posted by MOK on Feb-18-2009 03:16:

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Originally posted by justjabbin
You might want to be a little more specif on what you are looking for.
this question is far too general to get a good answer

Absolutely. I would go so far as to say the answer to your question is NOTHING, if you need nothing.

Tell us what you've been using, and your thoughts on your setup.
Or if all else fails, perhaps a good sample pack?

Posted by alanzo on Feb-18-2009 04:17:

DSI MoPho! Best bang-for-your-buck instrument.

Posted by justjabbin on Feb-18-2009 04:23:

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Originally posted by alanzo
DSI MoPho! Best bang-for-your-buck instrument.

Isn't that $360 to $400?

Posted by aLviNx80 on Feb-18-2009 04:42:

paying the difference wouldn't hurt much, and well worth it.

Posted by atxbigballer1 on Feb-18-2009 07:03:

Roland Groovebox on ebay !

Posted by spolitta on Feb-19-2009 05:21:

What kind of sound card and speakers do you have? Maybe go for an acoustic treatment kit for your room, if it's already treated then treat it even more. Another good suggestion would be to get a second LCD if you don't already have two.

Posted by 4everX on Feb-19-2009 10:29:

have you already got a good couple of studio monitors ???

Posted by alanzo on Feb-19-2009 14:55:

Prostitute!

Posted by Delroy on Feb-19-2009 15:19:

quote:
Originally posted by alanzo
Prostitute!

That's the best idea so far!

Posted by Delroy on Feb-19-2009 15:22:

quote:
Originally posted by spolitta
What kind of sound card and speakers do you have? Maybe go for a acoustic treatment kit for your room, if it's already treated then treat it even more. Another good suggestion would be to get a second LCD if you don't already have two.

This I may consider. I already have really good monitors a good midi controller...

I was also considering a new soundcard. Right now I am using the regular mac soundcard that comes with the new imac. Can I get a decent card for $250 - $300??

Posted by spolitta on Feb-19-2009 20:15:

Your only option with iMac is USB/FW. In your price range, NI Kontrol 1 and Mackie Satellite are the only ones that come to my mind.