hello,im looking to go into a bit of production.i guess aswell as the appropriate software (cubase,reason etc.) im going to need some hardware.but i really dont know what. Ive been recommended to buy a yamaha psr1000 keyboard or something a like this. but im not sure what this peice of equipment would do for me?

anyone got any ideas of what i should get..obviously as u can see im only just starting.

thanks very much your help will be appreciated.

alex

Cheaper: Korg Electribe EA-1
Mid: Roland Juno 106
Higher: Virus Access B (maybe C)
Highest: Um, I'm going to cry again if I keep looking at these synths that I can't afford...

These are just a few. There are lots more you could get. Go on eBay, look at some synths that are about to end and are in your price range, then check the reviews over at Harmony Central or Sonic State or something to see if they sound any good.

Also read up on synths. Sound Sythesis and Sampling is a very good book if you are willing to shell out some money for reading material. There may also be stuff on the internet (dunno how good) about synths.

And you didn't ask (I don't think), but there are a gazillion threads around about what software to use. Go look at them if you have questions about which software you should use (i.e. before you post asking "Which software is the best???" and get flamed ). And don't believe anyone who tells you "Blah blah is the best" or "All the pros use Blah-de-blah."

Have fun!

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-brash

My advice would be to get the software up and running first, settle in to that and then see what you think you're missing.

I thought I needed a hardware synth so I bought one, but now I've got a powerful computer I prefer working with VSTi synths.