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| Vlad |
Hey guys, I just have a few questions about producing...
I just want to know where to get started, people say get Fruity Loops or Reason... which is cool, but programs arent my thing. I like doing things by hand although I will use Reason as well. I just want to know what is the essential equipment Im gonna need to get started. Yes Im willing to spend alot of money, not all at once though, it will be a slow and steady process of buying this stuff since I am a beginner DJ as well. For now all I know about and want is an iMac Powerbook and a Roland MC-909 Sampling Groovebox.
Help... please...
Thanks. :toocool: |
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| Trancevision |
just go HERE
or
HERE
should be enough for the moment to read :gsmile:
Trancevision |
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| Vlad |
Ok, thanks to that search, my list is extended to:
iMac Powerbook
Roland MC-909 Sampling Groovebox
Cubase/Fruity Loops Studio/Reason
MIDI or Synth
any other essential things Im missing?
and what are some good MIDI players? |
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| hey cheggy |
| Groovebox? Why? The groovebox is like a multi-tool. It has something for everything, but if you want the goods, you should get everything individually. |
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| arctic |
When you say a 'midi player', elaborate. Are you looking for a synth that can handle midi, or a player that plays midi files etc.
More info ;) |
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| hey cheggy |
What do you mean by "midi or synth". I already showed you a good quality midi player in your other thread. I get the fealing you are getting mixed up in all the terminoligy.
A midi controller is a keyboard that makes midi data.
A midi player is a little toy like an mp3 player that just plays midi files. Really good ones are used to sequence all your midi files and send them out to hardware.
A synth recieves midi data and turns it into a sound. |
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| Vlad |
Ok so an example of a MIDI player would be like Reason?
I know an example of a synth would be the Virus KC
What would be a MIDI controller?
Im a real newb to all of this... that why I asked for suggestions on what equipment I would need. |
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| Vlad |
| Is a Mackie CFX-20 Compact Studio Mixer good for a production use? |
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| Cuervo79 |
| U got the $$$ for the hardware? if I were you I'd research more no good buying all that stuff if you're not going to use it, download the demos of reason or Fl studio, play around with them to get an idea of what its like, and then ask... |
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| Vlad |
| quote: | Originally posted by Cuervo79
U got the $$$ for the hardware? if I were you I'd research more no good buying all that stuff if you're not going to use it, download the demos of reason or Fl studio, play around with them to get an idea of what its like, and then ask... |
I have played with programs, but Im more of a hands on person... which in this case isnt too great. Im probably gonna spend all of Friday trying to figure out Fruity Loops since its probably the easier of all the programs to use. |
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| arctic |
| quote: | Originally posted by Vlad
Ok so an example of a MIDI player would be like Reason?
I know an example of a synth would be the Virus KC
What would be a MIDI controller?
Im a real newb to all of this... that why I asked for suggestions on what equipment I would need. |
No, reason is a software studio/sequencer, as is fl. A midi player is simply something that can play a midi file (Winamp :p) |
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| Vlad |
Whats are some good drum machines?
I think PvD uses Roland drum machines... |
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