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 Thu 8 Apr 2004, 02:54
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I have been very interested in getting involved in the world of mixing and sound editing. However I have no experience whatsoever with any instruments or software of any kind. What is the best way of getting started in this area? I currently have a 800 G3 iBook with Garageband. I didn't want to get into any more expensive equipment until I was sure I enjoyed creating the music. Also if I do become interested in this area, what would be the best setup to work from? I'm considering a G5 dual 2Ghz if needed. What are your thoughts and ideas about this?
-Tigervette-
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Sat 10 Apr 2004, 10:58
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The dual G5 is an excellent platform to work from if want to do music.
As for Audio interfaces - DAW:S/Sequencers - etc there are lots and lots to choose from. One of the best and cheapest DAW:s out there are Metro from Sagantech.
My own setup (down in the signature - is about 3500 grand) mixed new and second hand gear. (excluding the iMac)
You can check some of it out at Motu:s website to decide if thats somthing for you.
Many vendors like Motu, M-Audio, Yamaha and others make both Audio-interfaces and Midi-interfaces.
Yamaha have a new digital mixer "01X" with -
preamps 24/96 Bit/KHz resolution--> mLan/fw-interface -->
midi in out --> motorized faders --> can controll all major DAW:s -->
two inbuilt 32Bit effects. (etc)
If you plan to use external modules and/or synthesizers for sound or midi generation you may have need of an external mixer anyhow.
It is bit difficult to help you out since your question is rather general in nature. Hope I have given you some ideas.
Cheers: Dixiechicken
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Mon 12 Apr 2004, 00:43
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Thank you Dixie for your help... I have downloaded Reason 2.5 demo and will try to see what I can do with it in my free time. The program itself is a bit overwhelming for a beginner but I'm sure I'll get the hang of it in time. The main concerns that i have are that I need to learn the basics of music in general, and then learn how to apply that knowledge to HW or SW use. Was hoping there was was a guide to help learn which device performs which function. Any ideas?
-Tigervette-
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Mon 12 Apr 2004, 17:17
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Tigervette!
I you want to do music in any serious amateur/professional capacity -
I urge you to study music as well.
There's no substitute for knowledge.
Good luck - Dixiechicken
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Oh my god it's full of stars…
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Mac-G5-2x.2.0, OS-X 10.5.1, 250/200Gb HD - 7.0Gb ram
DP-5.13, Motu 828 MK-II, MTP AV Usb, ltst drvs,
Kurzweil-2000, EPS-16, Proteus-2000, Yamaha 01V
Emes Kobalt monitors
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