Getting Started No Experience, Want to get up and running |
Wed 9 Apr 2003, 14:21
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 09-Apr 03 From: Isle Of Man - UK Member No.: 15,821 |
Have read a number of web sites and really am non the wiser.
Will keep it short as I know I hate reading long forum text. Equipment : iMac G3 500 Mhz 512 RAM slot loading running OS X.2.3 & Powerbook G4 800Mhz 512Ram running OS X.2.3 Experience : Fair Keybord player ; Serious Amateur Jazz Trombonist. Want to : Compose and Play back Big Band Jazz (20 Voices) in such a way that it sound something like the real thing, with the ability to print the individual insturment scores off for players to read. Have Tried : Demo of Sibelius - sound output was pants ! Was told by Sibelius that I needed some means of improving on the standard Mac sounds" Confused by : Sequencers, Samplers, Midi Interfaces etc. Please can anyone point me in the right direction without using any jargon (or at least explain what the jargon means and what I should be trying to aim for.) I am looking for value for money and something that will expand as I improve. |
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Thu 10 Apr 2003, 08:59
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Maniac Member Group: Members Posts: 645 Joined: 17-May 02 From: Broughton Member No.: 4,705 |
Hi, and welcome to MacMusic
You're in the right forum - Getting Started - but have you read all the other posts in this section? This kind of general query has been covered many times before, so have a scout round, pick up some info and come back with specific questions - that way people can help you more. Sequencers are basically just like expanded 4-track recorders, only with a lot more bells and whistles. Don't be afraid! You might like to think about how many tracks you want to record at once, USB or FireWire portable or rack-mounted interface, which machine you'll be using most - your G4 is the most powerful, your G3 will do OK, but don't push it. You also need score printing, but most of the big sequencing names (Cubase SX, Logic, Digital Performer etc) all do that. Finally, OS 9 or X? Read a lot of posts and get back to us. Enjoy! |
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addsup Getting Started No Experience Wed 9 Apr 2003, 14:21
dixiechicken You need at least: 1) a midi-interface Motu Fa... Thu 10 Apr 2003, 07:30
addsup Dixiechicken, Thanks for the quick and clear respo... Thu 10 Apr 2003, 09:34
tacoboy MONEY and SEX! Have it or not it is what usu... Thu 10 Apr 2003, 17:52
tacoboy MONEY and SEX! Have it or not it is what usu... Thu 10 Apr 2003, 17:52
addsup Tacoboy, Thank for the Logic 6 advice. Unfortunat... Fri 11 Apr 2003, 13:56
tacoboy you can use the soundcard in your powerbook and ju... Fri 11 Apr 2003, 17:42
dixiechicken Addsup! To me it doesnt sound like you need a... Fri 11 Apr 2003, 19:49
dixiechicken You need at least: 1) a midi-interface Motu Fa... Thu 10 Apr 2003, 07:30
addsup Dixiechicken, Thanks for the quick and clear respo... Thu 10 Apr 2003, 09:34
tacoboy MONEY and SEX! Have it or not it is what usu... Thu 10 Apr 2003, 17:52
tacoboy MONEY and SEX! Have it or not it is what usu... Thu 10 Apr 2003, 17:52
addsup Tacoboy, Thank for the Logic 6 advice. Unfortunat... Fri 11 Apr 2003, 13:56
tacoboy you can use the soundcard in your powerbook and ju... Fri 11 Apr 2003, 17:42
dixiechicken Addsup! To me it doesnt sound like you need a... Fri 11 Apr 2003, 19:49
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