How to set up a basic studio on iMac? |
Fri 7 Dec 2001, 09:25
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 12-Mar 02 From: Jackson Member No.: 3,801 |
I currently have a 500Mhz iMac DV running OS9.2. I want to set up a basic yet somewhat powerful studio. I was thinking along the lines of MicroLogic AV with the plugins of the sampler and synth. The EMI 2/6 and a MidiMan ''Oxygen 8''25 key USB keyboard. Will the stock soundcard be suffice for now as I can't afford the MOTU 828 nor in this application think it's warranted. I would love some seasoned opinions. Something proven. I 'm trying to create really deep dubby house. How would I sample all of these great vinyl records I have with the iMac. I don't see where the sound quality would matter in this case to bad. It shouldn't be too terrible. All I wanna do is get a few demos together and shop them around. Thanks in advance. Spence
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Fri 7 Dec 2001, 14:19
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 495 Joined: 12-Oct 01 From: Chandler - US Member No.: 2,003 |
Hi Soulpease. I'm using an iMac 350 indigo,and here is what I've done.
First off I have a Behringer 16 track mixer. At this point I'm gonna say this is the most important part of my setup. I have my stereo hooked into it, so if I want to sample something I can (records, 8 tracks, cassettes, CDs, radio). I also have both synths hooked up to it, leaving me plenty of room to hook up guests when the pop in. Now then i run every thing into the mixer, then to the computer. This solves all hiss problems that would occor normally (without mixer). I have the stock sound card, and see no reason to change it. I use Metro 5 for the recording/midi part of it, and am completely satified. All in all, an inexpencive studio, that records hi quality, editable sounds. Complete with CD burner (of course)! -------------------- kaboombahchuck
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SpenceMckay How to set up a basic studio on iMac? Fri 7 Dec 2001, 09:25
pinball Hi there.Interesting to see what you guys have bee... Sat 8 Dec 2001, 22:54
SpenceMckay Yeah the link is http://www.midiman.net It l... Sun 9 Dec 2001, 22:44
kaboombahchuck So far I have no compaints about Metro 5. I use i... Mon 10 Dec 2001, 00:54
pinball Ok, soulpeace thanks for the link. K-chuck ,how mu... Mon 10 Dec 2001, 09:51
kaboombahchuck Hi pinball. The only manual for Metro 5 came in t... Mon 10 Dec 2001, 10:10
pinball Yes, it`s funny thats the way I`m doing it... Mon 10 Dec 2001, 12:50
pinball Hi there.Interesting to see what you guys have bee... Sat 8 Dec 2001, 22:54
SpenceMckay Yeah the link is http://www.midiman.net It l... Sun 9 Dec 2001, 22:44
kaboombahchuck So far I have no compaints about Metro 5. I use i... Mon 10 Dec 2001, 00:54
pinball Ok, soulpeace thanks for the link. K-chuck ,how mu... Mon 10 Dec 2001, 09:51
kaboombahchuck Hi pinball. The only manual for Metro 5 came in t... Mon 10 Dec 2001, 10:10
pinball Yes, it`s funny thats the way I`m doing it... Mon 10 Dec 2001, 12:50
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