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Alright, I've tried to find answers to my questions in the forums, but I'm still confused. I'm new to computer recording and am unsure as what I need. Currently I have a 17" iMac and a Tascam US-428.
Basically I just want to multitrack with guitar and voice. I've never really used midi, but in the future I may add a midi keyboard. As I understand it, the midi keyboard plays sounds off your computer correct? For example you could chose a grand piano sound set and the notes are controlled by the keyboard. Now when you record a guitar or vocal, it shows up as a waveform. Does midi do the same thing? Say your drum track is midi, is it going to show up in the tracks window below the guitar track? Any suggestions as to what software would work best for me? It has to be reasonably cheap, 300 or less. I've looked at Cubase, Logic, and DP, but they all seem like way to much for what I want to do. Would I be best getting something like ProTools LE? thanks. |
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Sun 19 Oct 2003, 22:39
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There's a good intro/overview article on MIDI here. Happy reading...
As for ProTools LE, nope - not since you have the 428. ProTools LE only runs on Digi hardware. If your budget is $300 or less, I'd strongly suggest something like the Logic Big Box, which runs around $240 or so, or the Steinberg Studio Case - I just saw that on sale for $199 (audioMIDI.com). These give you stripped down versions of Logic and Cubase, respectively, which are pretty powerful in their own right, especially if you're just starting out. I bought the Big Box and am completely satisfied with it - I mostly do audio work - and with (go figure) a flat panel iMac and a Tascam US-428. So I can tell you that this configuration works. And Logic 6 now features built in conrol surface support for the 428, so it's an added bonus. (I believe Cubase is also set up to support the 428, but not positive with the Studio Case version (SE).) Take some time and read up on these products at the emagic and steinberg websites to see if they'll be enough to meet your needs. Then let us know if you have any other questions.  Oh yeah - another cheap app is Sagan Technology's Metro SE - around $70 I think (but only 4 audio tracks). |
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bjurusik Best Setup? Sun 19 Oct 2003, 20:28
boze http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
can't beat t... Fri 24 Oct 2003, 22:41 bjurusik Thanks for the replies and the link to the MIDI in... Sun 26 Oct 2003, 22:13 xingu Yes, you will be able to record acoustic, electric... Mon 27 Oct 2003, 04:42 boze hi bjurusik-
you're questions touch on all the... Mon 27 Oct 2003, 06:35 boze shucks..
i'm rereading this thread and realiz... Mon 27 Oct 2003, 06:41 bjurusik Awesome, thanks a lot. I really like the looks of... Mon 27 Oct 2003, 07:12 Jimmy Rickson If you want to do piano recordings, definitely ste... Mon 27 Oct 2003, 14:18 boze i'm not the right person to help with a questi... Mon 27 Oct 2003, 15:16
xingu What are you recording (audio, MIDI)? What progra... Mon 27 Oct 2003, 16:02 |
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