 Pro Tools, ..motu, ..or Logic?, What to buy and what all do I need? |
 Mon 15 Dec 2003, 07:59
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Well, I've read and then read some more, but I'm still a bit in the dark. Currently I own a modeling synth(Technics WAS1), digital multitracker(Fostex DMT 8vL), DBX 160SL Stereo Compressor, effects proccesors, etc. I want to get into the world of computer sequencing, recording, editing, mixing and hopefully mastering and I'll be laying down guitar & Bass tracks as well, but I'm wary as to what to get in the way of software/hardware.. Now, I'm aware that Pro Tools is the most widely used for it's ease of use, but it doesn't offer a suround application right out of the box as I've read, Logic does. And if I'm not mistaken, Motu also offers a surround apllication. So the question that I have is, ..Pro Tools 002, Logic 6.2.2, or Motu 828mkll & DP4 Machfive? And I'm not certain exactly all that I'll need, specifically. The only thing I've been confident in buying so far was the new Mac G4 Laptop w/ Superdrive. ...If anyone can help me with specifics on any or all of the platforms mentioned, as to what all I'll need to get to have a complete system set up and running, Id so appreciate it. For example, when Digidesign 002 says to just plug in the firewire cable, install the software and your ready to record, is that really all there is to it? Asside from having a monitor source(speakers), good mics, etc,. of course. Also, can I and if so, should I make use of my beautiful DBX 160SL, which I paid big big bucks for or should I sell it along with my outboard digital multitracker? ....Any specific help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Miles
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Wed 17 Dec 2003, 06:53
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 125 Joined: 25-Sep 03 From: Brookfield, IL. - US Member No.: 25,398 |
Well Azusa, I gotta say that now Tascam has become another option for me. Don't know if that's a good thing or bad, though, since now I have more to be undecided about. I downloaded some great pdf. files with all sorts of detailed applications for the Tascam. And in large/vivid color too. Now, why doesn't Pro Tools, Logic, etc. do that. Only thing though, I'm not clear on whether or not there is software included. If I got the Tascam FW1884, what all else would I need/should I get? And should I still get Digital Performer(which one?)?. I'm so confused as to what works best with what. I still have to figure out somehow, what all I should get with this or that. ... It needs to be explained to me like I'm a six year old, with specific examples of complete set-ups and a list of all that each platform/brand(Pro Tools, Logic, Motu, etc.
.....Thanks again for the tip and by the way, Happy Holidays, everyone. |
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Nels Pro Tools, ..motu, ..or Logic? Mon 15 Dec 2003, 07:59
The King of Hellfire Hi Nels!!.
I just bought a Motu 828 and I ... Tue 16 Dec 2003, 09:02 garyyamane DP4 includes MIDI sequencing and surround sound pr... Tue 16 Dec 2003, 13:59 Nels Thanks guys!... Yes, helpful, but I'm stil... Tue 16 Dec 2003, 16:34 azusa Nels, have you taken a good look at Tascam FW1884... Wed 17 Dec 2003, 00:25 Nels Thanks Azusa! I will do some looking and readi... Wed 17 Dec 2003, 00:53
giancola I'm also only getting started, so if I am wron... Wed 7 Jan 2004, 15:39 |
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