 Keyboard For Soundtrack / Gargageband?, Best one for novice? |
 Sun 1 Feb 2004, 20:56
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I've been using Soundtrack for some time, will probably add GarageBand to the mix, and I want to expand the possibilities with an inexpensive ($200 or less) keyboard. Apple recommends two keyboards on the GarageBand page, so I'm currently looking in that direction, but I don't know if these or others are best for me.
They are: 1) M-Audio Keystation 49e USB Midi Keyboard ($79) 2) Edirol PCR-30 MIDI Keyboard Controller ($169) About them: - One has 49 keys while the other has 32 (does that matter to me?) - One is titled a 'controller' while the other is not (whatever that means) - One has more nobs and buttons than the other (but maybe these are not necessary and effects can be handled via software...?) About me: - I don't necessarily need/want to learn to play piano, just want to be able to create new melodies and loops. - I played drums for six years so I have rhythm. - I'm a music nut and know what sounds good. Any recommendations? It's more a hobby, but partially for business. Thanks ahead of time! |
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Sat 7 Feb 2004, 00:12
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 01-Feb 04 From: Aventura - US Member No.: 34,664 |
Yea... I know Soundtrack doesn't provide any MIDI control and I'm just now figuring out what GarageBand has to offer. I'm anticipating/guessing/hoping Apple integrates software intruments into the next version of Soundtrack. Meanwhile, I was thinking of using a keyboard for creating loops in GarageBand then saving as Apple Loops for use in Soundtrack. I've also looked into Reason, but it seems so complicated compared to the Apple software.
No matter what software I end up using most, a simple keyboard will come in handy for creating unique loops and leads. I also use Peak, so I can slice and dice sounds for use elsewhere. What do you think? Is Reason worth the $$ and learning curve? Will I be able to get very far with just GB, ST and Peak? Should I go with a larger keyboard? With all this new software and tons of sounds to manipulate, I feel like a chef in a kitchen. 
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edge Keyboard For Soundtrack / Gargageband? Sun 1 Feb 2004, 20:56
zelen0 controller means it just sends MIDI data, it has n... Mon 2 Feb 2004, 06:20 Jaysee Check out the latest Novation ReMote 25 audio Xtre... Tue 3 Feb 2004, 02:29 dixiechicken I'd just like to add, that if you got the mone... Tue 3 Feb 2004, 10:55 edge First, please excuse my mispell - Gargageband - do... Tue 3 Feb 2004, 22:04 rickenbacker The Oxygen 8 is cool. There are also others from c... Wed 4 Feb 2004, 20:25 sethjacquay edge,
i don't know how much you know about so... Fri 6 Feb 2004, 23:19 sethjacquay edge, Reason is somewhat complicated, but learning... Tue 10 Feb 2004, 15:36
edge Thanks to all for the advice above.
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