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  Tue 8 Jun 2004, 20:06
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Hey Everyone,
I'm the proud new owner of a PowerBook G4 1.5Ghz and 1.25gigs of RAM. I really need advice on the best setup to acheive my music recording goals. I'm looking for the best hardware reccomendations to connect my Alesis Qs8 Keyboard to my laptop. I will also be recording my vocals--and would sometimes like to record both at the same time. I've looked into getting an M-box--but I know because of latency issues and software compatablility issues that some don't like it. Any Advice? I am also looking for software that helps facilitate composing and not just multi-track recording. The composing would entail synth string/piano/orchestral instruments etc. My best friend has tons of current OSX audio software--so I'm not too concerned about the price of the software.... What is the best hardware that combines audio/midi inputs and outputs? (I'm looking to spend between about $500 for the hardware.) Thank you so much in Advance!!! Jon 
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Tue 8 Jun 2004, 23:38
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Sounds like Logic might be right up your alley. It does multi-tracking but also has a very powerful sequencer engine. Apple owns e-magic (the makers of Logic), so compatability is generally quite good. For hardware, all you will need is a good audio/MIDI interface. I have the M-Audio Firewire 410, and after some initial glitches, it seems to work fine. Runs $300-$400.
-JR BTW, you may have problems getting Logic for free from a friend, if that's what you are suggesting in your post. The program itself is freely copyable, but you need a USB flash drive device called the XSkey in order to actually use it. |
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Tripper Best Set-up For A Composer? Tue 8 Jun 2004, 20:06
Tripper Thanks for the Info!
Maybe I will just start o... Wed 9 Jun 2004, 01:44 dten I believe one of the nice things about firewire is... Wed 9 Jun 2004, 04:21 MrDee hey mate
DON'T get the MBox for composing. Do... Wed 9 Jun 2004, 06:00 hahaworld Dear Tripper,
Your best friend has tons of OSX au... Wed 9 Jun 2004, 06:27 Tripper I understand your point of view.
I am aware of Pir... Wed 9 Jun 2004, 07:29 Tripper Just an update--
I just ordered the M-Audio 410 Fi... Wed 9 Jun 2004, 22:11 JeremyR Cool, hopefully it will work out for you. Make su... Thu 10 Jun 2004, 01:14 handle Just wanted to add that I've been usinf Finale... Thu 10 Jun 2004, 07:59
MrDee Yeah for complex arrangements i like to use sibeli... Thu 10 Jun 2004, 08:20 |
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