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 Tue 14 Sep 2004, 23:33
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Hello all.
I am new both to Mac Music and making music on a Mac (or any other PC). I have absolutely no idea as to how audio setups work, MIDI interfaces, preamps etc. I once naively believed I could just plug my guitar into my computer; that gives you an idea of the level of ineptitude I display. BUT, I am willing to learn so, any plain English explanations of how best to go about recording my voice, my guitar and keyboards (yet to be bought but willing to spend some cash) would be much appreciated. I must make it clear that I fully intend to buy Logic Express 6... other than that, I am a little lost. I do not intend to spend more than £350 after having bought Logic... Many thanks in advance for your time. |
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Wed 15 Sep 2004, 08:06
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 14-Sep 04 From: Manchester - UK Member No.: 50,985 |
Ok. Things are starting to make a little more sense. I have a Powerbook G4 (1.25 gb and pretty damn quick) running OSX 10.35 with 512 mb SDRAM which I am hoping will be more than adequate just for starting out. Other than that, I have nothing but my guitar and voice! In terms of microphones, is it worth getting two for stereo sound or is that comlicating the issue? With regards to the keyboards etc, I had envsaged getting keyboards capable of simulating other instruments as well like organs and more modern dance sounds. The music itself will be fairly straightforward (voice, guitar, drum loops (are they built in to Logic) bass and keyboard details) but I do want the ability to make more 'intelligent' detailed music with a more modern feel as I progress... Can I ask what you imply by a MIDI 'controller'? Is that not a keyboard? And is an audio interface the same as an external soundcard?
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russellthemessiah Total Beginner Needs Guiding Hand Tue 14 Sep 2004, 23:33
xingu Let's get some things straight first.
Wha... Wed 15 Sep 2004, 01:28 john63 Hi, I am wondering if I might ride along on this o... Wed 15 Sep 2004, 10:20 kaboombahchuck OK, if I was just starting out, and new what I kno... Wed 15 Sep 2004, 13:27 russellthemessiah Thanks for the reply dude.
I'm just wonderin... Wed 15 Sep 2004, 13:51 xingu Russell,
You know what? You'll probably be ... Wed 15 Sep 2004, 17:12 russellthemessiah Once again, thanks for the help. i am now consider... Thu 16 Sep 2004, 17:05 landlox Hi _ I'm new to this web site. Just a hobbyist... Fri 17 Sep 2004, 03:14 xingu Landlox,
Yes, DAWs like Cubase and Logic do act a... Fri 17 Sep 2004, 05:13 kaboombahchuck OK, here is the deal
If you don't have (or wa... Fri 17 Sep 2004, 13:12 prrcomm I agree with everything that's been said here ... Fri 17 Sep 2004, 17:36 landlox Thanks much for your answers. As a long time compu... Fri 17 Sep 2004, 21:38 swilder Midi Controller, If it has a Midi Out Port, it can... Sat 18 Sep 2004, 05:34 kaboombahchuck Yes your casio can be used as a midi controller (i... Sun 19 Sep 2004, 04:56 scoutdavis I was checking out the software directory based on... Tue 28 Sep 2004, 21:10
kaboombahchuck It's really hard to say what way to go when it... Thu 30 Sep 2004, 13:27 |
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