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 Tue 14 Sep 2004, 23:33
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 Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 14-Sep 04 From: Manchester - UK Member No.: 50,985  |
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, 10:20
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 Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 15-Sep 04 From: Mahasarakham - TH Member No.: 51,022 |
Hi, I am wondering if I might ride along on this one too, without detracting from Russell's requests.
I too am a beginner. In fact I am not even a musician. I have, however, been using Macs for years. I recently bought an iBook G4 with 640 MB ram and started playing with Garage Band. I really enjoy it and want to take it further. I guess my next steps are to consider the best ways for me to record voice (I am/was a professional storyteller.) and to add a keyboard input. I also need to learn to use the keyboard.  I have been looking online at what is available in microphones. Actually I have recorded with the inbuilt mic but it seems to capture the whirring fan too. Someone recommended an iMic. But then I also have to buy a mic to go with that. How good does it need to be? And how about MicFlex. Why not plug such a USB mic straight in? The keyboards that have been recommended are keystation 49e, GarageKey (maybe not released yet) and Novations controller. The last one looks just too complicated for me. Can anyone recommend either of the others? Any others? To complicate all of this, I am in Thailand. I have not really looked at what is available here. Will take a trip to Bangkok in a few weeks to have a look. Also I am on a very limited budget. |
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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 russellthemessiah Ok. Things are starting to make a little more sens... Wed 15 Sep 2004, 08:06 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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