I currently have a 500Mhz iMac DV running OS9.2. I want to set up a basic yet somewhat powerful studio. I was thinking along the lines of MicroLogic AV with the plugins of the sampler and synth. The EMI 2/6 and a MidiMan ''Oxygen 8''25 key USB keyboard. Will the stock soundcard be suffice for now as I can't afford the MOTU 828 nor in this application think it's warranted. I would love some seasoned opinions. Something proven. I 'm trying to create really deep dubby house. How would I sample all of these great vinyl records I have with the iMac. I don't see where the sound quality would matter in this case to bad. It shouldn't be too terrible. All I wanna do is get a few demos together and shop them around. Thanks in advance. Spence
Hi Soulpease. I'm using an iMac 350 indigo,and here is what I've done.
First off I have a Behringer 16 track mixer. At this point I'm gonna say this is the most important part of my setup. I have my stereo hooked into it, so if I want to sample something I can (records, 8 tracks, cassettes, CDs, radio). I also have both synths hooked up to it, leaving me plenty of room to hook up guests when the pop in. Now then i run every thing into the mixer, then to the computer. This solves all hiss problems that would occor normally (without mixer). I have the stock sound card, and see no reason to change it. I use Metro 5 for the recording/midi part of it, and am completely satified. All in all, an inexpencive studio, that records hi quality, editable sounds. Complete with CD burner (of course)!
Hi there.Interesting to see what you guys have been using to make your IMacs turned into 'recording studios'
Myself I use an old 333 rev D, OS 8.6 mainly to record my Roland TD-6 drums and some b-guitar. I have a Behringer MX-602 mixer hooked up to it (wish I had that 16 tracks of yours k-chuck) and my stereo. Along with that i`ve been using the entry-level Metro 5 SE or a prog. called Sound Sculptor. So far everything have been working ok , but now I,ve been thinking of adding a keyboard to the set , and I think I need to step up a notch. I have been fiddling around a bit with Pro Tools Free nice prog. But way too much latency for recording drums. Also tried Bias Deck 2.7, really sweet , but my budget is tight so it was a bit too much for me at the moment. So k-chuck how is that big brother Metro 5 ? If you keep in mind that I`m mainly going to use it for audio, and soulpeace whats that Oxygen USB keyboard ? Can I use it to control a soft ware synth? Regards.
Yeah the link is http://nav.440network.com/out.php?mmsc=forums&url=http://www.midiman.net It looks to be a nice controller
So far I have no compaints about Metro 5. I use it primarily for audio recording, and have not explored the rest of the program. I just need to get more ram! I can only do about 10 tracks before I run out of memory and have to mix down.
Ok, soulpeace thanks for the link. K-chuck ,how much ram are you giving it? How`s the manual for the prog? The one I got with SE was a bit 'thin`'. And that QuickHelp system included 'inside' the prog, well I`m still trying to make it work, with the assistans of Cakewalk support. Is QuickHelp working in your Metro5 ? Thanx
Hi pinball. The only manual for Metro 5 came in the form of a pdf. I guess thats better than nothing. Yes QuickHelp works on the program. I don't know......manuals and the like usually confuse me, as does the Metro 5 pdf and QuickHelp. I've been just figuring it out as I go, seems to work better for me that way!
Oh I almost forgot, I'm running 198 megs of ram. Thinkng of changing the 64 meg card out for a 256 meg card. That sould do it!
Yes, it`s funny thats the way I`m doing it too. Trial and error! Anyway thanx for helping me out!
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