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 Software Synths - Getting Started, Software Synths - Getting Started |
 Fri 28 Nov 2003, 17:57
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I Have a G4, 933 MHz, 512 MB RAM, running OSX Panther. A beginner. Want to get into high quality production with primary focus on software synths (space music, strings, drums). I am seeking suggestions on sound card, MIDI keyboard, software, other devices. Middle to higher end budget. Envision lots of tracks. Have checked out Absynth. Would greatly appreciate help on putting together a good system. Thanks!
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mac G5, dual 2.0 GHz, MOTU 828 MkII interface, Virus TI Keyboard, Genelec 1029A and Mackie HR824 monitors, Mackie Control Universal, Presonus Eureka and ART DPS II preamps, Presonus Central Station, AKG C1000S and C3000 mics. Logic Pro 7.2, Trilogy, Stylus, Atmosphere, Native Instruments Komplete 2. |
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Sat 29 Nov 2003, 16:10
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 Maniac Member Group: Members Posts: 645 Joined: 17-May 02 From: Broughton Member No.: 4,705 |
Atmosphere, Stylus, VirSyn Tera or Cube, Novation V-Station and BassStation, Reason 2.5, Logic 6 Platinum, MOTU 828, Edirol, M-Audio or Evolution Midi keyboards. Tons more choices out there.
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Mon 1 Dec 2003, 06:58
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Member Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 26-Nov 03 From: Del Mar - US Member No.: 29,767 |
Hi Ricenbacker. Thanks very much for your suggestions. Greatly appreciate them!
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Mon 1 Dec 2003, 07:42
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 Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 25-Sep 03 From: Berrick Salome - UK Member No.: 25,444 |
Hi Terrywil
I have quite afew soft synths and have found all of them good!--they all do something slightly different so it's worth getting as many as possible! the only one I found rather too much of a "novelty" was theM=Tron which reminded me why I was glad that the mellotron passed away! The Spectrasonics are great--Atmosphere/Stylus/Trilogy XPhraze--amazing!! D'Cota is excellent--very varied sounds and Absynth brilliant if you like weird sounds--very good for getting started on a track cheers mullionboy |
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Fri 2 Jan 2004, 14:54
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 Newbie Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 02-Jan 04 From: Hilversum - NL Member No.: 32,237 |
When seeking PAD or STRING sounds you won't get anywhere near as lush as atmosphere..heavy CPU load but so big and evolving...superb.
Also try Linplugs Albino synth... great presets so you get good idea about it fast. More flexible than access virus. |
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