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 Getting Started With Virtual Instruments, Mac as a sound module: recommendations? |
 lun. 14 mars 2005, 22:30
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 Newbie Groupe : Members Messages : 3 Inscrit : 14 mars 05 Lieu : Tupelo - US Membre no 62,400  |
I've used MIDI sequences with a live band for many years. Generally my set-up has included an old mac laptop running Metro (Sagan Technologies) plus hardware tone modules.
Question: What's involved in using a Mac as a sound module (instruments). How powerful does the Mac need to be (speed, storage, processor)? In terms of instruments, my requirements are simply: bass, drums, keys, horns, strings, organs, pads, etc. Quick loading of songs is a must. Any recommendations on compatible sequencing software and "instruments?" If a little older technology will do, I'd like to avoid buying a new Mac. Thanks, Mason |
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mer. 16 mars 2005, 19:44
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 Maniac Member  Groupe : Members Messages : 899 Inscrit : 12 oct. 01 Lieu : Kirkland Membre no 2,002 |
need more info on your hardware, but if you are running OSX you can run Garage Band which has a large selection of good sounding built-in instruments.
-------------------- G-Dub
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mer. 16 mars 2005, 20:26
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Member Groupe : Members Messages : 70 Inscrit : 01 juil. 03 Lieu : Framingham - US Membre no 20,523 |
If you upgrade to Metro 6 you will get the software instrument capability there (even under OS 9). You do need a lot of processor power to get the most out of virtual instruments but the rewards are also great. You can easily convert to audio at any time without any A/D or D/A conversion and your documents maintain the plug-ins settings so, for example, if you are using a sampler, all of the samples are automatically loaded.
You can upgrade to Metro 6 HERE! P.S. I recommend Sampletank 2 from IK Multimedia as a good starting place. Ce message a été modifié par Metro SE - mer. 16 mars 2005, 20:30. |
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