What Else Do I Need For My Setup?, I have a IMac G5 20", DP 4.5, .......... Options

[everybodysnobody]

Hi Everyone,

I currently have the new IMAC G5 20" with 2GB of ram. I'm using digital performer 4.5 and have recently bought a tascam FW1884 for my audio interface. I also have a Korg Triton Le-88 Workstation, Mackie hr824 monitors, 2 AKG C1000S and 2 AKG C3000B mics. I haven't really started recording anything but mostly just reading manuals and playing around with things in digital performer recording keyboard riffs and licks. I'm curious or kind of confused on what else I need as far as compressors, mic-preamps, additional hardware, possibly a midi controller to complete a basic set-up to where I can begin playing around and start to learn the ins and outs of recording live music as well as writing a lot of beats and electronic music. Any advice on how to improve my set-up and maximize my set-up is extremely appreciated. Thank you.

Ryan.

[dangt]

I agree with "leptitmartien". Get to know your set-up, Write some songs, record some full songs. If you get some good ideas out and/or a song that really kickarse. then think about how you could improve it, add to it or even record it again. The gear doesnt write the music, you do!

If you get somthing that you can publish, then you should think about going to a pro studio or spending your money on some more gear.

Your set-up sounds good so far. If you want good mic sounds have a look at a mic pre-amp. Or if you are getting into midi tracking and recording, check some midi interfaces and controllers.

have fun