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  Tue 8 Jun 2004, 20:06
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Hey Everyone,
I'm the proud new owner of a PowerBook G4 1.5Ghz and 1.25gigs of RAM. I really need advice on the best setup to acheive my music recording goals. I'm looking for the best hardware reccomendations to connect my Alesis Qs8 Keyboard to my laptop. I will also be recording my vocals--and would sometimes like to record both at the same time. I've looked into getting an M-box--but I know because of latency issues and software compatablility issues that some don't like it. Any Advice? I am also looking for software that helps facilitate composing and not just multi-track recording. The composing would entail synth string/piano/orchestral instruments etc. My best friend has tons of current OSX audio software--so I'm not too concerned about the price of the software.... What is the best hardware that combines audio/midi inputs and outputs? (I'm looking to spend between about $500 for the hardware.) Thank you so much in Advance!!! Jon 
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 Wed 9 Jun 2004, 01:44
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 08-Jun 04 From: Playa Vista - US Member No.: 44,753 |
Thanks for the Info!
Maybe I will just start off with Logic Express! I can get a student discount on it from the apple store. Can you explain in brief what the "powerful sequencer engine" is? I used to have a set-up with Digital Performer but it got too complicated for me to use--- As far as M-Audio firewire....Is there a reason you would reccomend it over all the USB devices? I would love to hear effects on my voice in Real Time while I record...Is firewire the only way to go? I know that M-audio has alternatives to firewire. Has anyone else found another Hardware set-up (such as the Mbox) easy with Logic Express. I really only will use my keyboard for Midi and AT MOST two audio inputs at once _Jon_ 
This post has been edited by Tripper: Wed 9 Jun 2004, 01:58 |
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Tripper Best Set-up For A Composer? Tue 8 Jun 2004, 20:06
JeremyR Sounds like Logic might be right up your alley. I... Tue 8 Jun 2004, 23:38 dten I believe one of the nice things about firewire is... Wed 9 Jun 2004, 04:21 MrDee hey mate
DON'T get the MBox for composing. Do... Wed 9 Jun 2004, 06:00 hahaworld Dear Tripper,
Your best friend has tons of OSX au... Wed 9 Jun 2004, 06:27 Tripper I understand your point of view.
I am aware of Pir... Wed 9 Jun 2004, 07:29 Tripper Just an update--
I just ordered the M-Audio 410 Fi... Wed 9 Jun 2004, 22:11 JeremyR Cool, hopefully it will work out for you. Make su... Thu 10 Jun 2004, 01:14 handle Just wanted to add that I've been usinf Finale... Thu 10 Jun 2004, 07:59
MrDee Yeah for complex arrangements i like to use sibeli... Thu 10 Jun 2004, 08:20 |
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