Setting Up A Comprehensive Studio, What are some key components? Options

[drewott]

Hey everybody,

Thus far my studio is in its infancy, sporting solely an iMac and a Ion USB turn table. My question is this: what other key components should I be looking at?

I am going to get Logic pro (eventually) but don't know when to buy it. Do I buy a fire/m-box or do I spend money on a sick mixer or logic pro? When should I get speakers? etc...

Also, any suggestion on the order of purchase and what I need to purchase?

Thank you in advance for your responses.

[bcatcho]

Well, what type of music exactly are you looking to make? I found the best practice for building a studio was to purchase something out of necessity. When a problem comes up you can purchase your solution (if necessar).

Have you run into any roadblocks in music making/mixing/recording so far?

[drewott]

I'd like to produce stuff that is primarily based off of samples. Hip-hopish but w/ its own flavor.

Haven't really run into road blocks yet, cause I am still saving to get logic pro, but I want to understand what I need and why.

[gdoubleyou]

Basically you will need an audio interface, an external 7200rpm 8Mb cache firewire hard drive. And do not overlook nearfield monitors, not hi-fi or computer speakers. A selection of microphones. Also max out your RAM if you can.

Also look here for some ideas.
http://www.tweakheadz.com/guide.htm

[gonechan]

hi drewot,


i think the first thing you need is a pair of monitor speakers,and if you have some money left,get an audio interface.if you're not planning on record more than 2 tracks at a time ,then with a 2 in 2 out interface should be ok,there are a few good choices out there,for the type of music you're after,i would recommend an entry level Pro Tools rig,you could get a deal buying an M-Audio interface + M-Powered Pro Tools,which is very easy to use,and an exellent tool for producing/editing.

good luck!.