Setting Up A Studio, Questions, please help Options

[DannyMac]

Hello to everybody on the forum at first. I'm very glad that I found this site.

I'm currently working as a Dj and want to set up a private recording studio for myself to produce mainly electronical music (UK Garage/ 2 Step, House, Downbeat...a little bit of Bhangra).

I haven't had any experiences with a mac but definalely want to get one for producing because I've heard from many sides that mac's the only choice for proper media- quality.

So what do I exactely need for a good private studio?

- Mac (which one?) Is the 1,8 GH enough?
- Logic? Or is Garageband enough?
- Do I need something else? Like Keyboard, Mixer, Interfaces...

I would be very thankful if someone could help me because I've currently no idea because there are so many opportunities if you're getting started.

Cheers
Dan

[lepetitmartien]

- the mac: well it's mainly a budget question, but a mono or dual G5 is the best, with RAM, 512 Mo is a minimum, 1GB will make you happy, more can help if a lot of synth/sampler are used. "Old G5" are already selling second hand for "cheap".
- Garageband is a great step in, but if you're musician, you'll outgrow it. It's fast at putting idea together for a decent result. Logic is a professional software, daunting for some, and needs learning. There's an entry level version to step in
Now It depends a lot on you musician ship and the amount of control you want.
- A little keyboard controller at least would help, interfaces, mixers etc it all depends on what you plan to to, like recording someone playing or singing, having some external gear etc.