How to set up a basic studio on iMac? Options

[SpenceMckay]

I currently have a 500Mhz iMac DV running OS9.2. I want to set up a basic yet somewhat powerful studio. I was thinking along the lines of MicroLogic AV with the plugins of the sampler and synth. The EMI 2/6 and a MidiMan ''Oxygen 8''25 key USB keyboard. Will the stock soundcard be suffice for now as I can't afford the MOTU 828 nor in this application think it's warranted. I would love some seasoned opinions. Something proven. I 'm trying to create really deep dubby house. How would I sample all of these great vinyl records I have with the iMac. I don't see where the sound quality would matter in this case to bad. It shouldn't be too terrible. All I wanna do is get a few demos together and shop them around. Thanks in advance. Spence

[kaboombahchuck]

Hi Soulpease.  I'm using an iMac 350 indigo,and here is what I've done.
First off I have a Behringer 16 track mixer.  At this point I'm gonna say this is the most important part of my setup.  I have my stereo hooked into it, so if I want to sample something I can (records, 8 tracks, cassettes, CDs, radio). I also have both synths hooked up to it, leaving me plenty of room to hook up guests when the pop in.  Now then  i run every thing into the mixer, then to the computer.  This solves all hiss problems that would occor normally (without mixer).  I have the stock sound card, and see no reason to change it.  I use Metro 5 for the recording/midi part of it, and am completely satified.  All in all, an  inexpencive studio, that records hi quality, editable sounds.  Complete with CD burner (of course)!