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russellthemessia...
posté mar. 14 sept. 2004, 23:33
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Hello all.

I am new both to Mac Music and making music on a Mac (or any other PC). I have absolutely no idea as to how audio setups work, MIDI interfaces, preamps etc. I once naively believed I could just plug my guitar into my computer; that gives you an idea of the level of ineptitude I display. BUT, I am willing to learn so, any plain English explanations of how best to go about recording my voice, my guitar and keyboards (yet to be bought but willing to spend some cash) would be much appreciated. I must make it clear that I fully intend to buy Logic Express 6... other than that, I am a little lost. I do not intend to spend more than £350 after having bought Logic... Many thanks in advance for your time.
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posté mer. 15 sept. 2004, 17:12
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Russell,

You know what? You'll probably be better off starting out with Garageband considering your budget. That will give you synths, drums and everything else you need to begin making complete songs. There are no drum loops including with Logic Express, and the included synth options are limited. Plus, you'll free up a decent amount of extra cash to put into your gear.

A mixer should be unnecessary if you're getting an interface. Fantom/phantom power is used to supply power to condensor mics, which require it before they produce a signal. On your limited budget, you'd be best served by buying something like a Shure SM-57 - a good all-around dynamic mic suitable for vocals or instruments.

An SM-57 ($99) plus an interface like the Tascam US-122 (about $200) will come close to eating up your current budget - then one of the cheaper MIDI controllers like the Ozone is another $140 or so. Also think about how many USB ports your Mac has. Maybe something like M-Audio's Ozone (about $250), which combines a MIDI keyboard with a USB audio interface, plus the SM-57 would be a good option as well.
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- russellthemessiah   Total Beginner Needs Guiding Hand   mar. 14 sept. 2004, 23:33
- - xingu   Let's get some things straight first. Wha...   mer. 15 sept. 2004, 01:28
- - russellthemessiah   Ok. Things are starting to make a little more sens...   mer. 15 sept. 2004, 08:06
- - john63   Hi, I am wondering if I might ride along on this o...   mer. 15 sept. 2004, 10:20
- - kaboombahchuck   OK, if I was just starting out, and new what I kno...   mer. 15 sept. 2004, 13:27
- - russellthemessiah   Thanks for the reply dude. I'm just wonderin...   mer. 15 sept. 2004, 13:51
- - xingu   Russell, You know what? You'll probably be ...   mer. 15 sept. 2004, 17:12
- - russellthemessiah   Once again, thanks for the help. i am now consider...   jeu. 16 sept. 2004, 17:05
- - landlox   Hi _ I'm new to this web site. Just a hobbyist...   ven. 17 sept. 2004, 03:14
- - xingu   Landlox, Yes, DAWs like Cubase and Logic do act a...   ven. 17 sept. 2004, 05:13
- - kaboombahchuck   OK, here is the deal If you don't have (or wa...   ven. 17 sept. 2004, 13:12
- - prrcomm   I agree with everything that's been said here ...   ven. 17 sept. 2004, 17:36
- - landlox   Thanks much for your answers. As a long time compu...   ven. 17 sept. 2004, 21:38
- - swilder   Midi Controller, If it has a Midi Out Port, it can...   sam. 18 sept. 2004, 05:34
- - kaboombahchuck   Yes your casio can be used as a midi controller (i...   dim. 19 sept. 2004, 04:56
- - scoutdavis   I was checking out the software directory based on...   mar. 28 sept. 2004, 21:10
- - kaboombahchuck   It's really hard to say what way to go when it...   jeu. 30 sept. 2004, 13:27


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