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[macshark]

Hello all. My name is Scott, and I am a newbie. Hello, Scott...

Okay, now that's out of the way, let me say that I have dug thorough this entire site as well as others, and I am still a little (lot) confused about the necessary equipment.

I have used/demo'd - Ableton Live, Bias Peak and Deck, Spark ME, Storm, Reason, and Metro. Haven't tried PT or Logic yet. I am on a G3 slot-loading iMac, OSX 10.2.4. I may be upgrading the computer w/in the next year if necessary.

All I want to do is record electric guitar and vocals into my imac, and do multitrack and editing on the computer. Also, I need some type of drum machine, beats, etc. Basically just looking to record my own songs for my own use (for now).

I don't have any other hardware (keyboard or midi-controller), but would consider getting an inexpensive one.

After all that, finally to the question at hand. What do I need to effectively do this? Live, Deck, and Metro seem to be the same to me in that they will let you multi-track. I like Spark a lot, and don't see where Peak is any better as a pure recorder. I could not figure out Storm or Reason. Not sure I really need all the midi-synth stuff. But I do NEED drum tracks.

Any suggestions, on software and hardware that I should look into?

Sorry for such a long request. Thanks.

Scott

[dr. schoft]

Macshark i hope you dont feel interrupted in your questioning about your setup...

but the thing is im confused (what's new ) about one thing. why not use a cd with good drumsamples and load them into your midisoundlibrary so you can have the drums just using the score facility?

sorry for maybe bringing down the level but im kindof in the same boat, so there you go

cheers

[macshark]

Dr. Schoft,

Thanks, and I agree with you completely. It is sites like this that have dramatically improved my knowledge on this subject. So, now at least I know the very tip of the iceberg. When I first asked the question, I did not know about drum samples/loops, and how you could integrate them within the mix. But, now that I know that, and the fact that I can't drum (let alone program a drum machine), I may just stick with that suggestion. Xingu's link seemed to have some good cd samples there too. Check it out.

Also, man that Ozone looks pretty cool. That would also take care of the need for a mic pre-amp too right?

[xingu]

Also, man that Ozone looks pretty cool.  That would also take care of the need for a mic pre-amp too right?

Yup! (that's the phantom power)

[macshark]

Well, while we have a plan, looks like the Logic Big Box is back-ordered everywhere. Hopefully only a couple of weeks. If anybody finds a place where it is in stock, please let me know. Thanks.

[macshark]

Hey, me again.

Any advice - Logic 5.5 Big Box is on backorder everywhere. And now 6.0 is announced. If I buy the 5.5, can I upgrade for free? Or should I just wait for 6.0, and get that.

Thanks again...

[xingu]

If you're in the U.S., yes, you'll get the free upgrade to 6.
See here.

Ce message a été modifié par xingu - ven. 4 avril 2003, 00:57.