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- eyoto
OK so i'm thinking of getting into creating music on my mac...thinking of purchasing the tascam US-224
http://www.audiomidi.com/common/…
If any of you audio pros have any suggestions on how to get started...i'd really appreciate it. Also software? What do you use?thanks
- Mal0
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Wow you can go to my band site at http://www.machvinyl.com and check out our gear. We also produce sound loops and do remastering for people etc. FOr Mac you are going to want to get Wavelab (sound editor), possibly Pro Tools or Logic (sequencers) to start off.
- ********0
you might get into something like Propellerheads' Reason 2.0 for MAC, then progress into some hardware plugins using MIDI etc.
- mnty0
it really depends on what type of music you want to make. if you have a lot of analog instruments to record, i would suggest getting something like the tascam you suggested and some quality microphones.
but if your hoping to make electronic music, would suggest something like reason and a USB keyboard controller.
also, keep in mind you can download a free version of protools at http://www.digidesign.com
- mnty
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true, if you are analog crazy then plug your stuff in and record away through some type of track recorder or just record directly onto your HD.
- mnty0
also, the built-in audio ports on the mac are not that great. okay to start with, but moving forward you may want to consider purchasing a USB or Firewire audio interface.
i just picked up an Emagic EMI 6|2m ($299) and it sounds AMAZING! better than my DIGI001. better than the converters on my Mackie D8B, and better than the MOTU 2408.
- visceral0
hmmm... i use Reason coupled with the Motu 828 and i'm having trouble recording through a mic...anyone have any hints on what software i could use for recording? (Old School SoundEdit 16 for the Mac doesn't wanna work)
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Wavelab
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you might try configuring your sound settings as well, they could be a bit skewed
- eyoto0
Thanks guys. Well i want to do field sampling with my md recorder. I want to also mix electronic elements with analog guitar elements. Like fennesz, godspeed you black emperor, and a little radiohead.
- clint0
cubase vst is great, you can use is it as a midi sequencer and an analogue recorder at the same time. this way you can mix your guitars and midi sounds all in one package real time. all you need is a good preamp and micro to record into your mac, and preferably a fast and large harddisc.
- ********0
eyoto, I've been doing that for a while. I can point you to loops/songs that I've made with my SONY MD and DAT Recorder if you want?
- eyoto0
That would be fantastic JazX
- PaulAmbrose0
What about Fruity Loops ?