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what's the BARE MINIMUM for making songs with a laptop?
I've got a Powerbook
microphones + cable + interface
guitar + cables
do i need some kind of keyboard thing ?
thanks, a future poet former
I've got a Powerbook
microphones + cable + interface
guitar + cables
do i need some kind of keyboard thing ?
thanks, a future poet former
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Re: budget set-up
Mon, September 15, 2008 - 6:17 PMwith a PC you can
make entire records with either
Fruity Loops, Producers Edition (about $150)
or Reason (not sure how much it costs)
Having a keyboard would help but I made my last two CDs on
FLStudio Producers Edition (formerly Fruity Loops) without a keyboard.
Reason is available on the Mac.........FL STudio is not, (but you can run Win XP on an new Intel Mac) -
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Re: budget set-up
Tue, September 16, 2008 - 8:49 AMalso cubase, which is a little more open than FL, if you ask me, and much more open than reason.
sound card is pretty important, and gives you the ability to record your mics and such a little better. get a keyboard if you are gonna use it, but it isn't completely necessary for some.
squee
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Re: budget set-up
Mon, November 10, 2008 - 11:16 PMAcoustica Mixcraft 4.2 b104
I tried out the demo and ended up getting it!!
I know there's a lot of DAW software out there, but this one is a step further.
It's actually based on a PC version of Mac's Garageband!! In fact, you can play their libraries and other sound libraries, do mash-ups or remixes. works with midi or plug-ins.
Excellent results from a regular sound card. Can you imagine a high end sound card?? Great Review too.
You will be suprised!
-Brian
Mixcraft 4.2 b104
Description
"Enables to record your band, create a podcast, create mash-ups or remix a song."
With Mixcraft 4's Virtual Instrument support and unbelievable professional instrument collection, you can turn your computer into an entire music production facility with the addition of a simple, inexpensive USB music keyboard or MIDI keyboard.
Mixcraft is deceptively simple. It will appeal to the novice who requires easy-to-use software and at the same time meets the criteria for the seasoned professional that wants an elegant but powerful interface.
Features:
Clear, colorful, and intelligently designed interface to streamline your work.
Custom loop library includes hundreds of royalty-free sounds in dozens of musical styles.
Works with Acid and Apple Garage Band loops.
Record multiple MIDI and audio tracks simultaneously.
Piano roll to view and edit MIDI.
Includes a General MIDI library, two sampled grand pianos, Hammond B-3 emulator, MiniMoog emulator and a polyphonic synthesizer.
Includes 18 high quality effects.
Create mega presets that layer and split multiple virtual synthesizers and effects.
Add unlimited VSTi™ instruments, VST and DirectX effects.
Mix down to MP3, WAV and other audio file types.
Burn CDs of your mix with just one click.
you can free download demo Mixcraft 4.2 b104 now.
www.acoustica.com
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Re: budget set-up
Mon, September 15, 2008 - 6:34 PMyou only need a midi controller if you want to play one. most programs allow you to edit your songs without one. what software are you using? garageband?
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Re: budget set-up
Tue, September 30, 2008 - 4:04 PMSounds like you got the BARE MINIMUM already.
Have you been using GarageBand?
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Re: budget set-up
Tue, September 30, 2008 - 11:52 PMI think that you can find Live LE bundled with an M-Audio or Novation controller for around $100-150 - check novamusik.com - one of my favorites - they have lots of affordable bundles and a special selection of $99 and lower stuff.
reason is spendy - at least $400 for a retail version of 4. a full Live suite is about $500 but it's worth it if you decide to invest more in the future.
