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Jaydc555:
I'm also looking at turntables and that and would like to get into that aspect as well.I want to start simple but I want to expand and I do want to decent money on this.I know fruity loops is a common program and I may start with it but like I said I want to really push forward and expand myself musically and Learn and do everthing I'm capable of.I've always wanted to do this and I figured getting some advice from this forum would be a good starting point

Trav Treezy:

--- Quote from: Jaydc555 on January 08, 2009, 03:12:06 PM ---I think I'm look more for a fleshed out sound with live instruments but I'd like to try different methods to see what works best for me.Like I said I'm totally green at this but something I really want to get into.what's a good site to get software and such?I'm a quick learner so I don't think it would be that much of a problem.But for example those machines that warren g is holding on the in the midnight hour and q tip on his new album what are those called?like I said I'm green at this.also not saying I want to use it but when someone is using 808s or what not is that a software program or is that a separate piece of equipment?any links you guys can provide me just on the basics at first or any knowledge you can give me is greatly appreciated.I checked out guitar center but I don't know exactly what I'm looking for.I may take a course in music production to help me out...all your input so far is great thanks guys

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I dont remember the warren g cover but i saw that q tip cover today and i believe thats an mpc 2000 or 3000. A good site to order equipment for me as far as prices is ebay. But it depends on what it is cause these things cost money and you dont want to get jammed up with a 2000 dollar keyboard and somethings wrong. You can just get an 808 sample and put it in your mp(Mpc) and tune it or whatever you dont really need a program or equipment for that. Scratch magazine and the website helped me out a lot plus a few people around here but since scratch went out of business there aint much but try these few banginbeats.com,justblazeradio.com,samplemymelodies.com,samplekingz.com.

Suga Foot:
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I started out with Fruityloops, and slowly got into hardware.  I have an mbox (pro tools) but I never use it because the MV can do it all.  If you want to invest a lot of money in this, take your time and find what you like and what works best for you.  Maybe rent some stuff for a month or so. 

Jaydc555:
Thanks for all the input guys its much love.I'm going to start doing some research on everything soon.I have to move into my new place this month so I won't be able to then.as soon as I get into my zone with it ill put up some of my music for input.that probably won't be for a while though.and if anyone else has more advice for me or something you think I should read then please add.thanks everyone again

Hey Ma:
Yeah, basically a mac or pc with a pro tools sytem will work nicely. As for Pro Tools, you should probably start with a M-Box instead of a mixer. It has plugins for guitars or keyboards or whatever and is more affordable than a 002 or 003 mixer. Any midi keyboard will do the trick as well, it's not about what sounds come with it but what you can create, so don't get discouraged by a bunch of crappy sounding stock patches. You can use Pro Tools to isolate and chop up samples as well so you can save a little money instead of copping an MPC. Just know that "producing" takes a lot of technical know how and creativity. I'd suggest getting a book on producer tips just so you know basic eq and compression tricks and stuff.

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