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Lifestyle => Tha G-Spot => Topic started by: Shawn Nutt on September 03, 2005, 10:33:28 AM
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I need some good equipment. Can anyone name me some trusted brands that I could check out? What do ya'll use? Price range...?
I need a drum machine, a keyboard, a microphone, some good headphones... basically everything you need to make decent music.
I heard Roland is a good drum machine brand.
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How much is your bank roll?
http://www.zzounds.com/item--ROLFANTOMX8
This is the keyboard I use. It's about $3,000. It's got a drum machine built in to it which is nice. It's a little fancy if you are just starting out though.
http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHB1
When looking for a mic, definately don't go less than $100. The sound quality is junk and it falls apart after a while.
http://www.zzounds.com/item--AUTATHM40FS
These are pretty good. For headphones, you don't need to go all out, but at least throw $50 on them.
http://www.zzounds.com/item--MDOMPOWERED
Then you'll need an analog mixer ^ or a computer based digital mixer (Pro Tools is good).
http://www.zzounds.com/item--DGDMBOX
Now all you need is a MIDI converter like an MBox (we got a cheaper one than the one above) and a computer to edit with (preferrably a Mac).
So for good, crisp sound, you'll probably want to have between $3000 - $5000 to spend. If you are just looking for a hobby, you'd probably only need $1000 or $2000.
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Well I'm gonna produce, so I'd rather buy all the good shit right off the start than spend little money and build up. I aint got much right now, cuz Im getting laid off from my job in 3 weeks. It was only a summer thing. So I guess I need to make some quick cash... :scarface: lol
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do you know anything about making music?
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Very little in my mind, but compared to anyone here it's probably nothing. I want to learn on my own equipment, but that probably wont happen. I need someone to help me with it cuz I dont know anyone who can produce rap/hip-hop. :'(
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How much is your bank roll?
http://www.zzounds.com/item--ROLFANTOMX8
This is the keyboard I use. It's about $3,000. It's got a drum machine built in to it which is nice. It's a little fancy if you are just starting out though.
http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHB1
When looking for a mic, definately don't go less than $100. The sound quality is junk and it falls apart after a while.
http://www.zzounds.com/item--AUTATHM40FS
These are pretty good. For headphones, you don't need to go all out, but at least throw $50 on them.
http://www.zzounds.com/item--MDOMPOWERED
Then you'll need an analog mixer ^ or a computer based digital mixer (Pro Tools is good).
http://www.zzounds.com/item--DGDMBOX
Now all you need is a MIDI converter like an MBox (we got a cheaper one than the one above) and a computer to edit with (preferrably a Mac).
So for good, crisp sound, you'll probably want to have between $3000 - $5000 to spend. If you are just looking for a hobby, you'd probably only need $1000 or $2000.
what is the midi converter for?
btw i make beats in reason, what program do u use?
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Very little in my mind, but compared to anyone here it's probably nothing. I want to learn on my own equipment, but that probably wont happen. I need someone to help me with it cuz I dont know anyone who can produce rap/hip-hop. :'(
you should learn music theory and learn some instruments it will be easier to make beats that way
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How much is your bank roll?
http://www.zzounds.com/item--ROLFANTOMX8
This is the keyboard I use. It's about $3,000. It's got a drum machine built in to it which is nice. It's a little fancy if you are just starting out though.
http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHB1
When looking for a mic, definately don't go less than $100. The sound quality is junk and it falls apart after a while.
http://www.zzounds.com/item--AUTATHM40FS
These are pretty good. For headphones, you don't need to go all out, but at least throw $50 on them.
http://www.zzounds.com/item--MDOMPOWERED
Then you'll need an analog mixer ^ or a computer based digital mixer (Pro Tools is good).
http://www.zzounds.com/item--DGDMBOX
Now all you need is a MIDI converter like an MBox (we got a cheaper one than the one above) and a computer to edit with (preferrably a Mac).
So for good, crisp sound, you'll probably want to have between $3000 - $5000 to spend. If you are just looking for a hobby, you'd probably only need $1000 or $2000.
what is the midi converter for?
btw i make beats in reason, what program do u use?
It translates the signal from the keyboard on to the computer.
I used to use Acid a couple years ago, but using a keyboard is a lot easier and has a lot more sounds.
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my dad has a music college equipped with a studio... he wont let me go until i graduate that dick >:( so im trying to do this shit my myself, i just wanna make music, and he doesnt understand that
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Go to Tom Lee music on Granville. The top floor (4th floor), is all mics, keyboards, samplers ect. You can try everything out and play around with them. Just talk to one of the guys that work there.
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Well I'm gonna produce, so I'd rather buy all the good shit right off the start than spend little money and build up. I aint got much right now, cuz Im getting laid off from my job in 3 weeks. It was only a summer thing. So I guess I need to make some quick cash... :scarface: lol
slang ;D
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Go to Tom Lee music on Granville. The top floor (4th floor), is all mics, keyboards, samplers ect. You can try everything out and play around with them. Just talk to one of the guys that work there.
Thanks, Ill go check it out soon.