Good lookin out, the companies OC shot me a number for don't keep it in regular stock so looks like shipping it in is what it is!
I use maschine. If you were all on the same OS you could load maschine up in logic iirc. Since you're not doing that I think your best (easiest?) solution is just bouncing out w/e you're doing in maschine out as stems or sounds and then dropping them in logic.
For the kit size and module you're using something like fxpansion BFD3, Toontrack Superior Drummer 3 or XLN Audio Addictive DRUMS 2 would be best.
Cheers. That makes most sense. I Guess I can also use the stems in the MPC for further mayhem.
First off, good luck and have fun!
I didn't take to Reason, but it is a little bit different now. It didn't do traditional recording and I needed that. I never picked it up to use as an instrument but to be fair I've not bought too many VI's.
So, with a 2k-ish budget I'd spend as much as possible on your monitors as that is probably the most important element in the chain. For those, you can check them out the selection at a local store but keep in mind they will perform differently in your space than at the store so try to buy from a place that will let you return easily.
I still remember how I hated this and the fact you couldn't even maximize the program, everything was just so crammed into this small window. Also I had absolutely no idea what I was doing with the wires lol... Eventually I just picked up FL Studio and learned how to program synths and I have enough knowledge now to be able to use rack synths and stuff.
Don't make it sound too static. You can play short musical phrases in the intro and add some automation, also some percussion instruments and syncopation.
yeah I was talking about modular and also hardware ones. They are not that different though, the only difference is you have to set up all connections yourself and you have tons of cables. In the end though... I don't really see the value in that because you can create all those sounds with software synths anyway and they are more intuitive too.
Have you considered the MPC Live for your Budget. It's an MPC. Portable. Filled with content. Acts like an audio interface. Has daw like properties (midi editing, mixing, fx).
That someone is a great organizer!
I suggest:
They are mostly all obtuse. I reckon with the various video game services being easy to work with we are spoiled. Stuff like UA is mostly easy to install and authorize, of course it has it's own drawbacks but I'd be a liar if I said I didn't like the ease of everything being tied to my UA account, no faffing about with codes and downloads. I've purposely stayed away from software that required a dongle (save UA ;P) and actually don't mind the "Service Center" approach as it links up and shows me what I own and makes authorizing fairly painless. If someone could do a "Steam" of music software... omgdrool. Won't happen tho.
Me neither, I'd never get anything done 0_o
That part especially appeals to me, some folks are going to be more inclined to want hands on control- turning a pot has a wonderful tactile feel that a mouse cannot replicate. There is not a midi controller that can replicate modular synthesis. You could Frankenstein some shit together but it would not be ideal.
Welcome to the club, pal. In all honesty though, it's not really that much money and if you stick with it for a while you'll spend a small fortune in no time!
Agreed, and there are YouTubes and forums/reviews to read- hell you can download a manual before ever touching a bit of kit. Answers are out there but I'll be damned if there wasn't almost too much stuff, easy to get overwhelmed.
Consider buying what you need at first and adding to it. If, for example, you picked up the monitors ($800) mentioned by Chris Metal, Maschine ($600), Reason ($400), Sennheiser HD 280 Pro cans ($100), and a dynamic mic ( Shure SM58 $125, with cable and stand) you could have a great starting set up that is right at your budget that you can add on to as needed/money becomes available. Gives you time to learn your software/controller along with the ability to record with the mic right away while you save up/research a proper interface and condenser mic. If you need to record a guitar in the mean time, pick up a DI box or mic it like they used to do!
This is a good option but way out of the price range. I would only recommend Live Suite, regular Live is pretty bare bones for a beginner wrt instruments and sounds. That would end up costing 3/4's of Speely 's budget with no monitors or interface let alone anything else. Push and Live are fucking great, but it ain't cheap.
Not entirely true when it comes to SRC. Depending on how good the DAW audio engine is it can make some surprising differences in sample rate conversion, but most of these are barely audible anyway. A interesting comparison site for reference...
How Long have you been making music, what are you making, do you have any musical background and what issues are you facing?
Are you talking about mixing as in "volume" or mixing together as in "making sure the composition of basslines/leads/drums etc don't clash"?
Sidechaining is pretty easy, how do you do it? What sounds wrong in your opinion?
Pay attention to the range from ~200Hz tp ~500Hz and EQ your instruments there. In this range a lot of instruments play there: You have the bass and it's overtones, the snare, lead synths, pads, the bass drum briefly goes through there etc. etc. and it all just adds together so try lowering it. In electronic music you hear lot of people claiming "high pass everything except bass!!!" but this can eliminate a lot of needed frequencies too, but in general instruments that have frequencies in that are: try to make them less loud with your EQ.
Here is a simple guide how to do it:
