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jjsmith1021
Jason
iMx
However i will say that if you go down the PC road you will not be able to use Logic Audio 6, which is also another industry 'standard' and an amazing program for writing and producing midi based music. Protools can be a little restrictive on the midi front, as it will not natively run VST instrument plugins etc.
Really does depend what you intend to produce.
stigtin
My name is Martin Nielsen. I own a professional home based recording studio called Airborne Productions. We use a dedicated PC 2.5 Intel with 1 Gb ram on which I run Logic Audio Platinum 5.5 on windows XP. We can run 75 to 85 tracks simultaneously depending on the amount of plugins we need.
I must agree with iMx! What do you plan to work with; do you mainly work with midi or audio?
If you are a midi freak you do not need much in terms of computer. If you are an audio freak like me you need to go shopping. PC or Mac is equally reliable for the purpose. Mac used to have the status of industry standard, however that has been a while. Now the main parameter for staying on Mac or PC is mainly to avoid the hassle of changing platform. What kind of computer do you have in front of you when you read this. My suggestion is “stick to that†since you are use to it. There will be a lot of stuff to tend to once you get started. Be also aware if you plan to do audio, your microphones are your most important equipment.
Martin Nielsen
Airborne Productions
jjsmith1021
Quote: Hello there, Jason
My name is Martin Nielsen. I own a professional home based recording studio called Airborne Productions. We use a dedicated PC 2.5 Intel with 1 Gb ram on which I run Logic Audio Platinum 5.5 on windows XP. We can run 75 to 85 tracks simultaneously depending on the amount of plugins we need.
I must agree with iMx! What do you plan to work with; do you mainly work with midi or audio?
If you are a midi freak you do not need much in terms of computer. If you are an audio freak like me you need to go shopping. PC or Mac is equally reliable for the purpose. Mac used to have the status of industry standard, however that has been a while. Now the main parameter for staying on Mac or PC is mainly to avoid the hassle of changing platform. What kind of computer do you have in front of you when you read this. My suggestion is “stick to that†since you are use to it. There will be a lot of stuff to tend to once you get started. Be also aware if you plan to do audio, your microphones are your most important equipment.
Martin Nielsen
Airborne Productions
Martin,
Thanks for the info. That's what I need to hear. To answer your question, I would guess that I will be more audio than midi proned. Again, I'm in the planning stages and will be a beginner. I am actually emailing you on a compaq with pentium four from work right now. Apart from my computer and whatever program I go with (probably pro tools) I understand that I will need an interface to assist with other live instrument and vocal recordings aside from my keyboard which can be directly connected via usb port.
A pc would be more ideal for my family as well since my wife is only fimiliar with pc's and prefers one for herself if I ever got a mac. How much mb's and gb's would I need? I know that audio files do take up a lot of space on the hardrive.
Once again, thanks for your insight.
Jason
stigtin
The compaq you are sitting in front of can run an entire bank!! That would be sufficient for you. You now need a good audio interface unless your keyboard has that. if not or even if, I would suggest that you take a look at the digi oo1 (I think its called) It has everything you need and sounds killer! Also check out Tascam US224 which sounds great (app 200$ on ebay) With cards like those, all your computer does is read and write to disk and update your screen.
In terms of memory. Fill up your computer with ram. everything the computer works with resides in your ram so do not save money there. Concerning hard drive; A normal length stereo song takes up app 40. Mb. A mono track for that same song app 20 Mb. You can do the math your self. Get a fast CD burner an put the files you don’t use regularly on CD. That will save you a lot of space.
And last but not least!!! Have fun!! Have great fun!!!
Martin
hawk
I also have pro-tools, and sonar 3(producer edition). knowing this would you recommend going with a certain platform? also what other hardware might i need? as for mics, i'm looking into those know.
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