Starting Producing and Recording

[Tuff Soulja]

Yo I wanna start producing and recording. I was wondering for somebody thats never touched recording or producing tools if it would be easier to use a comp. and software... If so what software should I get, a good(inexpensive) comp., and any other yhings like a midi thing to hook a mic up my pc.. thnx if you got anty post good linx

 

[Loose Cannon]

First Off,

MIDI is not to hook up mic's. MIDI is a real confusing concept and IMO it would be better for you to just stay away from MIDI til you start to undeerstand it more.


One Thing To Start You Off With:

Go to the following sites and request a catalog, they are all free and it will help you see some of the equipment people use for djing and recording and mixing:

http://www.pssl.com/catreq.tpl?UID=2004071709311075

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040717093140024061110069957906/g=home/cr/catalog/

http://www.samash.com/catalogsignup/


Those catalogs will be good for you to look through and see maybe something says "Phrase Sampler", now you can come here and ask us "What the hell is a phrase sampler?"




Your gonna hear a lot of people talkin about the MPC. The MPC is for MIDI PRODUCTION CENTER (or MUSIC PRODUCTION CENTER). There are a couple different versions but there all made by Akai. The MPC60, MPC60II, MPC1000, MPC2000, MPC2000XL, MPC3000, and the MPC4000. Its pretty much the beatmachine that most people get. But you DO NOT NEED one of these. Its just a very popular choice.

Ill give you a couple links to some equipment that a lot of people usually get:


Akai MPC2000XL-
http://www.sonicstate.com/synth/akai_mpc2000xl.cfm

Ensoniq ASR-10-
http://www.sonicstate.com/synth/ensoniqasr-10a.cfm

Ensoniq ASR-X-
http://www.sonicstate.com/synth/ensoniq_asr-x.cfm

Roland Fantom S-
http://www.sonicstate.com/synth/roland_fantom-s.cfm




Feel free to ask any questions.

 

[erkl]

id suggest starting off with fruity loops.
free, and a good easy step into sequencing/midi

 

[Formant024]

Midi is ez, you just wont understand until you have hardware, intern. midi on a DAW can be confusing but the protocol is relativly simple.

 

[Tuff Soulja]

ok i will definatley order those catolougs! THNX! But if i got a computer with fruity loops producers. would that be good enough to start makin good beats? and how would (or could) i hook up a mic to my pc and use through fruity loops. Thnx.

 

[P_1]

it doesnt matter what you start up with. You have to have skillz and a good imagination to be creative enough to make good sounding beats. Also, you need a good ear for it. Most of the time, and like 95% of members in here, you like what you are hearing from your speakers but to other people your music is crap! a good ear makes you distinguish whats hot and whats not!

FL is a good start. Learn the concepts first before trying to make your billboard hit! its not that easy. take your time and learn as much as you can. This shit takes patience and a lot of time invested in it.

Good Luck

 

[Tuff Soulja]

coool, i fell what your sayin,,
1. can i hook up a mic up to my pc?
2. if yes, how?

3.Are emachines(brand new)any good for producing and recording).
4.if no, what inexpensive compp. are?

5. can FL record all my songs and save them
6. if my comp. has a interenal cd burner can FL burn all my songs on a cd?

 

[Loose Cannon]

coool, i fell what your sayin,,
1. can i hook up a mic up to my pc?
2. if yes, how?

3.Are emachines(brand new)any good for producing and recording).
4.if no, what inexpensive compp. are?

5. can FL record all my songs and save them
6. if my comp. has a interenal cd burner can FL burn all my songs on a cd?

1. Yes

2. If theres a line or mic input on the back of your computer, then i gotta know what your hookin your mic up with.

3. EMachines?

4. n/a

5. Do you mean record your vocals or record your beats?

6. Yes




Are you using a mixer outside of your computer?

What kind of mic are you using?

Does your mic use Phantom Power?



Check out "The Showcase" to hear people from this sites beats, just so you know what your getting into.

https://www.illmuzik.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=11

 

[Fade]

You should also check out the many resources on here. Go to the main page and click on the links in the menu on the left. Like Articles, Downloads, FAQ, etc... A lot of basic questions are answered in there. Plus the Search feature here in the forums covers a lot of stuff!

 

[jaydub23510]

coool, i fell what your sayin,,
1. can i hook up a mic up to my pc?
2. if yes, how?

3.Are emachines(brand new)any good for producing and recording).
4.if no, what inexpensive compp. are?

5. can FL record all my songs and save them
6. if my comp. has a interenal cd burner can FL burn all my songs on a cd?

You need to read Tweak's Guide!!!

 

[The Bastard]

ok i will definatley order those catolougs! THNX! But if i got a computer with fruity loops producers. would that be good enough to start makin good beats? and how would (or could) i hook up a mic to my pc and use through fruity loops. Thnx.

NOT ONLY IS IT GOOD ENOUGH TO START WIT BUT ITS GOOD ENOUGH TO STAY WITH

 

[classic]

Your gotta remember there is more than one way to skin a cat. Some people use hardware some people use software. I would say that FL is a very good start though. YOu can do alot with it and its simple to use.
I was in your shoes less than a year ago so just be patient. Thats the most important thing.

Good luck

class.....