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TiMMY
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Posted : Dec 10, 2011 23:14:24
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Hi,
I'm considering buying a new computer to play around with music production a little bit.
I currently have a small laptop which is obviously not up for the task.
So I think I need:
1. A computer
2. A Soundcard
3. A small midi keyboard
And I will go on from there. Is there anything I should take notice of? latency issues? anything?
Regards,
Timmy |
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psyraal
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Posted : Dec 10, 2011 23:34
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makus
Overdream
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Posted : Dec 11, 2011 16:26
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A big screen or two screens, efficient CPU, good cooler, at least 4 gb of RAM (8 GB preferably) passive video card (or even on board), USB and FireWire ports, maybe hackintosh-compatible too. That's if you go with PC. If Mac it is easier - you just buy current iMac and that's it.
Monitors and stands. Acoustic room treatment. Soundcard with several ins and outs. Midi keyboard, better if there are knobs and faders too. If you are not pro piano player, you won't need too posh keyboard, anything like Edirol will be fine.
Some inspiring VST, favourite sequencer and gogogo! 
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alajarvela
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Posted : Dec 11, 2011 19:15
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Well the Focusrite Saffire 6 usb is a good soundcard and like said above, monitors are also important. More important than a keyboard if you ask me. I just got the Nanokey 2 for under 50 euros and it's really fun to play with. Makus is pretty much right with the PC. |
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daark
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Posted : Dec 11, 2011 20:10
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Fast enough processor, fast rpm hard drive(makes bounce faster), 4G ram card min(the faster the better), silent fans and good power supply,12"! good quality monitors(better to get 12" behringers then 6" dynaudio.) and fitting amp for them(they have to be super fit together or it is better to get amped ones), external sound card , midi controller and extra screens is always good, some room treatment(usualy i see only improvised something in most studios, your room should be dry and have no bass traps near you specialy loose window reverb infront of you and behind you lol) , monitor headphones, firewire ports is a must for usb connections for soundcard or midi. Anything else?
http://soundcloud.com/magimix-1/chilling-forest-whispers
Wierd shit happens :) |
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orgytime
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Posted : Dec 12, 2011 00:25
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+ 1 on the dual screens and i suggest to go for a larger masterkeyboard, becauese they are not much more expensive and you can be more creative.
www.soundcloud.com/orgytime |
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Cardinals Cartel
Black Machine
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Posted : Dec 12, 2011 13:58
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TiMMY ..
Lets make it eazyer , Where are you living in israel ?
This week im going to buy me 2 new computers (+ 1 Laptop) And a new monitors .
So .. We can get an good price for all together .
We can go to 'Ivori' And get two i7 With an 8 ram (When 1 is 2,600 Nis We can take
the two in 4,500 And 'Hit' The shop with 700) .
Also im going this week to 'Kilombo' , I want 'Adam' or 'Tannoy' monitors for my new studio , So if you get in here too you can get/Have your 1,000 Nis keyboard less 300 in 700 or new good sound card 2,000 in 1,600 .
Will be good for the store and sure for us ..
Let me know ! . Cheers ..
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Nectarios
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Posted : Dec 12, 2011 14:23
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If you decide to spend some more on a Mac, you'll save up with Logic being dirt cheap.
My missus bought me a brand spanking new MacBook i7 off ebay, for 1345euros!
Peace out.
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jekvan
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Posted : Dec 12, 2011 14:40
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Cardinal,I am seriously looking for monitors,what you do with your old ones ?
Where do you live ? From all the things I lost,that sandwitch cost me most :)
http://soundcloud.com/jekvan |
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Cardinals Cartel
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Posted : Dec 12, 2011 15:31
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On 2011-12-12 14:40, jekvan wrote:
what you do with your old ones ?
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I have a friend with an blind , Very old pointer dog 17 years ! , Now when we come and visit him And after we are there already 15 minut's the dog start remember that some one came in .. So he "Runing" (Almost crawling) To the door (And stuck in his way in the walls) Try to bark somthing .. But no voice came out .. Just some air ..
About my monitors , 7 years old E.s.i Near 5 , Realy liket them at the time (Crystal sound) But now they like this dog form my friend life story .
Better for you and timmy and me buy 3 new monitors in 40% less (For each) together .
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jekvan
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Posted : Dec 12, 2011 16:36
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yalla,where when how ? You say the time and place 
Ani gar behaifa ...Also I think I can get another friend on board,will this help the price go down as well ? From all the things I lost,that sandwitch cost me most :)
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the five assed monkey
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Posted : Dec 12, 2011 20:58
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maybe i will join please let me know whats up (tel-aviv) |
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TiMMY
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Posted : Dec 12, 2011 21:59
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Wow, thanks for the responces.
Unfortunately I live in London. I moved here from Israel about a year ago.
The thing is, I work full time and go to unviersity as well, so I'm not sure I'll have time for music. I think the best solution for me would be to buy a good computer with a midi keyboard now and then wait for the summer when I have a 4 month break to possibly get the other stuff.
I need a computer anyway, a midi keyboard should not be too expensive, especially second hand. |
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UVBlast
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Posted : Dec 12, 2011 23:56
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Axis Mundi
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Posted : Dec 13, 2011 00:04
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On 2011-12-12 14:23, disco hooligans wrote:
If you decide to spend some more on a Mac, you'll save up with Logic being dirt cheap.
My missus bought me a brand spanking new MacBook i7 off ebay, for 1345euros!
Peace out.
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For that amount, you could have bought a plane ticket to the USA and bought one from the store for $1345.
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