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Which soundcard and monitors?
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Turbo Taima
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Posted : Mar 25, 2005 21:40
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Sorry for the simple question, but I don't have any idea where to start. I'm trying to put together a new computer for producing music. I have a Virus B and a Yamaha CS1x (just using it as a controller for now), and I'll probably use Cubase SX. What would be a good soundcard for under $3-400?
I'll also need some monitor speakers. I'm just getting started so I don't want to get anything top-of-the-line, but I'd like something above "guy making music in his bedroom" quality. I'm considering M-Audio BX8 or Behringer Truth B2031. Would these be good choices, and is there anything else I should look at in that price range?
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TRANCER
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Posted : Mar 25, 2005 22:07
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yeah
for the soundcard... go for M-AUDIO delta 1010
or anything from EMU in that range ( as they have DSP on the board itself and ofcourse come with great sampler)
regarding monitors if you can afford go for
YAMAHA -MSP5 , they are the best in their class and rival many others above them and are used by many pro's around the world.
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piXan
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Posted : Mar 25, 2005 22:07
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well in respects about the soundcard it depends on what cpu ure using..
mac or pc
dektop or laptop
if u have mac ull prefer firewire interface
i think the m-audio firewire 410 is a very good option in your range.
if u have a desktop pc the most convenient both in price and performance are pci cards....
Emu is making some very nice souncards with multiple in outs and dsp (for more cpu power)
i would go for those check em in www.audiomidi.com
if u have a pc laptop, for experience i would go with pcmia,,, i have a indigo dj and an indigo i/o at it works just beatifully,, dont judge it by its small size, which besides is VERY convenient! there also the vx pocket which has a lot more in outs.
i would avoid usb souncards because they often let u down... but if it is necessary i would say to get the maudio audiophile usb or the emagic emu 2/6.
also i think it is a very good option for u ,, specially because u dont have a proper midi controller: the m-audio ozone, which is a midi controller with assignable knobs and sliders, and an audio and midi interface, its usb but i heard it works very well. and its about 400 $
for the monitors an the range i would say get alesis M1 mkII, but some would prefer the truths, and at last the BX8 ... but if u can, listen to and compare before buy..
hope this is useful.....
www.audiomidi.com is a very good webpage to check en all out,,,and more
 www.soundcloud.com/elektroakustica/sets/downtempo/ |
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TRANCER
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Posted : Mar 25, 2005 22:21
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nice sugestions PIXAN... |
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Pypedream
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Posted : Mar 26, 2005 09:47
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Yes well said PIXAN. You know what's up.
Respect!
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Turbo Taima
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Posted : Mar 29, 2005 14:21
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Thanks for the advice! I looked around on the audiomidi site and I think I've narrowed it down to 3 cards... E-mu 1820, M-audio 1010, and M-audio 1010LT. It looks like the E-mu has a much higher sampling rate than the M-audio cards (192khz vs 96khz), but would I ever even need it? Also, the M-audio 1010LT seems to be the same as the 1010 but without the fancy box and with 2 mic inputs (which I might never use, but would be nice to have). Since I'm on a budget, are the E-mu 1820 and M-audio 1010 really worth the extra $200?
As for monitors, I'm going to try to listen to as many as I can while I'm here in the states. There are about 3 music shops in Osaka and they all carry the same garbage... I don't know how the Japanese music industry exists  .
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UnderTow
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Posted : Mar 29, 2005 15:38
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Watch out with the E-mu cards. Alot of people are having problems with the software. Many people can't use the DSP effects at all. Search a bit on the web to see people's experience with these cards.
I wouldn't worry about 192Khz. Most people still work at 44.1Khz anyway. Of course if you can afford it, it is always nice to have for later. 
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