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I'm getting back into production and recording after being away for many years. I've got around $7,000 to spend. What I've picked out so far is an M-Audio ozonic, Boss Dr.-880, Sony Acid Pro,Pro Tools le w/ Mbox,a windows pc from Sweetwater and various mics, pre amp, monitors and a packaged PA.Ofcourse there's sample libraries in there too. I'd appreciate any ideas or sugestions.
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1st off try not to use acid for your main sequencer. when you render from acid it dulls the mix. Try using reason , cubase, abelton. Im speaking from experience and i still use acid but its only to gate vocals or get snippets lined up. kinda likea scratch pad of sorts.


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I think there's a version of reason w/ pro tools.would that be enough or should I got with the full version?
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cj3 wrote:I think there's a version of reason w/ pro tools.would that be enough or should I got with the full version?
Never heard of it.... You're also using your setup to record bands n'shit??
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I think that you need to check out http://www.cyberpowerinc.com I have had three pc's from them and they are some of the best that I have ever worked on.
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I will be using the setup for bands later down the road, after I learn all the equip, software and get a room setup for it.For now it will be used for my own production and recording djs etc.
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what type of system did you get from cyberpower? I'm thinking that a duel processor unit isn't need right now. I'm looking at around $3,500 for the PC. any suggestions on specs.?
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3500 seems extreme if your just starting out. my box cost me 1000.00 and its adequate. I just switched to a mac g4 but i got it and the 19 inch flat screen for 1250.00. shop around.
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I would that that Chadwick is right. I spent 1500 and I play all of the games I want also.
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cj3 wrote:what type of system did you get from cyberpower? I'm thinking that a duel processor unit isn't need right now. I'm looking at around $3,500 for the PC. any suggestions on specs.?
Dont spend $3500 for you pc. I had my pc built for less than $900 and it works fine.

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Post by Spyke »

With 2500 you could get an amazing machine built for you. It would handle anything you wanted it to do, even live production.
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You should get a bongo drum and an etchasketch.

Spend the rest on a puerto rican hooker.

That's my advice. :)
Thanks for all the shoes.
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dandmantra wrote:You should get a bongo drum and an etchasketch.

Spend the rest on a puerto rican hooker.

That's my advice. :)

lol.. funny shit right there
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he's not kidding.
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here I come P.R!!!
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