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buhinc
Citizen
Username: Buhinc
Post Number: 67
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 21, 2005 - 12:49 pm: |     |
Anybody do any home recording? I have a KORG 16XD and would love to swap tech issues and learn a few things on this monster - or any recording techniques at all... |
notehead
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Username: Notehead
Post Number: 2168
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 21, 2005 - 1:16 pm: | |
I use a Pro Tools 002 rig, controlled by a Mackie HUI. Most of the tracks in my projects are midi tracks that either trigger sounds in a number of external modules, or in my main synth plug-in, SampleTank. I'm not an engineer, so I don't get much into tweaking eq's and compressors. I generally just scroll thru presets until I find one I like, or one that just needs a minor modification to work with the track. I can also record acoustic sources, but if I have anything "important" then I go to the studio of a friend who is an engineer. |
composerjohn
Citizen
Username: Composerjohn
Post Number: 183
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Monday, March 21, 2005 - 1:25 pm: | |
I record at home. I use Gigastudio 3.0 (sampler on PC) and Logic 7 (on a Mac). I use a MOTU 2408mkIII (audio interface) to connect the two computers (as well as midi over lan for the midi). For recording live instruments and voice stuff, I use a Focusrite TwinTrak Pro. I use a old Korg O1/W Prox as my midi controller. A 320GB Medea G-Raid connected to Gigastudio (PC) holds samples.
I love this setup. The recording quality is perfect (the internal audio samples and sounds never leave the digital world, which is a good thing). My room is not sound proofed, but it doesn't seem to be a problem (yet). Most of the recording I do involves samples and virtual instruments anyways (for film music stuff).
I think there are several recording studios in the area, but I am not positive. |
buhinc
Citizen
Username: Buhinc
Post Number: 68
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 21, 2005 - 1:27 pm: | |
I just got Sony Acid Home Studio - which is really easy to use. I'd love to have Pro Tools - software like these allows me to mix with my laptop with my family and avoid holing myself up in my studio in the attic.
The learning curve for the KORG is huge, as I am sure it is with Pro Tools. Once I get enough material I deem "important" myself, I'm going to invest in studio time.
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composerjohn
Citizen
Username: Composerjohn
Post Number: 184
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Monday, March 21, 2005 - 1:29 pm: | |
You can get a basic ProTools setup (LE version) for something like $500. It is called the MBox. |
notehead
Supporter
Username: Notehead
Post Number: 2169
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 21, 2005 - 10:03 pm: | |
Also, the ProTools LE software is free from www.digidesign.com, as long as you have some hardware it will run on. |
Chasm
Citizen
Username: Chasm
Post Number: 263
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 21, 2005 - 10:18 pm: | |
I bought a couple of Macs recently - anyone have experience with Garage Band? |
composerjohn
Citizen
Username: Composerjohn
Post Number: 190
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Monday, March 21, 2005 - 11:04 pm: | |
The completely free version of ProTools does not work in Mac OS X. Only OS 8 and 9.
I don't know much about Garage Band. However, it seems to be a good option for the non-professional - not too complicated and has some good features. If you want more control over audio production and many additional options, buy software. Logic is great. Digital Performer is good. There are others too. |
notehead
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Username: Notehead
Post Number: 2173
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 - 10:16 am: | |
Good point about ProTools Free, John.
GarageBand is a great program for casual songwriting, and playing around with instruments and loops and the different ideas that they will inspire. Wonderfully clean and attractive interface (typical of Apple software), and lots of good-sounding stuff is included. Very easy to synchronize and transpose different elements of your mix.
John, a question for you: When you need to record midi tracks that are really rubato, do you actually edit your tempo map to indicate how the music should flow, or do you just turn off your click track and play the parts in as you want them to be played? I've had difficulties coming up with an ideal way to tackle this situation. |
composerjohn
Citizen
Username: Composerjohn
Post Number: 192
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 - 10:44 am: | |
Good question, notehead. It depends on the project. Sometimes I simply turn off the click and just play. This is usually easier for music that is free or aleatoric.
If I need more control over tempos (usually for film stuff), Logic has an amazing Tempo Track which can do anything. You can manipulate the tempo at the smallest of levels. The graphics of the Tempo Track make it very easy to use.
Hope this helps! |
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