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kostein

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Hi, this is my first post here so please go easy with me :)

I'm working with a PC for composing music. Just upgraded to Cubase SX 2.1. PC specs: P4 2.4Ghz, 512MB RAM. I had an M-Audio Omni Studio interface which was fried a few days ago and I'm looking for a replacement.

I'm composing heavy metal music. So I'll be recording guitars, bass and vocals. Drums are being done using Battery and a few samples. I also write some symphonic stuff when I have an inspiration using MIDI.

So what I need is something that will record audio (audio quality must be good), has a few in/outs, and will do MIDI.
Budget up to $800

Also can you tell me some really good drum samples for heavy metal?

I don't know much when it comes to hardware so I have a few questions.

Will it be a good idea if I get a mixer console?
How do you get audio only hardware and a MIDI controller synchronised? Would it be a better idea of going this way instead of getting something that does both?

Well that's it for now :)
 
well...with your budget...
you could get a MOTU....or a Delta 1010....
How many I/Os do you need for audio?
I just installed a 1010 and I am quite happy with it...

can't help you on the samples man...sorry...

good luck,
Joe
 
I was quite happy with my omni studio as well until it was fried :(
I'll need something up to 4 in / 10 out.
Btw I'll need some good mic preamps. Hopefully they will be featured with the hardware I'll decide to go for.
 
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