Thinking about selling all of my outboard modules...

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and buckling down and using Reason.

I heard some stuff that came from that program recently that made me think why do I have all this outboard. Seriously
 
What kind of stuff do you work with? That would really matter...also it matters how good you are with software vs. hardware
 
Physical Ill said:
What kind of stuff do you work with? That would really matter...also it matters how good you are with software vs. hardware
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For the most part, many hardware users are stuck in their ways and there is nothing wrong with that. (Many of their pieces consist of what they were trained on, or whatever piece the grasped first.) Most are converting to software that gives them the same results but the learning curve is too much of a turn-off for many. My cousin has been in the Music Prod field for about 15 years and he has a good amount of both because of the era he got in the game. And there are some outboard pieces he refuse to part with because he considers them irreplaceable.........."You must not know 'bout me, you must not know 'bout me......" lol
 
Physical Ill said:
What kind of stuff do you work with? That would really matter...also it matters how good you are with software vs. hardware
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Well I have a Triton, MPC 1000, Motif ES Rack, Mophatt Rack, Kawai Rack, Roland TR-909, and a few other pieces laying around. I don't think I'd get rid of the MPC or the Triton I'd use them as controllers for Reason. I think I'm going to go out and get a tutorial video for that program.
 
I own lots of hardware. I really believe every hardware head entertains the thought of going all software. I think about it alll the time.

Software advantages As I see it =
*Less physical space taken up
*Less heat build up (a room full of powered up gear gets hot)
*More powerful sequencers with tons of audio tracks and flexibility
*HUGE variety of instruments fx and other goodies lots which are inexpensive or free
*Patch and preset selections are usually automatically saved with the project or session(hardware patchname scripts for hardware are a pain in da azz)
*
Disadvantages
*Good BackUp practice is a MUST
*IMO the best VSTi's require GIGs of HD space(not a biggie with the huge internal and external HDs plus they aren't terribly expense)
*No resale value with software purchases.
*Your common bugs and problems that come with dealing with computers

If you maintain a powerful stable PC disadvantages should be at a minimum.

Honestly if i was starting over from scratch, I'd go mostly SW with a couple choice HW synths. And a nice tube DI and/or a compressor maybe to run sounds out and thru for a bit of flavor. But I'd mos def have a top quality Midi Keyboard, Drum Pads, a control surface, and quality monitors, the works to make it as hands on as possible. It would be a less expensive studio but not cheap by a long shot
 
I use outboard racks as my exercise equipment. I mean it makes me stretch my arms and turn knobs. sometimes I even have to bend over and pick up a cable and plug into it.

on really good days, I will feel energetic and stand up and change the cables in the back around.

to me a few hardware pieces make life easier.

lets be lazy here.

You plug a mic in a nice preamp. the preamp goes to your "pc interface box"..
you select a track, you press record, it sounds great. done.

Now if we stick the mic straight into the "pc interface box"...we select a track, and press record. Then we have to play it back and select tones, simulate the preamp, tweek it more.

Thats almost...I'm guessing here ...maybe 5 extra mouse clicks!!!

geezz fhk!! I'd be burnt out by then!!

:p:rolleyes:

if it works it works.
 
i'll take the kawai and the mophatt just lemme know the total price for both plus shipping
 
bigwillz24 said:
and buckling down and using Reason.

I heard some stuff that came from that program recently that made me think why do I have all this outboard. Seriously
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Unless, of course you are strapped for cash and have no bread on the table, my personal opinion is to keep outboard gear, even if you have to disconnect it for now.

I have some gear that I haven't used in last 7+ years, but still have it. Recently I had some ideas brewing in back of my head how I could potentially put it to use... It usually doesn't hurt keeping the gear but you may find use for it later...

Or you can get rid of it. The choice is yours.
 
Forgot to mention...

I understand where you are coming from. Use this idea going forward - just don't get as much gear anymore... If any at all...


Ok... I think I'm done...


Wait....



Humm...




Yes. I'm done! :D
 
well if you do decide to part with either of them be sure to let me know cuz i will deff. buy either or even both off of you as long as the price ain't a tourist price ya digg?
 
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