Real drums sound like real drums, I'd try them first. Buy a cheap kit somewhere and mic it, one on the kick and one on the overhead.
Actually, just call Sweetwater. They will tell you everything about what you need.
My child has a little 2 octave casio keyboard. I would GLADLY sent it to you. The thing is so fricken anoying. I'll let you choose between that and my Korg Triton. Or if you want I could just send them my whole studio because their so damn broke from being con'ed. :rolleyes:
A very excelent keyboard controller. I would take up the offer if it was in good shape and I wouldn't give up the games, just the console. Then I'd go buy a new console. Street price on a T-1 I haven't reserched, but I would estimate the street value of anywhere from $250 up to $750.
Honestly, with todays digital music, phase issues aren't as big, and if there is a problem you can adjust the phase in your multitracking software, if that's what you're doing. If you're recording to ADAT or tape, then you might have a small issue. Personaly, if you're really concerned about...
You can do that, but depending on what you call a soundcard you will get differing results. A quality soundcard will help you get a more professional sound.
I ordered one yesterday, should have it in my hands Thursday. Bad news is I won't be able to put it to use right away because I'm moving this next week. But I hope to have an extended session the first week of August.
Edirol is a step up from M-Audio. The preamps are made by Roland (who owns...
Provide a good product at a reasonable price and I'll buy it. Personally I love Acid Pro. I buy each upgrade they make (so far). Sound Forge however, I bought version 4 and each upgrade is just insignificant for me so I don't bother. Now there are plug ins I have bought because I like the...