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MrBluesMan
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Hello Folks,
So basically im building a studio from scratch. This is what I want by the end:
2 (or more) XLR Inputs with Phantom
2 (or more) 1/4 Line Inputs
Some form of alternate output/aux to send signals around.
Midi In/Out
Sample Library
Keyboard Midi interface
At the minute I have:
88 Key Digital Piano with Midi in/out/thru and 1/4 Stereo Out
Monitor Speakers with analogue and digital inputs
Guitar and Amp
A computer (more than powerful enough, current with Audigy 4)
So i was thinking of buying something along the lines of:
NI Kontakt 3 - From this I will get all my instruments and sounds, as well as produce voices using the synth.
Small 8/10 Channel USB Mixer - This way I can run aux's of the signals i want, and it gives me plenty of inputs. I will use a SM57 as a mic for the guitar cab/whatever else for now.
USB-Midi interface - This is so I can play full range music from my digital piano into the software. Just something cheap, low enough latency to make it worth buying, but just a no frills attached interface.
25 Key Midi Keyboard - This will include things like pitch/mod wheels and knobs for controlling the parameters on my software synth.
Running it all through Cubase LE.
Does this sound a cost effective way to do it? I was trying to find a USB mixer with MIDI in, but there isnt one in my price range. A lot of these USB Audio interface's are just XLR and Line-ins with 1 stereo output from the software for the main system monitors. It wont allow me to send signals to effects, etc, which I need aux's or configurable outputs for.
I also chose to get a small midi keyboard so I can use the mod/pitch wheel and knobs to make everything easier.
Thanks for reading
So basically im building a studio from scratch. This is what I want by the end:
2 (or more) XLR Inputs with Phantom
2 (or more) 1/4 Line Inputs
Some form of alternate output/aux to send signals around.
Midi In/Out
Sample Library
Keyboard Midi interface
At the minute I have:
88 Key Digital Piano with Midi in/out/thru and 1/4 Stereo Out
Monitor Speakers with analogue and digital inputs
Guitar and Amp
A computer (more than powerful enough, current with Audigy 4)
So i was thinking of buying something along the lines of:
NI Kontakt 3 - From this I will get all my instruments and sounds, as well as produce voices using the synth.
Small 8/10 Channel USB Mixer - This way I can run aux's of the signals i want, and it gives me plenty of inputs. I will use a SM57 as a mic for the guitar cab/whatever else for now.
USB-Midi interface - This is so I can play full range music from my digital piano into the software. Just something cheap, low enough latency to make it worth buying, but just a no frills attached interface.
25 Key Midi Keyboard - This will include things like pitch/mod wheels and knobs for controlling the parameters on my software synth.
Running it all through Cubase LE.
Does this sound a cost effective way to do it? I was trying to find a USB mixer with MIDI in, but there isnt one in my price range. A lot of these USB Audio interface's are just XLR and Line-ins with 1 stereo output from the software for the main system monitors. It wont allow me to send signals to effects, etc, which I need aux's or configurable outputs for.
I also chose to get a small midi keyboard so I can use the mod/pitch wheel and knobs to make everything easier.
Thanks for reading
