I'm setting up a home recording studio. I've been looking around the internet a little bit at videos that tell you what to get, and articles with recommendations.
Basically so far I have a computer with the proper software. I have a keyboard as a midi controller (and I also have a small midi controller). I have just ordered a quality Audio Interface, and in the near future I plan to invest in some kick-ass studio monitors (Focal CMS 50 Studio Monitors--every review I've read about these is fantastic).
Basically what I'm asking is, do I need any of the following to do the correct work:
I do NOT have a mixer. But as far as I know, the computer can do the appropriate mixing for me, and it can also do the job of a compressor pretty well. Furthermore, the Audio Interface should do the job of the Pre-Amp, correct? And what the heck is a direct box?
I'm looking for the highest possible quality on a decent budget, so if you think the actual pieces of equipment could perform a certain function better than the computer could, let me know. I use Pre-Sonus Studio One as my software.
Thank you so much!
Basically so far I have a computer with the proper software. I have a keyboard as a midi controller (and I also have a small midi controller). I have just ordered a quality Audio Interface, and in the near future I plan to invest in some kick-ass studio monitors (Focal CMS 50 Studio Monitors--every review I've read about these is fantastic).
Basically what I'm asking is, do I need any of the following to do the correct work:
- Pre-Amp
- Compressor
- Direct Box
- Anything else?
I do NOT have a mixer. But as far as I know, the computer can do the appropriate mixing for me, and it can also do the job of a compressor pretty well. Furthermore, the Audio Interface should do the job of the Pre-Amp, correct? And what the heck is a direct box?
I'm looking for the highest possible quality on a decent budget, so if you think the actual pieces of equipment could perform a certain function better than the computer could, let me know. I use Pre-Sonus Studio One as my software.
Thank you so much!