Complete newbie, many questions.

[Luap.ZsiW]

I have just started to take an interest in recording, but I really don't know where to start. Are there any newbie guides to recording on the internet? Or possibly some books I can read?

I have begun to fool around with Fruity Loops and I am under the impression the FL is a non equipment program that I can use to make music. Is this the most user friendly program?

If I were to get involved with actual instruments, what program would be best? This would be for hip hop inspired sounds.

Is there really a big problem with using a PC instead of a Mac? If I were to buy a new computer, what kind of specs would I need on it?

How much would a basic recording set up cost me? if I were to just make beats, would I need to soundproof the room or is that only for recording actual vocals?

Any help answering these questions will be much appriciated.

 

[reshp1]

https://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=152192

Some good links in that thread.


As far as PC vs Mac, the debate has been done to death. IMO, it's what you are familiar with, both will work just fine.

You'd be better off determining exactly what software you are going to run before looking for a computer. The software will spec out the minimum requirements, although you probably want to go with something a cut above those.

 

[Smoulders]

Given everythng you've said, I would say that Propellorheads Reason, would be the perfect program for you to start using. This will be a great program to help you get to grips with the whole idea of making sounds, mixing, beats etc. Its kind of like having an entire studio rolled into one piece of software. You've got A Master mixer, synths, samplers (and the advanced ones actually pretty good) A drum machine, effects, e.g. reverbs, compresion, distortion etc and more.It may sound like as theres so much there, the individual features suffer in quality, but thats not really the case. You can take it as far as you want (we are still definately looking at the budget way of doing things though i.e. no outboard equipment and stuff).


I really think you should check out a demo if you havnt already.

Bare in mind also, that with Rewire, you can link reason to your audio sequencer, so once you move on to say Cubase for example, to record drums into perhaps, this can all be 100% synced up with what ever your doing in reason.

Hope this helps.

 

[SPINSTERWUN]

I have just started to take an interest in recording, but I really don't know where to start. Are there any newbie guides to recording on the internet? Or possibly some books I can read?

I have begun to fool around with Fruity Loops and I am under the impression the FL is a non equipment program that I can use to make music. Is this the most user friendly program?

If I were to get involved with actual instruments, what program would be best? This would be for hip hop inspired sounds.

Is there really a big problem with using a PC instead of a Mac? If I were to buy a new computer, what kind of specs would I need on it?

How much would a basic recording set up cost me? if I were to just make beats, would I need to soundproof the room or is that only for recording actual vocals?

Any help answering these questions will be much appriciated.

1. I'll post some links for you.
2. Check out Acid Pro 5 (Sony/Sonic Foundry)
3. Sonar, Logic, Cubase, ProTools, Vegas Video .....
4. Whichever comp you prefer PC or MAC. It will also depend on your budget.

You will need to tell us how much you are willing to spend before we can list the exact spec of the computer. If you go the PC route, expect to pay $600 to $1,200 USD

5. Once again it will depend on your budget....

 

[SPINSTERWUN]

http://www.theprojectstudiohandbook.com/directory.htm

 

[SPINSTERWUN]

http://www.pcrecording.com/index.htm

 

[SPINSTERWUN]

http://www.tweakheadz.com/guide.htm

 

[SPINSTERWUN]

Glossaries

http://www.rane.com/digi-dic.html

http://www.audioed.com.au/glossary_free1.html

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/regular_htm/glossary.htm

 

[Luap.ZsiW]

Thanks alot for the replies. My budget would be about $1000.00

 

[React]

id go with anything BUT a mac!