hardware sequencers? which ones?

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hey there everyone! i'm new to MIDI recording. in fact i've never even done it before. i like to make futurist/electronica music with vocals. unfortunatly, the synth i have (a korg poly 6) doesnt have MIDI capabilities, so the way i understand it is that i can't use it on a sequencer, since they only accept midi. poop!
so i'm thinking of getting a different synth so i can use it with a sequencer. maybe a novation K station or something. but anyways, my real question is, are sequencers difficult to learn? and any reccomendations on which ones are good?
until then, i'll be recording in audio into cakwalk pro audio 9 with my vintage beast! thanks guys!
later
peace
justin g.
 
If you have Cakewalk, why do you need a hardware sequencer? You mean a MIDI synth?
 
there are a few questions i need to ask before i can reply, or it's gonna be one huge post... and i'm wasted.. so.. here go:

you got a budget for the purchase?
do you wanna get your production as far away from the computer as possible or would you prefer working on the computer?
what computer do you have now?
what soundcard do you have?
 
ok

alchuck, sorry i get confused with all the terms and i don't quite understand how it all works yet, so please be patient with my lack of understanding! :D hehe but i guess if cakewalk can do all the stuff a hardware sequencer can, why bother buying one, huh? its just that i read all the reviews and posts from musicians whose sound i admire, and they use stuff like the mpc 2000 (which is a little out of my budget!), so i figured if i want a good sound and supreme editing capabilities (hence MIDI), then i should get a hardware one too! so go ahead and fill me in on your wisdom............i'm ready to learn! :) hehe
and chriss, my budget would preferrable be under $500, so ebay might be a good option huh? and i don't mind working on the cpu, whatever can get me the best sound and the easiest way to go about it. i want to put my stuff on my mp3.com page, so i guess the cpu would be the best for me? and as for my cpu, its one of those IBM clones, with 128 mb of ram and i'm not sure on the processer speed, its not so hot but ok. its worked good for the live stuff i've been recording so far (just plugging in my synth to the Soundblaster LIVE!drive with a guitar cord!). I use a soundblaster live sound card with a live drive interface, which allows for MIDI, audio/mic in, headphones and SPDIF in and out (i have no idea about the last one!).
here's the only thing that bothers me. i just spent a lot of money having my Korg Poly Six repaired.......and i don't have a lot of money left. so if i want to make the switch to midi, i have to buy a MIDI synth that would fit my genre of music, and then just let my "new" (repaired) toy sit in the corner after i spent all that $$. so maybe i should just stick with recording live for a while,and develop my skills. what do you guys think? thanks!
peace
justin
 
yup... develop yo' skillz and get a better synth later.. or.. get a roland jv1010 on e-bay.. killer sound module.. and you should easily be able to get it for 500-.. then use cakewalk to sequence drums and synth and shit all at the same time on the jv..
 
I don't have any wisdom to fill you with...

but if anything, a sequencer like Cakewalk/SONAR or Logic or Cubase is going to give you far more cvapability and eas-of-use than any hardware sequencer will... about the only disadvantage is it's not as portable that way unless you have a laptop... and not as rugged for live use, hauling around, etc.
 
One trick to get a little more mileage out of the Poly 6 is to record your AUDIO tracks individually and mix all your songs with the audio tracks.

This way you can use effects in cakewalk and also not worry about the polyphony limits on the Korg.
 
yes!

hey thanks for all the info everyone. i'm ready to make some music. have a nice day!
justin
 
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