First off, just wanna say what up to everyone, I just joined the site but I have to admit I've been lurking for a couple weeks now haha.
I'm looking for some advice from some of you guys who have studio setups of your own or that have experience in using equipment at home.
A little background, I'm pretty new to all of this. I've been songwriting as a side interest for a few years now and have built up a pretty good catalogue of pieces. I've always had an ear for music but despite playing around with various instruments over the years I never took anything seriously. This past year I got serious about writing and the production side and with help from a sound engineer/ producer I have two demos near completion. I graduate from college in May and with the support of my family have decided to take a year out prior to seeking full-time employment to see where this music thing may take me (if anywhere).
My question is, with a budget of about 2,000 GBP ($3,004) what equipment would you guys recommend I look into that will allow me to a) track my own beats b) compose my own instrumentals c) record vocals and d) a decent level of editing.
I have played around with Garageband for a while now, but have recently been trying to teach myself the ins and outs of Logic Pro. I also have some experience using FL Studio 8. I have been saving over the past 9 months with the intention of getting myself an Open Labs Miko LX, however no matter how close I get the exchange rate is forever keeping that dream out of reach. I will be back in the states for a short period in the next week to see friends and family and have planned a visit to Washington Music - the closest Miko distributor, with hopes of flying back with it. Any advice before I hand over the cash and leave myself a broke musician? Would the all-in-one unit solve all purposes or would I be better piecing together some good equipment and adding to my collection as I save more money? The Miko is still slightly out of budget but after saving for so long I'd be willing to make up the rest.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
I'm looking for some advice from some of you guys who have studio setups of your own or that have experience in using equipment at home.
A little background, I'm pretty new to all of this. I've been songwriting as a side interest for a few years now and have built up a pretty good catalogue of pieces. I've always had an ear for music but despite playing around with various instruments over the years I never took anything seriously. This past year I got serious about writing and the production side and with help from a sound engineer/ producer I have two demos near completion. I graduate from college in May and with the support of my family have decided to take a year out prior to seeking full-time employment to see where this music thing may take me (if anywhere).
My question is, with a budget of about 2,000 GBP ($3,004) what equipment would you guys recommend I look into that will allow me to a) track my own beats b) compose my own instrumentals c) record vocals and d) a decent level of editing.
I have played around with Garageband for a while now, but have recently been trying to teach myself the ins and outs of Logic Pro. I also have some experience using FL Studio 8. I have been saving over the past 9 months with the intention of getting myself an Open Labs Miko LX, however no matter how close I get the exchange rate is forever keeping that dream out of reach. I will be back in the states for a short period in the next week to see friends and family and have planned a visit to Washington Music - the closest Miko distributor, with hopes of flying back with it. Any advice before I hand over the cash and leave myself a broke musician? Would the all-in-one unit solve all purposes or would I be better piecing together some good equipment and adding to my collection as I save more money? The Miko is still slightly out of budget but after saving for so long I'd be willing to make up the rest.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.