New member just wanting to say wussup and a couple questions!!

[J Cal]

Whats up everyone!

Well, I've been djing since I was 15 (24 now). I started off being a scratch/battle dj with the inspirations from the invisible skratch pickles, dj craze and so on. I've also done many house parties during my high school years. Within the past couple years, I've been doing more of the bar scene here in chicago. I'll play anywhere from top 40 to 80's rock, to old school hip hop.

Now I thought I'd step my game up and want to produce/remix some tracks. I know very little about terminology and know very little about equipment.

I've been doing some research, and I think (unless noted otherwise) I want to go along with this setup:

M-audio Axiom 25
Ableton Live

More importantly, I want to find a software that won't scare me off the whole idea of producing some tracks. Any insight is appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

JoeL

 

[SPINSTERWUN]

What's up, Joel.

I am the moderator of the Hip-Hop Forum here at HR.COM.

I live in Chicago.

I've dj'd at ALL the clubs in Chi'.

I produce here and overseas.

Email me. Then I'll give you my number. I'll let you know which programs to get and which plug-ins to use.


BTW... for other Newbies looking at programs to get them started producing.

I would suggest....

Acid Pro

and/or

Fruity Loops

These programs are easy to learn. But.... they attack production in two different ways (one or the other might be easier for you to learn).

 

[SPINSTERWUN]

Here is a link with a TON of information for you all.

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

There is enough info at that site to bring you up to speed AND to keep you enthralled for weeks on end.

 

[SPINSTERWUN]

Oh, forgot......

spinsterwun@yahoo.com

Welcome to your new home here at HR.COM.

 

[J Cal]

ah righton spinster! I hit you up on e-mail, get back to me whenever.

Late!