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grneyemc82
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Okay, I am definitely new to this whole recording thing. But, I have a dream of actually producing my own CD from start to finish, including instruments and vocals. Here's what I want to do:
I am looking at a decent synth keyboard, something like a Korg Triton Le or a Yamaha S30...preferrably something less than $1000. Definitely looking for quality/variety in piano sounds, and realistic strings (those are especially hard to find, I think).
Since I am not great at drums, I have found some sampler CDs that have tons of loops that I'd consider investing in, unless anyone has opinions about that. I think NYC Drumworks by bigfishaudio.com is amazing, but it's $80 at Guitar Center. Alternatives? Also noticed a CD that has guitar strums and licks that I could use the computer to transpose into the key I need. Sounds like that could take a lot of time, but is the sound worth it?
I have a Takamine EG-230 acoustic/electric, and would like to use that in my recording at some point. How do I get the best sound from that for CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP? Can I run the guitar into the keyboard?
Next, vocals. Guitar Center seems to always have some $600 condenser mic on sale for $99.99. What's the best sound I can get for about $100? Should I get a filter, too? I hear it's good if your 's' and 'p' and 'b' sounds are really loud.
Finally, software/hardware. I don't have my own computer just yet...and I know the one I'm using right now would be useless in the realm of recording. Is buying a computer necessary for recording the way I listed above? I guess it would be necessary, though, if I wanna use sampled CDs. Or, maybe I could do my loops in Cool Edit 2000 (I already have this on my current computer) and run it out of my computer into.......(name product here, LOL!)
THANKS TO ALL OF YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR COMMENTS!! Please don't use a whole lotta abbreviations...I'm not ignorant to this whole recording thing, but sometimes it feels like I'm reading a foreign language! hahahaha
Chris
I am looking at a decent synth keyboard, something like a Korg Triton Le or a Yamaha S30...preferrably something less than $1000. Definitely looking for quality/variety in piano sounds, and realistic strings (those are especially hard to find, I think).
Since I am not great at drums, I have found some sampler CDs that have tons of loops that I'd consider investing in, unless anyone has opinions about that. I think NYC Drumworks by bigfishaudio.com is amazing, but it's $80 at Guitar Center. Alternatives? Also noticed a CD that has guitar strums and licks that I could use the computer to transpose into the key I need. Sounds like that could take a lot of time, but is the sound worth it?
I have a Takamine EG-230 acoustic/electric, and would like to use that in my recording at some point. How do I get the best sound from that for CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP? Can I run the guitar into the keyboard?
Next, vocals. Guitar Center seems to always have some $600 condenser mic on sale for $99.99. What's the best sound I can get for about $100? Should I get a filter, too? I hear it's good if your 's' and 'p' and 'b' sounds are really loud.
Finally, software/hardware. I don't have my own computer just yet...and I know the one I'm using right now would be useless in the realm of recording. Is buying a computer necessary for recording the way I listed above? I guess it would be necessary, though, if I wanna use sampled CDs. Or, maybe I could do my loops in Cool Edit 2000 (I already have this on my current computer) and run it out of my computer into.......(name product here, LOL!)
THANKS TO ALL OF YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR COMMENTS!! Please don't use a whole lotta abbreviations...I'm not ignorant to this whole recording thing, but sometimes it feels like I'm reading a foreign language! hahahaha
Chris