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golden*wings
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Greetings!
No doubt every few days someone asks the same dumb questions I'm about to pose, but in searching through the threads I haven't found quite what I'm looking for.
I'm a former professional pianist and I write keyboard music, usually w/ vocals. I'd like to purchase a keyboard or controller and use my laptop to record the songs/compositions: just voice and keys. Nothing fancy, but I'd like it to sound good.
So, um, duh, how do I do that?
Are there any books or websites that can give me the information I need?
I've been trying to figure out what equipment I need to get started. A keyboard w/ midi output?
Does a controller (no onboard sounds) work with a computer only with some kind of audio interface? If so, how much money do I have to spend to get a decent interface?
I have a good recording mic; what kind of thingamajig would allow me to record onto the computer?
What software?
Aaargh, you see, I am utterly baffled. Where do I start?
Thanks for bearing with me.
No doubt every few days someone asks the same dumb questions I'm about to pose, but in searching through the threads I haven't found quite what I'm looking for.
I'm a former professional pianist and I write keyboard music, usually w/ vocals. I'd like to purchase a keyboard or controller and use my laptop to record the songs/compositions: just voice and keys. Nothing fancy, but I'd like it to sound good.
So, um, duh, how do I do that?
Are there any books or websites that can give me the information I need?
I've been trying to figure out what equipment I need to get started. A keyboard w/ midi output?
Does a controller (no onboard sounds) work with a computer only with some kind of audio interface? If so, how much money do I have to spend to get a decent interface?
I have a good recording mic; what kind of thingamajig would allow me to record onto the computer?
What software?
Aaargh, you see, I am utterly baffled. Where do I start?
Thanks for bearing with me.