Hi, I have searched for this topic here on the forum, but could not find anything that was too relevant.
I am currently setting about building a computer recording studio at home. I have a MacBook Pro on order (I realise that software will not run at full speed through Rosetta as yet, but I am willing to put up with that).
I am saving up for a Novation 25SL controller keyboard (to be used with Soft Synths such as the Arturia MiniMoog V which is lovely) and an SE 2200A microphone for vocals.
However, my problem is what software to go for as this will affect which interface I should buy. I am of the understanding that for Pro Tools, I would have to buy either Digidesigns own hardware, or certain M-Audio interfaces. Is this correct?
What I like about Pro Tools is how it is non-destructive. I have seen it used with a guitar amp modelling plugin (Amplitube) which can be modified even after the take has been recorded. All other amp modellers that I have seen in use at Sound Control require you to run the guitar through the modelling software (i.e. Line 6 TonePort UX2) before it is recorded.
This would be useless for me though, as I cannot play guitar, and recording another take by either myself or by a friend would be overkill as far as seeing if another amp model would sound better in a mix is concerned.
I suppose the question is this:
Should I go for Pro Tools and lock myself into buying either the Digidesign or M-Audio hardware or should I buy some other software, that has amp modelling plugins available and is non-destructive, and then get my own firewire interface? If so, what software would you recommend?
If anybody has any advice on this, it would be greatly appreciated. This is the only thing that is currently holding me up on pricing up all this kit and working out a way that I will be able to buy it. Thankyou for your help. If there are any errors or areas that need clarifying or anything, just mention it. This really will form the basis of my decision.
Thank you for taking the time to read,
Richard J Ellis
Edit No 1: The plugin for Pro Tools is called Amplitube
Edit No 2: I have researched Amplitube and realised that it is, in fact, a VST plugin. Duh!
I am currently setting about building a computer recording studio at home. I have a MacBook Pro on order (I realise that software will not run at full speed through Rosetta as yet, but I am willing to put up with that).
I am saving up for a Novation 25SL controller keyboard (to be used with Soft Synths such as the Arturia MiniMoog V which is lovely) and an SE 2200A microphone for vocals.
However, my problem is what software to go for as this will affect which interface I should buy. I am of the understanding that for Pro Tools, I would have to buy either Digidesigns own hardware, or certain M-Audio interfaces. Is this correct?
What I like about Pro Tools is how it is non-destructive. I have seen it used with a guitar amp modelling plugin (Amplitube) which can be modified even after the take has been recorded. All other amp modellers that I have seen in use at Sound Control require you to run the guitar through the modelling software (i.e. Line 6 TonePort UX2) before it is recorded.
This would be useless for me though, as I cannot play guitar, and recording another take by either myself or by a friend would be overkill as far as seeing if another amp model would sound better in a mix is concerned.
I suppose the question is this:
Should I go for Pro Tools and lock myself into buying either the Digidesign or M-Audio hardware or should I buy some other software, that has amp modelling plugins available and is non-destructive, and then get my own firewire interface? If so, what software would you recommend?
If anybody has any advice on this, it would be greatly appreciated. This is the only thing that is currently holding me up on pricing up all this kit and working out a way that I will be able to buy it. Thankyou for your help. If there are any errors or areas that need clarifying or anything, just mention it. This really will form the basis of my decision.
Thank you for taking the time to read,
Richard J Ellis
Edit No 1: The plugin for Pro Tools is called Amplitube
Edit No 2: I have researched Amplitube and realised that it is, in fact, a VST plugin. Duh!
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