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Hey guys,
I recently decided to get more serious about home recording, and need advice on what equipment I should get.
Currently I am using a desktop PC which is single-core and quite old, but has handled any audio programs I have thrown at it so far. The interface I am using is a Tascam US-122L, again fairly basic. Sadly I have yet to purchase a decent software, I am currently tolerating Acid Music Studio which certainly has its limitations in terms of recording. I also use Reason 4 with a standard 76-key home keyboard (Casio WK-3800) via USB, which does the job fine. Ideally, I would like to record guitar & bass (using a software amp such as Guitar Rig, which I already own and use), keyboard primarily through midi, and eventually recording my drums (which is an expensive undertaking).
Should I buy a new computer? Should it be a Mac? An iMac? A MacPro? My current one seems to handle my current interface okay, but will it handle say an Mbox?
Should I buy a new interface? I am currently looking on ebay at Mbox's, mostly Mbox 2's because they are more common and cheaper. Are Mbox's the best choice? Is Pro Tools the best choice?
If I am going to record drums, what are the best lower price range drum mic's (ideally 1 bass, 3 snare/tom, 2 overheads)?
How do I get from 6 drum mics to 2 inputs at the interface? Do I use a mixer? Or do I need a bigger interface with 8 inputs so I can control the mix from the computer?
Will I need a pre-amp? I've noticed people using these in their studios. Are they necessary for what I need to do? If so which one and how much does it cost?
Should I buy stereo monitors? I am currently using my home stereo system with an amplifier and half-decent speakers. I've noticed they don't handle bass well but overall the sound quality is okay. I've noticed almost everbody uses KRK monitors. Are these the way to go?
If you would a basic reference to the kind of quality recordings I am looking for (not necessarily by the same means) search 'Jack Conte' on Youtube and check out one of his videos.
Any advice appreciated. Thanks.
I recently decided to get more serious about home recording, and need advice on what equipment I should get.
Currently I am using a desktop PC which is single-core and quite old, but has handled any audio programs I have thrown at it so far. The interface I am using is a Tascam US-122L, again fairly basic. Sadly I have yet to purchase a decent software, I am currently tolerating Acid Music Studio which certainly has its limitations in terms of recording. I also use Reason 4 with a standard 76-key home keyboard (Casio WK-3800) via USB, which does the job fine. Ideally, I would like to record guitar & bass (using a software amp such as Guitar Rig, which I already own and use), keyboard primarily through midi, and eventually recording my drums (which is an expensive undertaking).
Should I buy a new computer? Should it be a Mac? An iMac? A MacPro? My current one seems to handle my current interface okay, but will it handle say an Mbox?
Should I buy a new interface? I am currently looking on ebay at Mbox's, mostly Mbox 2's because they are more common and cheaper. Are Mbox's the best choice? Is Pro Tools the best choice?
If I am going to record drums, what are the best lower price range drum mic's (ideally 1 bass, 3 snare/tom, 2 overheads)?
How do I get from 6 drum mics to 2 inputs at the interface? Do I use a mixer? Or do I need a bigger interface with 8 inputs so I can control the mix from the computer?
Will I need a pre-amp? I've noticed people using these in their studios. Are they necessary for what I need to do? If so which one and how much does it cost?
Should I buy stereo monitors? I am currently using my home stereo system with an amplifier and half-decent speakers. I've noticed they don't handle bass well but overall the sound quality is okay. I've noticed almost everbody uses KRK monitors. Are these the way to go?
If you would a basic reference to the kind of quality recordings I am looking for (not necessarily by the same means) search 'Jack Conte' on Youtube and check out one of his videos.
Any advice appreciated. Thanks.