Guest eye Posted September 7, 2002 Share Posted September 7, 2002 I've just been wondering how much money do I have to spend to make a simple home studio.. Such a studio for a beginner which includes not only a computer.. enlight me gurus.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blink Posted September 8, 2002 Share Posted September 8, 2002 other than a a midi keyboard, i see no other essentials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ivan Posted September 8, 2002 Share Posted September 8, 2002 a pair of speakers....at least one.....is essential too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blink Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 oh yeah, really good headphones or monitor speakers is a must. at least 200 american for headphones, you can pick up a used midi keyboard for like 50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kimmz Posted September 11, 2002 Share Posted September 11, 2002 A good beginner setup would have the essentials: simple mixer w/at least 2 stereo inputs and a few monos ($100-130), good monitors ($300 - ????), midi interface ($130+), better-than-soundblaster soundcard ($145+), and good sequencing program ($300+ unless you have "other" means of getting sequencing programs). Once you have that, I'd suggest getting 2 sound modules (one for abstract, tweaky insanity and another for more structural/basic sounds). And finally, I'd suggest a software sampler of some kind, like N.I. Kontakt. If you're serious about having a small home studio, plan to spend at LEAST $1,500 or so and SPEND TO KEEP!!! The biggest mistake is to buy an "economy" model and then end up having to upgrade down the line. If you can't afford to get everything, start with the essentials and move up. Everything I listed is pretty essential, but I suppose you could skip the monitors, extra sound module, and software sampler. Hope this helps and good luck. Peace. KimmZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Will Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 forget the external modules and mixer. If you have as kimmz says "other" means of getting software. Go totally software based in the beginning lowering the initial cost. Definately have a good computer/soundcard/neutral amp and monitors, good cabling and a nice midi controller synth. Also this will have the benefits if you are using fruity loops / acid or something like that then you will achieve easier good results and this will raise your interest. Then you can progress to or go straight away to a cubase / sonar solution. Then when you are satisfied with the results, upgrade your system with outboard modules and synths, DAT or ADAT and hence spend major cash. It is also best to minimise and buy small amount of expensive/midrange stuff than lots of cheaper stuff which will not scale to a pro setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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