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SinisterMotives · 07-14-2004, 04:16 PM

I'm thinking about putting together a small PC-based recording studio, but I don't know much about these kinds of setups. Does anyone have any experience with this stuff?

Here's the basic setup I want to start with:

-- Novation ReMOTE 25 2-Octave MIDI Controller
-- Tascam US-122 USB Audio/MIDI Interface (MIDI, XLR, line level, and guitar inputs)
-- Propellerhead Reason 2.5 software
-- Shure SM58 microphone

Will all of this stuff work together?

Later, I want to get a guitar and add Cakewalk Guitar Tracks Pro software for recording guitar tracks. Would I be able to import tracks from Guitar Tracks Pro into Reason so I can mix them with the synth and vocal tracks?

Chilly McFreeze · 07-15-2004, 12:13 PM

I'm not sure about the hardware, but have you thought about using Powertracks? Its very cheap (like $30 from the website) but pretty good, and you can mix midi and wave tracks, so that might eliminate the need to run the two other programs.

Cynthetiq · 07-15-2004, 12:15 PM

look at this website... a friend of mine has a PC based studio...

http://www.dy-nas-d.com/System.htm

SinisterMotives · 07-15-2004, 03:25 PM

Chilly << Thanks for the suggestion. I watched the overview video for PowerTracks 9, and it looks pretty cool. I'm going to try out the demo version.

Cynthetiq << Your friend's setup sounds nice, but it probably cost a fortune. I'm looking to do this as a hobby and don't want to invest much in it right away. Thanks for the tip though.

Dawson70 · 07-15-2004, 07:16 PM

I use Ablton LIVE. It's a GREAT software for your needs. You can probaly find a version on Kazza or Edonkey to get ya started. Price from purchase is around 150 bucks. It is awsome!

SinisterMotives · 07-15-2004, 08:03 PM

PowerTracks looks pretty cool, but I don't think I'm going to get very far trying to play anything by clicking an onscreen keyboard with the mouse. I'm going to need a MIDI controller.

Dawson70 · 07-15-2004, 08:07 PM

I just have to say....I love your quote! I remebering hearing that years ago, but it flashed back into my mind.
Anyways, Yes Ableton Live needs a MIDI controller, however, any ols key board will interface to do the job. I bought a cheapo at Radio Shack for 69 bucks and it works great.

SinisterMotives · 07-15-2004, 08:19 PM

I was just looking at Ableton's Web site. The software is very impressive and looks like a lot of fun. I especially like the sampling and groove box-style features. That's definitely something I'll want to check out. Thanks for the tip, Dawson!

Dawson70 · 07-16-2004, 09:56 AM

We have had alot of success with that software. It takes a while to figure out all the bells and whistles, but once you get it, you will record songs and mix them like a pro. We have been very impressed and others that we have shared our samples with have been too. Good Luck, glad I could help.

07-14-2004, 04:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
SinisterMotives Junkie	PC-Based Studio? I'm thinking about putting together a small PC-based recording studio, but I don't know much about these kinds of setups. Does anyone have any experience with this stuff? Here's the basic setup I want to start with: -- Novation ReMOTE 25 2-Octave MIDI Controller -- Tascam US-122 USB Audio/MIDI Interface (MIDI, XLR, line level, and guitar inputs) -- Propellerhead Reason 2.5 software -- Shure SM58 microphone Will all of this stuff work together? Later, I want to get a guitar and add Cakewalk Guitar Tracks Pro software for recording guitar tracks. Would I be able to import tracks from Guitar Tracks Pro into Reason so I can mix them with the synth and vocal tracks?

07-15-2004, 12:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	look at this website... a friend of mine has a PC based studio... http://www.dy-nas-d.com/System.htm __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

07-15-2004, 07:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dawson70 Here to Help My Fellow TFP'er Location: All over the Net....(ok Wisconsin)	I use Ablton LIVE. It's a GREAT software for your needs. You can probaly find a version on Kazza or Edonkey to get ya started. Price from purchase is around 150 bucks. It is awsome! __________________ "I Finally Finished My Goal....You Can Too! Yippie Ki Ya...

07-15-2004, 08:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dawson70 Here to Help My Fellow TFP'er Location: All over the Net....(ok Wisconsin)	I just have to say....I love your quote! I remebering hearing that years ago, but it flashed back into my mind. Anyways, Yes Ableton Live needs a MIDI controller, however, any ols key board will interface to do the job. I bought a cheapo at Radio Shack for 69 bucks and it works great. __________________ "I Finally Finished My Goal....You Can Too! Yippie Ki Ya...

07-16-2004, 09:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dawson70 Here to Help My Fellow TFP'er Location: All over the Net....(ok Wisconsin)	We have had alot of success with that software. It takes a while to figure out all the bells and whistles, but once you get it, you will record songs and mix them like a pro. We have been very impressed and others that we have shared our samples with have been too. Good Luck, glad I could help. __________________ "I Finally Finished My Goal....You Can Too! Yippie Ki Ya...

07-15-2004, 12:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chilly McFreeze Insane Location: England	I'm not sure about the hardware, but have you thought about using Powertracks? Its very cheap (like $30 from the website) but pretty good, and you can mix midi and wave tracks, so that might eliminate the need to run the two other programs.

07-15-2004, 03:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
SinisterMotives Junkie	Chilly << Thanks for the suggestion. I watched the overview video for PowerTracks 9, and it looks pretty cool. I'm going to try out the demo version. Cynthetiq << Your friend's setup sounds nice, but it probably cost a fortune. I'm looking to do this as a hobby and don't want to invest much in it right away. Thanks for the tip though.

07-15-2004, 08:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
SinisterMotives Junkie	PowerTracks looks pretty cool, but I don't think I'm going to get very far trying to play anything by clicking an onscreen keyboard with the mouse. I'm going to need a MIDI controller.

07-15-2004, 08:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
SinisterMotives Junkie	I was just looking at Ableton's Web site. The software is very impressive and looks like a lot of fun. I especially like the sampling and groove box-style features. That's definitely something I'll want to check out. Thanks for the tip, Dawson!