what equipment do u guys use? Just curious. I wanna hear some of yalls shit just to see if there are any real difference between the outcome of hardware vs. software. I dont make beats but i got homies that do. A few of them are into reason and frooty loops. I got others who use the Fantom X6 i think and one that uses the MPC 2000 with the ASR 10. I cant really tell the difference between them as far as quality. I wish i can upload shit but they will get pretty pissed off if i did. 2 months they say.
what equipment do u guys use?
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Right now I just have a basic setup at home.
I'm running an M-Audio Keystation 88 ES USB and some KRK's into an Audiophile USB. I also use an E-MU 1212 PCI for my Rode NT1 microphone and Behringer mixer. I'm going to get rid of my Behringer since I grew out of it very quickly, probably will get a nice Tube Pre Amp. Running my midi sequencing and audio recording / sampling through Cubase SX 3.0 on a fairly new Windows XP S2 system which I purchased about 2 years ago. My sounds come from VST/VSTi plugins right now. I have way too many to list, as well as FX plugins. I use T-Racks VST, Waves Diamond, Waves SSL, and a few other Waves products. So my library is virtually endless. I've been producing since mid November 2006. Roughly 5 months or so. Learning fast, upgrading fast, developing my style. My work prior to getting into production and composing was mainly recording and mixing vocals and tracks.
Here's a sample of something I'm working on, you can also check out the My Space page for more tracks.
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=F870EF245AA11AC9
Peace!
I'm running an M-Audio Keystation 88 ES USB and some KRK's into an Audiophile USB. I also use an E-MU 1212 PCI for my Rode NT1 microphone and Behringer mixer. I'm going to get rid of my Behringer since I grew out of it very quickly, probably will get a nice Tube Pre Amp. Running my midi sequencing and audio recording / sampling through Cubase SX 3.0 on a fairly new Windows XP S2 system which I purchased about 2 years ago. My sounds come from VST/VSTi plugins right now. I have way too many to list, as well as FX plugins. I use T-Racks VST, Waves Diamond, Waves SSL, and a few other Waves products. So my library is virtually endless. I've been producing since mid November 2006. Roughly 5 months or so. Learning fast, upgrading fast, developing my style. My work prior to getting into production and composing was mainly recording and mixing vocals and tracks.
Here's a sample of something I'm working on, you can also check out the My Space page for more tracks.
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=F870EF245AA11AC9
Peace!
Incorrect. Cubase is not more of an "editing" program like Pro Tools. Nothing is like Pro Tools. Once they step their Midi Sequencing up Pro Tools will be once and for all considered the best. Even though it is now. Which I think Digi already did do, in the new 7.0. I use Cubase for it's MIDI functioning. It has good Audio features, also, and it has great plugin support.
Reason is an All In One beat making program, meaning, you either use what it supplies you, or what you can get from refills or samples, or you don't use it at all. Reason needs VST support, and Audio support, period. Then it will be a contender. That's why I strictly label it as one big instrument, because I Re-wire it and use it as one.
Peace.
Reason is an All In One beat making program, meaning, you either use what it supplies you, or what you can get from refills or samples, or you don't use it at all. Reason needs VST support, and Audio support, period. Then it will be a contender. That's why I strictly label it as one big instrument, because I Re-wire it and use it as one.
Peace.
why do u think lots of upcomming small time producers belittle software beatmaking programs? I even heard DJ Quik say shit, like music doesnt belong on computers.
And what do yall think is so great about pro tools. I keep hearing people talking about it. Even rappers. On the scratch magazines, almost every producer on there uses pro tools. Is that a beat making machine or another editor?
And what do yall think is so great about pro tools. I keep hearing people talking about it. Even rappers. On the scratch magazines, almost every producer on there uses pro tools. Is that a beat making machine or another editor?
i fuccs with reason only. i used to fucc with tha mpc, but i like reason alot better. but here's a tracc i did with reason
http://download.yousendit.com/AD6454F964149B98
i really don't know wut everyones gripe is with reason, i like tha shit alot, been bangin out some tight shit wit it. fold.
http://download.yousendit.com/AD6454F964149B98
i really don't know wut everyones gripe is with reason, i like tha shit alot, been bangin out some tight shit wit it. fold.
I use FL for sequencing, then export to cubase for audio editing.
Tracks on myspace...
http://www.myspace.com/eatsfromthesea
Tracks on myspace...
http://www.myspace.com/eatsfromthesea
I never said Pro Tools was better than Cubase, different strokes for different folks, I personally love Cubase SX and would never use anything else as far as right now it gives me more than I need for sequencing as well as mixing, just with it's plugin support alone. I don't use or need Pro Tools, aslong as I can export tracks from Cubase to be mapped in Pro Tools then that's all I need. I do agree that needing the Digi Design hardware to run the software is a bummer for those who can't afford the hardware, it can be expensive, but that's all a part of what Pro Tools is all about, it's a standard.
I never said it was the gear that makes you good, all someone needs is an EAR and they are good to go. I have probably the most budget setup known to man as far as a hardware involved setup. Obviously I have more than someone just using Fruity Loops or what not, but when it comes to the Hardware combined with Software game, I'm on a TIGHT TIGHT budget. I rely on my limited hardware, my huge abundance of plugins and my software.
Thanks.
Updated the beat, added a Saw Lead, mixed it a little bit, check it out.
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=D9A2FD867D91A57D
Peace.
I never said it was the gear that makes you good, all someone needs is an EAR and they are good to go. I have probably the most budget setup known to man as far as a hardware involved setup. Obviously I have more than someone just using Fruity Loops or what not, but when it comes to the Hardware combined with Software game, I'm on a TIGHT TIGHT budget. I rely on my limited hardware, my huge abundance of plugins and my software.
Thanks.
Updated the beat, added a Saw Lead, mixed it a little bit, check it out.
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=D9A2FD867D91A57D
Peace.
Nice track by the way, Mr. Samos...
I can hear Devin the Dude spittin on that track...keep it up playa
1 year ago I had...
MPC 2000XL
Pro Tools
Banshee Talkbox
Yamaha Motif ES 6
Yamaha DX100
Rode Mic....
NEXT - I GOT BROKE, SO HAD TO SELL IT ALL TO MAKE RENT...(no bueno)
Now I'm just fuckin around with
-Reason
-Oxygen 8 USB
I can hear Devin the Dude spittin on that track...keep it up playa
1 year ago I had...
MPC 2000XL
Pro Tools
Banshee Talkbox
Yamaha Motif ES 6
Yamaha DX100
Rode Mic....
NEXT - I GOT BROKE, SO HAD TO SELL IT ALL TO MAKE RENT...(no bueno)
Now I'm just fuckin around with
-Reason
-Oxygen 8 USB
C
same here.....
www.myspace.com/valleypain
its a mix of 3 beats in one song so let it play.....all of made real quicc in fl wit various vst instruments....
That sounds like some expensive ass rent!
Glad your still doing your thing though, after going through that.
And thanks for the kind words on the music tip, I appreciate that, glad you feeling it.
I think Reason is a great program, it's very unique, the layout, the way it works, the synthesizers, the creativity put behind designing it. I enjoyed it a lot when I was using it, but without audio support for vocals and no plugin support, it needs more growth.
Glad your still doing your thing though, after going through that.
And thanks for the kind words on the music tip, I appreciate that, glad you feeling it.
I think Reason is a great program, it's very unique, the layout, the way it works, the synthesizers, the creativity put behind designing it. I enjoyed it a lot when I was using it, but without audio support for vocals and no plugin support, it needs more growth.
Here's what I use:
FL Studio (for sequencing)
Roland Fantom XR
Emu Mophatt
Triton Le
Technic 1200
MPD 24
KRK Monitors
Emu Midi Controller
Hella Records
Hella Vst's (trilogy, Arturia shit, Albino...)
Delta 1010lt
Aphex 207 Tube pre
Modded Oktava 319
Saxophone
Here is a sample of my shit if yall interested:
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/songInfo.cfm?bandID=533296&songID=4983904
FL Studio (for sequencing)
Roland Fantom XR
Emu Mophatt
Triton Le
Technic 1200
MPD 24
KRK Monitors
Emu Midi Controller
Hella Records
Hella Vst's (trilogy, Arturia shit, Albino...)
Delta 1010lt
Aphex 207 Tube pre
Modded Oktava 319
Saxophone
Here is a sample of my shit if yall interested:
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/songInfo.cfm?bandID=533296&songID=4983904