Help the New guy

[DjDelay]

I'm a real newbie when it comes to producing, so here comes my long question.

I play the keyboard, and know wanna start makin my own beats. I was looking at buying a 2nd hand MPC2000xl, midi keyboard, decent soundcard and a sequencing package.

I don't know which soundcard or sequencer to get, what do ya'll think? I don't wanna get reason, i've tried it before and i was totally lost by it. I was thinking of getting Cubase cos there's alot of books available for it. Do i need to get one of those big-ass mixing boards or does cubase already have one in it? Do any of you use cubase?

 

[afriquedeluxe]

dem big ass mixin boards r usually 4 sho, lol id luv 2 hav one of em still. but yeh cubase does hav a track mixer. software is really good, but if u can get hardware, i tink its betta. pushin roun all da buttons , levers n punchin in those drums can bring much satisfaction.
u shud get a 24bit soundcard, audiophile got sum gd ones. i wud get get but i cnt afford em,...YETTT!!! ey i use reason, i 2 got intimidated at 1st by it but u get used to it, u dnt really need a book, jus mess roun wit da buttons n c wat dey do.

 

[themucka]

you don't need a big ass mixing board....

this is my suggestion
but you do need a mixer that has enuff inputs 4 your mpc and your keyboard... no need if it's a midi controller...
and for your spkrs.... don't run it thru a dj mixa... tho you can...

anotha one.. would be run all your outputs 2 the soundcard... and rec.. into the computer... using the tracks 2 monitor while your making the beat... then jus record whta you made.. on cubase...

then jus bring the outputs bak... to the behringer... or your dj mixa

 

[jamcity]

New Guy

Dont get caught up on buying big gears.....

what you need...

1:Computer: A fast one with rams and a large harddrive.

2:Sound card: dont go buying trutle beach or to that matter type of sound card. There junk: Midi man sound cards what I would recommend without breaking the bank...look in guitar center for a good quality sound card.

3:Software: midi software/with audio capablity: like cubase,logic and such.

4:Wave editor...I like soundforge myself.

5:A mixing board. I would get a mackie..16 channels..you can get it cheap these days i'd say $200-$500...and its a workhorse. I give it a 10.

6:a good mix.

7: maybe a out gear reverb unit? but you can add all that stuff in the computer by using plugins..


thats all you need

hope this helps
jamcity

 

[Equality 7-2521]

RJD2 made "Deadringer" (the BEST instrumental album) with a DJ-setup and an MPC 2000xl

thats what ive got but i find that a PC also helps