GarretGraves Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 if you're recording audio, PCs arent a bad deal. Adobe Audition can get you by a great deal combined with FL. I've recorded buttloads of demos and, after several years of learning how to play, theory, etc., I managed to pull out some decent quality demos. Mind you it won't always sound pro. IF you want the tech needed for that sort of thing, prepare to pay through the nose. For laptops: whatever laptop you get. DO NOT GET A THINK PAD! I repeat. DO NOT GET A THINK PAD! Horrible laptop. For Apple, I love using Logic in sound design class. And it's good for audio and midi. and i didnt know you can make it so the piano roll is similar to FL. That makes me want an iMac even more. Oh and for those who think Logic is overrated? Logic 8 has a killer library of sounds. even the lighter versions of Logic has hella stuff to play with. It's too bad I dont own it. I'd never leave the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgfoo Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 and btw, a triangle is the best shape No, a rhombus is clearly superior to a triangle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 FL's chili pepper pwns Apple's apple. lawl. this is not a serious post VS ROUND 1 FIGHT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analoq Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Even now, a decade later, this is still one of the most revolting things I've ever seen. Fat Man and Little Boy just wasn't enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverCoat Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 by extension, those imacs were pretty damn ugly the horror... the rainbow coloured horror... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarretGraves Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 thats hot....and yet not..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red9 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 so what would be a good desktop pc setup, specs wise? i'm in the market for a new piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoozer Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 so what would be a good desktop pc setup, specs wise? i'm in the market for a new piece The question is meaningless without a specified amount of money. As a number, not "cheap" or "well, not too expensive". See also http://arstechnica.com/guides/buyer/guide-200809.ars to get an idea. Be cheap on the graphics card (dual monitor is the only thing you have to do) and invest what you save in a quiet case and better specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarretGraves Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 what use would a dual monitor have for mixing exactly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big giant circles Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 just gives you more real estate, which is helpful for managing your timeline, plugins, mixer, etc simultaneously without having to switch screens constantly or rearrange things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverCoat Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I meant to use my second monitor for VSTi windows, but I use it for IRC instead oh woe is me, I will never finish anything ever again I wouldn't recommend dual monitors depending on how bad your A.D.D. is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red9 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 i'm in the market with a good solid 2k for a machine and 500 for some startup software Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoozer Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 To find out which sequencer software, first start downloading demos of everything you can get your hands on. Plonking down cash on Cubase Studio 4 is useless if the program doesn't match your workflow. Also, I'd argue that $2K may even be too much; what you spend extra will be gone up in smoke next year. Also, you might want to wait until the Core i7's gone more mainstream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big giant circles Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I meant to use my second monitor for VSTi windows, but I use it for IRC instead hahahahahahahahaha!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zircon Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 To find out which sequencer software, first start downloading demos of everything you can get your hands on.Plonking down cash on Cubase Studio 4 is useless if the program doesn't match your workflow. Also, I'd argue that $2K may even be too much; what you spend extra will be gone up in smoke next year. Also, you might want to wait until the Core i7's gone more mainstream. Seconded... $2000 is more than you need for a killer music box. I would wait for i7 prices to come down too, then invest in a model that's towards the top of the line, eg. in the $300-350 range. Solid state drives may be cheaper as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoozer Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 hahahahahahahahaha!!! 3 monitors. That'll be the solution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audio fidelity Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 so what would be a good desktop pc setup, specs wise? i'm in the market for a new piece just thought i would chime in i think this is a very important question Red9 asked - in terms of, what are the ideal specs to get a computer at to start recording. i have only dealt with macs so i can't really offer much advice. But as long as you have a decent chip (2.4 and up), enough ram (2 gigs is minimum), and a decent interface (really should be firewire), i think your off to a good start. and as for waiting - sure prices will go down (they will always go down!) i waited 6-8 months for my mac - and waiting sucks. i would just go out and get a system and enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverCoat Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 lol firewire more like pci :3 anyway in my experience there's usually a gigantic price difference between the super ultimate best thing and then the 2nd best thing, and I usually go for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audio fidelity Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 pci, which is better, keeps getting updated - atleast with firewire there are options and i totally agree with overcoat - being on the cutting edge first costs a lot of extra money and lot of extra time when the people who made it are still working out the kinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red9 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 well it's not to say that I want to spend 2k on a machine, it's more of thats my limit on the system itself(monitors, periphirals, speakers). also is the i7 920 processor too much for this type of software or would it be better if i did get that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zircon Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 You can never have too much processor for music making applications. However, as long as you get a minimum of a 2.4ghz Core 2 Duo you will be fine, generally speaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red9 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 well i picked up for $100 a laptop. centrino 2ghz (800mhz bus), 1gb ram. should i be good for a while? (i have fruity loops 8 right now) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audio fidelity Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 up the ram! - it'll be worth it and where did you get that deal on a $100 laptop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarretGraves Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 ppl still use IRC? I havnt used that in at least a couple years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red9 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 My buddy's mom bought it new, didn't like the 8.9 inch screen after a while, sold it to me and bought a desktop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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