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Batz 01-31-2013 01:49 PM

Band less and want to set up home recording
 
I just want to make sure this equipment isn't junk and will be all I need. I want something where I can make good recordings with my bass and my awful guitar playing. I would use the computer to add any other instruments such as keyboard, drums. It would be punk new wave type stuff so nothing fancy.

I'm Mac based so was thinking Logic Pro because they have all the loops, band in a box, and a recording package that includes zoom r24, 2 Krk 2 monitors, and a mic. Put the link below. Am I missing anything or are there better options?
http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-ZOO-R24-PAK-LIST

aasti3000 01-31-2013 05:25 PM

You don't need the recorder if you're using you're going to use logic.
Replace that with an audio interface (M-Audio seems to be the favorite), those monitors and the mic in the package and that can run to your logic. That's all you pretty much need if you're using logic. Might save a few bucks.

Batz 01-31-2013 06:11 PM

I was thinking that, but I do plan on joining another band soon and I record all rehearsals. Thought the fact it was a combination recorder, interface, control surface would make it a good deal.

aasti3000 01-31-2013 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Batz (Post 13809549)
I was thinking that, but I do plan on joining another band soon and I record all rehearsals. Thought the fact it was a combination recorder, interface, control surface would make it a good deal.

if you plan on getting logic then it will turn your laptop into the combination recorder you were referring to if you get an audio interface. Logic has a mixing console within it.

Einherjar 01-31-2013 06:20 PM

Logic is good for beginners. I prefer Cubase personally. Which will run on a mac as well. Just stay away from Sonar Cakewalk and you'll do well :p

Einherjar 01-31-2013 06:24 PM

Also, it may be harder to use for a beginner and its not as pretty as Logic, Cubase, ProTools, etc, but there is a free DAW out there called Reaper that works very well for audio recording (just don't try to use it for MIDI)

aasti3000 01-31-2013 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Einherjar (Post 13809600)
Also, it may be harder to use for a beginner and its not as pretty as Logic, Cubase, ProTools, etc, but there is a free DAW out there called Reaper that works very well for audio recording (just don't try to use it for MIDI)

Keep hearing about this Reaper...I gotta get on it.

Einherjar 01-31-2013 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by aasti3000 (Post 13809710)
Keep hearing about this Reaper...I gotta get on it.

It very solid and constantly updated. Like I said though, if you're planning on doing anything with midi (drums, keys/synth, etc) the pricier "pro"grams (hurhur) blow it out of the water in capabilities and user friendliness. That may have changed though as I haven't used Reaper in about three years.

Batz 02-01-2013 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by aasti3000 (Post 13809562)
if you plan on getting logic then it will turn your laptop into the combination recorder you were referring to if you get an audio interface. Logic has a mixing console within it.

Unfortunately, no laptop. Using an iMac.

Wally Malone 02-02-2013 01:42 PM

I'm a Mac user planning on getting Logic Pro and in the meantime using Garage Band. My understanding is Garage Band files can be used with Logic. I'm using the Focusrite 2i2 for my interface.

Wally


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