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Equipment Needed to Get Started?

Post by DUB1986 » Wed Mar 03, 2010 5:41 pm

So I have decided to buy some equipment to start making my own music, but honestly have no clue where to begin even after hours of research. What is the main equipment needed to get started? Mixer, Sequencer, turntables, computer etc. If some of you could help me out it would be greatly appreciated, I don't know anyone into this music.

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Re: Equipment Needed to Get Started?

Post by bum robot » Wed Mar 03, 2010 6:03 pm

DUB1986 wrote:So I have decided to buy some equipment to start making my own music, but honestly have no clue where to begin even after hours of research. What is the main equipment needed to get started? Mixer, Sequencer, turntables, computer etc. If some of you could help me out it would be greatly appreciated, I don't know anyone into this music.
well you just said you wanted to make your own music and towards the end you tossed in turntables...so do you wanna produce/make music or dj/mix it? first of all i would start by searching around and basically thats it everything you need is out there...search this forum thoroughly.

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Re: Equipment Needed to Get Started?

Post by drokkr » Wed Mar 03, 2010 6:13 pm

Trolling much?

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Re: Equipment Needed to Get Started?

Post by DUB1986 » Wed Mar 03, 2010 11:47 pm

Where is the best place to download a bass synthesizer onto your computer???

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Re: Equipment Needed to Get Started?

Post by Basic A » Wed Mar 03, 2010 11:55 pm

DUB1986 wrote:Where is the best place to download a bass synthesizer onto your computer???
I already think this is a joke.

But, all you need to get started is Reaper, and if you wanna DJ you probably already have windows media player, open two copies of it, position them side by side, push play buttons. Shit even has pitch and effects.
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Re: Equipment Needed to Get Started?

Post by DUB1986 » Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:14 am

So im trying to make/produce my own music, not dj/mix, I have been looking at sequencers with a sample playback online, but a friend just said that is a download online to fuck with the bass. I dont know??? Just trying to get some advice. Shits not like it is there in the states. I need some advice????

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Re: Equipment Needed to Get Started?

Post by Subographer » Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:21 am

Buy NI's Massive.

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Re: Equipment Needed to Get Started?

Post by DUB1986 » Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:23 am

So, pretty much Im addicted to Dubstep, I want to learn as much as possible so I can push this shit in the states because everyone is feelin it. So I need to know where to get started, everyone I talk to or anything I read just keeps leading me in circles??????????

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Re: Equipment Needed to Get Started?

Post by DUB1986 » Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:25 am

Whats the deal with NI Massive???

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Re: Equipment Needed to Get Started?

Post by Subographer » Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:27 am

It's got dirty wobs.

Look, if you really want more information send me a message on AIM (my SN is over there --> )
because it's just annoying talking through a message board back and forth and you're going to have questions.

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Re: Equipment Needed to Get Started?

Post by DUB1986 » Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:37 am

Word, I dont have aim on my computer right now. Give me a few and I will get back to you. Keep in touch touch though.

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Re: Equipment Needed to Get Started?

Post by dddemain » Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:37 am

Well all you need to start is a DAW, personally I would recommend Fruity Loops if you've no experience as its pretty easy to pick up and there are shitloads of FL tutorials on youtube, and some fairly decent headphones or speakers- they don't have to be massively expensive just usable. Once you've got them your off, I would start by reading the production bible and watching any FL related youtube vids. Good luck and godspeed

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Re: Equipment Needed to Get Started?

Post by Subographer » Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:40 am

Fruity Loops more like Gay Loops, am I right?

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Re: Equipment Needed to Get Started?

Post by DUB1986 » Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:42 am

K, Thanks for the advice, but Im saying I got a couple Gs im willing to spend on equipment. Let me know

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Re: Equipment Needed to Get Started?

Post by DUB1986 » Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:45 am

Come to the states this summer, check out Camp Bisco. Ever heard of the Biscuits???

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Re: Equipment Needed to Get Started?

Post by DUB1986 » Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:53 am

So if Fruity loops is no good, what do you recommend, sorry brah, but I got a shitty wireless connection and it might take a while to get the IM going so anymore advice on the forum would be appreciated. Thanks Justin

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Re: Equipment Needed to Get Started?

Post by DUB1986 » Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:59 am

Yea, Im connected too many browsers to get AIM its hard to chat hear at my house because of the shitty wireless, so what other DAW do these dub heads recommend???

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Re: Equipment Needed to Get Started?

Post by dddemain » Thu Mar 04, 2010 1:01 am

Ableton's probably your best bet then. As far as i've heard it's pretty easy to get into. If you don't trust that check out the demo's of Ableton, Cubase, Reason and Renoise and decide which one suits you best. When it comes to DAW's its pretty much just personal preference. I wouldn't invest in anything but a DAW for now as it would just be a supreme waste of money to buy stuff you may never use

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Re: Equipment Needed to Get Started?

Post by Basic A » Thu Mar 04, 2010 1:05 am

Subographer wrote:Fruity Loops more like Gay Loops, am I right?
This has too be the most ignorant statement Ive ever heard...

Do we reallyneed too list the countless professional using FL again, or break it down feature by feature next too Cubase for you?

It doesnt matter what daw you use, and FL is one of the most powerful there is. DAWs will not dictate your sound, that is entirely up too you.
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Re: Equipment Needed to Get Started?

Post by DUB1986 » Thu Mar 04, 2010 1:07 am

Thank you. If I got money to spend though, what would be a good investment?? Something that I am going to use, need, and learn from??? Thanks for the info on FL, its in consideration.

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