Lookin for Knowledge & Info

[MPC Kut]

I'm new and have had and intereset in production and learnign to make beats for a while but never had a way to really get started. I may be gettign a cahnce to work with a local guy here in NC, that has his own studio but can never keep any good help. This will give me a chance to learn from someone who has the background knowledge but I also am hoping i can get an idea of where to start at on here like what software to get for my pc so i can play at home also.

[The Tone Ranger]

Wecome to FP. I always suggest FL Studio to newbies to beatmaking. This sight has alot of good info. Here's a couple good links too:http://www.tweakheadz.com/systems_for_making_music.htm
http://www.tweakheadz.com/guide.htm
http://www.tweakheadz.com/rigs.htm
http://www.tweakheadz.com/audio_inte...ison_chart.htm
http://www.tweakheadz.com/audio_inte...ison_chart.htm
http://www.tweakheadz.com/hip_hop_beat_construction.htm
~PEACE~

[MPC Kut]

thanks for the links. I was lookinf for a MAC G4 laptop to start with but would you suggest something else. I have a Dell laptop now but I was going to get something to just use strictly for music. I dont play any instruments but i have a huge desire to learn the craft. Do most people already play or is it just the learning curve and talent?

[The Tone Ranger]

If you use a fast enough laptop now.....why change????? I use a Dell Laptp & desktop and don't have to many problems. I can't speak for the majority, but here is a bit on how I started from a previous post:I was a similar kind of situation. Everyone around me always rhyming, nobody making beats. I decided to step up and take the plunge. Home Recording For Dummies book was my start. I then read every single book I could find about starting a record label,publishing(you have got to know how to stay paid) and busic buisness books. When I hit the internet it was on.....Teaks,FP,Ill,beattalk,warbeats.....I read, I read, I read. Saved up for my Triton, put to use what I read. Had to read a manual too. On to korgforums. Learned sampling(the purest form of hip hop) copped the BeatTips Manual and then on to composing. Emedia Software helped me get some keyboard/piano chops. Idiots Guide to Music Theory book schooled me on basic theory. Practice,practice ,practice. Nothing truly worthwhile is easily attained.
~PEACE~

[MPC Kut]

Thanks alot--I'll try to pick up some of those books this week. What equipment do you use now and how long have you been doing it?

[The Tone Ranger]

Click on my name and view my profile to see my gearlist. My gear doesn't make the beats by itself.....it needs me. I've been making beats off and on for 6 years.

[MPC Kut]

Cool man--I'm in NC myself. I may clean off this laptp and see wht i can do. I was able to find some copies of FL adn reaper but not really sure what else i need to put things together so I'm just reading and searching.