Newbie with equipment questions

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Black Mantis

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I have been playing live instruments and recording digitally for years but am new to sampling, loops and beats etc. I was wondering what piece of equipment is most important to get me started creating music digitally. I see a guy near me selling the NI machine jam . But have seen the machine studio for sale as well. I like Hip Hop to give you an idea of what genre I prefer. Not sure if that is even what I should buy? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance . James
 
What is your workflow preference? Most important thing you need is a beyond cursory level understanding of music. What instruments do you play? Have a budget and only buy what you intend to use and don't get gear lust.
 
I play guitar some bass,drums and keys. Big price difference between the two. The studio seems to be the one everyone reviews on YouTube.
 
I prefer a digital piano like Casio's or Yamaha's, learn how to play piano and create your own melodies and harmonies. Just an idea.
 
So your saying to use the digital piano as a midi controller in conjunction with plug ins from my recording software. If you could elaborate. Thanks.
 
Black Mantis said:
So your saying to use the digital piano as a midi controller in conjunction with plug ins from my recording software. If you could elaborate. Thanks.
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Yes, it is. And with study, study and study to make your own melodies without samples. Just my humble opinion hehe.
 
Black Mantis said:
When you say workflow are you asking if I prefer working on the computer or a individual interface?
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No, I'm asking whether or not you prefer the ease (depending on experience) of software only or the hybrid of hardware and software, which depending on experience level, can be a PITA.
 
OGBama said:
No, I'm asking whether or not you prefer the ease (depending on experience) of software only or the hybrid of hardware and software, which depending on experience level, can be a PITA.
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I am comfortable with both ways. My budget is the most important factor as far as what piece of equipment I am going to buy. I see they offer a maschine micro mK2 for a good price. Thanks
 
I am also a new producer and I have never used a hardware gear along with my DAW. I was thinking of getting a MIDI keyboard but my budget is quite low. Also, at my place many of the models are not available in their original rate ( they're more expensive). But I found one fitting my budget, Alesis V mini, a 25 key model. Have anybody used this model and does anyone know if it works with any DAW?
 
NihalRB said:
I am also a new producer and I have never used a hardware gear along with my DAW. I was thinking of getting a MIDI keyboard but my budget is quite low. Also, at my place many of the models are not available in their original rate ( they're more expensive). But I found one fitting my budget, Alesis V mini, a 25 key model. Have anybody used this model and does anyone know if it works with any DAW?
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If your plan is to be good playing keyboard/piano forget 25, 49 and 61 keys. 25 keys are soft, when you learn how to play you feel you need heavier keys, hammer action, it's better. If I was you, I would wait and buy a good digital piano with 88-keys. I searched and found Williams Allegro 2 and it seems to be very good, I think I will buy one.
 
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