Home Studio

[UnkNowNGenius]

Hello, im totally new here on FP and also new to beatmaking, I usually use Reason/Protools/Logic, but there's isnt enough time at the studio so I REALLY REALLY want to get a studio at home, but DONT KNOW what gear i need?

Can you guys recommend me a GOOD MIDI KEYBOARD? and dope speakers?

Definitely not going over 1500$.

[PaulG1488]

Do you currently have anything at home to start with?

I currently have the mpk49 which I'm personally a big fan of the keys feel great and the sliders and knobs are really helpful to my workflow only thing I don't like are the pads.

For monitors I have the Rokit Powered 5 1st Gen they do the job but assuming your going to be doing some serious mixing I'd recommend going with some Yamaha HS80's.

[UnkNowNGenius]

Nope got nothing at all (studio equipments)

[MegaloDeez]

Yea I have the Akai MPK49 as well, but I added the fatpads for better response of the pads. This a good unit. There are many others out there that will work just fine. M-Audio makes good units, Axioms are a little suspect IMO. Best bet is to go the GC or Sam Ash or W/E and feel for yourself. Also, try pawn shops, theres always something in there to touch, for producers who either moved on or were hard up for cash.
Peace

[UnkNowNGenius]

I've always used M-Audio because of its the only midi keyboard there, BUT doesn't it feel really cheap and only made of cheap plastic? it doesnt feel good.. but yet i've seen big artist/producers use them and every studio got them, may I ask WHY? It looks ok tho.

Dunno if i can use the m-audio, doesn't feel good for me ;P

[kidneypunch]

i got acer laptop, maschine, komplete 8 a novation impulse a turntable thats

[PaulG1488]

I've always used M-Audio because of its the only midi keyboard there, BUT doesn't it feel really cheap and only made of cheap plastic? it doesnt feel good.. but yet i've seen big artist/producers use them and every studio got them, may I ask WHY? It looks ok tho.

Dunno if i can use the m-audio, doesn't feel good for me ;P

Personal preference my guess. Like MegaloDeez said just head over to a sam ash or guitar center and play on some gear find whatever your comfortable with thats in your budget and go with it.

[Inline]

For MIDI keyboard I have an oxygen49key but you can get cheaper ones this one was $150, but it's because it has all the knobs and faders for CC control, but if you aren't going to use that, justt get a plain keyboard with just the keys on it (pitchbend and modulatin wheel on it obviously) and your good... for speakers... if your room is not treated it won't make much difference if you have expensive speakers that are supposed to sound good or cheap ones like m-audio..

[UnkNowNGenius]

my room is not treated, is there any thread here on FP i can learn how to treat?

Been thinking about an Yahama something for speakers not sure yet, but i like them i guess.

What do I need except for a midi keyboard,speakers/monitors and a computer?

[StudioMaguyver]

It all depends on what works 4 you, everybody is different...i use a beats by dre hp, m-audio keyboard, krk speakers, akai 8, m audio pre, and at night i mix with the beats by dre headphones. Im about 2 add maschine to the list. Its important that its not what u have but how u use what u have...