So first of all, I gotta say that after I whole year of playing around, making beats on a laptop and one midi controller, I reached my goal, got a job, earn money, and I want to start to treating it serious, and build a home studio with a music space around me. Year ago I did know nothing when it comes to creating music, I didn't know what bars, beats and notes are, not mentioning stuff like mixing, mastering and DAW programs. I am really proud of myself, I feel like after one year of dreaming and thinkin about me being able to create music, now finally I can buy my first gear, get a new laptop, get everything I need to make music and improve my skills more and more. It's just beautiful feeling when you set your goal and after a year you see the first effects. Makes me determinated even more now.
Let's go to the point -> Even though I earn money, it's not a big amount of money, my bugdet for everything is around 2600 Euro, so around 2400 $
1. Things I want to get definitely and I already decided to buy it ->
a) Macbook Pro 13
b) M-Audio Axiom 61 controller
c) Alicia Keys Piano + 1 or 2 more libraries (I want to get strings sounds as well)
d) Ableton Live newest version -> Yes, I jacked them and downloaded it when I started, feel bad about it but now Im buying the original.
2. Things I want to buy, but still don't know what model and brand to choose ->
a) Audio Interface
b) Studio Monitors
c) Hardware synth
d) As "Pro" Mic as possible
3. Little description of the research I did
Monitors -> So I got two candidates when it comes to studio monitors, Yamaha's HS80m or KRK RP8G2, they are both in the same price range, and I read a lot of similar opinions and reviews about them.. only thing I think makes difference is that KRK's are more bassy, but Yamaha's are more flat and are giving more real sound. What would You suggest to buy in this case? What are Your opinions or experiences with those two?
Audio Interface -> I was thinkin about M-Audio Fast Track Pro at the begining, then went to Apogee idea, but I think Apogee is really expenisive for me, and basiclly only Apogee One is afordable for me, but I dunno if it's really good and if it will do what I want.. To make it short and simple, I want to be able to connect two instruments and mic to it. Like a bass or electric guitar, and a mic to record vocals. How does it do when it comes to combo like that? Maybe You have some other options for me around 250-350 $?
Hardware synth -> I def wanna get it. Maybe there are some plugins that are offering better sounds, but I just wanna have a hardware synth, learn it, and get the best out of it. I really want to spend time on it, learn how to make my own sounds (already have some basic knowlege about it). Candidates now are MicroKorg XL, Novation Ultranova and Korg R3 and. They are all more less in similar price range. I know MicroKorg has a small keys, but that's not a big case. I just want to be able to get the best sounds out of my synth. I want to be able to creat sounds from scratch with my hardware gear. What You think about that case?
Last thing -> Mic. I already did some research and my favourite is sE Electronics 2200A II. I read it has one of the best price-value proportion within most mics in that price range. What are Your opinions on it? I gotta admit the audio-recording area when it comes to mics is my weakest side, but Im workin on it. I will appreaciate some help on this one!
Assuming all of this, I hope I explain the situation as good as it's possible. I will definitely need opinions of more experienced producers here, and I will appreaciate all of Your tips and anwsers! I am treating that thing really serious, writing it as clear as I can, please treat me as serious as I am treating my future home studio!
Let's go to the point -> Even though I earn money, it's not a big amount of money, my bugdet for everything is around 2600 Euro, so around 2400 $
1. Things I want to get definitely and I already decided to buy it ->
a) Macbook Pro 13
b) M-Audio Axiom 61 controller
c) Alicia Keys Piano + 1 or 2 more libraries (I want to get strings sounds as well)
d) Ableton Live newest version -> Yes, I jacked them and downloaded it when I started, feel bad about it but now Im buying the original.
2. Things I want to buy, but still don't know what model and brand to choose ->
a) Audio Interface
b) Studio Monitors
c) Hardware synth
d) As "Pro" Mic as possible
3. Little description of the research I did
Monitors -> So I got two candidates when it comes to studio monitors, Yamaha's HS80m or KRK RP8G2, they are both in the same price range, and I read a lot of similar opinions and reviews about them.. only thing I think makes difference is that KRK's are more bassy, but Yamaha's are more flat and are giving more real sound. What would You suggest to buy in this case? What are Your opinions or experiences with those two?
Audio Interface -> I was thinkin about M-Audio Fast Track Pro at the begining, then went to Apogee idea, but I think Apogee is really expenisive for me, and basiclly only Apogee One is afordable for me, but I dunno if it's really good and if it will do what I want.. To make it short and simple, I want to be able to connect two instruments and mic to it. Like a bass or electric guitar, and a mic to record vocals. How does it do when it comes to combo like that? Maybe You have some other options for me around 250-350 $?
Hardware synth -> I def wanna get it. Maybe there are some plugins that are offering better sounds, but I just wanna have a hardware synth, learn it, and get the best out of it. I really want to spend time on it, learn how to make my own sounds (already have some basic knowlege about it). Candidates now are MicroKorg XL, Novation Ultranova and Korg R3 and. They are all more less in similar price range. I know MicroKorg has a small keys, but that's not a big case. I just want to be able to get the best sounds out of my synth. I want to be able to creat sounds from scratch with my hardware gear. What You think about that case?
Last thing -> Mic. I already did some research and my favourite is sE Electronics 2200A II. I read it has one of the best price-value proportion within most mics in that price range. What are Your opinions on it? I gotta admit the audio-recording area when it comes to mics is my weakest side, but Im workin on it. I will appreaciate some help on this one!
Assuming all of this, I hope I explain the situation as good as it's possible. I will definitely need opinions of more experienced producers here, and I will appreaciate all of Your tips and anwsers! I am treating that thing really serious, writing it as clear as I can, please treat me as serious as I am treating my future home studio!