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newguy188
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first off just wanted to say i have been a huge lurker here, i found this site 6 months ago when i first started getting into all this production stuff and so far the threads i found here have been invaluable in teaching me the basics of making music on my computer. everything from researching what DAWs to use, to what a synthesizer is, pretty much any question i have ever had about anything has been answered in here somewhere by someone. a huge thanks to everyone who has contributed to this amazing wealth of info, its been a huge help.
now for my question.
so far all im using is my laptop (a kickass laptop at that) and DAW. i use midi for everything and just draw it in with a mouse and computer keyboard. now that im growing into this whole thing, im ready for some gear. im haveing a hard time figureing out what exactly is going to best suit my situation.
logically my next step is an interface, as well as a midi keyboard. when i have enough money il invest in good monitors, and a mic (since my gf has an amazing voice, i cant wait to incorporate that into my tracks). i also play the guitar, and would love to be able run that thru the daw as well.
so far, from researching myself, i have come up with the line 6 KB37. id post a link if i could.
for the longest time i thought it would be perfect, xlr input for the mic, jack for my guitar, direct monitoring, velocity sensitive keys. and it comes with that pod farm stuff plus a lite version of ableton live, useful as im definately going to be buying all the software i use before anything happens live, or i even share any of the tracks i have made.
but after reading more, i have become worried that the 37 keys will be to restricting. i think in the long run i would be much more satisfied with 61. i have no experience with piano at all, so im just not sure just HOW restricting the 37 keys will be.
if this is the case and i need to go in a different direction entirely, what interfaces will allow me to get the guitar in?? i dont think i have seen any at all with a guitar jack built in like the line 6... just mic ins...
is there something im missing about interfaces? is there a way to turn any of those xlr ins into a guitar jack? if there is that would make my hunt alot easyer...
im just looking for something that keeps every option open, and it seems the interface is the core of the whole thing and so is pretty important to get the right one. il probably be sticking with my choice for a long, long time.
thanks in advance for any suggestions. you guys have been an enormous help already.
now for my question.
so far all im using is my laptop (a kickass laptop at that) and DAW. i use midi for everything and just draw it in with a mouse and computer keyboard. now that im growing into this whole thing, im ready for some gear. im haveing a hard time figureing out what exactly is going to best suit my situation.
logically my next step is an interface, as well as a midi keyboard. when i have enough money il invest in good monitors, and a mic (since my gf has an amazing voice, i cant wait to incorporate that into my tracks). i also play the guitar, and would love to be able run that thru the daw as well.
so far, from researching myself, i have come up with the line 6 KB37. id post a link if i could.
for the longest time i thought it would be perfect, xlr input for the mic, jack for my guitar, direct monitoring, velocity sensitive keys. and it comes with that pod farm stuff plus a lite version of ableton live, useful as im definately going to be buying all the software i use before anything happens live, or i even share any of the tracks i have made.
but after reading more, i have become worried that the 37 keys will be to restricting. i think in the long run i would be much more satisfied with 61. i have no experience with piano at all, so im just not sure just HOW restricting the 37 keys will be.
if this is the case and i need to go in a different direction entirely, what interfaces will allow me to get the guitar in?? i dont think i have seen any at all with a guitar jack built in like the line 6... just mic ins...
is there something im missing about interfaces? is there a way to turn any of those xlr ins into a guitar jack? if there is that would make my hunt alot easyer...
im just looking for something that keeps every option open, and it seems the interface is the core of the whole thing and so is pretty important to get the right one. il probably be sticking with my choice for a long, long time.
thanks in advance for any suggestions. you guys have been an enormous help already.