Re: general question about equipment

[Os <os@collective.co.uk>]

Matthew,

it sounds like a laptop and Ableton Live would be a very worthwhile
investment for you, given the below.

You may not need any more software than this. Certainly, you could be
a long while just exploring the possibilities this gives you. However,
there are still things Live doesn't do, so if for example you want to
muck about with 30 second echoes you might want to budget for a couple
of plugins too.

If this is just for studio use, you might not need a MIDI controller.
I'd definitely recommend one for live use though. Also for studio use
if you want the laptop setup to become an instrument in its own right,
rather than just a studio tool.


cheers,
os.


On 01/08/07, Matthew Johnson <matthjohnson@gmail.com> wrote:
> my main focus now would be just to get better with the concepts of 
>looping
> and creating samples/manipulating them. Right now everything would be in
> studio and at home experimentation. Im in a band, and if I ever used this
> live, it would be just to trigger a sample or some kind of prerecorded 
>noise
> or sequence.
>
> Live, I know I could just get a cheap sampler and that would do the 
>trick,
> but Id prefer to invest for the long term. If that means spending alittle
> more on software that Id be able to use for a while, then so be it. I 
>have a
> pod, so I can run that directly into my laptop to record guitar parts 
>and if
> I could get a solid software program where I could add beats, samples 
>etc,
> that would be ideal I guess.
>
> Also, would you suggest get a midi controller if I were to get software, 
>or
> could everything be done on the laptop?
>
> I apologize if some of these questions seem repetitive or confusing.
>
>
>
>
>
> On 8/1/07, Os <os@collective.co.uk> wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > you replied direct to me, not to the group - not sure if you meant to.
> >
> > A lot depends on whether you're talking about doing stuff live or in
> > the studio. It wasn't clear from your original post. What's your main
> > focus?
> >
> >
> > cheers,
> > os.
> >
> > On 01/08/07, Matthew Johnson <matthjohnson@gmail.com > wrote:
> > > Thank you for the response. I am new to this.
> > >
> > > 1. What is a good program to use for this? What would you recommend 
>me
> > > looking at?
> > >
> > > 2. Also, if you are using a laptop to create the sample, loop it, add
> drums
> > > to and mix, why would you need an interface(foot switch, etc.)? As a
> > > trigger? Couldnt you just do all the work on a laptop and have that
> > > connected to an amp live or in studio?
> > >
> > > thanks in advance
> > >
> > >
> > > On 8/1/07, Os <os@collective.co.uk> wrote:
> > > > > What are the laptops being used for live? It seems to me all you
> would
> > > need
> > > > > is a sampler and looper live.
> > > >
> > > > The laptops are being used as samplers and loopers!
> > > >
> > > > And as effect processors, sync generators, mixers, you name it.
> > > >
> > > > A laptop is always going to be your most flexible choice. The 
>battle
> > > > is finding the software that you get on with, and an interface 
>(foot
> > > > switches etc.) that let you control it adequately.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > os.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On 01/08/07, Matthew Johnson < matthjohnson@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I am a guitar player, but I am looking to expand my capabilities
> with
> > > > > another loopstation, sound manipulation device or sampler.
> > > > >
> > > > > 1. I currently play with a Boss RC 20xl. I have no complaints. 
>Its
> > > clearly a
> > > > > matter of personal preference, but what are your opinions about 
>the
> best
> > > > > guitar delay unit along in the same category as the 20xl.  Adai 
>just
> > > came
> > > > > out again with the headrush E2, anyone have any opinions on it?
> > > > >
> > > > > 2. I am looking for another loop/sampler unit that will allow me 
>to
> > > create
> > > > > more precise loops, be able to isolate sounds within the loops 
>and
> > > create
> > > > > beats/drum tracks with. Any suggestion will help? Im new to this 
>and
> > > looking
> > > > > for a place to start with a good peice of equipment I could learn
> with?
> > > I
> > > > > guess it would have to be a hand operated unit.
> > > > >
> > > > > 3. Im not opposed to going in the laptop direction. I use cubase 
>to
> > > record,
> > > > > but this is where my knowledge of computer music creation 
>software
> > > begins
> > > > > and ends. Ive seen some bands using laptops along with keys,
> samplers,
> > > etc.
> > > > > What are the laptops being used for live? It seems to me all you
> would
> > > need
> > > > > is a sampler and looper live.
> > > > >
> > > > > 4. Thank you in advance. I would appreciate any help and or
> opinions.
> > > > > --
> > > > > Matt H. Johnson
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > os@collective.co.uk
> > > > http://www.collective.co.uk/
> > > > http://www.myspace.com/darkroomtheband
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Matt H. Johnson
> >
> >
> > --
> > os@collective.co.uk
> > http://www.collective.co.uk/
> > http://www.myspace.com/darkroomtheband
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Matt H. Johnson


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