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LiveDose · 02-28-2002, 11:46 AM

Does anyone here sample or mix music with computers? If so what software and sound cards would you recommend?

Trying to get back to my DJing roots.

Thanx!

LD

ServerGenius · 02-28-2002, 11:52 AM

soundblaster and rebirth or other stuff from propellerheads http://www.propellerheads.se/

DynaMite

Fletch XXX · 02-28-2002, 11:55 AM

i use Reason for some internal drum sampling and bass, sometimes I just use Soundforge or Cubase for straight digital recording (multitrack) - but the best set up is the new Mac G4 with ProTools by Digidesign, but its about 11k for the full set up.

Do you have Mac? If so go ProTool, its what they use in all major recording studios across the US.

But if you just plan on doing your own, if you want to multitrack, just grab a copy of Cubase or Cakewalk. If you wanna sample, there are tons of digital samplers out there, but software wise I hear Gigasampler is OK, not many "latency" problems.

Reason by Propellerhead is what I mainly use, once you see it youll need not look elsewhere. Its synths, drum machines , samplers, virtual analog style sequencer with 808 and 909 drums and 1000s of presampled drum sounds.

Ummm, i dont feel like typing more, if you need more ifno let me know. Im more knowledgeable on synths and analog keyboards, but I know some software shit too.

added:
I failed to mention ProTools makes a lower end user module which a friend of mine has and it kicks ass, i think they make it for both Mac and PC, anyway, its $799 its Digidesigns "Digi001" look it up on their site, it tottally rocks, it turns your pc into a 24 track digital recorder with XLR and standard 1/4 male Digital in/outs and 96 bit processing.

Pornwolf · 02-28-2002, 12:14 PM

I agree with both posts.

If you are going to just mix music as a DJ try http://www.atomixmp3.com/download.html

It's simple but I did a whole impromtu party with MP3's on it while I was in Chicago over the holidays! Make sure you get 2 soundblaster cards which makes it easier to use. Steinberg also has a new program called Traktor which is good. Both are very commercial but it gets the job done.

If you are looking to sample I actually use Recycle when on the road on my laptop.!
It's at;
http://www.propellerheads.se/

If you are trying to make music Pro-Tools in all its forms is the best. If you have a lump of cash grab their mix desk and a dual cpu g4. I did a whole album on that!

Check out all the Pro-Tools lines;
http://www.digidesign.com

Also go to http://www.emusician.com to check out the new hot programs that we don't know about or haven't used yet!

Exxxotica · 02-28-2002, 12:27 PM

I like it the old fashion way. (Im dumb as fuck with most software)

<img src="http://www.exxxotica.net/stuff/gear/303.jpg">
<img src="http://www.exxxotica.net/stuff/gear/js30.jpg">
<img src="http://www.exxxotica.net/stuff/gear/juno.jpg">

I sample sounds, into the sampler, make the loops there. Ill record the loops into the computer. I use a combination of Cakewalk and Acid to sync the loops and build the tracks. After it's all done, I just lay the multiple tracks into cakewalk.

Cool to see some others doing some similar stuff!

Pornwolf · 02-28-2002, 12:37 PM

Daaaaayum! A Juno! Haven't seen one of those in a minute. Good Vintage!

LiveDose · 02-28-2002, 12:41 PM

Hey thanks for the replies. I'm gonna check out the links and I appreciate the hands on info and experiences. I can't wait to start sampling & mixing again. Last time I touched this kind of stuff was in the 80's using an akai sampler and a multi-track tape deck!

Not as old as I sound, I just started young... Hmmm actually maybe I am getting old!

Sounds like there are some pros/semi pros from the posts on this thread?

Thanks again!

LD

LiveDose · 02-28-2002, 12:42 PM

No doubt there is something very cool about seeing & working with actual hardware!

kmanrox · 02-28-2002, 12:48 PM

MixMan Studio pro is great for mixing from tables to the computer.. and the sound blaster platinum with the internal front jack bay is the best sound card to use.. they're about $150

Ragnar man · 02-28-2002, 01:56 PM

for mixing mp3's i suggest BMP Studio its a great tool and perfect for putting your stuff direct on cd

for vinyl mixing stuff you should head over to steinberg en search for the program "Clean" or "Traktor DJ" its great to put vinyl on cd or mp3 whatever

and for producing Cubase VST off course

Ragnar man · 02-28-2002, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Exxxotica
I like it the old fashion way. (Im dumb as fuck with most software)

Old fashion tools rocks just like fast tracker but, computer software is mostly cheaper than a complete roland sampler

Fletch XXX · 02-28-2002, 02:27 PM

Samplers Ive owned:

Akai s1000
Akai s2000
Akai MPC2000

2x Roland S550
Roland s760
Roland s750

2x Dr sampler Boss 202 (had it velcrod to my juno 106)

Software Samplers:

Gigasampler 1.X
Recycler
Reason

im almost certain ive had more...

oh shit, just remembered how about my Ensoniq Mirage I had a few years back, first sampling keyboard...

Ummm gone through about 16 synths. Currect faves: Nord 2, Moog Opus 3, and Oberheim matrix

Fuck the 303 too, ive owned 2 of them and the mc505. Save up and get the real 808 and 909.

whoreans · 02-28-2002, 02:51 PM

i mix with turntables and a regular mixer

whoreans · 02-28-2002, 02:52 PM

my shiets

http://hosting2.choopa.com/~thefirm/turntable/

Exxxotica · 02-28-2002, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ragnar man

Old fashion tools rocks just like fast tracker but, computer software is mostly cheaper than a complete roland sampler

Too True

Fletch XXX and Mr. Whoreans.... Cool Stuff!

I got my Juno from a local pawnshop.. told the guy that it was an old outdated synth, convinced him to sell it to me for $75

Mike Semen · 02-28-2002, 06:44 PM

S3000,
shitty MIDI controller keyboard
2 PCs + all the software
2 Technics and a fucked old Gemini from around '94 that's had more beer spilled in it than I've drunk. That thing just keeps on truckin' Amazing!

VeNoM · 02-28-2002, 07:10 PM

sup LD

i've been using nuendo http://www.nuendo.com/index2.html with rebirth 2 http://www.propellerheads.se/ been working out great.

DX · 02-28-2002, 07:30 PM

Some of my toys....

http://www.emrprod.com/pix/

As for software..
Check out Orion Pro from http://www.sonic-syndicate.com
it does an awesome job..

02-28-2002, 11:46 AM	#1
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02-28-2002, 11:52 AM	#2
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02-28-2002, 11:55 AM	#3
Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	i use Reason for some internal drum sampling and bass, sometimes I just use Soundforge or Cubase for straight digital recording (multitrack) - but the best set up is the new Mac G4 with ProTools by Digidesign, but its about 11k for the full set up. Do you have Mac? If so go ProTool, its what they use in all major recording studios across the US. But if you just plan on doing your own, if you want to multitrack, just grab a copy of Cubase or Cakewalk. If you wanna sample, there are tons of digital samplers out there, but software wise I hear Gigasampler is OK, not many "latency" problems. Reason by Propellerhead is what I mainly use, once you see it youll need not look elsewhere. Its synths, drum machines , samplers, virtual analog style sequencer with 808 and 909 drums and 1000s of presampled drum sounds. Ummm, i dont feel like typing more, if you need more ifno let me know. Im more knowledgeable on synths and analog keyboards, but I know some software shit too. added: I failed to mention ProTools makes a lower end user module which a friend of mine has and it kicks ass, i think they make it for both Mac and PC, anyway, its $799 its Digidesigns "Digi001" look it up on their site, it tottally rocks, it turns your pc into a 24 track digital recorder with XLR and standard 1/4 male Digital in/outs and 96 bit processing. __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me Last edited by Fletch XXX; 02-28-2002 at 11:58 AM..

02-28-2002, 12:41 PM	#7
LiveDose Show Yer Tits! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Somewhere Out there... Posts: 25,792	Hey thanks for the replies. I'm gonna check out the links and I appreciate the hands on info and experiences. I can't wait to start sampling & mixing again. Last time I touched this kind of stuff was in the 80's using an akai sampler and a multi-track tape deck! Not as old as I sound, I just started young... Hmmm actually maybe I am getting old! Sounds like there are some pros/semi pros from the posts on this thread? Thanks again! LD __________________ Scammer Alert: acer19 acer [email protected] [email protected] Money stolen using PayPal

02-28-2002, 12:42 PM	#8
LiveDose Show Yer Tits! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Somewhere Out there... Posts: 25,792	No doubt there is something very cool about seeing & working with actual hardware! __________________ Scammer Alert: acer19 acer [email protected] [email protected] Money stolen using PayPal

02-28-2002, 12:14 PM	#4
Pornwolf Drunk and Unruly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 22,712	I agree with both posts. If you are going to just mix music as a DJ try http://www.atomixmp3.com/download.html It's simple but I did a whole impromtu party with MP3's on it while I was in Chicago over the holidays! Make sure you get 2 soundblaster cards which makes it easier to use. Steinberg also has a new program called Traktor which is good. Both are very commercial but it gets the job done. If you are looking to sample I actually use Recycle when on the road on my laptop.! It's at; http://www.propellerheads.se/ If you are trying to make music Pro-Tools in all its forms is the best. If you have a lump of cash grab their mix desk and a dual cpu g4. I did a whole album on that! Check out all the Pro-Tools lines; http://www.digidesign.com Also go to http://www.emusician.com to check out the new hot programs that we don't know about or haven't used yet!

02-28-2002, 12:27 PM	#5
Exxxotica Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Oregun Posts: 4,396	I like it the old fashion way. (Im dumb as fuck with most software) <img src="http://www.exxxotica.net/stuff/gear/303.jpg"> <img src="http://www.exxxotica.net/stuff/gear/js30.jpg"> <img src="http://www.exxxotica.net/stuff/gear/juno.jpg"> I sample sounds, into the sampler, make the loops there. Ill record the loops into the computer. I use a combination of Cakewalk and Acid to sync the loops and build the tracks. After it's all done, I just lay the multiple tracks into cakewalk. Cool to see some others doing some similar stuff!

02-28-2002, 12:37 PM	#6
Pornwolf Drunk and Unruly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 22,712	Daaaaayum! A Juno! Haven't seen one of those in a minute. Good Vintage!

02-28-2002, 12:48 PM	#9
kmanrox aka K-Man Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Gutter Posts: 29,292	MixMan Studio pro is great for mixing from tables to the computer.. and the sound blaster platinum with the internal front jack bay is the best sound card to use.. they're about $150 __________________ Crypto HODLr Crypto mining Angel investor

02-28-2002, 01:56 PM	#10
Ragnar man Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NL / USA Posts: 95	for mixing mp3's i suggest BMP Studio its a great tool and perfect for putting your stuff direct on cd for vinyl mixing stuff you should head over to steinberg en search for the program "Clean" or "Traktor DJ" its great to put vinyl on cd or mp3 whatever and for producing Cubase VST off course

02-28-2002, 02:27 PM	#12
Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	Samplers Ive owned: Akai s1000 Akai s2000 Akai MPC2000 2x Roland S550 Roland s760 Roland s750 2x Dr sampler Boss 202 (had it velcrod to my juno 106) Software Samplers: Gigasampler 1.X Recycler Reason im almost certain ive had more... oh shit, just remembered how about my Ensoniq Mirage I had a few years back, first sampling keyboard... Ummm gone through about 16 synths. Currect faves: Nord 2, Moog Opus 3, and Oberheim matrix Fuck the 303 too, ive owned 2 of them and the mc505. Save up and get the real 808 and 909. __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me

02-28-2002, 02:51 PM	#13
whoreans Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Queens NY Posts: 1,407	i mix with turntables and a regular mixer

02-28-2002, 02:52 PM	#14
whoreans Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Queens NY Posts: 1,407	my shiets http://hosting2.choopa.com/~thefirm/turntable/

02-28-2002, 06:44 PM	#16
Mike Semen Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: London Town Posts: 2,924	S3000, shitty MIDI controller keyboard 2 PCs + all the software 2 Technics and a fucked old Gemini from around '94 that's had more beer spilled in it than I've drunk. That thing just keeps on truckin' Amazing! __________________ ICQ 1454 81 522 \|

02-28-2002, 07:10 PM	#17
VeNoM Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 334	sup LD i've been using nuendo http://www.nuendo.com/index2.html with rebirth 2 http://www.propellerheads.se/ been working out great. __________________ Do not use a hatchet to remove a fly from a friend's forehead. -- VeeL Tech I make money with Oliver , do you?

02-28-2002, 07:30 PM	#18
DX Feed me coffee. Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Massafuckingchusetts Posts: 1,128	Some of my toys.... http://www.emrprod.com/pix/ As for software.. Check out Orion Pro from http://www.sonic-syndicate.com it does an awesome job..