Hardware Setup

[boomstick]

im a software person. but, i am really getting interested in hardware options. what equipment should i start with that is good quality, and not to expensive? also, any tips on use of a hardware setup will also be gratefully received

[eryx666]

novation bass station - cheap and decent.
you'll hear a big difference between the bass from NBS and the one from vst.
totally different

[Brankis]

i'd say to get an external mixer/interface with multiple outs before getting other gear...

[Brankis]

oops, double post

[Android]

get one nice analog synth (to learn it inside an out)

Dave Smith Prophet 08

get a nice drum machine

Jomox or Machine Drum or MPC

the MPC can sequence or you could Seq from your computer

you'll need a mixer for the audio path

perhaps one with firewire to plug into your computer

or you could record to reel to reel or DAT

you could record into your computer

and then back out of you computer thru your mixer to tape or DAT too

there are lots of ways to bake a cake

what is your budget ?

[boomstick]

thanks guys. and dont worry brankis. i realized that. any suggestions for mixers?

@Android- im dont really have any substantial cash right now (maybe a couple k) but im not really buying yet. so nothing is final.

i am of course really into the possibility of a x0xb0x (tb 303 recreation) and mb-808 (tr 808 recreation), but those are kits, and im not quite a techy
know anything about learning about electronics (of course for the above instruments, but also for custom midi gear)?

[tone-def]

3 things you want to look for when buying a synth.

knobs
analog
affordable

if you can get 2 or 3 of these things your onto a winner most of the time.

[steevio]

3 things you want to look for when buying a synth.

knobs
analog
affordable

if you can get 2 or 3 of these things your onto a winner most of the time.

also add maximum modulation possibilities.