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New to production, from a Dj background.
Posted on: 06.03.2013 by Kira Menichetti
Sorry if this is in the wrong section im new...

haha anyway, i wanted to start to get into production. i guess i mostly spin house, but i really would like to make music with steel drums, snare drum, hi hat... natural drum sounds basically. i have been using trying out all the popular daws, but i believe i like logic so far because it seems to me like writing actually sheet music (got a small background in).

bascially tl;dr
whats starting piece production gear that most of u guys use? or is there just a buy one end all?
Layne Koop
06.03.2013
Originally Posted by Ashigari
maybe a Maschine if you want to do mainly drums or any other drum machine depending on your budget.
+2 for Maschine.

I have worked in Audacity and Sonar as DAWs. DAWs are a VERY different process than creating compared to using Maschine. Maschine is solid, easy to setup and use, and tons of fun.
Trey Brune
06.03.2013
Originally Posted by Ashigari
maybe a Maschine if you want to do mainly drums or any other drum machine depending on your budget. Check elektron machine drum, tempest, MPC etc

Maschine will get you Massive as well which is a bonus if you like softsynths and it's pretty cheap to start
+1 for Maschine. Unless you enjoy programming drums by hand with a mouse, any controller will make the whole experience more enjoyable. Also comes with it's own software which is good for beats in general. A MIDI Keyboard also never hurt if you like playing lines. You honestly don't need much to start, a good DAW and a controller will usually do. There are some "All-In-One"-ish kayboards that have keys, faders, knobs, pads, etc. Though it always comes down to what you are trying to do and what you're most comfortable with.
Kira Menichetti
06.03.2013		Sorry if this is in the wrong section im new...

haha anyway, i wanted to start to get into production. i guess i mostly spin house, but i really would like to make music with steel drums, snare drum, hi hat... natural drum sounds basically. i have been using trying out all the popular daws, but i believe i like logic so far because it seems to me like writing actually sheet music (got a small background in).

bascially tl;dr
whats starting piece production gear that most of u guys use? or is there just a buy one end all?
Drew Zamzow
12.03.2013		Huge maschine fan, tons of stock sounds, Massive is a joy, plus its a great MIDI surface in genral. Not sure what maps you'll find for logic (i use ableton, wich i highly recomend ,huge community surounding it)
but really you cant go wrong with Maschine, out side of arrangement and some effects I use it for everything.
Ervin Calvery
08.03.2013		You should go for the full-size Maschine mkII - you'll love it.
Sydney Lashway
08.03.2013		Hey, the mkII maschine runs on the same software as the mkI. The only differences were on the hardware.

They have the one super knob instead of 3, they've inverted the display to make it easier to see, and of course all the pretty colours on the pads, and faceplates. I bought my mkI before the update, and I paid retail price, which is the price the mkII is going for now. Really it's up to you.
Kira Menichetti
07.03.2013		thanks guys, looks like im getting a maschine next check.

@biggchev thanks for clearing up that i could use the maschine with another DAWs, i really like logic so far and i definitely wanna keep using it.

is the version 2 really worth it though? i dont care about the looks to be honest.
Sydney Lashway
06.03.2013		+3 for Maschine...

...I've found that my drum work since Maschine is quite a bit groovier, natural and experimental. Also, the amount of sample that comes with allow you to jump in right away and start making beat. As mentioned, Massive is a huge bonus.

Beauty is you can also use Maschine in most DAWs or route the audio out from Maschine to your DAW.


Logic + Maschine + Key controller is a pretty good combo. Small and simple so you can travel with, but not limiting.
Layne Koop
06.03.2013
Originally Posted by Ashigari
maybe a Maschine if you want to do mainly drums or any other drum machine depending on your budget.
+2 for Maschine.

I have worked in Audacity and Sonar as DAWs. DAWs are a VERY different process than creating compared to using Maschine. Maschine is solid, easy to setup and use, and tons of fun.
Trey Brune
06.03.2013
Originally Posted by Ashigari
maybe a Maschine if you want to do mainly drums or any other drum machine depending on your budget. Check elektron machine drum, tempest, MPC etc

Maschine will get you Massive as well which is a bonus if you like softsynths and it's pretty cheap to start
+1 for Maschine. Unless you enjoy programming drums by hand with a mouse, any controller will make the whole experience more enjoyable. Also comes with it's own software which is good for beats in general. A MIDI Keyboard also never hurt if you like playing lines. You honestly don't need much to start, a good DAW and a controller will usually do. There are some "All-In-One"-ish kayboards that have keys, faders, knobs, pads, etc. Though it always comes down to what you are trying to do and what you're most comfortable with.
Patty Mcgilbra
06.03.2013		maybe a Maschine if you want to do mainly drums or any other drum machine depending on your budget. Check elektron machine drum, tempest, MPC etc

Maschine will get you Massive as well which is a bonus if you like softsynths and it's pretty cheap to start

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