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Posted on: 16.10.2012 by Ami Lele
Hey guys, I have a quick question for some people. I saw hardwell producing on the m-audio keyrig 49. I want to start production. What are some key items i will need and what are some good options?


Thanks for the help
Evie Baghdasarian
18.10.2012
Originally Posted by DJ Asand
start off with Garageband, since its free on all Mac computers. Once you outgrow it and get the hang of the software, then upgrade to Logic Pro ($200)
This right here. And do lots of reading. Spending cash and having the coolest gadgets won't make you better or more creative. Learn the language, learn to manipulate sounds yourself and only when you come to a point where you are limited by your software/hardware should you add anything new. Lots of learning ahead of you, one step at a time.
Ami Lele
16.10.2012		Hey guys, I have a quick question for some people. I saw hardwell producing on the m-audio keyrig 49. I want to start production. What are some key items i will need and what are some good options?


Thanks for the help
Evie Baghdasarian
18.10.2012
Originally Posted by DJ Asand
start off with Garageband, since its free on all Mac computers. Once you outgrow it and get the hang of the software, then upgrade to Logic Pro ($200)
This right here. And do lots of reading. Spending cash and having the coolest gadgets won't make you better or more creative. Learn the language, learn to manipulate sounds yourself and only when you come to a point where you are limited by your software/hardware should you add anything new. Lots of learning ahead of you, one step at a time.
Stanley Topoleski
18.10.2012		there are infinite directions in which way you can go... you can never go wrong with a midi controller and cheap software for starters
Ralph Alderette
18.10.2012		start off with Garageband, since its free on all Mac computers. Once you outgrow it and get the hang of the software, then upgrade to Logic Pro ($200)
Ami Lele
17.10.2012		I have a mac so i COULD use logic
Jona Slon
16.10.2012		There are two paths you can go down:

1. Computer-based production
2. Hardware/Analog-based production


The first would require you to own a computer/laptop and a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). Some good DAW's are Logic Pro, Ableton and Reason. These programs will allow you to write music and produce tunes. Other gear you CAN have but not 100% necessary are midi controllers such as the key rig. I would suggest a midi keyboard like the key rig just to help you write tracks quicker.

The second option would be to go for a hardware-analog based setup. This would mean that you will need a hardware synth like the microKorg, a Moog, or the many others that populate the market. This setup is more for people with existing production knowledge and/or a lot of spare time. It is probably more expensive then the former too.

ANYWAYS there is nothing to say you can't use a hybrid setup with some hardware and some midi. I would recommend that you start out by trying Garage band or FL Studio. FL Studio is a professional DAW but it is easily accessible to those with windows computers.

Hope this helped and good luck

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