**Buying Logic Studio... What to get now for production?**

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**Buying Logic Studio... What to get now for production?**
Posted on: 07.10.2011 by Candy Vardy
Hey guys, so after much thought and debate I've decided to get Logic Studio as my first production software.

I've been wanting to get into the production side of music for ages and I believe that Logic is the way to go for me.

Anyway, now that that question is answered, comes the next one.. What next? What should I be getting to add to Logic to help me produce music?

Would a keyboard be good? A bigger sound card Some quality studio monitors? I've been looking at some of your guys production set ups but they all differ so much!

Forgive the noobish questions, but when it comes to production I am a noob!

So... What gear/gear would you recommend as a good start for production with Logic? I'm not too worried about price as I want to do it right the first time.

Thanks guys!
Candy Vardy
11.10.2011
Originally Posted by mostapha
Yep. A lot of EDM artists do without, but I believe it would help. If you want to also take some classes in keyboard, drums (or general percussion), and/or guitar
Candy Vardy
11.10.2011
Originally Posted by mostapha
Yep. A lot of EDM artists do without, but I believe it would help. If you want to also take some classes in keyboard, drums (or general percussion), and/or guitar
Candy Vardy
11.10.2011
Originally Posted by mostapha
Yep. A lot of EDM artists do without, but I believe it would help. If you want to also take some classes in keyboard, drums (or general percussion), and/or guitar
Candy Vardy
11.10.2011
Originally Posted by mostapha
Yep. A lot of EDM artists do without, but I believe it would help. If you want to also take some classes in keyboard, drums (or general percussion), and/or guitar
Stanley Topoleski
15.10.2011
Originally Posted by Dustin V
Another question I've got, it might be very noobish, but will I be able to make remixes and edits to original tracks with Logic?

I thought that that might be a good way for me to start making music, by making remixes and then making my own stuff. So is it possible?
of course... you can do it with anything, hell my friend was able to make music using a tascam portable recorder, his ludwig drums and microkorg...
Britta Limehouse
15.10.2011
Originally Posted by Dustin V
Another question I've got, it might be very noobish, but will I be able to make remixes and edits to original tracks with Logic?

I thought that that might be a good way for me to start making music, by making remixes and then making my own stuff. So is it possible?
Of course you would be able to do that!
Candy Vardy
15.10.2011
Originally Posted by calgarc
its kind of hard to fuck up midi these days... i would look on the community s here for a used one first, both akia and novation make excellent controllers, like i said i love my cme and m-audio works just fine. it all comes down to cost and preference
Yeah I thought about that, and I'll def keep that in mind. I can save a few $$$!

Cheers.

Originally Posted by mostapha
fair play.
He he I'm just a player always have been,... wait well.... not really anymore... not since getting engaged, my girl... she's tamed me down a lot I suppose.
Dorie Scelzo
13.10.2011
Originally Posted by Dustin V
Oh and getting laid? Never had problems in that area, even before I started DJ'ing.
fair play.
Stanley Topoleski
12.10.2011
Originally Posted by Dustin V
I was checking out keyboards, and the Novation 49 SL MK11 also looks good, but I'm not sure how/if it would link up well with Logic?

So far I'm sold on the Akai MPK 49 as my first midi keyboard to go along with Logic.
its kind of hard to fuck up midi these days... i would look on the community s here for a used one first, both akia and novation make excellent controllers, like i said i love my cme and m-audio works just fine. it all comes down to cost and preference
Candy Vardy
11.10.2011
Originally Posted by mostapha
Yep. A lot of EDM artists do without, but I believe it would help. If you want to also take some classes in keyboard, drums (or general percussion), and/or guitar
Candy Vardy
15.10.2011		^^^^^^^

Lulz, thanks guys I know its a noobish question, but I'm totally new to producing, hell I havn't even started yet!

I've got so many ideas and beats in my head I can't wait to get started, its gonna be so much fun!
Stanley Topoleski
15.10.2011
Originally Posted by Dustin V
Another question I've got, it might be very noobish, but will I be able to make remixes and edits to original tracks with Logic?

I thought that that might be a good way for me to start making music, by making remixes and then making my own stuff. So is it possible?
of course... you can do it with anything, hell my friend was able to make music using a tascam portable recorder, his ludwig drums and microkorg...
Britta Limehouse
15.10.2011
Originally Posted by Dustin V
Another question I've got, it might be very noobish, but will I be able to make remixes and edits to original tracks with Logic?

I thought that that might be a good way for me to start making music, by making remixes and then making my own stuff. So is it possible?
Of course you would be able to do that!
Candy Vardy
15.10.2011		Another question I've got, it might be very noobish, but will I be able to make remixes and edits to original tracks with Logic?

I thought that that might be a good way for me to start making music, by making remixes and then making my own stuff. So is it possible?
Candy Vardy
15.10.2011
Originally Posted by calgarc
its kind of hard to fuck up midi these days... i would look on the community s here for a used one first, both akia and novation make excellent controllers, like i said i love my cme and m-audio works just fine. it all comes down to cost and preference
Yeah I thought about that, and I'll def keep that in mind. I can save a few $$$!

Cheers.

Originally Posted by mostapha
fair play.
He he I'm just a player always have been,... wait well.... not really anymore... not since getting engaged, my girl... she's tamed me down a lot I suppose.
Dorie Scelzo
13.10.2011
Originally Posted by Dustin V
Oh and getting laid? Never had problems in that area, even before I started DJ'ing.
fair play.
Stanley Topoleski
12.10.2011
Originally Posted by Dustin V
I was checking out keyboards, and the Novation 49 SL MK11 also looks good, but I'm not sure how/if it would link up well with Logic?

So far I'm sold on the Akai MPK 49 as my first midi keyboard to go along with Logic.
its kind of hard to fuck up midi these days... i would look on the community s here for a used one first, both akia and novation make excellent controllers, like i said i love my cme and m-audio works just fine. it all comes down to cost and preference
Sherilyn Lacinski
12.10.2011		I own an MPK 49 and it has proved invaluable for my original productions. Everything has a good feel of quality, the keys feel great and I've found the drum pads to be better than most people make them out to be, especially after putting a couple strips of electrical tape under them for better response...

the pads are great for laying down drum loops and samples, the faders, knobs and the pitch/mod wheels work great for recording automation to your tracks... I'm never afraid of anything breaking while I'm jamming out on it.
Candy Vardy
11.10.2011		I was checking out keyboards, and the Novation 49 SL MK11 also looks good, but I'm not sure how/if it would link up well with Logic?

So far I'm sold on the Akai MPK 49 as my first midi keyboard to go along with Logic.
Candy Vardy
11.10.2011
Originally Posted by mostapha
Yep. A lot of EDM artists do without, but I believe it would help. If you want to also take some classes in keyboard, drums (or general percussion), and/or guitar
Monserrate Rupnow
12.10.2011		This is a really good, easy to understand intro to music theory:

http://www.worldofbryan.com/rsg2mt.pdf

Uses a lot of examples from electronic music too.
Dorie Scelzo
11.10.2011
Originally Posted by Dustin V
I'm also probably going to take a basic music theory course as I believe it would benefit me a lot to know at least the basics of music if I want to create it.
Yep. A lot of EDM artists do without, but I believe it would help. If you want to also take some classes in keyboard, drums (or general percussion), and/or guitar
Candy Vardy
11.10.2011		Thanks for your replies guys, yeah I've been checking out some midi keyboards, and from what I've seen the Oxygen 49, and the Akai MPK 49 seem like the way to go.

I'm also probably going to take a basic music theory course as I believe it would benefit me a lot to know at least the basics of music if I want to create it.

Thanks again for all your suggestions, keep em coming!
Dorie Scelzo
10.10.2011
Originally Posted by Tarekith
Get yourself a small midi keyboard with some knobs and drum pads. I like the Akai MPK25 myself, but there's a lot in this category, so play a few and decide what you like.

One you have that, there's enough in Logic Studio to keep anyone busy for years, so just focus on that for now. Logic has a lot of really nice sounding effects and synths, so there's no real need for you to buy more until you know WHY you want to buy more.

Have fun, that's a potent combo.
Exactly what I was going to say, from someone who's way better than me.

I'd say that at some point, Maschine would be a good investment
Britta Limehouse
09.10.2011		For keyboards suggestions, i would recommend the Oxygen49 from M-AUDIO. I have it and i love it
Monserrate Rupnow
08.10.2011		Get yourself a small midi keyboard with some knobs and drum pads. I like the Akai MPK25 myself, but there's a lot in this category, so play a few and decide what you like.

One you have that, there's enough in Logic Studio to keep anyone busy for years, so just focus on that for now. Logic has a lot of really nice sounding effects and synths, so there's no real need for you to buy more until you know WHY you want to buy more.

Have fun, that's a potent combo.
Stanley Topoleski
08.10.2011		buy a giant midi knob and route to the play button in logic lol

i use a cme uf-5 midi controller and my firepod recording interface for audio production. good headphones or speakers are obviously useful

actually i sold 2/3 of my gear downsizing, you don't need much at all to make quality tracks
Candy Vardy
08.10.2011		Thanks for your replies guys,

Yeah I know just like DJ'ing, quality music production will take hrs and hrs of practice. I don't expect to be making anything awesome too soon, but I thought that as with DJ'ing having some decent gear does help so there evening be some things I could add to my set up.

I'm planning on taking a beginners Logic production course to help me out at first, and then progress from there.
Celine Surico
07.10.2011		300+ hours of solid Logic use would be a good investment.
Kathie Caples
07.10.2011		honestly i would focus more on techniques and music theory knowledge. a keyboard might help a little bit with learning the skills you'll need and getting used to it but dont worry too much about the gear you use. production is more about writing than performing, making lots of gear a little unnecessary.

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