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Posted on: 10.07.2010 by Elnora Wisegarver
Hey there I would like to try my hand at some production and some remixing ,believeing about getting a m audio axom pro 25 to start with and a mpd 24 .Am I going in the right direction ? I want to also get abelton to go with the above . Any help and guidance would help me allot thanks guys .
Elnora Wisegarver
19.07.2010
Originally Posted by Nephew
Have you tried Craigslist? I just scooped up an Axiom49 for $150, and after a quick reset to factory default the thing works like a charm and I'm loving it the more I use.

And don't let price be your deciding factory when it comes to something like this as it will be something you'll be using for a long time to come hopefully.
thank you found one on cragslist For 120 with the abelton software
Elnora Wisegarver
16.07.2010
Originally Posted by Kubby
Nephew has a good point when he say's not to worry about spending a good bit on gear but what I was trying to say is, if your starting out I suggest not spending too much, cause you may not want to continue with producing. Just lookin out for ya mate
Thank you and i do apreciate everyone's help I believe i found one on graigs list waiting for the guy to get back to me axom pro 25 120 thank you all .You all have been very helpfull . I am loooking to go far with it I got hurt on the job and cannot work anymore permanently disiabled Love djing be doing it for a few years now i want to go further would love create my own music have a cousin in the buisness has his own recording studio .He told me i should go for it but start out with what you can afford then if you really want to do it come see him and he will hook me up with the right gear .So many thanks to you all I value the knowledge i get here from everyone .and he is actually my wifes cousin so dont like asking for favors . Rather do things on my own . Sorry for the life story .
Breana Singerman
16.07.2010
Originally Posted by Kubby
Nephew has a good point when he say's not to worry about spending a good bit on gear but what I was trying to say is, if your starting out I suggest not spending too much, cause you may not want to continue with producing. Just lookin out for ya mate
That's true too, when I talk to people who want to start producing music, I always believe it's because it's something they are passionate about and want to pursue for a long time to come. Not just something they'd thought they'd give a try and see what happens with it.


So if this is something you honestly want to for a long time to come an really try and make a living off of it then don't let a $100 price tag difference be the deciding factor in your choice as you have to look at it as an investment.

With that being said, if it's something you want to just try out then by all means go cheap

= p
Ayanna Heffinger
17.07.2010
Originally Posted by Nephew
Have you tried Craigslist? I just scooped up an Axiom49 for $150, and after a quick reset to factory default the thing works like a charm and I'm loving it the more I use.

And don't let price be your deciding factory when it comes to something like this as it will be something you'll be using for a long time to come hopefully.
Nephew has a good point when he say's not to worry about spending a good bit on gear but what I was trying to say is, if your starting out I suggest not spending too much, cause you may not want to continue with producing. Just lookin out for ya mate
Breana Singerman
15.07.2010
Originally Posted by deejaygee
the axom pro is 399 and the akia is 259
Have you tried Craigslist? I just scooped up an Axiom49 for $150, and after a quick reset to factory default the thing works like a charm and I'm loving it the more I use.

And don't let price be your deciding factory when it comes to something like this as it will be something you'll be using for a long time to come hopefully.
Elnora Wisegarver
10.07.2010		Hey there I would like to try my hand at some production and some remixing ,believeing about getting a m audio axom pro 25 to start with and a mpd 24 .Am I going in the right direction ? I want to also get abelton to go with the above . Any help and guidance would help me allot thanks guys .
Breana Singerman
19.07.2010		Nice! Good find mate
Elnora Wisegarver
19.07.2010
Originally Posted by Nephew
Have you tried Craigslist? I just scooped up an Axiom49 for $150, and after a quick reset to factory default the thing works like a charm and I'm loving it the more I use.

And don't let price be your deciding factory when it comes to something like this as it will be something you'll be using for a long time to come hopefully.
thank you found one on cragslist For 120 with the abelton software
Elnora Wisegarver
16.07.2010
Originally Posted by Kubby
Nephew has a good point when he say's not to worry about spending a good bit on gear but what I was trying to say is, if your starting out I suggest not spending too much, cause you may not want to continue with producing. Just lookin out for ya mate
Thank you and i do apreciate everyone's help I believe i found one on graigs list waiting for the guy to get back to me axom pro 25 120 thank you all .You all have been very helpfull . I am loooking to go far with it I got hurt on the job and cannot work anymore permanently disiabled Love djing be doing it for a few years now i want to go further would love create my own music have a cousin in the buisness has his own recording studio .He told me i should go for it but start out with what you can afford then if you really want to do it come see him and he will hook me up with the right gear .So many thanks to you all I value the knowledge i get here from everyone .and he is actually my wifes cousin so dont like asking for favors . Rather do things on my own . Sorry for the life story .
Breana Singerman
16.07.2010
Originally Posted by Kubby
Nephew has a good point when he say's not to worry about spending a good bit on gear but what I was trying to say is, if your starting out I suggest not spending too much, cause you may not want to continue with producing. Just lookin out for ya mate
That's true too, when I talk to people who want to start producing music, I always believe it's because it's something they are passionate about and want to pursue for a long time to come. Not just something they'd thought they'd give a try and see what happens with it.


So if this is something you honestly want to for a long time to come an really try and make a living off of it then don't let a $100 price tag difference be the deciding factor in your choice as you have to look at it as an investment.

With that being said, if it's something you want to just try out then by all means go cheap

= p
Ayanna Heffinger
17.07.2010
Originally Posted by Nephew
Have you tried Craigslist? I just scooped up an Axiom49 for $150, and after a quick reset to factory default the thing works like a charm and I'm loving it the more I use.

And don't let price be your deciding factory when it comes to something like this as it will be something you'll be using for a long time to come hopefully.
Nephew has a good point when he say's not to worry about spending a good bit on gear but what I was trying to say is, if your starting out I suggest not spending too much, cause you may not want to continue with producing. Just lookin out for ya mate
Elnora Wisegarver
16.07.2010		Thanks been looking on craigs list but havnt found anything im looking for will keep trying
Breana Singerman
15.07.2010
Originally Posted by deejaygee
the axom pro is 399 and the akia is 259
Have you tried Craigslist? I just scooped up an Axiom49 for $150, and after a quick reset to factory default the thing works like a charm and I'm loving it the more I use.

And don't let price be your deciding factory when it comes to something like this as it will be something you'll be using for a long time to come hopefully.
Elnora Wisegarver
15.07.2010		the axom pro is 399 and the akia is 259
Marilu Latzer
15.07.2010		For some tutorials belonging to ableton i made so recommandations here:

http://www.djranking s.com/community /showthread.php?t=15933
Toby Suttles
15.07.2010		Get a comfy chair. And a nice set of monitors and/or headphones.

You can make quality music on any DAW with any type of midi controller or hardware. It just requires lots and lots of hours and energy learning whatever you have hardware and software inside out.
Ayanna Heffinger
15.07.2010		well, the axiom25 is about $150 and the akai is about $250.. If your going with abelton definitely go with the axiom, its pretty much built for abelton. Have you looked into any other midi boards? I just suggest not spending too much and overkilling
http://soundcloud.com/xxkubbyxx/kubby-believe
Elnora Wisegarver
14.07.2010		now its down to which keyboard Its between the m audio axiom pro 25 or the akia mpk25
Ayanna Heffinger
14.07.2010		The axiom should be fine man. especially for starting.. I use logic Pro. LOVE IT )) .. As I always say, "If you got a mac, why not use Logic"?? Really, logic is amazing software.
http://soundcloud.com/xxkubbyxx/nirvanic-trance-official
Elnora Wisegarver
13.07.2010		Well i been playing around with all the demos i can get my hands on. And so far the 2 I am liking is live 8 and fl .I like the tracks i can do in live 8 , and i love the way i can construct my beats in fl both are amazing . So I believe im going with both . and with the 25 key midi keyboard and mpd 24 for now .
Verona Fashbaugh
12.07.2010		The most important part of producing is the software you decide to use. It's more important than your controllers and any other hardware imo. I couldn't put together a decent track in Ableton if my life depended on it. I just like FL. Do yourself a favor and before you decide on a DAW, give FL a shot. I love it.

Edit: And regarding the "which controller" debate, I'd say 25 keys might be more than enough depending on what you plan to do. Personally, I just use my keys to put together a melody line. I build all my chords and such manually, so I don't need a lot of keys. If you know your way around a keyboard, then yeah you might want something that's larger.

(It's worth noting that, for the most part, if you are just writing a simple melody line (ie: riff), it is unlikely that any single part of it will spread over more than two octaves. And if it does, you can change the octave youre playing in at any time. Of course, if you are planning on using both your hands to play simultaneously, then please ignore everything I just said and buy a full-size controller )
Elnora Wisegarver
11.07.2010		thanks all
Breana Singerman
11.07.2010		Are you trained in playing the keys at all? If not then I wouldn't worry about the size, 25 keys will do you just fine, and the MPD 24 will be perfect for your set up with Ableton.

Once you start working with that and get a feel for the app you'll soon realize what else you'll need to add to your set up. Your set up will grow with you to fit your needs.

On that note, you might want to invest in a decent monitor set up while you're at it, that will go a long way to help what you're doing.

Cheers!
Laurel Litchko
11.07.2010		i would invest in a larger keyboard. i bought a 25 key one too and its pretty limiting (still havent upgraded). ableton is good, but i you should just try it for yourself to see if you like it. i love it!

look into the akai keyboards, those have keys and drum pads built in. also start believeing about drum samples and getting a small library of good samples.

find remix competitions and use the stems you find. eventually you'll learn new techniques even if you dont make the deadline/win any comps. =D

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