beat makers????

[GotBeats?]

New to producing.

Hey guys Im a young up-n-coming producer. i used to make all my beat on my computer but is getting old to me and i feel that im kind of left behind. I need to know what type of machines that i will need to start making beats and to be able to put them onto a cd. Also because im just starting out i don't want to spend a enourmous amount of money so something cheap and effective would be great.



thanx

[myles]

what kind of music are you producing? mostly urban/rap/R&B type stuff? west coast? are you wanting to record vocals also? how much money are you willing to spend? what type of equiptment are you using now?

[Prototype]

Personally, I don't understand your problem with computers.
Instead spending a whole lot of money on recorders, synths, beat machines etc.
Get yourself a good computer, an audio interface, a good software (I recommand logic audio platinum) & a midi controller and enter the wonderfull world of production, simple as that.
oh, and get some lessons on the logic, that's of course if you want to get pro.
If you want to record vocals or improve your "Studio" you can always upgrate it, get a good mic, mixer, monitors, acoustics..............(it never ends).

[myles]

Originally posted by Prototype
Instead spending a whole lot of money on recorders, synths, beat machines etc.
Get yourself a good computer, an audio interface, a good software (I recommand logic audio platinum) & a midi controller and enter the wonderfull world of production, simple as that.

i agree that the computer makes for a good all in one box and its definitely more cost-effective than a a rack full of samplers and synth modules/keyboards. my only problem with the computer is that its pretty UN-inspiring. i only use mine for recording/mixing -- and thats a pain (even with a control surface). when im making a song i dont wanna have to stop and click and fumble with pull-down menus and toggle between screens to get certain sounds or edit a sequence. especially when im trying to develop a groove. :banana: once my MPC is lit up, i run thru those buttons and menus like im playing the banjo. no prob. everything is at my fingertips. i can even say the same for the triton. :D im not too familiar with Logic or DP -- im running PT, which i know is not famous for its sequencing capabilities, but if the interface on those other programs are anything like PT, i'd rather spend the extra cash anyway. it would pay off in the long run, for me at least.

[BlackOctopus]

I agree. If you are working on beats you need a tactile surface that you can 'hit'. the mpc is a classic for this, nearly every hip hop tune has been laid down on it..i am using the Yamaha Motif workstation and it is great for programming beats. You can do everything the MPC does AND access hundreds of other sounds...The sequencer on the Mo is rock hard in Pattern mode.comparable to the MPC..also it's very sturdy. so you can give it a good whack and get some feel into your snares etc..It has 48 drum kits (maybe more on the new models). and great effects.

[TeeCee]

If you've never tried the X0X box style of beat making, it's worth a shot. I'm talking about the way the traditional Rolands and ReBirth do it. The Korg Electribe series works this way as well. I'm a drummer and I have some pads, but I use the Electribe to make most of my beats. I may beat them out on the pads to work the groove out, butthen I program it into the Electribe. I can easily mute or solo sounds to see what's working and what isn't.