Hey Everyone,
I need some advise from you guys. I just recently bought a Mac G5 with 1.5 gigs of ram. I had it loaded with Logic Express because I got a real good deal on the package.
I have never used any type of digital recording hdwr or software so I am completely new to this. I have a huge learning curve to deal with so if my questions seem simplistic forgive me.
As I understand it Logic Express is like the console /tape machine in an analog studio. It also has built in effects and virtual instruments. I think I pretty much have a handle that.
I know that I have to get a mic signal (or two as I plan on micing my cabinet) into the computer. There are both Firewire and USB ports in the computer and I have been told that it's best to get an interface (correct terminology?) that uses Firewire to reduce latency isssues. I would like to be able to lay down some grooves using the virtual instruments etc. then lay guitar tracks in real time while listening through the monitors or headphones. What piece of equipment would you recommend? My budget is about $700 for this piece of gear, although if I can save money here that's all the better as I still have to get new mics and monitors.
I want something that I can work with as I become more proficient at this.
If I need correcting on my terminology or understanding of the overall concept so far please let me know.
O.K., so...:34: ....if that's not enough, my buddy thinks I should scrap Logic Express altogether and pick up an M powered Pro-Tools package of some sort like the M-box 2. This way it's industry standard and pretty much turn-key.
What would you guys do? What are the benifits either way? Would some other direction be better? ANY help would be greatly appreciated!!! I've long since passed overwhelmed and am speeding towards fetal-position in a dark room.
I need some advise from you guys. I just recently bought a Mac G5 with 1.5 gigs of ram. I had it loaded with Logic Express because I got a real good deal on the package.
I have never used any type of digital recording hdwr or software so I am completely new to this. I have a huge learning curve to deal with so if my questions seem simplistic forgive me.
As I understand it Logic Express is like the console /tape machine in an analog studio. It also has built in effects and virtual instruments. I think I pretty much have a handle that.
I know that I have to get a mic signal (or two as I plan on micing my cabinet) into the computer. There are both Firewire and USB ports in the computer and I have been told that it's best to get an interface (correct terminology?) that uses Firewire to reduce latency isssues. I would like to be able to lay down some grooves using the virtual instruments etc. then lay guitar tracks in real time while listening through the monitors or headphones. What piece of equipment would you recommend? My budget is about $700 for this piece of gear, although if I can save money here that's all the better as I still have to get new mics and monitors.
I want something that I can work with as I become more proficient at this.
If I need correcting on my terminology or understanding of the overall concept so far please let me know.
O.K., so...:34: ....if that's not enough, my buddy thinks I should scrap Logic Express altogether and pick up an M powered Pro-Tools package of some sort like the M-box 2. This way it's industry standard and pretty much turn-key.
What would you guys do? What are the benifits either way? Would some other direction be better? ANY help would be greatly appreciated!!! I've long since passed overwhelmed and am speeding towards fetal-position in a dark room.
