Brad Scott
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I'd like to begin to do basic home recording and would like advice. First off, I should decide on whether to go the computer or portastudio route. I like the feel of real knobs/buttons so I'm leaning more towards the portastudio, unless most folks strongly recommend recording directly into a computer. I have a PC, so would Cubase or Cakewalk be the main choice if I went the computer route? If I went with a portastudio, which ones are the best for around $700?
I was also going to get an MXL 990 for acoustic work and a Shure SM-57 to mic the cabs - they both seem very reasonably priced. If I wanted to use a drum machine, are there some portastudios that have that capability built in?
Lastly, I'd like to record some synth; what's the best entry-level keyboard out there?
I only have about $1000 for the whole setup, so I'm looking for solid but budget-minded gear. Could someone list what I would probably need with basic costs not exceeding $1000?
Thanks
I was also going to get an MXL 990 for acoustic work and a Shure SM-57 to mic the cabs - they both seem very reasonably priced. If I wanted to use a drum machine, are there some portastudios that have that capability built in?
Lastly, I'd like to record some synth; what's the best entry-level keyboard out there?
I only have about $1000 for the whole setup, so I'm looking for solid but budget-minded gear. Could someone list what I would probably need with basic costs not exceeding $1000?
Thanks