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[Demokid]

Hi,

Looks like a good set up. What kind of synth sounds are you looking for in a synthesizer? Also how many audio tracks are you max going to record at the same time? Are you going to use the Firestudio as a sort of mixer?

If you only going to record a stereo track and not eight tracks at ones then you might think of getting an interface with less In/Out's and add a small mixer.

TC Electronic makes some good interfaces and you get a TC reverb as well.


Desktop Konnekt 6
TC Electronic | Desktop Konnekt 6


Or

Impact Twin
TC Electronic | Impact Twin


I used to own a PreSonus DigiMax FS and four of the pre-amps, 2,4,6 and 8 stopped working after 18 month. I couldn’t get a refund so I don't like PreSonus.

[kenm]

I'll just make a pitch for you to have an all digital studio. It is really nice to be able to see the midi on a screen and move it around with a mouse. You can invest in a decent controller with pads on it and then buy all software you want for making music. If this is going to be totally electronic I suggest Reason. I haven't used their Record software, but you should consider it.

Ken

[Anadrolic]

Thanks for the input!

Well, about tracking in the same time I'll be probably tracking only instrument at a time, since its just me.
Looking for a lot of string sounds, orchestral style and of course a lot of good snare sounds, kicks etc, so i thought the motif is good for that stuff.

I agree about the whole midi stuff that it's a lot more comfortable moving it on the screen and stuff.
That's why i wanna use the PC as well with some east west stuff.
I wanna have some sort of a combo of a PC and a Work station(doesn't crash, and some stuff is just more comfortable to play).

[Jomox]

Take a look at the Samson R5A and R6A's over the HS80's if you can, I found the top end to be cleaner and more precise. I've checked out most of the monitors in the lower price range before buying and for me personally I found the Samson's to have the best overall sound, especially for more tech/electronic stuff (I do feel they are very underrated in this price range) But nothing beats personal experience, so if you can take a listen somewhere then do.

[Demokid]

I say go for Yamaha HS80. They sound good... you can listen to them for long sessions without getting a head ake... but they are still pterry pricise which you want of a studio monitor. Really ypu want to spend a lot of money on monitors. If it sounds good in a Genelec 8260a it will sound great in a Samson speaker.

I say go for a sound card with less In/Out's... and get a mixer. Check out a used Allen&Heath WZ3 14:4:2... great pre-amp's, EQ's, 6 Aux sends, 4 subs.

Take care!

[Anadrolic]

Thanks everybody!

I really liked the overall sound of the HS80, and as you mentioned you can listen to them for hours and not get a headache.
Beside that, I heard that they are really good for mixing as well, and generally really good speakers for their price range.

Some of you here suggested a mixer, why should i use one?
Since most of my work is gonna be either on a Motif/Mpc or on the PC itself what will i be doing with the mixer? controlling bass/treble etc?

A chain such as Motif>MPC>Mixer>Sound Interface>PC ?
Not sure about the usage of the mixer here..advice please.

Thanks a lot!

[Anadrolic]

Another question that i forgot to ask is, for the purposes that I'm looking how's the Motif compared to the Phantom?
I saw that the Phantom has a much bigger screen, and comes along with nice pads. But how's the overall sound?

[Anadrolic]

Anybody? some input?