Inexpensive setup?

jc7 · 23rd November 2011

I want a hobbie setup for home. I play guitar, bass, some keys and will use programmed drums. Write mostly pop/rock/metal. I have some equipment already really just need ...

1. Computer (don't really want to build)
2. Interface (only record one maybe two inputs at a time)
3. Software (Daw?, EZ drummer?)

Budget - under $1000.00

Ideas??

Thanks,
Jeff

Masaaki · 23rd November 2011

Dell PC (or any other brand available in BestBuy) $600
Roland Quadcapture $270
DAW, Reaper $60
EZDrummer, $80

Total $1010

Enjoy.

WDM · 23rd November 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by jc7

I want a hobbie setup for home. I play guitar, bass, some keys and will use programmed drums. Write mostly pop/rock/metal. I have some equipment already really just need ...

1. Computer (don't really want to build)
2. Interface (only record one maybe two inputs at a time)
3. Software (Daw?, EZ drummer?)

Budget - under $1000.00

Ideas??

Thanks,
Jeff

Make item one as 1. Monitors (reserve extra around $1000 and you'll be up with good start)

PaPi61 · 23rd November 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by Masaaki

Dell PC (or any other brand available in BestBuy) $600
Roland Quadcapture $270
DAW, Reaper $60
EZDrummer, $80

Total $1010

Enjoy.

Well, he doesn't need 4 inputs, so I guess he could save some money and go for a 2-channel interface.

rksguit · 23rd November 2011

For USB[everything,almost...now],if one can't afford RME,I think the Roland Quad or Octacapture[VS pres] are the 2nd best choice for an interface IMO.Unfortunately the Roland "Duo Capture"[only 2 in's] is NOT in the same category AT ALL,despite sharing a similar sounding name.I initially wanted a Quad Capture,but thought after getting a fantastic discount[Monitors,Workstation,etc etc] by buying from the US,I felt guilty,and bought "local"........BIG mistake!,a major pro audio store in AU: "Videoguys"

,let me buy and pay for an interface that was "out of stock"!

short story....I ended up with the UA25-EX[usb 1.1

]The store in the US[gigasonic CA.]had the Quad/Octo/BabyF.,you name it,they had it.Arrrghhh. As "Masaaki" posted elsewhere how people spend $1000 on a computer,but then cheap out on the interface........I tried hard not to,but

23rd November 2011	#1
jc7 Gear interested Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 29 Thread Starter	Inexpensive setup? I want a hobbie setup for home. I play guitar, bass, some keys and will use programmed drums. Write mostly pop/rock/metal. I have some equipment already really just need ... 1. Computer (don't really want to build) 2. Interface (only record one maybe two inputs at a time) 3. Software (Daw?, EZ drummer?) Budget - under $1000.00 Ideas?? Thanks, Jeff

23rd November 2011	#5
rksguit Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2011 Location: AUSTRALIA Posts: 1,295 1 Review written	For USB[everything,almost...now],if one can't afford RME,I think the Roland Quad or Octacapture[VS pres] are the 2nd best choice for an interface IMO.Unfortunately the Roland "Duo Capture"[only 2 in's] is NOT in the same category AT ALL,despite sharing a similar sounding name.I initially wanted a Quad Capture,but thought after getting a fantastic discount[Monitors,Workstation,etc etc] by buying from the US,I felt guilty,and bought "local"........BIG mistake!,a major pro audio store in AU: "Videoguys",let me buy and pay for an interface that was "out of stock"!short story....I ended up with the UA25-EX[usb 1.1]The store in the US[gigasonic CA.]had the Quad/Octo/BabyF.,you name it,they had it.Arrrghhh. As "Masaaki" posted elsewhere how people spend $1000 on a computer,but then cheap out on the interface........I tried hard not to,but

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23rd November 2011	#2
Masaaki Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Mountain US Posts: 865	Dell PC (or any other brand available in BestBuy) $600 Roland Quadcapture $270 DAW, Reaper $60 EZDrummer, $80 Total $1010 Enjoy.