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Do you really need all this "Studio" equipment?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:18 am
by p3rt2k8
Do you really need all this expensive gear cos ive got some pretty shit headphones and cheap pc speakers and im doing just fine.
Re: Do you really need all this "Studio" equipment?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:20 am
by DZA
Probably not
Gear lust is an evil bitch
Re: Do you really need all this "Studio" equipment?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:24 am
by kaiori breathe
Working off a crappy laptop and some cheap ass PC Line speaker. Doesn't seem to be holding me back too much. Never really experienced gear lust.
Re: Do you really need all this "Studio" equipment?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:36 am
by kejk
To be honest... You don't really need all those fancy hardware controllers or analogue hardware. It's rather funny that you mention your shitty headphones and cheap speakers since in my opinion sound playback is the only really important aspect of production hardware.
Playback quality depends on several factors, the main one being your ears, which if damaged, can't be helped. Monitors however are relatively cheap and will help you so much in your productions.
Re: Do you really need all this "Studio" equipment?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:44 am
by Brisance
p3rt2k8 wrote:ive got some pretty shit headphones and cheap pc speakers and im doing just fine.
http://www.dubstepforum.com/things-to-d ... 48383.html
apparently not.
Re: Do you really need all this "Studio" equipment?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:52 am
by Ongelegen
Imo monitors are pretty necessary, all the midi equipment isn't but makes things alot easier and more interactive, which is more fun for me.
Re: Do you really need all this "Studio" equipment?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 11:04 am
by Depone
p3rt2k8 wrote:Do you really need all this expensive gear cos ive got some pretty shit headphones and cheap pc speakers and im doing just fine.
overstatement of the month...
Re: Do you really need all this "Studio" equipment?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 11:39 am
by Assassin
Ha.
Re: Do you really need all this "Studio" equipment?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 11:42 am
by Hurtdeer
do what you think is best. my monitors+sub are probably the one thing in this room i regret buying the least, not just for writing but for general listening fun times too
i'll concede that i have a lot of midi controllers just sitting in a box though and do everything through my laptop's keyboard and trackpad
Re: Do you really need all this "Studio" equipment?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:27 pm
by p3rt2k8
fcuk it im gonna get some decent pc speakers with a sub and some decent headphones. Then just take a cd out with me and blast it out of ppls cars n stereos.
Re: Do you really need all this "Studio" equipment?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:37 pm
by FSTZ
Studio essentials (according to me, anyway)
legit DAW
Studio Monitors
a good synth (either VST or Hardware)
a good drum library
you don't "need" it all...
but for me... it feels nice to have a decent setup after dealing with substandard BS for about 15 years
Re: Do you really need all this "Studio" equipment?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:39 pm
by Sharmaji
for the way that i work and the results I (and my clients) expect... yes.
were this a hobby... no.
Re: Do you really need all this "Studio" equipment?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:00 pm
by syrup
kejk wrote:To be honest... You don't really need all those fancy hardware controllers or analogue hardware. It's rather funny that you mention your shitty headphones and cheap speakers since in my opinion sound playback is the only really important aspect of production hardware.
Playback quality depends on several factors, the main one being your ears, which if damaged, can't be helped. Monitors however are relatively cheap and will help you so much in your productions.
i second this... though i don't have any speakers
Re: Do you really need all this "Studio" equipment?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:28 pm
by daft cunt
FSTZ wrote:Studio essentials (according to me, anyway)
legit DAW
Studio Monitors
a good synth and a good sampler (either VST or Hardware)
a good drum library
This. Nothing more, nothing less.
Re: Do you really need all this "Studio" equipment?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:40 pm
by FSTZ
daft tnuc wrote:FSTZ wrote:Studio essentials (according to me, anyway)
legit DAW
Studio Monitors
a good synth and a good sampler (either VST or Hardware)
a good drum library
This. Nothing more, nothing less.
too many VST's or extra gear can hinder your progress
Re: Do you really need all this "Studio" equipment?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:44 pm
by crytek
daft tnuc wrote:FSTZ wrote:Studio essentials (according to me, anyway)
legit DAW
Studio Monitors
a good synth and a good sampler (either VST or Hardware)
a good drum library
This. Nothing more, nothing less.
For my way of working, yeah I agree. I've been very conscious of what I have lately and not really spending on stuff I don't need.
Re: Do you really need all this "Studio" equipment?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:47 pm
by Depone
FSTZ wrote:daft tnuc wrote:FSTZ wrote:Studio essentials (according to me, anyway)
legit DAW
Studio Monitors
a good synth and a good sampler (either VST or Hardware)
a good drum library
This. Nothing more, nothing less.
too many VST's or extra gear can hinder your progress
But its like crack
Re: Do you really need all this "Studio" equipment?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:51 pm
by 3za
all you need
1. daw
2. midi keyboard
3. interface
4. monitors
vst's are like a addiction.
Re: Do you really need all this "Studio" equipment?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:54 pm
by deadly_habit
yes, yes i do
Re: Do you really need all this "Studio" equipment?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:55 pm
by nitz
FSTZ wrote:Studio essentials (according to me, anyway)
legit DAW
Studio Monitors
Reason 4
So no need for extra's such as ...
a good synth (either VST or Hardware)
a good drum library
Although, there are other DAW's out there too, unfortunately
you don't "need" it all...
but for me... it feels nice to have a decent setup after dealing with substandard BS for about 15 years