Where to start?
Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 3:43 am
As this is my first post I' like to say hi to all the forum heads reading this. I've been listening to and mixing Dubstep over the last year, and I've been loving the forum for its community vibe, even though this is the first time I've got around to registering.
I'm not sure if my following question is an ignorant one but I see this forum as a source of upfront infomation concerning all that is dubstep.
I want to begin to produce dubstep but I've never produced before. Although I've wanted to, I've concentrated on film and video editing; I'm studying for a film and TV production degree, I work at a music TV company, I've been VJing for 4 years etc. etc.
I have been around music producers for a while and I have got a good basic understanding of what programs are used and what it requires. However, I'm not really sure where to begin on a practical level. I'm finding it particularly hard as I don't know any dubstep producers particularly. I live in the Harrow, not really known for its burgeoning dubstep scene.
I understand that Reason is a good program as an introduction in to music production as it offers a visual representation of the hardware it takes it's sound from. What are the limits of Reason. Can I create finished tracks in it? Logic looks really powerful to me, but also very complicated. I think it would probably take me a while to pick it up. What software would people reccomend for new producers is what I guess I'm asking?
On the hardware front I'm getting the new mac book pro when they upgrade the OS in January for use for VJing, as well as a midi controller such as the Kork Micro Kontrol. I already have a half decent pair of monitors. I understand that I will also need an external sound card? Can anyone recommend one in the £100 - £200. I may be able to get a discount, so suggestions a little over would be cool. Someone told me to make sure that I got one with a firewire output as opposed to USB as they'd had delay problems. Is this likely? Is there any other hardware I will need to get started?
Are there any general production books or guides anyone can reccomend?
Finally, I've been spending far too much money on records. Is buying Serato and downloading MP3s (as well as still purchasing vinyl) the way to go? I've seriously dented my pocket with the deluge of recent releases.
Thanks for any advice.
I'm not sure if my following question is an ignorant one but I see this forum as a source of upfront infomation concerning all that is dubstep.
I want to begin to produce dubstep but I've never produced before. Although I've wanted to, I've concentrated on film and video editing; I'm studying for a film and TV production degree, I work at a music TV company, I've been VJing for 4 years etc. etc.
I have been around music producers for a while and I have got a good basic understanding of what programs are used and what it requires. However, I'm not really sure where to begin on a practical level. I'm finding it particularly hard as I don't know any dubstep producers particularly. I live in the Harrow, not really known for its burgeoning dubstep scene.
I understand that Reason is a good program as an introduction in to music production as it offers a visual representation of the hardware it takes it's sound from. What are the limits of Reason. Can I create finished tracks in it? Logic looks really powerful to me, but also very complicated. I think it would probably take me a while to pick it up. What software would people reccomend for new producers is what I guess I'm asking?
On the hardware front I'm getting the new mac book pro when they upgrade the OS in January for use for VJing, as well as a midi controller such as the Kork Micro Kontrol. I already have a half decent pair of monitors. I understand that I will also need an external sound card? Can anyone recommend one in the £100 - £200. I may be able to get a discount, so suggestions a little over would be cool. Someone told me to make sure that I got one with a firewire output as opposed to USB as they'd had delay problems. Is this likely? Is there any other hardware I will need to get started?
Are there any general production books or guides anyone can reccomend?
Finally, I've been spending far too much money on records. Is buying Serato and downloading MP3s (as well as still purchasing vinyl) the way to go? I've seriously dented my pocket with the deluge of recent releases.
Thanks for any advice.