Need recommendation of new hardware
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Posted on Feb 18, 2005 10:05 am
chex81
Cheese
Member Since: Jul 21, 2004
Hi guys.
I really want a new piece of hardware to make use of while recording. Right now im using:
Microkorg
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Overdrive Boss pedal
The music is somewhat like NIN mixed with Portishead/Massive Attack.
Can you suggest anything? Thanks.
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Feb 18, 2005 10:09 am ummm, so, you just have money burning a hole in your pocket that has to be spent? If you don't know what you want, then it's likely you don't need anything...
Considering the type of music, I would say some softsynth like Project 5 would be useful, but it sounds to me like you are looking to spend money just to spend it...not cuz you found a need...not that it's any of my business.
chex81CheeseMember
Since: Jul 21, 2004
Feb 18, 2005 10:29 am not really.
im not looking to spend money for no reason. I am in the middle of finishing my album, and I feel that a few different sounds would be a nice touch. im not going to buy something without knowing what it is first...i was just thinking that maybe if suggestions were mentioned, maybe it was a piece of software or hardware i had completely forgot about.
I was thinking about a Kaoss Pad for a while, but realized that it may not be what im looking for.
im just asking for suggestions. as soon as someone mentions something, its not like im going to go buy one ASAP. if it seems interesting, i will look into it.
ive also tried looking @ some of my fav artists and seeing what they use.
thats all.
Feb 18, 2005 10:33 am OK, well, for new sounds, economy and such factors, I still think a good softsynth would be cool. Project 5 is great, Absynth 3 is really cool, that can add lots of textures and sounds to your music...
chex81CheeseMember
Since: Jul 21, 2004
Feb 18, 2005 10:35 am ok cool, im looking into the software thanks.
Feb 18, 2005 11:18 am i'd like to hear your music when it's finished, we've got alot in common as far as musical tastes....anywho how about a portable sampler....i know trent uses one to get strange and unusual sounds, then imports them into his computer and hacks the **** out of them....i've always wanted to sample stuff gooin' on in the world....ummm project 5 or reason will be good to ya....how about HarBal!! if you're gonna master yourself, i'd get it now.....maybe a line 6 pod for some killer distortion tones?...
just thinkin' out loud
wyd
pjkPrince CZAR-mingMember
Since: Apr 08, 2004
Feb 18, 2005 11:37 am I'd think about a more involved guitar effects processor as well, like WYD mentioned. I've been playing more with my GT-6 and there's a metric ton of stuff you can do to make new ideas.
Sometimes just playing with the patches included can jolt you into new ideas that become real projects.
chex81CheeseMember
Since: Jul 21, 2004
Feb 18, 2005 11:53 am awesome guys.
ya, i think pedals are a great idea too. i dont mind software effects, but i usually like to use as much analog as oppose to digital.
I think i will search around for some really crazy guitar pedal effects i can use for my keyboard and vocals.
thanks
chex81CheeseMember
Since: Jul 21, 2004
Feb 18, 2005 11:54 am whosyourdaddy,
do you have any bands you could recommend that i havent mentioned, that you think i may like. i have a really tough time finding bands that appeal to me, so im always willing to hear suggestions.
thanks
Feb 18, 2005 12:02 pm hmmmm off the top of my head, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum check out (1997), Switchblade Symphony(sp?) they've got an awsome version of the Cure's Lovesong, Sigor Ross (mostly downtempo but very moody), bjork, Lunatic Candy Kreep (local band in orlando that rocks)....there's a BADASS mix of NIN's Closer and Garbages Crush (i think it's called Crushingly Close)hmmmm i'd hafta go home and look at my stuff, i'll get back to ya on this one.
peace
wyd
peace
wyd
