May 11, 2005 03:36 pm i have an edirol pcr50, and its been doing its job fine
(however i should say that recently some keys have stopped responding and i am yet to find a solution to this problem...)
Advice on buying keyboard & mic
Posted on May 11, 2005 02:59 pm
Caro
Member Since: May 11, 2005
Hello,
I am new to MIDI recording and I want to create music via controller keyboard on Sonar 2. At the moment, my computer is equipped with Audigy Platinum soundcard. Here are my questions:
- do I need to get another audio/midi interface such as Tascam US 122 or is it ok with my current soundcard ?
- I was thinking of buying Edirol PCR50. Is it a good controller keyboard or would you recommend something else ?
- I would like to create music through the keyboard and via music software that would allow me to find sounds close to the original instruments (i.e. guitar, bass, violin, drums...). Is the Sonar 2 Soft Synx ... good enough to start with ?
- If not, which music sound software would you recommend to create rock, chill out and trance music.
- Re. mic, I would use it only for singing and may be playing african drums. Would SM58 be good enough or would you recommend something else ?
Any other suggestions, advice are most welcome.
Thanks a lot.
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May 11, 2005 03:36 pm i have an edirol pcr50, and its been doing its job fine
(however i should say that recently some keys have stopped responding and i am yet to find a solution to this problem...)
May 12, 2005 08:56 am If the audigy has the midi input (joystick port, maybe?) then you can plug your controller into the card fine.
If you're looking into the us-122, be warned, me thinks there is some real problems with quality control in that line, as reviews on the net are very broad in range. I've recently purchased one, and am happy, but i'm also leary of it's checkered past. So far it's working well, though on occasion it needs to reload it's drivers for some reason (quick and painless).
If you're going to be recording live sounds (vocals, drums, etc) then you may want to upgrade to a recording-type interface, (the us-122 would fall into that category). If you're using a desktop PC, then I'd recommend something in the m-audio line, with midi interface, the delta-66 comes to mind. These will have better converters than the audigy, plus give better options for routing, and configuration.
If you're using a laptop, then you're more limited. Like I said, the 122 would fit the bill, as it has 2 channels, phantom power, and a bunch of other goodies. I beleive edirol has a competitive product, though I haven't researched it.
As far as recording with a 58, lots of people do it, and get great results, though a large condensor will give you more accurate and sharp sound. These would need phantom power.
As far as the sound software, being good enough is hard to answer, since I don't know your expectations, nor your skill level, quality of equip, reference, etc. It's hard to say. There are more and more soft synths out there that are quite good, plus there's soundfonts and sequencers that will give you very realistic results. This all takes time to tweak and program, so the process may be tedious, but rewarding.
I've been using FL Studio w/ Sytrus, VSTi, and soundfonts, but I know there's bunches others.
May 13, 2005 12:33 pm Hey, your audigy will do you fine for now. Maybe in the future you will want to upgrade your sound card if you decide to get serious about it. If your audigy has a joystick port, that should work for a midi connection. Another option is to get a controller that connects via usb, such as the M-Audio Radium 49 or similar. Also, the SM 58 will give you decent results for hand drums and vocals, but you will probably need a microphone preamp to boost the signal before it hits your audigy. A cheap option for this is a small mixer with integrated preamps. A lot of people here use behringer mixers and like them.
On a side note, the delta 66 does not have a midi connection! Also if you do decide to upgrade your soundcard for the microphone connection, you will most likely still want to keep your Audigy for it's ability to handle midi.
May 13, 2005 12:42 pm oop, good catch coolo, sorry bout that.
May 17, 2005 06:39 pm If you're out to get just 1 mic to cover your needs, I'd recommend an SM57. It's just so versatile in the studio that I think it makes a perfect first mic.
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