thatz kinda whut i meant, i used da parenthesis in a sarcastic context

That's whats up. New track will be up within the next 30 minutes it's called "September 1st" let me know how it sounds on your monitors

i got me an mbox 2 pro and an mbox mini, and they are both excellent, mbox mini is good for taking your stuff on the road, and the mbox 2 pro would be a good addition to ya home studio

go with the KRK's

faceman wrote:

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That's whats up. New track will be up within the next 30 minutes it's called "September 1st" let me know how it sounds on your monitors :P

lol git emmmmmm

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Hello i`m new here, can you give you're ideea, i'm a little producer, I produced 20 beats, but for the begginers should i buy this stuff next mounth>?>>>???






>>>>what's you're opinion?

no to the keyboard and no to the drum machine
get an akai mpd 16 or mpd 24 and idk bout the mixer it loox tight lol i'd save up for a better keyboard tho unless ur impatient and rollin ona budget then i guess itz ok, idk just my open opinion...

it's a good ideea, i think about that to

What's your budget? I'd say no to all 3 personally except *maybe* the Behringer mixer if you are on a budget(it's not that bad for a starter). Are you looking to do software based beat creation or hardware or a mixture?

If you're doing software beats and you want a control surface first you need to find out what software you're going to be creating your beats in and what fits your workflow best. For me I use Reason 4.1 to do the majority of the actual beat making, controlled by an Akai MPD32 for the drums and stabs, as well as the M-Audio Axiom 49 for chords, instrumentals, bass lines, and so forth.

Keep in mind that the best thing you can get are some decent monitor speakers and a good sound interface and then the right software and cards. After that you can make beats with just sequencing them with a keyboard and mouse, then you can start to add the toys.

Also, I'd get a good sturdy MIDI controller keyboard before you get a 16 pad set because you're going to be able to do more of the beat with the keyboard (both rhythm and drums) whereas it's hard to bang out chords on a set of pads (though not impossible).

well my budget is like 400$, i went 2 hell and back to get that money, i work hard every month :| now i`m using FL but one of my friends recommands me Reason, He sells here 2: Alin

Instead of the trigger finger, check out the PadKontrol by Korg. That looks like a Behringer mixer...if it is I would pass on it...I had one as my first mixer and got rid of it because the mic pres were noisy. I am not familiar with that keyboard...but if you just need a MIDI controller, I like my Axiom by M-Audio. If you're just starting out, check out this site to get some good information and recommendations: http://www.tweakheadz.com/

EmaM4 wrote:

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well my budget is like 400$, i went 2 hell and back to get that money, i work hard every month :| now i`m using FL but one of my friends recommands me Reason, He sells here 2: Alin

Listen to McKendry he's a knowledgeable guy and a moderator round these parts. With 400$ I would recommend that you get something like an M-Audio Axiom just as he suggested *first*, it's what I have, and I love it. It's a little more money, but it's VERY heavy, VERY sturdy, and I have yet to really abuse it to the point where it wasn't happy with me. It is for all intents and purposes an M1 Abrams tank of MIDI controller keyboards.

I've heard some say the Korg PadKontrols don't have longevity but that's only hearsay, I've never used one so I can't argue with McKendry. Best bet is to go to a music shop and play with both of them, ask them to let you hook them up to a sound module like a roland fantom rackmount (The Akai MPD24 vs. the KorgPadKontrol) and then go to town. You'll find out which one you like much more by being able to physically interact with it.

the MPDs are tanks

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Harman HiQnetTM Network Protocol enables system-wide control of level, EQ, input selection, solo and more
Wireless remote control and LSR4300
Control Center Software enable control from the listening position
AES/EBU, S/PDIF digital inputs
Balanced analog input with selectable +4dBu / -10 dBV sensitivity
Bi-amplified design eliminates the need for external amplification
Front panel output meter with variable brightness displays signal level
Custom designed, self-shielded transducers with neodymium motor structures for exceptional transient response and superb power-handling
Integrated mounting points allow
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Built-in handles facilitate optimum positioning
Low and High Frequency Equalization with factory presets allows tailoring of response to preference, or acoustic conditions in the room
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Frequency Response: (+/- 1.5 d: 55Hz—20kHz
Enclosure Resonant Frequency: 52Hz
Low Frequency Extension: User controls set to default
-3 dB: 47 Hz — 22 kHz
-10 dB: 39 Hz — 32 kHz
Low-High Frequency Crossover: Digital Crossover: 2.4kHz, 8th order LR LF/4th order BW HF
Distortion, 96dB SPL,
1 m: Mid-High Frequency
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2nd Harmonic: <0.4%
3rd Harmonic: <0.3%
Low Frequency (<200 Hz)
2nd Harmonic: <0.8%
3rd Harmonic: <1.4%
Measured Maximum Continuous SPL : 106dB / 1m
Measured Maximum Peak SPL: 112dB / 1m
Maximum Peak SPL Per Pair: 118dB SPL / 1m
Low Frequency Model: 436H
Diameter: 159 mm (6-1/4"
Voice Coil: 1.5" (38 mm)
Magnet Type: Neodymium
Cone Type: Polymer coated paper fiber
Impedance: 8 ohms
High Frequency Model: 431G
Diameter: 25mm (1 in) diaphragm
Voice Coil: 1" (25 mm)
Magnet Type: Neodymium, shielded with integral heat sink
Diaphragm Type: Silk Dome
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THD + N, _ Power: <0.02%
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AC Input Connector: IEC
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1/8TH Power Rating: 13 watts LSR4326P
Full Power Rating (100 hrs. IEC 58 watts IEC Pink Noise LF Channel Only
pink noise, 6dB crest Factor):
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120V AC line 2.2A (LSR4328P, LSR4326P)
230V AC line 1.1A (LSR4328P/230, LSR4326P/230)
Fuse Value: 5A, 250VAC, Time Lag (LSR4328P, LSR4326P)
2.5A, 250VAC, Time Lag (LSR4328P/230, LSR4326P/230)
Inputs and Outputs
Analog XLR IN: Selectable +4 dBu/-10 dBV; Input Impedance 10K.
Positive voltage applied to XLR pin 2 produces outward woofer
motion
1/4-in tip-ring-sleeve IN: Balanced or unbalanced, Selectable +4 dBu/-10 dBV; Input impedance 20K. Positive voltage applied to 1/4" tip produces
outward woofer motion
AD Converters: 96kHz, 24 Bit, 64x Over sampling
Calibrated Input Sensitivity,
Analog XLR & 1/4":
+4 dBu: 94 dB SPL / 1 m
-10 dBV: 94 dB SPL / 1 m
Digital XLR IN: AES/EBU(IEC60958)
XLR OUT: AES/EBU(IEC60958)
RCA IN: S/PDIF , (EIAJ CP1201)
RCA OUT: S/PDIF (EIAJ CP1201)
Digital Input Sample Rates: 96k Hz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz. Tolerance: +/- 3%
Digital Input Word Length: 24 Bit
RMC Microphone Input 1 8" tip-ring-sleeve; powered +15 Volts on tip.
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Network Connection: RJ45 IN, RJ45 OUT
Network Protocol: Proprietary Harman HiQNetTM Protocol using RS485
Computer Interface: USB Type 1
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RMC Functions: Start, Bypass
RMC Filter Range: 73 Frequencies (1/24th octave centers) between 20Hz to 160Hz, with a variable Q from 1 (1.4 octave bandwidth) to 16
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LF EQ: Factory Default: 500Hz Shelf, +/- 2dB in _ dB increments.
137 corner frequencies between 19.7 Hz and 1kHz accessible
via LSR4300 Control Center Software
HF EQ: Factory Default: 2kHz Shelf , +/- 2dB in _ dB increments 104
corner frequencies between 1kHz and 20.2 kHz accessible via
LSR4300 Control Center Software
PRESET: 1-6 Factory/User plus NULL. Recall only.
STORE possible using LSR4300 Control Center Software.
INPUT Selection: Analog (XLR / 1/4"
S/PDIF A, B
AES/EBU A, B
+/- Default: System Volume Control: 0 dB to -
Secondary functions: Increment/decrement value of selected
function
Rear Panel Controls: Input sensitivity +4dBu/ -10dBV
Eight SPEAKER ID DIP switches: Left, Right, Center, Left
Surround, Right Surround, Center Surround, Left Extra,
Right Extra
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Control Center Software: LOAD Configuration, SAVE Configuration; Level TRIM +3 dB to — 10 db in 1/4dB increments
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Front Panel Meter: -70 dBFS to 0 dBFS plus CLIP
Rear Panel Indicators: 5 LEDs indicate active input & digital stream selection
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Handles: 2, flush mounted on sides
Mounting: 4 threaded mounting points conforming to industry standard
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M6 metric threads. Not for Suspension! Only placement
on bracket
Low Frequency Vent: Rear ported linear dynamics aperture
Baffle Construction: Injection-molded structural ABS
Enclosure Construction: 19mm (3 4" MDF
Net Weight: 13 kg (28-1/2 lbs.)
Dimensions: (9.3"W x 15.25H" x 10.3D"