Re: Drum Machine w/ Bass?

[Mark Sottilaro <sine@zerocrossing.net>]

Too bad you're all the way in Chicago or I'd just tell you to come  
over as I have a lot of that (or similar) gear.


On May 30, 2007, at 5:27 PM, Jeff Shirkey wrote:

>>
>> However, if you have the ability and money to go software, I say  
>> do it.  The sound quality that can be had is amazing and your  
>> interface is a billion times better than any dedicated drum  
>> machine or groovebox I've ever used.  The possibilities are vast  
>> though...  if you've not used computers before you might want to  
>> pick up a copy of Computer Music.  It comes with a nice free DVD  
>> full of freeware, demos and tutorials.  You can basically get  
>> started with the price of an issue... a computer and an audio  
>> interface.  I always recommend finding a copy of the now  
>> discontinued Native Instruments Electronic Instruments 2.  Comes a  
>> set of plug ins that more or less cover the major bases, you'd  
>> just need a host (Like Live, Cubase, Logic, Digital Performer...)
>
> Ok, here's the thing...
>
> I already have a lot of that stuff. The problem is I'm just an  
> idiot and haven't taken the time to figure out how to use most of  
> it. God knows I'd appreciate any tips to get up and running to do  
> the most basic tasks I'm interested in at the moment. Mostly I just  
> haven't had the time the past year or so, and I feel overwhelmed by  
> what I imagine the learning curve will be.
>
> Anyway, I currently have:
>
> DP 4.5 (?)
> Ableton Live 5
> Reason (I forget which version, but it's pretty recent)
> NI FM7 (which I have used a little bit)
> NI Absynth (yet to use it at all)
> BIAB
> Mac G4 Powerbook 10.4.9, 1.5GB SDRAM
> Motif 6 Keyboard (which I can use as a MIDI Controller for the NI  
> stuff)
> MOTU 828 MKII
>
> In one of my guitar rigs I have an old, beige faced EDP also.
>
> Anyone know any good books/tutorials? Perhaps a dvd on how to stop  
> procrastinating?? ("I've been meaning to watch it, but I keep  
> putting it off...")
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
>