Author |
Message |
nsfx
Joined: Aug 10, 2006 Posts: 7
|
Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 6:46 am Post subject:
Suggestions for DAW components? |
|
|
Well, I sold off all my analog CV equipment with intent to set up a digital audio workstation controlled by my laptop. I have software sequencers and synths lined up, but I am still in the market for a MIDI keyboard and a controller or two. In addition, my laptop's soundcard is not exactly fit for the job of driving my amps, so I'm also looking for a USB or FireWire audio interface with a few 1/4" inputs and outputs.
So lately I've been trying to sort out an economical and expandable solution for all this. Here's what I know I want:
- a simple 2 octave keyboard with piano-like keys preferably
- a controller with lots of assingable knobs and faders, and a few triggers
- no unbearable latency
- output to drive my amp
- moderate expandability
I'd like to stay under $500. I know things like the X-Station may be able to handle all of the above but I'd rather buy dedicated units for the sake of modularity. I was looking at the M-Audio UC-33e for a MIDI controller. I'm sort of in the dark when it comes to the keyboard and the audio interface though.
Your suggestions are greatly appreciately! |
|
Back to top
|
|
|
seraph
Editor
Joined: Jun 21, 2003 Posts: 12398 Location: Firenze, Italy
Audio files: 33
G2 patch files: 2
|
|
Back to top
|
|
|
Antimon
Joined: Jan 18, 2005 Posts: 4145 Location: Sweden
Audio files: 371
G2 patch files: 100
|
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:18 am Post subject:
|
|
|
If you want endless knobs and faders that can be adjusted from the DAW, then the Behringer BCR2000 and BCF2000 are hard to beat.
/Stefan _________________ Antimon's Window
@soundcloud @Flattr home - you can't explain music |
|
Back to top
|
|
|
State Machine
Janitor
Joined: Apr 17, 2006 Posts: 2809 Location: New York
Audio files: 24
|
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 4:48 pm Post subject:
|
|
|
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/Ozonic-main.html
I know you asked for modularity but give this a look anyway. This has it all - an Firewire audio interface, MIDI controller and keyboard! You can expand the controllers later using Behringer BCR and BCF 2000 units if you want so you still can expand it in a modular sort of way. I own the BCR2000 and it quite COOL!
Looks good to me.
You might want to check these guys out also. The two octave keyboards are OK BUT you will get bored with that real quick! I know space may be a limitation since you are using a Laptop rig but if you can afford the space and extra $$$$, go with a keyboard that covers more octaves as it will make playing more enjoyable!
http://cme-pro.com/product.html
Good luck!
Bill |
|
Back to top
|
|
|
|