The IC Beatmaking/Producing Thread

[R2_163]

i always find it funny when people say ableton is frustrating to use and hard to grasp.

it's probably the only daw i can actually use at this point.

 

[Peezy_Jenkins]

My newest laptop is down so I had to go back to the old one to tweak beats, shit go so slow when it comes to rendering smfh

 

[Lab Baby]

Maschine MKII for 239.99

Or

Akai Professional max49 keyboard controller for 299.99?

I bought an Akai 88 Key controller for the same price.

where u buy it from? a new one goes for 800 at guitar center.

n what are the stock sounds like for these controllers? seen a $500 akai controller w/16 gb of Komplete sounds. i think the less searching for sounds the better cuz that shit gets expensive or time consuming downloading, rather get something with great sounds out the box

Guitar Center, but that was like 5 years ago. I don't remember being that expensive. It only came with Ableton Lite tho, so that might be it. I was only looking for a controller anyway, and that was the best one for the price. Weighted keys and everything. Take away the 16gbs of Komplete sounds (which is prolly like $400 anyway), it's prolly only worth like $150 at the most.

And like @"Roster Player #99" said, you're better off getting a synth. Either that or getting the best controller you can find and collecting as much sounds as you can. The latter choice is expensive as hell, but with the way technology and music production is headed, you're better off having the option of customizing your controller in the long run.

 

[Fosheezy]

I could never understand spending over 200 bucks much less 500 on a controller! Nigga just get a synth that have some real sounds..especially considering this is bout to drop so would GLADLY spend the 500 on in a heartbeat

 

[Go figure]

Are there any synths that work stand alone that u can mess around with without having it hooked to a cpu?

Only thing I don't like about midi controllers is it not being stand alone considering it is a keyboard

 

[DarthRozay]

Uhh all synths are standalone bruh, unless it's software. Only thing is I'm pretty sure the majority of them don't have built in speakers

 

[Go figure]

Uhh all synths are standalone bruh, unless it's software. Only thing is I'm pretty sure the majority of them don't have built in speakers

Good shit I already have speakers. Thinking of fucking around with all analog...drum machine, synth, mixer and recorder.

I feel like the less u have to look at a screen and click a mouse the better the flow thats just me tho

 

[DarthRozay]

Uhh all synths are standalone bruh, unless it's software. Only thing is I'm pretty sure the majority of them don't have built in speakers

Good shit I already have speakers. Thinking of fucking around with all analog...drum machine, synth, mixer and recorder.

I feel like the less u have to look at a screen and click a mouse the better the flow thats just me tho

yeah I feel you there. downside is going all hardware seems muuuch pricier, plus the majority of products seem to be gear towards software or software/hardware integration type thing, but of course it's hardware you can't do anything with unless its plugged into a computer. makes some of them hard to resell, I tried to trade-in my maschine 2 at guitar center somewhere between 1-2 years ago and they wouldn't take it. not even a lowball offer, just straight up "yeaaaaah we're not really interested in that"

 

[Beta]

Are y'all getting paid for your beats

 

[Beta]

Plus tell me about the pros and cons of desktop vs laptop because my brother said he can make me a desktop for $500 i just would need a monitor

 

[Go figure]

Plus tell me about the pros and cons of desktop vs laptop because my brother said he can make me a desktop for $500 i just would need a monitor

Desktops are generally more powerful than laptops unless u get something high end on the Apple price range

Maybe others can add to this but RAM is very important. The more RAM the better your cpu can handle multiple things at once. I have a lap top with 4GB RAM and it cant do much past browsing/streaming/basic shit. I highly doubt it could run a program like FL Studio or Ableton efficiently especially when u start using plug ins...will lead to too much lag.

As long as u get something with 8GB+ RAM you'll be alright. U can even just google 'music production lap top' for suggestions n what to look for

Desktop pros - u can always update hardware to keep up with technology

Laptop pros - u can take it anywhere with u easily

 

[Beta]

Yeah but idk if I wanna sacrifice mobility...unless y'all think it's not that big of a deal

 

[Go figure]

Yeah but idk if I wanna sacrifice mobility...unless y'all think it's not that big of a deal

Really just depends on u. If you're used to having a lap top n taking it everywhere with u then u might as well go that route. But if not just do what you're already comfortable with unless u plan on working away from home/your regular set up

 

[Beta]

Cool thanks B

 

[DarthRozay]

imo it also depends on your setup and what hardware you're using. if you don't have a studio (using that term very very loosely) basically a desk or whatever for any hardware, speakers, interface, etc. then a desktop might be a slightly better choice. but if you're just using one of those tiny midi controllers and headphones and don't necessarily have 1 area where you're goin to make music, then a laptop might be a better choice.

depends on whether or not its gonna be an only for music computer or something you use all the time for everyday type of stuff.

like most things it's combo of preference and needs. as long as it's up to date and has a good CPU, RAM, etc. you'll be good

 

[KINGEC]

Plus tell me about the pros and cons of desktop vs laptop because my brother said he can make me a desktop for $500 i just would need a monitor

Desktops are generally more powerful than laptops unless u get something high end on the Apple price range

Maybe others can add to this but RAM is very important. The more RAM the better your cpu can handle multiple things at once. I have a lap top with 4GB RAM and it cant do much past browsing/streaming/basic shit. I highly doubt it could run a program like FL Studio or Ableton efficiently especially when u start using plug ins...will lead to too much lag.

As long as u get something with 8GB+ RAM you'll be alright. U can even just google 'music production lap top' for suggestions n what to look for

Desktop pros - u can always update hardware to keep up with technology

Laptop pros - u can take it anywhere with u easily

^^C/S Bolded. Like he said RAM is important as well as a good CPU/processor (i5 or i7). I would recommend 16GB+ of RAM but you can get by with 8GB. I have 24GB in my desktop but I work with a lot of videos, graphic design, audio/production etc.

The biggest difference is mobility. If you're moving/traveling a lot go with the laptop. But it's good to also have a Desktop too.

 

[DarthRozay]

You should use multiple DAWs for different things

Like I Use FL for composing and arrangement sometimes it's quicker. Depends on what mood I'm in. Never use FL for recording . Seldom for mixing. You can mix but it just takes longer to get it where you want it to be

I like adobe audition for mastering finishes and most mixes. I have ableton also but haven't dived into it yet

I wouldn't say should but it makes sense to use more than DAW if needed/wanted. They all have different strengths and weaknesses. Pro Tools is the industry standard for mixing for a reason but how often do you hear producers say "oh I composed this in pro tools" "yeah I made that beat in pro tools"? hardly ever. only producer I can think of that's ever said anything similar to that is 40.

plus you don't wanna spend all your time, energy, and money on having and learning how to use 5 or 6 different DAWs.

 

[Logic Last]

Here's the secret to producing Hip Hop;

Go to thrift shops and used record stores and cop record albums from the 70s for $2-$3. Spend about $100 a month for a year. You'll have crates of records to choose from from groups you've never heard of and groups you would have otherwise never known about.

That's one way to do it

 

[Go figure]

Uhh all synths are standalone bruh, unless it's software. Only thing is I'm pretty sure the majority of them don't have built in speakers

Good shit I already have speakers. Thinking of fucking around with all analog...drum machine, synth, mixer and recorder.

I feel like the less u have to look at a screen and click a mouse the better the flow thats just me tho

yeah I feel you there. downside is going all hardware seems muuuch pricier, plus the majority of products seem to be gear towards software or software/hardware integration type thing, but of course it's hardware you can't do anything with unless its plugged into a computer. makes some of them hard to resell, I tried to trade-in my maschine 2 at guitar center somewhere between 1-2 years ago and they wouldn't take it. not even a lowball offer, just straight up "yeaaaaah we're not really interested in that"

that maschine 2 is a beast though man....what were u trying to trade it in for?

 

[Go figure]

Plus tell me about the pros and cons of desktop vs laptop because my brother said he can make me a desktop for $500 i just would need a monitor

Desktops are generally more powerful than laptops unless u get something high end on the Apple price range

Maybe others can add to this but RAM is very important. The more RAM the better your cpu can handle multiple things at once. I have a lap top with 4GB RAM and it cant do much past browsing/streaming/basic shit. I highly doubt it could run a program like FL Studio or Ableton efficiently especially when u start using plug ins...will lead to too much lag.

As long as u get something with 8GB+ RAM you'll be alright. U can even just google 'music production lap top' for suggestions n what to look for

Desktop pros - u can always update hardware to keep up with technology

Laptop pros - u can take it anywhere with u easily

^^C/S Bolded. Like he said RAM is important as well as a good CPU/processor (i5 or i7). I would recommend 16GB+ of RAM but you can get by with 8GB. I have 24GB in my desktop but I work with a lot of videos, graphic design, audio/production etc.

The biggest difference is mobility. If you're moving/traveling a lot go with the laptop. But it's good to also have a Desktop too.

what kind of computer u working with n what it cost u?