KVR Audio

kuzami · Post by **kuzami** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 4:10 pm

Mivo wrote:Mulab is a good choice, especially since it comes with MUX built in. Been using and learning it more lately, too, and GUI-wise it's my favorite among the DAWs I've tried. Just like MUX VST, it's underrated and not as well known as it deserves.

For the controller, I think the M-Audio Axiom Air Mini 32 (around $100) is a good pick. It's not bulky, has enough keys for punching in notes, and it features some knobs and eight pads.

I actually think that $800 or $1000 is too much for someone who is really a raw beginner. If they spend that much, they should do some research of their own before dropping the money. (Trying out different DAWs, sorting out what exactly they want to do, etc.)

Of course, I agree.

Mivo · Post by **Mivo** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 4:37 pm

Still a fun exercise, though.

By the way, I just saw the new Scarlett Solo, which may be a good pick for someone who focuses on electronic music and doesn't need anything more complex: http://us.focusrite.com/usb-audio-inter ... rlett-solo

dakkra · Post by **dakkra** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 6:28 pm

Mivo wrote:Still a fun exercise, though.

By the way, I just saw the new Scarlett Solo, which may be a good pick for someone who focuses on electronic music and doesn't need anything more complex: http://us.focusrite.com/usb-audio-inter ... rlett-solo

Oh my... That actually looks decent!

Shame it's not on Amazon...

kuzami · Post by **kuzami** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 8:11 pm

Mivo wrote:Still a fun exercise, though.

By the way, I just saw the new Scarlett Solo, which may be a good pick for someone who focuses on electronic music and doesn't need anything more complex: http://us.focusrite.com/usb-audio-inter ... rlett-solo

Yes, saw that one today too. Just announced.

dakkra · Post by **dakkra** » Fri Aug 15, 2014 2:34 pm

Getting CM Magazine would also be a good starting point

zakufan · Post by **zakufan** » Sat Aug 16, 2014 8:51 am

KNS8400, LSR 305 and steinberg UR series are what I use now, I can recommend them

BDeep · Post by **BDeep** » Sat Aug 16, 2014 10:23 am

kuzami wrote:
Mivo wrote:Still a fun exercise, though.

By the way, I just saw the new Scarlett Solo, which may be a good pick for someone who focuses on electronic music and doesn't need anything more complex: http://us.focusrite.com/usb-audio-inter ... rlett-solo
Yes, saw that one today too. Just announced.

Really, thought it was available for almost a year now? Originally pegged for iOS compatibility I believe.

Mivo · Post by **Mivo** » Sat Aug 16, 2014 1:06 pm

I thought it was new too, because Focusrite sent out an email earlier this week, and it read like an announcement of a new device. But I just checked at Thomann, and it has in fact been out since autumn 2012. Completely flew under my radar. (Although the one in the announcement is red, the one Thomann offers looks silver. Maybe a re-release?)

My take on a starter setup (1000$) for beginner electronic music producers