Rap production on a Mac (DAW)

nerudaneruda
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in Genius Bar edited January 2014
I will be getting my first Mac in September (dual G5/23" ACD) and I have some questions about setting up a DAW. Although I've been using FCP since version 1 I am a complete novice in the area of music production. So, can anyone offer any advice/answer these questions.



1) What software (sequencer/synths...) should I use? I want to avoid using harware (too expensive) and focus exclusively on software.



2) Does anyone know of a good informational source (book/online) for learning Reason 2.5?



3) Is there any set-up that would allow me to record vocals directly onto a hard drive from a sound room/booth?



The reason for this interest is that I'm thinking of starting a music video/rap music production class for high school students, and while I am knowledgeable of the video side of things I know practically nothing about audio.



Thanks.

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  • Reply 1 of 4
    costiquecostique Posts: 1,084member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by Neruda

    1) What software (sequencer/synths...) should I use? I want to avoid using harware (too expensive) and focus exclusively on software.



    I'll list just a few software products each of which may well be enough, depending on your needs.

    Sequencers:

    Cubase SX, Logic Platinum, Digital Performer.

    Synthesizers:

    Unity family, Absynth, Reason.



    Download demos to get the feel.

    Quote:

    2) Does anyone know of a good informational source (book/online) for learning Reason 2.5?



    Sorry, haven't seen any.

    Quote:

    3) Is there any set-up that would allow me to record vocals directly onto a hard drive from a sound room/booth?



    If I understand you correctly, all you need is either a USB microphone or a USB adaptor with an analog audio input like MBox, iVoice or iVoice 2 .



    Check OS X Audio for more software, plug-ins included, and Apple's Made4Mac for hardware.
  • Reply 2 of 4
    mac+mac+ Posts: 580member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by Neruda

    I will be getting my first Mac in September (dual G5/23" ACD)



    What an entrance!!!



    Seriously, welcome!
  • Reply 3 of 4
    tigerwoods99tigerwoods99 Posts: 2,633member
    Yo, peep Propellerhead's site they have a bunch of tutorials and stuff about every single thing in Reason 2.5. If you want more stuff I would also recommend a trip to www.primesounds.com. Reason 2.5 is dope.
  • Reply 4 of 4
    nerudaneruda Posts: 440member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by Mac+

    What an entrance!!!



    Seriously, welcome!



    Well, actually I've been a Mac fan since 1995 and I've been using them at school since 1999. I've just been waiting (Pink, Copland, Rhapsody) for the G5 and for OS X to mature.



    Thank you all for all of your help.
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