yall didnt come up on this topic too hard in the 'bible'

preproduction... after i got my beats made on the mpc2000, now how do i move forward? now i have to multi-track them through the 8 outs on the back, correct? i have acid pro 4.0, not sure if that is compatible...? ive been creepin on some forums and assume i either need a multitracker or soundcard with i/o capabilities. somebody gimmie a holler so im not dropping money left and right on useless soft/hardware... also as far as the mixer/monitors, i have a full dj setup (i'm a dj first and foremost before a producer however that might change once i get deeper in ) with a vestax pm07 & full PA... will this setup be enough? any help will be dope... thanks in advance

I hate to say it, but if your beats are tight, then just rent studio time and have someone record them.

If your beats aint worth that, the you need some kind of multitracker (pc or hardware).

I don't agree. Going to a studio just to record the track is a waste of money. With a decent computer/soundcard or a multitracker you can certainly record your mpc sequences, or any other sampler/synth output at the same level as a studio. If you're thinking about adding vocals or live instruments a studio might be a wise investment though.

If you already have a computer, you'll have to buy a good quality soundcard to record. Soundcards with more than 4 inputs can be really expensive, but save you some time if you have the 8-out already. You'll be looking at spending at least $600 for something like a MOTU, RME or Digi 002.

ieism wrote:I don't agree. Going to a studio just to record the track is a waste of money. With a decent computer/soundcard or a multitracker you can certainly record your mpc sequences, or any other sampler/synth output at the same level as a studio. If you're thinking about adding vocals or live instruments a studio might be a wise investment though.

For a newbie to recording/tracking/mixing, one trip to a professional studio early on will be such a good learning experience that it'll be worth it.

It'll give you the best idea about what kind of gear you need to buy at home, as well as what you don't need to buy.

Go to the studio armed with 20-30 of your best sequences and some records, and be prepared to learn. Take notes. Ask about all the gear and what they rcomend for a person that makes your style of beats.

If you're planning on making hip-hop, you'll be spending most of your time at professional studios anyway, (jay-z isnt going to want to track his vocals in your bedroom) so why not get your feet wet now?

Then when you come back from the studio you can figure out what you really need: pro-tools, a hardware recorder, whatever...

Studio time can be cheap, if you shop around and network and the experience will be worth it because from the start you'll think of yourself as not just a bedroom producer playing around on his computer/mpc but as a true up-and-comming producer who is serious about making it.

I wish I had done this when I was starting out.
:)

dope advice, my roommate and i have been rockin the mpc for a short minute and i finally got a zip to save the beats (its just been sitting on for weeks) so ill hit up a studio to get em tracked/mastered. good lookin out. and yea im doin hip hop. peace

You're keeping the MP on for weeks at a time? Damn!
Remember to decrease the screen contrast everytime you stop working.. (hold shift and roll the jog wheel)
Beacuse the screen won't last forever!