Originally posted by alset
I use Event active bi-amped 8" monitors (Project Studio 8). They aren't top-end but they rock the house and they're pretty accurate. They're a good cost, too - I think I paid around $800 for the pair, but you can find them for less.
As for the question of Logic vs PT, what are you trying to accomplish? What instruments are you recording? Do you want to sequence with MIDI? What level of production?
Also - do you have any recording/production experience? What tools? As much feedback as possible will help determine which platform will meet your needs.
Dan
Yes, I have heard good things about the Event PS series, mainly from people who have them.
Unfortunately, no, I have no production experience what so ever. I
have been scratching (djing) for about three years (so I have experience with mixing, etc) - So going on from that... This is me basically wanting to go up to the next level, production.
I'm not sure if I can properly answer your question regarding the whole
Logic vs. Pro Tools thing, but I'll see what I can do...
As I mentioned, I have been DJing for a few years. The kinds of projects I will be looking at taking on (initially) will just be making my own tracks using the equipment I already have, composing them enitrely of scratched audio. <<< This is why I initailly thought Pro Tools would be better for me, because, from what people say, it's audio editing capabilities far exceed that of any other sequencer currently on the market.
Before I go any further with trying to explain what I will be doing, can I ask whether you are at all familiar with the whole 'scratch' thing?... The last thing I want to sound is condescending, but it will be very hard for me to explain it to you without making myself look like an idiot if you are not (the slightest bit) familiar with the scratch/hiphop dj scene.
Oh, and Yes, I will definitely want to sequence with MIDI. But not straight away as I will not have to equipment to do so.
Originally posted by WinterMute
The BM6a's are the bottom active model, although there are passive BM6's, as well as a BM5 model.
Sure they are expensive, but you get what you pay for with monitors.
Stay away from the Alesis speakers, they are far too coloured to be considered monitors.
Also, check out the KRK speaker range.
Both companies design for the Pro market, and adhere to the rules of monitor design. Flat, accurate and loud.
Points taken. Yeah, I've seen and heard about the KRKs... They also seem to get very good reviews. I forgot to mention them in my original post (specifically the V4s & V6s (
possibly the V8s. But that would be pushing it a little as I've decided to get the monitors before I buy my Mac... So I don't want to spend too much on monitors, leaving me with too little for the Mac I want)).
Originally posted by D.W
iWantaMac, i want a 17"Powerbook..just playing, your looking for a set of speakers, I also agree with WinterMute on the Dynaudios. The reproductions on those monitors are very very clear at all levels of sound. I had a chance to listen to them with, jazz,hip hip, R&B, House, Ballads my own production,(yeah I spend a long time at the music store) and heard things that I couldn't hear at home. The sound was crisp and clear through each range. So my first choice would be the Dynaudios (if cash isn't a problem). My 2nd choice for budget would be the Yorkville YSM1p which are their powered monitors. These speakers also reproduce a clear sound across the board. I actually like them over the Tannoy Reveal Active and Alesis monitors. Definitely get to a shop and start listening to the different speakers. Do it more than once. You'll be surprised how something can sound different once you've given your ears a break. Good luck on your purchase.
Thanks, D.W. Its good to know the Dynaudios sound good with Hip Hop
. But they're just such a big leap (price wise) from the rest of the monitors within and slightly above my preferable price range (KRK V8s being above my preferably price range).
I plan on taking a trip down to one of the stores in my area and having a listen to a CD I'm very familiar with on a range of monitors to give me a better idea of just what I'm dealing with.
Again, thanks, guys. I appreciate it. And if anyone has anything else to add, don't hold back!
Will
