Help with gear i need for producing

[rawrjaay]

So i am a new music producer and i make dubstep/dance/electro/ and all that stuff mixed together.

I have ableton live 8 and the m-audio trigger finger

as my main setup, did i make a right choice, or is there something i must have or anything? Just trying to better myself and my music for the people.
I want to make passionate music, but at the same time, give the people a thrill every time they listen to my tracks (:

[rawrjaay]

would anyone happen to no?

[Whyte]

What are you missing in your setup?

[rawrjaay]

well thats what im kind of asking... like is there anything i am missing or need?
i am working on getting headphones, but dont quite no which ones would be best for my music.

but yea, thats what im kinda assking about my setup, and if its good so far

[photojojo]

There is no answer to your question. Some people like to use a keyboard with some knobs and sliders. Getting that, or any other piece of equipment will not make you better. My advise is to spend some time and learn the software, then decide what you need based on you what you think not what someone else thinks.

[TWD]

I think a keyboard with the pitch and mod wheels really helps. However, perhaps sometimes it's what you don't have that helps define you early on? If I could go back I would get the small keyboard and some decent monitors. The honest truth though is that all you REALLY need to make great tracks is the software.

[ksandvik]

I think what is missing is 300+ hours of production work and about 30 tracks or so done.

[rawrjaay]

I think what is missing is 300+ hours of production work and about 30 tracks or so done.

thank you!
this is what i needed....

just wait, one day...

[rdubs]

From a fellow Ableton Live user, I would strongly suggest a MIDI keyboard, I really like the Akai MPK49, however you could get by with the smaller (and cheaper) MPK25. A Novation Launchpad or Akai APC20 would also be a good start as they allow you to launch your clips in Ableton. You could go with the APC40 for more knobs and more control of your device parameters, however I find myself adjusting the automation for device parameters with my mouse in Arragnement view more than I actually use the knobs on my APC40 anymore.

[dryzero]

You need to be able to hear your music!
Main investment should be a sound-card and Monitors.