Help improving my setup?
My setup right now:
-Pioneer DDJ SX2
-Serato DJ (bundled)
-A pair of KRK Rokit 5s
-Sennheiser HD25
I wish to upgrade my setup, but unfortunately, I don’t think I am capable of purchasing a CDJ for a few years. So I’d stick with my SX2. I wish to start producing. Should I get the Ableton Live 9 and Maschine? And will keyboards help?
Get any 61 key midi keyboard. Since you are just starting out, you will be okay with an M-Audio. If you are using Ableotn, grab an Akai APC40 instead. More pads to play with with just the right amount of faders and knobs. Get a decent audio interface. Scarlett 2i2’s are great interfaces for the money.
If you go w/ Ableton Live, get a Push - they’re on sale right now too.
If you’re getting Ableton (an you should) don’t consider ANY hardware besides the Push.
Push + AL is simply spectacular.
PUSH for LIFE!!!
thats what the doctor told my mom…
Puuuuuush!
while i would consider the push i would also lean towards a midi keyboard as this set up is the generic set up for any digital based studio hence versatility
i have a m-audio 49 midi keyboard and it works fine.
Ableton is good.
Maschine is also good.
Watch a lot of videos on youtube looking for the workflow of people using Ableton and Maschine. Try to decide which you prefer. Buy that one, and stick with it for 4 to 6 months. Give it a good try.
A keyboard will help, if you play the keyboard or want to learn to at least play some chords on the keyboard.
maschine is pretty cool. a friend of mine uses it and can produce tracks left and right. if you can, i recommend doing a trial to see which one best suits you. ableton tends to be complex at first glance (i am only getting used to it now after a year). maschine seems to be more simple.