What is the best computer set up to use with a dance music production software such as FL Studio?
in terms of dual core, quad core, what sound card and is mac a better option? logic studio? etc. thank u in advance
to use FL Studio at the same time as other software you will need a ReWire Master program. there are a few on the market like cubase, ableton and protools. all of these also have options to use (or not use) multicore processors - usual in the "Settings" or "Preferences" sections. with protools you’ll need a specfic sound card whereas with cubase or ableton pretty much any will be compatible. so your choice will be down to your needs - how many inputs/outputs, mic/line, etc. cubase and ableton are good for dance music as they are both very advanced with using MIDI. MOTU and M-Audio are always good options. the Mac Vs. PC debate is too close to say these days - just the best spec’d unit you can afford - both will do the job.
hope this helps
July 6th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
to use FL Studio at the same time as other software you will need a ReWire Master program. there are a few on the market like cubase, ableton and protools. all of these also have options to use (or not use) multicore processors - usual in the "Settings" or "Preferences" sections. with protools you’ll need a specfic sound card whereas with cubase or ableton pretty much any will be compatible. so your choice will be down to your needs - how many inputs/outputs, mic/line, etc. cubase and ableton are good for dance music as they are both very advanced with using MIDI. MOTU and M-Audio are always good options. the Mac Vs. PC debate is too close to say these days - just the best spec’d unit you can afford - both will do the job.
hope this helps
References :
Degree in Music Production
July 6th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Honestly, if you have the money and passion for music, then you should DEFINITELY get one of these machines: http://www.openlabs.com
The all-in-one solution for digital production, period.. It’s all in the box and you can do EVERYTHING, and it’s a very high spec computer with a specially crafted version of Microsoft Windows that is optimized for making MUSIC!! So no more buying a new computer and having to remove all of the extra stuff you don’t need off of it..
References :
http://www.openlabs.com