WHATS SHOULD I GET TO GO WITH MY (ROLAND SP-606) HELP !!!!

Scorsese718 · Post by **Scorsese718** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 6:50 pm

First and foremost i want to say good afternoon to every one (OR GOOD MORNING TO THOSE WHO ARE ON THE WEST COAST OR NOT IN THE U.S.)

Im not new to the board but i had to make a new name because i aint been here in a while... But on to my question....

Im a hiphop & r&b producer who wants to start doing more work from home... So i went out and purchased the (Roland Sp-606) (Acid Pro 6.0 ) (SoundForge 9.0) (Behringer Ms40 Digital Studio Monitors) (M-Audio Mobile Pre Usb Audio Interface Ann Microphone Pre Amp) And Im Running This Off A Dell Laptop...

Now Im Looking For Another Sampler To Go With The (Roland Sp-606)

Im Looking At Either The: (Mpc-500) The (Roland Sp-404) Or The (Roland Mc-808)

*** Let Me Remind You I Do The 9th Wonder, Dj Premier, Madlib, Diamond D, Marco Polo, Type Of Hiphop ***

*** Note In My Regular Studio I Use The (Mpc-2500) And The (Asr-10) ***

But I Want To Work From Home In A Mobile Setting Also On The Road In A Mobile Setting

NOT SAYING IM AS GOOD AS THEM JUST USING THEM AS EXAMPLES...

PLEASE HELP FELLAS...

THANKS

606man · Post by **606man** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 11:28 pm

I would say that the 500 is the best choice of sampler there. The 404 just doubles up a lot of the 606s features, and has RCA connections (ewww).

However, the 808 can act as a synth as well as a sampler so why not go that way? Make your own stamp on your sound!

FyLe ForMatz · Post by **FyLe ForMatz** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 10:09 pm

I think I'ma go for the 808...but I can't help but wonder if a USED mv-8000 would be a better choice...

Euclid Ov Oåklånd · Sat Dec 15, 2007 11:06 pm

Mv-8000 is overkill for a dedicated production machine. If you want that level of programming flexibility and have a few grand to drop, then a computer would be more practical since it can run ableton and any other program like final cut pro etc..

FyLe ForMatz · Post by **FyLe ForMatz** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:26 am

Yeah but software is getting kinda old to me...

I began there and I wanna step up and get some more "plastics"...

Like for example...I already run Reason like anybody else...I run ProTools like anybody else too...

I am just beginning to feel like a combination of both hardware & software is the best way to go...besides, hardware is more pleasing to the eye....and if the MV is overkill, that's what I'll probably get...

I want a BEASTMASTER...Reason comes close...but software will never be a BEAST OVER HARDWARE...that is, if you like the hands on approach...

Euclid Ov Oåklånd · Post by **Euclid Ov Oåklånd** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 9:50 am

I felt the same way and bought hardware and like mpcs but I loved the 303 and kept it 'cause I like hands a lot, but when I came back to software I can do all the things that are too difficult to do on my sp or require some weird work around for a fraction of the price. As for Reason I have it but never used it 'cause I hate the interface and workflow and Pro Tools isn't all it's cracked up to be. The A/D converters are crap if you don't have a digi 001 or digi 002 rack, you'd be better off buying a decent A/D interface and Adobe Audition which is way better than Pro Tools in my experience.

PHeMoX · Post by **PHeMoX** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:19 pm

I think you can never have too much hardware... but basically it's pointless to purchase hardware that's just an improved version of what you already own. Or at least, if hardware features (and their quality) overlap too much it's probably better to buy something else or sell your old equipment.

I'm not sure if a MV-8000 would be very 'mobile'. I don't think so. It would definitely provide you with a lot of slick options me thinks.

Off topic, but just curious, but is Pro Tools mac-only software? I hear just about everyone about that software.... although I rather would like a Windows version of Garageband or whatever it's called. That would make me very happy.

606man · Post by **606man** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:23 pm

I'm having a 'I hate hardware' week this week. Why? Because of the bloody maintenance cost! It's just all gone pear-shaped at once!! My V50 synth needs to go in to have it's "internal battery" replaced - and won't do a thing until I do that ($200 later :roll:

). And the pitch setting on my MC-505 is playing up too

. Another repair bill. Damn.

Software might not be as good but at least it doesn't break down!!!

/end rant/.

PHeMoX · Post by **PHeMoX** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:54 pm

Sorry to hear that man, hope it won't get too expensive all together. It really scks when hardware lets one down like this.

606man · Post by **606man** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:59 pm

Actually Yamaha have just told me its only $60 to replace the battery in the V50, so I'm not as mad now.... I hope the MC-505 proves to be cheap to fix as well. Here's hoping

Euclid Ov Oåklånd · Post by **Euclid Ov Oåklånd** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 1:27 am

Yeah, if software craps out you just have to reinstall.

MusicFiend · Post by **MusicFiend** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:47 pm

Pro-Tools is for Windows and Mac, although i believe it only works on Intel based macs. I've never used it, but hear good things. It's definitely the industry standard. I also hear there's a good six month learning curve.

PHeMoX · Post by **PHeMoX** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 3:52 am

I also hear there's a good six month learning curve.

Good thing I'm a fast learner then. :shock:

Still, probably worth checking out.