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BUY OR NOT ?

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asked Oct 22, 2017 in AudioBox USB by jeansavinelli (190 points)

Hello,
we're looking and watching for buying  a complete solution to record music.
I've just downloaded Studio One prime to test ergonomy and it seems to be
good !
We want to buy :
-A new computer (I can ask for a special config to my retailer, no problem)
- Studio One Professional (we've VST intruments  like EW Hollywood Strings
Silver)
Shall we be able to run the iOs app Studio One Remote on our Ipad Air ?
- An audio interface ( 8 audio In to patch several microphones and OUT to
send 4 stereo cue mix (headphones)
Can you tell me if the Presonus Firestudio can run with the "no lantency"
system ?
The presonus solution is very attractive for us because we've purchased
Celemony Melodyne 4 STUDIO and I saw it was integrated.

We want to know :
-if we buy Studio one PRofessional, will the Celemony Melodyne 4 Studio run
on it with the ARA system using the "Ctrl + M command" ?
-what kind of  audio interface do you suggest us to make professional recordings?
We own a ********* Power play Pro-XL 4-channel headphone mixing Model HA4700
for the cue mix) and want to use it. Will it be possible ?
Thank you for (I hope !) all your answers...
Regards

2 Answers

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answered Oct 22, 2017 by troy-gabrielmccol (450 points)
selected Apr 12, 2018 by AlexTinsley
 
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I can only mention 2 of your questions. Hope I help. You should be able to run your headphone mixer regardless. I ran a cheap headphone amp/mixer out of Audiobox USB  as I took the signal right from the regular headphone out and into the amp/mixer I put. It works fine for me.

As far as professionalrecordings, you'll find that is very subjective and depends on your use of the audio. Audio for Cds is obtainable from almost any current interface on the market. What costs money, is the preamplifier and the # of inputs you need to run simultaneously. If you are recording a band and a lot of inputs all at once, it's gonna cost you. If you are an electronic based outfit or will only need to record 2 tracks at once (not that you would have only 2 tracks, but how many you need to record at the exact same time)   you can get started with a 2 or 4 input interface for a lot lot less. If you are gonna record 5 mics on a drumset, and enjoy whole gang with 10 tracks on one take....your gonna pay. I FIND more than not, new acts over buy and don't really record the way they think they would. Theoretically you can record a whole 4 peice band on 2 inputs on a Audiobox 2input usb interface and get a great product. If you're gonna do film work you'll need more. If you're just starting recording find a way to watch a session recorded live and talk to an engineer who has only a few years behind them. Better yet, watch YouTube sites like Produce Like A Pro(my fav) or The Recording Revolution. THESE guys are perfect for what you wanna do.  Audio interfaces cost more than most computers you'll need. If you like Apple, most music engineers do but you will pay much more for your software  forever!!! Use what you got. Money no problem, I love MOTU as its dependable.Start small &grow when you know what you need for sure. Stay away from know it all started and audiophiles as they will make U part w/unessesary cash. You'd be suprised what you can do with stuff you might have and Ebay bargains and a few good pieces. Your needs will change very fast and it sucks to be stuck with stuff you can't return. You can make recordings with the cheapest stuff made today and it will still be 1000 times better than the Beatles BEST recorded album.!!!!!! Think about it that way....

All the major companies make good enough stuff today. It's not like the old days anymore. Even junk is better than to pop the line 7-8 years ago. Your absolute best bet on tech questions where the answer will cost you- is to go to the manufacturer site, like Presonus and register with them and ask their techs in writing ad get a written answer. You won't have 1/2 the hassles then.  Good luck  I hope this helps!!
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answered Oct 23, 2017 by jeansavinelli (190 points)
Hello !

Thanks for the answer.

I know that i want a 1818 VSL or a Firestudio (8 i/o).

Can you tell me more with Melodyne ?

thanls

Regards
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