broj15
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Sorry if this is better suited for the computers & electronics sub so if mods wanna move it then feel free.
Also, I know that this info can probably be found with enough research, and I've been googling all day, but I just wanted to double check everything before I start spending money, so here goes:
What programs & hardware I plan on using:
- Reaper (latest version)
- EzDrummer (latest version)
- Zoom R24 as my interface for recording various sound sources
- maybe a cab sim/IR or whatever ppl use with a preamp->interface set up on rare occasions when I can't record at my practice space.
What I need to do:
Basically just program drum tracks with EzDrummer, rip audio samples from YouTube, random videos, etc., record some tracks with the zoom (guitar, synth, tape loops, field recordings, etc.) and just arrange it/"mix" it in reaper. Really I'm just trying to do some relatively basic stuff (demos, lo-fi, harsh noise wall, black metal, grind, etc.)
This laptop will basically be dedicated to music production only, and (if I'm being honest with myself) probably downloading steam just so I can play Dark Souls, but that's less important.
Now, according to what I've read this is what kind of bare minimum requirements I think I need:
- windows 7 or better (no particular affinity for windows. A Mac is just way outside my budget)
- recent gen i5 processor or equivalent
- 8-16gb ram
-SSD. Apparently you can get by with a 7200rpm HDD, but SSD allows for faster rendering? Not to sure what any of that means. Like I said I am a complete beginner when it comes to this.
- probably want HDMI, USB, SD card reader, and a couple USB ports
My budget is about $350 so I know I'm definitely looking at something used and I have my eye on a couple nice refurbished laptops, but I just wanna make sure the specs I listed would be sufficient to do what I wanna do, or if something seems like overkill let me know. Thanks in advance y'all.
Also, I know that this info can probably be found with enough research, and I've been googling all day, but I just wanted to double check everything before I start spending money, so here goes:
What programs & hardware I plan on using:
- Reaper (latest version)
- EzDrummer (latest version)
- Zoom R24 as my interface for recording various sound sources
- maybe a cab sim/IR or whatever ppl use with a preamp->interface set up on rare occasions when I can't record at my practice space.
What I need to do:
Basically just program drum tracks with EzDrummer, rip audio samples from YouTube, random videos, etc., record some tracks with the zoom (guitar, synth, tape loops, field recordings, etc.) and just arrange it/"mix" it in reaper. Really I'm just trying to do some relatively basic stuff (demos, lo-fi, harsh noise wall, black metal, grind, etc.)
This laptop will basically be dedicated to music production only, and (if I'm being honest with myself) probably downloading steam just so I can play Dark Souls, but that's less important.
Now, according to what I've read this is what kind of bare minimum requirements I think I need:
- windows 7 or better (no particular affinity for windows. A Mac is just way outside my budget)
- recent gen i5 processor or equivalent
- 8-16gb ram
-SSD. Apparently you can get by with a 7200rpm HDD, but SSD allows for faster rendering? Not to sure what any of that means. Like I said I am a complete beginner when it comes to this.
- probably want HDMI, USB, SD card reader, and a couple USB ports
My budget is about $350 so I know I'm definitely looking at something used and I have my eye on a couple nice refurbished laptops, but I just wanna make sure the specs I listed would be sufficient to do what I wanna do, or if something seems like overkill let me know. Thanks in advance y'all.
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