building computer

16 Feb 2004, 23:10

after much quabble regarding where my sequenced songs are going to end up,i decided to go software,thanks to those who helped.
but now im at another speed bump...i dont really no squat about the compenents!
I 'm pretty sure that i will be using Sonar or Cubase on this computer but im not sure yet.
i believe my budget is somewhere in the range of $1200 cnd(give or take a few hundred).
I 'm planning on recording vocals onto this rig as well,if that will affect the compenents,i dunno.

so if you guys could kinda guide me in the right direction as to what should be on this system in regards to processor and soundcard ect.,i would be appreciative. thanks again boyz,take care.

oh yeah,what about DELL?

John 3:16...you know whats up

John 3:16...you know whats up

Re: building computer

17 Feb 2004, 00:19

Hey Gentile,

My best advice would be to keep doing the reading/research on what makes a stable DAW. Once you figure out what software sequencer package you want to go with, then I would say to go on their forums...check out what is working for other people, what problems they are having, etc.

Also, when you're on these various forums or bulletin boards about software/ recording on the computer, do searches for threads that pertain to building a DAW, and the components used. With your budget, you could have a very nice machine that can do quite a lot.

Check this out too:

http://www.homerecording.com/bbs/

These guys tend to be pretty helpful. Look in the section that says "computers and soundcards".

Good luck.

>>>snowman.

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