mixing

[musicchic33]

how does one mix songs?..idk if that's even the right terminology but whatever...so you buy all that equipment and then what?..do you just have to paly around with it and then figure it out?...random question...so all those RD dj people answer me... :sarb: i'm curious to know how this stuff works

I wanna play around with it as a hobby..so what beginner equipment do I buy and stuff? :neutral:

[musicchic33]

bump bump bump..someone answer me :mad:

[musicchic33]

any takers... :sarb:

[dr_sinister1001]

Download some software and your desktop can edit your music without the use of any expensive equipment.

Sound Forge (http://www.sonymediasoftware.com/products/showproduct.asp?PID=961)

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[musicchic33]

Download some software and your desktop can edit your music without the use of any expensive equipment.

Sound Forge (http://www.sonymediasoftware.com/products/showproduct.asp?PID=961)

:idea:

ahh finally..thanks...but does it work the same? :neutral:

[dr_sinister1001]

ahh finally..thanks...but does it work the same? :neutral:

It pretty much does everything an amateur would want to do.

But really the final product depends on your needs, and your recording equipment.

If you record your music on a desktop microphone, well your output will be limited, if your input is from a higher fidelity source well then your output should be of much higher quality as well.

Personally, I use sound forge whenever I work with audio, 1stly because I don't have any equipment and also because it's just a lot easier to use than all that expensive equipment. Admittedly, I am an amateur, but for my purposes I can think of no better product.

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[musicchic33]

It pretty much does everything an amateur would want to do.

But really the final product depends on your needs, and your recording equipment.

If you record your music on a desktop microphone, well your output will be limited, if your input is from a higher fidelity source well then your output should be of much higher quality as well.

Personally, I use sound forge whenever I work with audio, 1stly because I don't have any equipment and also because it's just a lot easier to use than all that expensive equipment. Admittedly, I am an amateur, but for my purposes I can think of no better product.

:idea:

what would be an example of a higher fidelity source? I have no experience with this stuff as you can prolly tell..so sorry for all the questions :neutral:

[dr_sinister1001]

what would be an example of a higher fidelity source? I have no experience with this stuff as you can prolly tell..so sorry for all the questions :neutral:

A better microphone, it all comes down to the quality of your microphone and the quality you wish to achieve. I don't need anything better than the quality I get from my desktop mic, so I didn't have to buy an expensive microphone, they can be pricey.

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[musicchic33]

A better microphone, it all comes down to the quality of your microphone and the quality you wish to achieve. I don't need anything better than the quality I get from my desktop mic, so I didn't have to buy an expensive microphone, they can be pricey.

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okay..stupid question..but the kind of mixing I'm talking about it music that's already recorded..just like mixing songs together..almost like cutting and pasting, you know?..so why would I need a mic?

[dr_sinister1001]

okay..stupid question..but the kind of mixing I'm talking about it music that's already recorded..just like mixing songs together..almost like cutting and pasting, you know?..so why would I need a mic?

You wouldn't, you only need the software and the mp3s or whatever on your computer.

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[musicchic33]

You wouldn't, you only need the software and the mp3s or whatever on your computer.

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ahh ok cool...so wut wrere u using the mic 4...vocals?

[dr_sinister1001]

ahh ok cool...so wut wrere u using the mic 4...vocals?

Not vocals, I was recording my music into a digital medium and I only have a desktop mic available to me.

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[musicchic33]

Not vocals, I was recording my music into a digital medium and I only have a desktop mic available to me.

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ahh gotcha..thanks a lot..you've been a big help :)

[musicchic33]

okay...now someone else gimme a diff alternative..I wanna exercise my options :)