Music Production ... Basic Kit?

[Ikemi]

A really quick question, but I'd like to spend a bit of time creating music ... It's always been a fascination of mine and I've created a few basic tracks on an iPad with GarageBand, but the software is really limiting. I'd like to be able to create electronic, complextric, dubstep type stuff! So fading, cutting etc

So talent aside, what would I need to start with? I have a Mac, but that's it! Hardware? Software? Costs?

Here's some tracks that inspire me, or at least provide an insight as to what I'd like to create:

Mord Fustang - Lick The Rainbow: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoCybVlkmQs
Dillon Francis - Falling Up: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmn752VGwBo

Any help is much appreciated!

[rover 623gsi]

If you have a mac and have used Garageband then I'd just look at upgrading to Logic.

http://www.apple.com/uk/logicpro/

[Ikemi]

Awesome! Cheers for that! Have you used Logic? I'm guessing a small USB keyboard, like the one in the link below, would be a good addition too?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005F3H6QI/ref=asc_df_B...

[rover 623gsi]

I use Garageband at home but have used Logic a few times at a friend’s house - it’s pretty good and you can produce stuff up to a very professional standard using it. I keep meaning to get my own version – it opens up Garageband files so that’s a plus.

I’d be tempted to get a USB controller with a few more keys (maybe 49) – even if you’re not a classical pianist I think you’ll end up getting frustrated with quite quickly with a short keyboard.

I have one of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/M-Audio-US71010-Keystation...

And one of these
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Akai-MPK-mini-MPKmini-cont...

you can often pick up some bargains on eBay

It’s all good fun – and can very addictive when you really get into it.

[NiceCupOfTea]

I have a friend who has a home studio and does a lot of pro recording, mixing and producing - he swears by Logic.

[GetCarter]

For your type of music, Logic is the logical choice. (No pun intended).

I write music full time for a job from home, and use Macs with Digital Performer (and lots of other stuff), but a keyboard and Logic is the first sensible step for you I'd suggest. Good luck.

[Joyrider1]

I use Reason - love it, really easy to get going and not too expensive...

http://www.propellerheads.se/products/reason/

[Zuckerman]

Don't know the spec of your Mac, but don't underestimate the processing power/memory you might need.

[Zuckerman]

Don't know the spec of your Mac, but don't underestimate the processing power/memory you might need.