----- Original Message ----- From: "Rusty Blasco" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2001 1:56 PM Subject: [313] aspiring producer need help
> 2. What kind of gear should I consider acquiring? Hardware or > software? Which pieces of equipment or programs, specifically? Why? (Let > me just add that I would rather work with physical, tangible equipment > rather than sit and fiddle with a mouse, but it will all boil down to > possibilities, capabilities, and potential.) Do any of you recommend the DJ > route? Just so you know, I'm currently into banging, minimal techno (a la > T-1000 and Richie Hawtin) but do also have a love for deep grooves and > controlled chaos (a la Carl Craig and Claude Young). As you pose the questions at present, it's really way too broad for anyone to give you advice but what *they* would do - and that's not very helpful for deciding what gear to get or where to move. Different scenes offer different things. For my club going $, I would say Chicago and Detroit are the best places to be. Also, you should do some independent research, find out what you might like about the distinct creative processes of DJing and production. DJing for me offers immediate gratification, and production is more of a sustained satisfaction - for what my $.02 are worth. Both require years of dedication to hone the crafts and both are very rewarding endeavors. I recommend talking to local DJs and producers to get a feel for their thoughts on these crafts, and see if any of them are helpful enough to encourage your growth. A few words on email from people you haven't met are inherently going to be less valuable than personal contact and hopefully some mentoring and guidance with one-on-one contact. Once you get that ball rolling and get a feel for your specific interests and needs you may want to post the gear question to 313TechKnow. Subscribe here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/313TechKnow There's also a good list for DJ & production advice, etc: Amtrak DJs. you can find more info here: http://www.amtrakdjs.org I know that L.A. has a DJ school called Mixxbox or something like that, which could be helpful. I am presently involved in a similar effort in D.C., opening in a few months called Metatrack Studios, where we will offer DJ clinincs, one on one lessons and seminars, recording/practice booths and prodcution facilities/instruction. This is a new world at the moment, and very exciting for me. Many of us, particularly those of us raised on the DIY aesthetic have taught ourselves - but there's a great opportunity to offer guidance, pointers and excelleration of the learning curve without reducing the effort to formulaic drivel. If you can find a studio like this in the area you decide on, I encourage you to feel your way out in an area like this before committing to expensive equipment purchases. Tristan ---------- http://ampcast.com/phonopsia <- Music http://phonopsia.tripod.com <- Mixes, pics, thought, travelogue & info [EMAIL PROTECTED] <- email <FrogboyMCI> <- AOL Instant Messenger _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
