I've got a Voyager, a moogerfooger RM and a Korg Triton Le. Basically I want to start making sound scapes with these instuments. I would also like to be able to go out and record sounds off the street, at school, work, anywhere and use them in my sound scapes. I've been looking at multi-track recorders and samplers but I don't know what to get. A sampler would be nice because I could record samples into the pad banks to use live if I ever had to. I'm looking for anything that is affordable and easy to use. I'm also concerned about connectivity between my keyboards and the recording device. Some of the multi-track recorders and samplers I've been looking at don't have 1/4 in/out. Would Midi in/out work? Are there converters? Is there anything you guys would suggest? Thanks in advance.
-Fenix Le
Recording. What to buy? (voyager, korg triton)
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Hello,
The Triton Le can be used for your sampling requirements. That capability
comes by way of an optional add-on board.
Finding a recorder will require a bit of comparison shopping as there are many different types with varying features.
If its digital you may want to be aware of factors such as clock frequency,
number of bits (16,24, etc.). These will affect the price.
I agree with the previous post about being a bit more clear on how much you will spend, in addition to what features best fit your reqirements.
regards.
LWG
The Triton Le can be used for your sampling requirements. That capability
comes by way of an optional add-on board.
Finding a recorder will require a bit of comparison shopping as there are many different types with varying features.
If its digital you may want to be aware of factors such as clock frequency,
number of bits (16,24, etc.). These will affect the price.
I agree with the previous post about being a bit more clear on how much you will spend, in addition to what features best fit your reqirements.
regards.
LWG
Sorry. I guess somewhere around 500 us dollars is my limit. I'm a student and only work part time. I've got rent and bills to pay as well so I'm not looking to spend a grand on a recording device. I actually have the on board sampler installed but I feel that an external sampler will serve me better. I think the sampler on the Korg is a bit difficult to use. Perhaps I'm just not familiar enough with the machine. Am I wrong here? Would external sampler be just as "difficult" to use? Does anyone know the limitations for the Korg on board sampler? What kind of cable would I need to connect everything? Thanks again.
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Re: Post Subject
Hello,
There are things in that price range. The best thing I can think of (if you're
not too pressed for time) is to hit a few websites and get mail order catalogs from online retailers like Musician's Friend, ZZounds, Sweatwater,
Musician's Buy, Sameday Music, Broadcast Supply Worldwide, etc..
The catalogs will give you a general idea whats out there and the price range range of a given type of item.
You can capture audio from a portable DAT, MiniDisc, or Cassette recorder
and record to the Triton Le.
Marantz also makes several portable stereo recorders that burn to cd.
You can capture sound (ambient, environmental, etc), burn it to cd,
and then transfer it into the Triton from cd. I have a Triton rack and if the setup is the same, it should have 1/4" ins for sampling.
Sampling is a type of sound design that requires practice and some patience as its not as immediately gratifying as subtractive synthesis.
You are required to record a sample (or multisample) to a specific type of
file and convert it to a program file to process the wave with filters, envelopes, etc. Although I'm a novice (time is an issue), I was able
to create a decent multisample using just the manual and no prior experience with Triton.
There are tons of forums and sites, with good Triton info that can be of better assistance than I am able to offer on this matter. Quality sampling is not easy, but if you are inclined to indulge, Korg is probably among the most user-friendly to learn on.
Sorry if this thread is a bit off topic.
regards,
LWG
There are things in that price range. The best thing I can think of (if you're
not too pressed for time) is to hit a few websites and get mail order catalogs from online retailers like Musician's Friend, ZZounds, Sweatwater,
Musician's Buy, Sameday Music, Broadcast Supply Worldwide, etc..
The catalogs will give you a general idea whats out there and the price range range of a given type of item.
You can capture audio from a portable DAT, MiniDisc, or Cassette recorder
and record to the Triton Le.
Marantz also makes several portable stereo recorders that burn to cd.
You can capture sound (ambient, environmental, etc), burn it to cd,
and then transfer it into the Triton from cd. I have a Triton rack and if the setup is the same, it should have 1/4" ins for sampling.
Sampling is a type of sound design that requires practice and some patience as its not as immediately gratifying as subtractive synthesis.
You are required to record a sample (or multisample) to a specific type of
file and convert it to a program file to process the wave with filters, envelopes, etc. Although I'm a novice (time is an issue), I was able
to create a decent multisample using just the manual and no prior experience with Triton.
There are tons of forums and sites, with good Triton info that can be of better assistance than I am able to offer on this matter. Quality sampling is not easy, but if you are inclined to indulge, Korg is probably among the most user-friendly to learn on.
Sorry if this thread is a bit off topic.
regards,
LWG