what equipment

[joe91]

if i want to make simple electronic music what equipment do i need?
ive searched the internet but there are alot of terms that i dont understand and i would like to know what equipment i would need besides ableton live.

thanks
Joe

[Jaan]

If you're just starting all you need is ableton live. If you are serious about it and have the cash you'll want an audio interface (soundcard), a keyboard/controller (midi), and studio monitors...

[beats me]

Technically Ableton Live is all you would need and maybe a keyboard MIDI controller. I would just tool around with Live for awhile and then you will discover what else you might need as it comes along.

[laird]

All you need is Live.

Live. Live. Live is all you need.

All together now:

[liveforthefirsttime]

I am also new to ableton and have done some research on the intro items I need to get started. Currently, I have:
MacBook Pro (2GB Ram)
Ableton Live 6 Full Version
Midi Keyboard
Sony headphones set
Monitor(later)
about 200USD Mic set with Pop filter

If the above is correct(feel free to comment), then the only thing I don't have an idea about is the audio/midi interface. Can anyone recommend a good brand in the range of Usd 200. My assumption is that it will replace the use of the soundcard on the MacBook Pro.

Thanks for the help.

[liveforthefirsttime]

thanks

[Mesmer]

Grab yourself a Computer Music magazine,
it's filled with all sorts of intro. stuff and laid out for ez begginners.
also comes with plenty of usable (mostly entry level) software and samples.

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