Looking at buying hardware. $800US budget

pipingfiend · Post by **pipingfiend** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 12:01 pm

Looking at getting into ableton. Tried the demo and now want to invest in some controllers and gear. What do you guys suggest for someone starting out my budget is $800US. It also needs to be mac compatible.

john gordon · Post by **john gordon** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 12:19 pm

novation remote 25 sl and a faderfox lx2 is what i use and i couldnt be any happier.

pipingfiend · Post by **pipingfiend** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 12:32 pm

the novation looks pretty sweet but would blow my budget. I used US dollars being more universal then australian dollars

rbmonosylabik · Post by **rbmonosylabik** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 12:32 pm

that's a sound suggestion

you should tell us what you plan to do with your hardware so we can give you more options. Different hardware combinations for different recording/playing/producing/mixing techniques.

b0unce · Post by **b0unce** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 12:37 pm

ya....and is the 800 dollars supposed to cover the cost of ableton live PLUS controllers, or do you have up to 800 just for control/interface ?

CME have some new controllers out.....I have an original cme model, not as fancy as the new ones, but its a damn solid keyboard with great keys.

MrSleep · Post by **MrSleep** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 3:56 pm

Evolution MK449C (what i use) is cheap and looks slick!

you want cheaper? then use the computer keyboard!

kennerb · Post by **kennerb** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 7:25 pm

Depends on how you intend to use it. Look for a controller that fits the style that you like to work with. ie drum pads, Keyboard layout, Dj controller. There are tons of reviews on the web, Remix mag and others to get an idea of what is worth the skrilla.

Good luck and have fun!

pipingfiend · Post by **pipingfiend** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 12:05 am

I purchased my copy last month so the rest of my budget is for gear. Mostly been using for mixes so far but as i learn more i might want to explore about. So currently it would be primarily for mixing/dj sets

rbmonosylabik · Post by **rbmonosylabik** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 12:21 am

I spent around $550 on a Kontrol 49 and a BCR200 and they're great for me.

Affiliation · Post by **Affiliation** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:28 am

how many uc33s can you get for $800?