What I'd like to do now, though, is step up to a slightly better setup, and get away from doing everything on the computer. So I'd like to get some suggestions from you. I know a lot of you might scoff at trying to get a setup for less than $500, but keep in mind that this is just a hobby of mine!
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I already have guitars, a bass, a keyboard, amps, and reverb/echo/chorus guitar pedals (cords to connect them as well, of course). I checked out the "Basics" section of the site, but since I'm new at production, I'm not really sure what everything listed there does (I like the chart
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Multitrack Tape Machine: Input for the instruments?
Mixing Console: Equilizing/Filtering/Effects?
Amplifier: I actually know what this does
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Tape/DAT: Is this what actually records the music? Doesn't a DAT record to tape?
I'd need a mic as well, I suppose. Also, would I need a drum machine, since I don't have or play drums?
Would it be cheaper for me to buy a cheap laptop and dedicate it to music production only?
Thanks in advance, and sorry about all the questions
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