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So first step to improvement is self examination. As long as you are hungry and looking for ways to improve it's going to happen with practice. All things considered you are doing pretty well for doing this one year and not having a background in music(saying your self taught is I guess what this means) is. So right now what is the difference between you and most people on soundcloud. Frankly not much. But out of let's say 1000 people who are at the level where you are how many say, "Yeah what I got is pretty good" compare to yourself who says "Alright, what I got is fair but how do I take it further". There are people out there better than you but if you are hungry and want to learn you will eventually pass them.

Now regarding your product. Beats are fine. If you were collabing with someone who wanted a simple beat for them to burn on its fine. But fine doesn't cut it with so many people out there. You need to learn how to use equalization, compression, filtering, delay, reverb. These are just as important as what you compose. You have a vision right? You hear other people's beats that you want to get close to. The more you learn the dynamics and effects the better your will be. And yeah when it's appropriate automate your tracks man. Not to a point where you step all over an artist but enough to engage the listener. Rule of four, if something doesn't change in four measures people check out.

I highly recommend this book for someone like yourself.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0240815807/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1466480159&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=small+studio+mixing

Lastly yeah you should be collaborating. You will touch base with people who are ahead of you now but like yourself there's always someone trying to come up. The more you practice w people the better. Keep at it man. You will get better it's just part of the process.

The (computer) monitor in the center is definitely better than having it off to one side. If you don’t use the (computer) keyboard much, it shouldn’t be a problem.

As for Maschine, you want it to be as comfortable to use as possible. I recommend putting it on this Amazon Basics laptop stand:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WRDS8H0

It’s cheap, but doesn’t feel cheap. It’s all metal and has decent rubber feet, and it doesn’t wobble or slide around at all when I’m banging on the pads or pushing buttons. The viewing angle is adjustable. One of the settings near the max angle (between about 30–35°) is pretty much perfect. The screens are very easy to read and I can use all the controls without arm fatigue. It makes a big difference not having to hunch over it to see what you’re doing, and if you’re mostly focused on the Maschine displays, you don’t have to look over at your monitor that much.

I think if you add that stand and get some speaker stands for your monitors, this setup should work pretty well.

ok guys. update as promised!

this wire i just got delivered today from amazon does 100% work for me on Maschine MK2 (i believe for Mikro & Studio as well since NI said it's the same wire) i have seen none of the known issues like lose of USB connection, LED screen glitches, humming/buzzing, or sending over the wrong sounds when hitting pads. So far it works great!!! it is a little short but NI recommends under 1.5 meters at most, but preferably 1m long. if you want to give it a shot here's the link for 3ft long White Usb-C (macbook pro late 2016) to Usb-B (Maschine MK2, as well as Mikro & Studio) wire. if you have any issues after purchasing this wire with use please report here as well so we can figure out the best one, but i don't think you will have any issues, i haven't seen anything go wrong and i have used it a lot today.


Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YSL66SC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Rh6EybJCVBPH4?th=1&psc=1

Keys are plastic and unweighted, but that doesn't bother me since I'm not a pianist. Pads are not as sensitive as Maschine's pads, but they are still pretty good (I hardly ever use them though).

If you want a really cheap, strictly keys midi controller, then you can get something like this:

Akai Professional LPK25 | 25-Key Ultra-Portable USB MIDI Keyboard Controller for Laptops https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002M8GBDI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_x4qKybPJ5BGGB

The only reason I got my Akai MPK mini MK2 over the LPK25 is because I thought it would be a cool portable midi controller that can kinda do it all. In reality, I only use it for the keys so just get whatever you prefer, both are fairly cheap.

Is this the mic you've got? If not, what is the model number?https://www.amazon.ca/Tonor-Professional-Condenser-Microphone-Computer/dp/B00PZMP3Z0
If this is the mic make sure the 3.5mm to 1/4" adapter you have on it is a balanced adapter (like a stereo headphone adapter with two rings near the tip) Also there are three inputs on the Mk3. A line in (1) left (2) right, and the mic in. If the mic you are using is phantom powered, you should be able to plug it into one of the line inputs (#1). If this doesn't work, plug it into the mic input with the gain turned all the way down. If this works, great. If not slowly turn up the gain knob until you get a good level.

Thanks!

Okay in that case I would need one of these to go from the MK3 into my computer's output, right? And then this from the MK3 into my Pioneer?

I want to be able to record my computer's output into the MK3 as well as the Pioneer (for things like CDs and Tapes).

Ok, I found this which looks pretty decent. Just hope it's as stable when hammering the pads... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lavolta-Equipment-Controller-Turntable-Amplifier/dp/B007EPVSHS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1480877695&sr=8-2&keywords=midi+controller+stand

I don't have time to provide a walkthrough right now, but yes, you can use a USB keyboard with maschine. I have the little tiny M-Audio Mini guy and it works well.

You can play the Maschine instruments or trigger samples with keys.

Add a slight ping-pong delay to a few hh or snare hits - real low feedback so they just play off themselves a bit. For transitions the best way to learn is to take a favorite trakc of yours, and try to match the transitions in a similar fashion. They never will sound exactly the same and you will learn a bit each time.

If you are new to beat making a book like this can teach you a TON:
http://www.amazon.com/Drum-Machine-Patterns-Rene-Pierre-Bardet/dp/0881886327

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B4SBPC5/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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sounds like I should return it and safe up for a real interface and midi cable, thanks!

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Just go to your local music store, and try some different flat response headphones.

Personally I still use my old school Sony Headphones which are not flat response, but I am just in it for the fun. Not going to be mastering anything, or trying to make a living out of it.

Riiiight guys. Let me show you my tools.

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1. Pledge Duster, with disposable "fluff".
   
   
   https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pledge-100434068-Fluffy-Duster/dp/B0040DD8LG
   
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2. Pledge Dusting Cloths.
   
   
   https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pledge-Dusting-Cloths-Citrus-20/dp/B014DE8F14
   
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3. Compressed Air. Per everyone elses advice.
   
   
   I use the duster across all my studio. I use the Cloths to clean in nooks and crannys with Toothpicks. Absolutely perfect, no liquid, nothing to build up.

I got one of these and put all of komplete 12 ultimate ce on it. Works great.

SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD - SDSSDE60-1T00-G25 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078STRHBX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LYGUBbVJV5G5Y

Excellent choice; used the previous version of this for many years:
https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B01E6T56EA/ref=dp_ob_title_ce?th=1

Thanks for the reply! As for the cables you were talking about, would these adaptors do?

https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-GPR-101-Adaptors-pieces-Black/dp/B000068O3S/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1540428909&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=hosa+rca+to+1%2F4+cable&dpPl=1&dpID=41d5Xo2YdQL&ref=plSrch

So essiantelly I need but what cables do I need for that product work with basic line outputs on the crosley like speaker line outlets
1x cable to plug into audio interface from mk2
1x cable to plug into record player

And this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/BEHRINGER-AUDIO-INTERFACE-BPSCA-UM2/dp/B00EK1OTZC/ref=asc_df_B00EK1OTZC/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310853157999&hvpos=1o11&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16587358476956088770&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045254&hvtargid=pla-300526128433&psc=1&th=1&psc=1&utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ios_share_flow_optimization&utm_term=enabled