Macintosh ibook G4

[lowjk]

i'm still interested in using the ibook, but does anyone here know if there's a way to plug in my guitar to the ibook without slurging lotd of cash onyet another device? and is the garageband software really worth getting?

If you are primarily a guitarist with no leaning towards the keys, I guess Garageband will keep you occupied for quite a while.
It's basically a loop playback software with simple recording facilities.

In the meanwhile here's some audio interfaces for guitars:
USB
http://www.midiman.net/products/en_us/FastTrackUSB-main-1.html

This one looks good with pedal effects in software.
If you afford it, you might want to look at this:
http://www.native-instruments.com/index.php?guitarrig_us
(needs at least a G4 733 Mhz processor)

Firewire
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/FireWireSolo-focus.html

 

[jtsang2501]

if im primarily a guitarist with no leaning to the keys?
heh.. if i am primarily a guitarist with slight leaning to the keys would it really be very different?

i do know how to play the keyboard.. granted not as well as would like!

thanx for the help. i think ill still spend my last few months in army thinking if the ibook is really a worthwhile investment.

 

[lowjk]

heh.. if i am primarily a guitarist with slight leaning to the keys would it really be very different?

Because if you're a keyboardist, you would want something with a better MIDI sequencer. The MIDI sequencing portion isn't given a lot of space on the website so I can only assume that it is rudimentary. After all, Apple is smart enuff not to let it compete with LOGIC EXPRESS!

 

[lunarsoul]

Also it helps to find out more about the main programs you'd be using for the purpose. It is an important factor when it comes to buying a computer. I'd suggest you come up with a budget and work from there to get the most suitable hardware & software for your needs. Once you have an idea what you want, perhaps you'd like to do a little research on the products(eg. user forums, music forums) before the purchase.

 

[Lifehouse]

i was also thinking of getting an ibook for recording purposes, mainly using the garage band software. but when i actually saw an ibook, i realised it dint even have a line in slot for audio devices.

There are external devices that perform a line in slot function.

 

[Lifehouse]

im thinking a 2-3k ibook is more then enough computer to last me around 4 years of school projects web surfing... music recording on garage band... some simple photo/video stuff....etc... i dun game .

I'm also using garage band on my iMac G5. Just stock up on ram and you'll be doing fine for quite some time. :rock: