I think I'm gonna breakdown and buy a Macbook Pro and get Live, but I have a few questions.
First (this is probably stupid but) do you have to buy a audio interface or just use the laptops soundcard. I imagine you do if you'd like to audition tracks before you play them (something with a headphone out?). Can you suggest a good inexpensive interface?
Second how does ableton work if you are playing a song that has a tempo change. Can you set certain songs to follow their tempo changes or do you have manually change the tempo of the song where it would normally change.
Third, if I wanted to mix something that was half time on another song is that possible and how?. Can I mix something that is 70 bpms on top of something that is 140 bpm?
I'm sure I'll think of some more questions, but help with these will be crucial in my purchasing decision.
thanks for any help
Roby
First (this is probably stupid but) do you have to buy a audio interface or just use the laptops soundcard. I imagine you do if you'd like to audition tracks before you play them (something with a headphone out?). Can you suggest a good inexpensive interface?
Second how does ableton work if you are playing a song that has a tempo change. Can you set certain songs to follow their tempo changes or do you have manually change the tempo of the song where it would normally change.
Third, if I wanted to mix something that was half time on another song is that possible and how?. Can I mix something that is 70 bpms on top of something that is 140 bpm?
I'm sure I'll think of some more questions, but help with these will be crucial in my purchasing decision.
thanks for any help
Roby