What equipment would a starting out music producer need?

by Ron Sombilon Gallery

Question by Rob Van: What equipment would a starting out music producer need?
I just wanted to start playing around with music and beats and stuff and start making some cool songs. What kind of equipment do I need. Like for
-Beats
-Recording outside sounds
-Just getting the best sound quality while being some what price conscious

Any help is appreciated. If your gonna say I cant make it I dont care what you say so dont bother answering the question.

Best answer:

Answer by Elmo
fruity loops beat maker

cool edit pro audio exiter

spit filter for mic

m audio microphone

homemade aurelex: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIt6gNBTvNg

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