Very new to recording... need some accistance

[grapeboi510]

ok... i just got reason 3... i am about to get a midi keyboard controller from m audio. i need to know what else i need if i am going 2 be recording vocals.. for example... i no i need a mic and i want one that will go into my computer somehow... i know that a studio quality mic wont jus go straight into the comp... what program should i use for the voice recording? sound forge? please help

[surfmaster]

do a google search for usb condenser microphones, you'll find, among others, the blue snowball ( which i heard sounded real nice overall) and i know samson makes some usb mics too. theres also probably reviews of some on this site, so do a search here also. check those out. that would be the easiest path for you. just plug it in and go. no mixers and patch cables to annoy you.

[grapeboi510]

yea but the thing is i wanna buy a b1 from sp...im not sure how i would get it hooked up 2 da comp and wat program would be good 2 record in

[studiomaster]

Get a mic preamp. i would prefer the SP vtb-1 or m-audio dmp3. another alternative is to buy a mixer that has preamps ready and phantom power. u will be set for recording either awy.

[grapeboi510]

ok but how does the mic from the preamp plug into my computer.. also, what programs is good for recording?

[studiomaster]

just take the outputs (1/4 trs most likely) and connect it to ur soundcard's Line IN. but it depends which soundcard u have.

as for programs..i dont know..it depends what u want to use it for and what u want to accomplish.

[grapeboi510]

well, i looked at the preamps, and i think i am getting the sp vtb1... and i just want a program that will let me record some raps and let me plug them in with a reason beat...

[Magarious]

use cubase sx 3. Its prob the most used and if u need help most ppl can sort u out. Also cakewalk tis cheap and sililar 2 cubase. If u use mac use pro logic. Hope this help but this is my choice u might think otherwise

[studiomaster]

Originally Posted by Magarious

use cubase sx 3. Its prob the most used and if u need help most ppl can sort u out. Also cakewalk tis cheap and sililar 2 cubase. If u use mac use pro logic. Hope this help but this is my choice u might think otherwise

do any of u guys use Logic on PC?