schulteboy
New member
I am a computer novice and a penny pincher. I have a nice analog 16-Track recording setup but I want to try mixing and mastering on a PC.
I understand that computers with integrated sound cards are not conducive to musical applications, but those computers are sooo much cheaper. . .
Can I buy a PC with integrated sound and add on a cool soundcard? Is USB an answer? Should I pay an extra four hundred bucks to get a computer with a Soundblaster that I am going to replace anyway?
Ultimately, just want a cheap system with decent A/D conversion, so that I can make CDs from some Garage Rock tapes. I am oblivious to midi. I only need two audio inputs. Thank you.
I understand that computers with integrated sound cards are not conducive to musical applications, but those computers are sooo much cheaper. . .
Can I buy a PC with integrated sound and add on a cool soundcard? Is USB an answer? Should I pay an extra four hundred bucks to get a computer with a Soundblaster that I am going to replace anyway?
Ultimately, just want a cheap system with decent A/D conversion, so that I can make CDs from some Garage Rock tapes. I am oblivious to midi. I only need two audio inputs. Thank you.