Dude , I tried my best to communicate it. And explain what I did.
OK...maybe you did...but it's still not clear what the *real* problem is, and what you are looking to do, to fix...?
I'm obviously having PC recording problems, and only recording bits . A measure or so.
Mmmm...I'm not seeing "PC recording problems"...at least not from what you've posted. Also...when you post just a measure, it's relaly useless AFA trying to glean anything from it. Maybe show more in depth that actual "problem".
No sine waves in the analysis is a huge problem and shows a severe recording limitation.
I gather you think that there are "no sine waves" is some kind of problem...? I mean...why are you even looking at/for "sine waves"...?
I mean...how/why did you get there...what was the real issue that made you start looking for sine waves...?
Sorry...it's just not making any sense..
I tried to show that my PA has a more full sound that makes more acceptable O scoped tracks. Complete with wave forms that look similar to played CD's.
You're comparing two different displays...and finding some kind of issue in that they are not identical....?
Why...? Again, what led you to that...why are needing to use a scope to compare sine waves...?
AFA how your PA sounds VS what?
I think you are mixing "apples & oranges" and then saying, "look, they are not the same".
Im out of ideas for this.
I think that makes all of us...mainly because it's really not clear what your trying to solve.
AFA actual user issues with the DAW (not even sure what DAW you are using)...I think maybe you should head to whatever forum supports your DAW (here or elsewhere), and before you dive into the audio side and start comparing things...first learn the basics of your DAW. Get comfortable with it...otherwise you just end up going around in circles, confusing yourself, and maybe because of that, the results you get don't make sense.
I use a full-tilt analog setup...big open reel multitrack, console, rack gear...AND I use a full-tilt DAW setup, with tons of plugins and all the frills.
They both sound equally good, with each setup offering something unique...and I don't find any issues with the audio quality from one to the other...
...so again, I think you may be having new user issues that are simply making your results complicated. So focus on that first...learning more about the DAW you are using...then you can get into more critical usage and comparisons and all that.
Everyone here is willing to help....but you gotta first help yourself by focusing on one thing at a time until you sort it out. Nothing wrong with bouncing around from one topic to another...but until you sort one out, don't bring another one into the conversation...then a third, and so on. It just makes things even more confusing for you and for the people trying to help.