how to record seperate tracks to pc then edit them in a music software programme

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hi ive recorded some tracks on my digital multitrack recorder but i wanted to record them to my pc to a format that can be opened in a music software programe so that they display as seperate tracks so i can edit them seperately does anyone out there know how this can be done?
thanks
 
Hey there.
We'll need some info.

What kind of multitrack recorder do you have.
What kind of computer recording hardware do you have, if any.
 
I was going to respond...but then I saw the "m-e" at the "program"....so Steenamaroo has it covered. ;)
 
im using an old yamaha aw16g its got a cd burner already in it but the whole thing is far too complicated for me but its ok just to record my tracks on the multitrack , ive got it hooked up to the pc and im only using the free software programes like audacity but ive also got magix music maker (not for using all the preset sounds thats with it) as i record my own stuff from my yamaha keyboard into it, i had real bad latency using any music recording software so thats why im using the yamaha aw16g just to record my songs on but wanted to transfer them to pc as a whole song but want then to be able to see them displayed as seperate tracks so i can edit them with what ever software programme im using and using there effects like reverb chorus+delay ect as i find the editing side easier on the pc than on my yamaha multitrack .hope ive made this clear.
 
Hey.Ok I can see how this would be complicated.

I found this video that seems to explain it pretty well. It seems you can export to computer via USB.

Just flick on to about 3:00 to bypass the guy's life story.




For solid multitrack software, download Reaper.
It'll almost certainly do everything you need.
 
thanks for the info but thats a different model mines the aw16g it doesnt have a usb port ,ive got it hooked up to the pc ok but i just dont know what file format to record it in ,cos once ive recorded it to the correct format i want to load it into the music program but see it the song as seperate tracks so i can edit them individually if you know what i mean
 
Even the older recorder should be able to save (via USB) individual tracks as wav or mpeg files. Then a cheapie mixing/editing software can be used to tweak them, and reintegrate as a mix-down track. Folks around here seem to like Reaper, which is available either for free, or as a trial edition I think.

Good luck!

If you decide to invest in a 24 track, all in one digital recorder, shoot me a PM!

A little self-promotion never hurt anybody! :D
 
this model has no usb port im using the aux out from the multitrack to the input on my usb external soundcard that works fine i just need to know if the whole song will record to a specific format so i can then load it into my software programmes and see the song as seperate tracks
thanks
 
dalbyz said:
thanks for the info but thats a different model mines the aw16g it doesnt have a usb port ,ive got it hooked up to the pc ok but i just dont know what file format to record it in ,cos once ive recorded it to the correct format i want to load it into the music program but see it the song as seperate tracks so i can edit them individually if you know what i mean
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Apologies. That's a youtube fail on my part.

It seems you can dump the raw tracks to CD which would be your best bet.

In terms of real time recording export, the unit has analog stereo outputs and adat digital outputs (usually 8 tracks at a time),
but you'd require more hardware to make use of this, and it will be quite tedious.

I think your best bet is to scrutinise the manual and to learn how to export raw wav tracks to CD for your computer.
 
dalbyz said:
this model has no usb port im using the aux out from the multitrack to the input on my usb external soundcard that works fine i just need to know if the whole song will record to a specific format so i can then load it into my software programmes and see the song as seperate tracks
thanks
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If you choose to go down that road, you would record and edit in the same program. You shouldn't have to worry about formats.
Ordinarily, DAW software will store your recordings as wav format.

It sounds like you'll end up with a stereo mix though, unless you plan to record out in pairs several times.

CD export is definitely the best bet for what you want.
 
thanks for the help ive been over the manual time and time again but im old skool ive only started writing again after a very long gap the last time i recorded anything it was on a 4 track tape recorder back in the day.
i just thought that there was a certain file that you could record something to then when you load it it would appear as indvidual tracks
 
Ok, I see.

I sounds like you're hoping you can make some kind of 'encoded' recording that will unfold into a multitrack?

I'm afraid that's not the case.

Your current method will allow you to record a stereo mix that's flattened, like an audio CD.
Alternatively, it will let you record out tracks 1+2, or 3+4, or 5+6 etc etc.

If you have 10 tracks, you could export your (multitrack) song in real time over five passes, if that makes sense.

Like I say, it could be pretty tedious.

I hear what you're saying about being old school etc, but just so you know for sure, exporting to CD should save down 16 separate WAV files (or however many you have), which you can then drag/import into your software.
 
so if i just recorded the song from the multitrack (aux) to the pc in to a wave file i wouldnt be able to drag any tracks from it.
 
No, You wouldn't.

Depending on what you selected, your stereo wave file would either be the entire mix bounced down, or it would be two of the tracks from your song. Say kick and snare, for example.
 
i think i better take another look at the manual. there is a way that you can write each track seperatley on the yamaha aw16g internal cd burner cos it gives you that option when burning but i just had problems getting it to write.
thanks for all your help tho it is much appreciated, its a shame that there isnt a tutorial on utube
 
No problem. :)

This thread is still young. Maybe someone with first hand experience will join in soon.
 
update

hi just to let u know that i found some clearer instructions online (better than the manual) regarding the aw16g cd burner and now have found out how to burn each track seperately then load it on to my pc and into my software where i can now edit them individualy too. thanks for the help tho.
 
Future Alternative for same technique

Hello! As future *alternative* to doing what you are trying to do with audio only (not any midi in this option), and say you did not want to go with an computer audio interface that has multi-track recording directly into your DAW such as Reaper; there's the Zoom R24 multi track recorder/sampler/and interface that records directly to up to 32 GB SDHC cards in wav format that can be brought into your DAW for integration/editing, etc. I have never used it as an DAW interface but supposedly it will do that at least with Cubase, but I have an M-Audio Fast Track C600 audio/midi interface that I use for my DAW. However, the Zoom allows one to say record up to 8 tracks at a time or even say one track then play that track back WHILE recording your next track and so on. Even if you recorded 8 tracks at once, you could indeed then play all 8 and record next 8 while your first 8 are playing. I bought this because it also has excellent built-in condenser mics, can run on batteries, usb, or incl. power supply and it makes the option of taking it to say a stream and record nature sounds then use that "track" as a "sample" that I punch in and out wile recording something else in the ambient soundscapes I construct, and also bring any other tracks and fade in and out while laying down some pads. Then I can import that wav file as the individual tracks as you are wishing to do, and edit, etc., into my DAW Reaper.
Just thought I'd give you an audio only future option to look into at least...oh, and the inputs are combo xlr/1/4 with 6 inputs having mic pre's available. I am "old school" as well, recording mainly audio even into my DAW Reaper, as am wrapping my head around MIDI, but am not willing to part with a well armed arsenal of hardware synths collected over military career and now have all time in world to jam.
Peace!
 
namnibor said:
Hello! As future *alternative* to doing what you are trying to do with audio only (not any midi in this option), and say you did not want to go with an computer audio interface that has multi-track recording directly into your DAW such as Reaper; there's the Zoom R24 multi track recorder/sampler/and interface that records directly to up to 32 GB SDHC cards in wav format that can be brought into your DAW for integration/editing, etc. I have never used it as an DAW interface but supposedly it will do that at least with Cubase, but I have an M-Audio Fast Track C600 audio/midi interface that I use for my DAW. However, the Zoom allows one to say record up to 8 tracks at a time or even say one track then play that track back WHILE recording your next track and so on. Even if you recorded 8 tracks at once, you could indeed then play all 8 and record next 8 while your first 8 are playing. I bought this because it also has excellent built-in condenser mics, can run on batteries, usb, or incl. power supply and it makes the option of taking it to say a stream and record nature sounds then use that "track" as a "sample" that I punch in and out wile recording something else in the ambient soundscapes I construct, and also bring any other tracks and fade in and out while laying down some pads. Then I can import that wav file as the individual tracks as you are wishing to do, and edit, etc., into my DAW Reaper.
Just thought I'd give you an audio only future option to look into at least...oh, and the inputs are combo xlr/1/4 with 6 inputs having mic pre's available. I am "old school" as well, recording mainly audio even into my DAW Reaper, as am wrapping my head around MIDI, but am not willing to part with a well armed arsenal of hardware synths collected over military career and now have all time in world to jam.
Peace!
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thanks for the info but i have it sorted now, its so much easier now ive got used to my yamaha aw16g and burning a song track by track to the internal cdr drive allows me to load them all into my pc and edit them ,it might be an old machine but but the yamaha aw16g is a great little box of tricks ,just got to find a good budget microphone now for the vocals.
 
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