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I am quite new to recording music and finally got an audio interface and have begun trying things out. I've been singing to karaoke tracks just to kind of get the lay of the land. So far, I am displeased with the tone of my vocals when singing. I'll describe my setup and what's wrong. Setup...

Thanks again for this info. Yeah, I hear you: I don't want to buy something laughably underpowered just because it's quite cheap and silent (though those are virtues). I'd be up for the trying the hutch approach, as you have, but I'm a little concerned about a) overheating inside that (though I...

I'm trying to reconcile that statement with the posts on this and my other thread of people using 2004--2012 era computers and them working just fine, including with plugins running. I'd really like to understand this better before I commit to a purchase.

That's really encouraging! Can you tell me the specs on that HP laptop? Year, make, CPU, and anything else? (SSD?). What about fan or other noise from the laptop getting into your recordings? (for quiet passages)

Thanks for the data point! Could you tell me the specs of that machine? What's the model name and processor?

I totally understand your point and very much appreciate the feedback. I easily could go down a path with little hope for success so I benefit from the guidance. I guess my problem has been my current baseline, in that I have been using a 12 year old computer, an Inspiron 560 (Pentium dual...

In another thread I posted recently (https://homerecording.com/bbs/threads/thoughts-on-these-silent-pcs-for-recording.416613/), I got the sense that whether or not one uses plugins is the make or break issue for how much computing power you need (RAM and speed of processor). I have never used...

I don't know. Right now, my desktop computer, when running, is clearly audible in my small (10x10) room. When I turn it off, there's a sense of "ahh" that it's off. I don't want that getting into the recordings, particularly for quiet/acoustic parts. I want a clean recording. Plus, really, the...

Could you point me toward a comparable system online? I have no idea what your system is like and what that might cost (new or used). Thanks!

Thanks. I have never used any plugins so far. I basically have recorded in Audacity and just applied effects to tracks. I have no idea if I will use plugins or not. What would determine if I one would use them? I'm just trying not to buy the latest and greatest computer if it's going to be...

Wow, I'm surprised, given people were recording music capably back when 4GB of RAM was considered a lot. What about it is "barely" capable? What does it struggle with? (and do you mean just music, or web browsing as well?) Also, that's a tablet, rather than a computer. Does that distinction...

I want to record with a silent PC. Does anyone have an opinion about these offerings, for example: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=silent+computer&crid=NBOFVMIQBXZ1&sprefix=silent+computer%2Caps%2C318&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 For example, this one...

How many tracks, with effects, can you run? How silent is it for recording quiet stuff?

How many tracks, with effects, can you handle on that computer comfortably? Also did the computer come like this prepackaged or did you have to build it? And cost?

Ah, OK. That makes sense. That's not currently an option for me.

It helps sure. I can price those on Ebay and get a sense. How would you describe the noise from that machine in terms of fans and other sounds? I'm looking for an extremely quiet or silent computer situation.

Can you let me know more details about this computer? I'm trying to find a used computer to buy and these "proofs" of what works are really helpful. Also, which audio interface do you use with it? Thanks.

May I ask what the specs for your computer and interface are? I'm trying to figure out what kind of those to buy. Thanks.

I want to get into recording music and own an electric guitar but have no effects pedals. I was thinking I would buy an audio interface and then use my computer to put any effects on the guitar parts. I've held off on buying effects pedals for this reason. I'm wondering how good this could be...

I've been seeing this term "room noise" on various forums, and wondered about it. It seems to me I should probably be able to get this or extremely close to it. I just have to turn off the furnace (not just the blowers, but the furnace itself) and have either a silent computer in the room or the...