best recording program

[billrhp2]

Im looking for the best recording software for under or around $150. I currently am using Magix 10 Music maker and I dont like it because it skips while recording which really sucks. I have a /Berhinger mixer, and line 6 toneport for hardware. I am asking about software because I think that it is the problem, but I am not totally sure. any ideas.

 

[Mindset]

I don't think it's your software that's causing skipping. Check your manual, it's possible that your buffer's set too low?

 

[Bulls Hit]

Any skipping is far more likely to be caused by something hardware-related like undersized buffers, video card latency on the pci bus or IRQ conflicts.

Furthermore software is a personal choice. What works brilliantly for me may not suit you at all. For example I find the Cakewalk interface very simple and intuitive to use. Conversely, I've tried using Cubase and it just doesn't work in the way I expect.

If you are going to change your s/w, you need to try a few different programs & see which suits. Something like Cakewalk Home Studio would be worth a look

 

[billrhp2]

so you would suggest the problem is most likely hardware?

 

[orksnork]

yes
indeed.

 

[TragikRemix]

hey ork, where on LI are you?? im in mastic/shirley area.

 

[T Sat]

I had the same problem with Magix, every other recording program was fine, something wierd with the software.

 

[orksnork]

hey! i have a house in lake ronkonkoma!!

 

[ssscientist]

Im looking for the best recording software for under or around $150.

Two software packages for you to try, since the jury seems split on whether it's your software or your hardware that's giving you trouble.

The first is Tracktion. They have a free demo that's unrestricted for 10 days or two weeks. If you like it it's $150 to buy your own.

The second is free altogether, and is called Reaper. The reason it's free now is it's still in beta testing, and when I first tried it a few months ago it was crash-prone. It's MUCH better in the current version and has yet to crash.

For both you may need a small program called ASIO4all which is a 'universal driver'. Be sure to read the documentation that comes in the package.


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[TragikRemix]

ooh i live with my mommy and daddy...

ever go to powerplay music in shirley? then you've met me! if not, well fine...

 

[orksnork]

i haven't been there. how old are you?

when i was younger my cousins lived in mastic/shirley

what a real shithole@!#@

 

[BigRay]

there is not a best software.

Thanks.

 

[Minion]

If you are Looking for something extremely easy to use but is still as Functional as the More popular Programs then I also suggest trying "Mackie Traction v2.1" as it is what I use and it is pretty much a No brainer to figure out but you can still do pretty much anything with it.....

give er a Shot!!

 

[MessianicDreams]

man you guys have no idea. for your budget and what you need get Nuendo its the shit.

 

[travelin travis]

man you guys have no idea. for your budget and what you need get Nuendo its the shit.

I suppose you spent $2k on Nuendo? What do you do with it?

Checkout Reaper!.

 

[BigRay]

man you guys have no idea. for your budget and what you need get Nuendo its the shit.

not really. I came to Sequoia/Samplitude from wavelab, nuendo, and soundforge...nothing comes close to Sequoia/Samp...

Pyramix is my 2nd weapon of choice, and Sadie is my 3rd.

 

[MessianicDreams]

I suppose you spent $2k on Nuendo? What do you do with it?

Checkout Reaper!.

yes, cause i was seriously suggesting a >$2k program when the guy said his budget was $150.