Best way to start

[Aberdonian]

I have a Korg D1200 (multitrack DAW) , monitors, condensers, M-Audio dmp-3 preamp.

the standalone DAW seems difficult. Am I better off going the PC route. I do not care about portability -goal is to produce a good CD. Mostly acoustic guitar and vocals. Folk and folk rockish

That is, I'm always going thru many screens on the DAW-
does anything else provide better instructions.
Korgstudios.com are very nice and knowledgable people and the D1200 sounds great but ---is there a better, easier way to do this before I get in too deep? Sorry for repeating in other areas of this site or a repeat question.

Any help is much appreciated.

Alan

 

[blackscot]

I've been using an Mbox and PC for a couple of years. Never used a DAW but they look intimidating in the stores.

The Mbox's Protools environment is fairly friendly. If I can figure it out, probably anybody can. Seems to be able to do a lot, but you don't need to know everything (or even most of the things) just to get started. It's sort-of built in layers, so you can learn as you get ambitious to try new and different things.

BTW, it's all strictly a part-time hobby for me, so I'm still solidly in the newbie class compared to others here. Just my 2p.

 

[Kevin Deschwazi]

I used an all in one machine a while ago, now i record using a PC (M Audio PCI interface, Cubase and several standalone mic pres and DIs) and it's so much better. Editing is a cinch and you have access to loads of decent free software effects, processors and instruments. Plus you can upgrade mic pres and converters at will and incorporate any hardware you want into your setup.

It's very flexible.

Seeing as you already have quite a bit of gear all you need is an interface and some software. Just to give you a rough idea of cost what I use would set you back about £250 (Cubase SE and an 8in/out M Audio soundcard).

There's lots of options though.

 

[IainDearg]

Alan,

Is your handle an indication of where you live? (I'm writing this from an office in Dyce.) I do strictly acoustic guitar and vox and I have built a PC for use as DAW. I would always recommend the self-built PC route, not least because it's so cost effective and you've got total control over it with respect to performance, maintenance and upgrades. But there are other equally usable solutions. A little bit of time, research and willingness to learn pays huge dividends. I can give you more details if you're interested.

Cheers.