Computer editing - where do I start?

[PaulKarate]

I have the MR-8 and and i keep all my mixing,editing,mixdown, etc.. within the box.

As of now I'm not using any computer software to edit Tracks and I don't even know where to begin. It all seems so intimidating to me. I think the reason is becuase I haven't yet grasped the concept of computer editing. Where can I start? Are there any "begginer" programs out there for free download? Can someone guide me in the right direction.


Thanks,
Paul Karate

 

[ChristopherM]

Welcome to the forum.

Best thing to do is dive in and ride the learning curve! You can sample Magix Audio Studio or Samplitude free http://europe.magix.com/index.php?id=411

Many of the people here are great resources.

Another really good resource for you would be to pick up a copy of "Computer Music" magazine. It's a Brit magazine and includes a CD, so it'll cost you about $15, but it almost always has a section in it for beginners. Better yet, they show screenshots to explain what they're talking about.
ME LIKE PICTURES!

Better yet, if you could get ahold of a back issue of Beginner's Special (#CMS05) that came out a couple months ago, you'd have info and software to play with. It's not the greatest software, but a good start, for free.