computer recording?

[jerzeysk8board]

What do i need for my computer to record vocals and guitar?
I have the CAKEWALK 4 producer edition. Wat else do i need ?

 

[gordone]

You spent $500 on Software but have no idea how to use it? Or did you steal it?

 

[Carter]

You spent $500 on Software but have no idea how to use it? Or did you steal it?

Give the guy a break, you dont need to be making any assumptions, when I bought my first piece of software in 1988 I didnt know how to use it! Jerzey can you give us a little more info on your computer, soundcard and any other devices you have, and then we can help you out.

 

[gordone]

OK, Assuming he did pay for it, chances are
1)He's just starting out
2)He has a limited budget, say $1000
3)He just blew 1/2 his budget on Software

If he is new, you'd think he'd do some research before buying ANYTHING, yet alone something which eats up 1/2 his budget. If he'd do his research first, he could have easily purchased something like N-Track, or even use Audacity, and still have most of his budget left over for "important" things like mics/cables/soundcard/etc...

So, IF he did purchase Sonar, I can only guess that
1)He has a HUGE budget OR
2)He jumped into this a little too quickly

We need details before we can help you dude!

Give the guy a break, you dont need to be making any assumptions, when I bought my first piece of software in 1988 I didnt know how to use it! Jerzey can you give us a little more info on your computer, soundcard and any other devices you have, and then we can help you out.

 

[Carter]

If he is new, you'd think he'd do some research before buying ANYTHING, yet alone something which eats up 1/2 his budget. If he'd do his research first, he could have easily purchased something like N-Track, or even use Audacity, and still have most of his budget left over for "important" things like mics/cables/soundcard/etc...

I totally agree, I did alot of research ( before buying ) and alot of reading of the manual after my purchase If he gives us more info we can help him out

 

[Reggie]

Maybe he just follows the "Captain Kirk" philosophy in life, which is the only correct way to live: Shoot first, ask questions later.


But seriously, what you need are vocal cords, microphone, cable, microphone preamp, cable, sound card, computer.

Or...guitar, cable, amp, microphone, cable, mic preamp, cable, sound card computer. Or guitar, cable, preamp/DI, cable, soundcard, computer.

In that order.

And maybe a pick if you play with one.

 

[jerzeysk8board]

Wat computer hardware should get for it? Do i need studio monitors or can i use my computers speakers?

 

[Atterion]

Depends on how far you want to go with it. You might try E-mailing Cakewalk to see what they recommend. I'm sure they have a really good customer support center.