Gettin' Started on a PC

[cjmusicman]

Help me please.. I currently use a BR-8 digital recording studio. I love how simple it is to operate.

** How do I get stated with mastering use my PC & what software might you recommend.

* What "simple" book could I get to explain some of this. I'm not much of a computer guy. Help>

I mean basics like what plugs in to what hole & so forth.

cjmusicman

 

[jontflesh]

Get a good soundcard. I have a Event Darla 24 which worked really well with my Sony MD 4 track. 2 1/4 " ins, 8 1/4" outs.
I like Wavelab 3.0 for mastering.
SoundForge is another good WAV editor.

There are tons of effect plug ins. I like WAVES or TC Essentials personaly.

Also get some sort of midi interface. That way you can use your Br8 as a master. Midiman sells a USB interface that cost's about $70 called the MidimanX2.


jontflesh

 

[SPINSTERWUN]

cj, welcome to this site.
You will need to provbide us with some more info (so we an help you make the proper decisions).

Your budget.
Your computer specs.
The kind of music you're creating/recording.
The style of music.
Samples, original, midi, wav., etc...
Skill level.
The direction you are trying to take your music.
Etcetera, etcetera, etc...

peace...
spin

 

[SPINSTERWUN]

You should also do some searches on this BBS for more info on your options.