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rian4224
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Ok, I'm sure this topic has been discussed at nauseum for as long as HR.com has been in existence...but I want to ask because I'm about as Noob as you can get to home recording...and I would love some opinions on where you guys and gals think I should start, based on what and how I'm looking to record:
So here's the kindergarden question: What type of interface/system should I look to buy? ie - should I go through a computer based DAW, Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic, etc...or should I just get a digital portastudio like a Tascam or Zoom 8, 16, or 24 track?
Before you answer, here's what I am looking to do and why I'm confused on where I should even start...
I would like to create songs where I record the individual tracks (guitar, bass, drums, vocals) and then mix them down to create a master track. That's basically it. I'm not interested in any digital instruments or plug-ins. I want to record my guitar through my amp, record real drum tracks, record my vocals...and then mix.
I guess I'm trying to keep it as raw and organic (god I hate saying that...I'm sorry) as possible. I guess my goal is to make recordings that sound like a really good recorded live show.
So would DAW software be overkill if I'm not looking to use all the bells and whistles?
Plus, who knows?...maybe some day down the road I'll want all those features...could happen.
Any feedback/opinions on your thoughts on DAW software vs a digital portastudio would be appreciated!
Pros and Cons of both???
Thanks!
So here's the kindergarden question: What type of interface/system should I look to buy? ie - should I go through a computer based DAW, Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic, etc...or should I just get a digital portastudio like a Tascam or Zoom 8, 16, or 24 track?
Before you answer, here's what I am looking to do and why I'm confused on where I should even start...
I would like to create songs where I record the individual tracks (guitar, bass, drums, vocals) and then mix them down to create a master track. That's basically it. I'm not interested in any digital instruments or plug-ins. I want to record my guitar through my amp, record real drum tracks, record my vocals...and then mix.
I guess I'm trying to keep it as raw and organic (god I hate saying that...I'm sorry) as possible. I guess my goal is to make recordings that sound like a really good recorded live show.
So would DAW software be overkill if I'm not looking to use all the bells and whistles?
Plus, who knows?...maybe some day down the road I'll want all those features...could happen.
Any feedback/opinions on your thoughts on DAW software vs a digital portastudio would be appreciated!
Pros and Cons of both???
Thanks!