I need help

[imacbad]

I moved this old computer down into my "studio" that I'm gonna use for recording. Cakewalk installed fine, it works great, only one problem. The sound card is old and it doesn't support simultaneous recording and playing. So when I record, I don't here the other tracks playing, like I do on this good computer. I know I could get a new soundcard but It seems like a waste for that old thing. I devised a little way to stay on time but its kinda annoying. I have a little electronic drum set I use to record beats with. I connect it to my line in and then start the the beat. I then click the record button in time with the beat so the recording starts exactly at the beginning of the measure. Then, when I record with my guitar, I have the guitar hooked to the line in and the drum machine playing next to me. I click the record button again in time with the beat and record. It works but sometimes I'm a little off and stuff. Is there any other ways to get around this?

 

[moskus]

I don't think so.... Your old computers and soundcard sets the limits. Of course you can install the best software, but it won't help you much, since the computer won't be able to take advantage of the software because it's slow and old...

 

[imacbad]

Well I was talking about any other tricks for me to stay on time while recording. I know I won't be able to record and play at the same time.

 

[moskus]

Well, in that case it all comes down to how good you are by playing after a metronome...

It's all in your fingers, man...

 

[dachay2tnr]

You can pick up an SB Live Value for around $50.00 that will allow you to play and record, and give you midi and soundfonts as well.

****can't believe I actually recommended an SB Live to someone, now I know I'm losing it*****************

 

[Paul881]

Dachay, it's called a "senior moment" in our house! Lol