Is it the Software or the Computer?

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Hey Everyone,
Right now I'm using stoneage Cubase Le4 on a Dell 32-bit with a Dual Core processor of 3800 + 2.01Ghz.

My Problem is that I can't Normalize, put Gain, or even keep holding down the volume ajuster on any of my audio tracks. It just sends an Error Message and says the software Crashed.

If i get say- Pro Tools 8. Will This same thing happen?

P.S. Is my computer good enough to recored like 6 tracks at once on Pro Tools? That be Awesome.

Thanks so much!
 
You DO know you have to use Digidesign-approved interfaces to use ProTools don't you?

What soundcard are you currently using?

Try Reaper ( www.reaper.fm ) instead.
If Reaper works then you know its Cubase and not your computer.
 
If you're having crashing problems, or possible compatability issues between software and hardware, then believe me: Getting Pro Tools will probably do anything except make your problem go away :laughings:
 
Willyc510 said:
Hey Everyone,
Right now I'm using stoneage Cubase Le4 on a Dell 32-bit with a Dual Core processor of 3800 + 2.01Ghz.

My Problem is that I can't Normalize, put Gain, or even keep holding down the volume ajuster on any of my audio tracks. It just sends an Error Message and says the software Crashed.

If i get say- Pro Tools 8. Will This same thing happen?

P.S. Is my computer good enough to recored like 6 tracks at once on Pro Tools? That be Awesome.

Thanks so much!
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Has it always done this or is this a new development?

I'd say trace back into the time when things worked and try to remember what has changed. Also, remove any 3rd party plugin you have from the VST folder and start Cubase and see if you still have the problem. Update your soundcard drivers. If you're using an external soundcard, meant for recording (and I hope you do), go into the BIOS of your Dell computer and disable the built-in crap soundcard.

Make sure you have enough memory, and set your power options to "Always On".

Etc, etc, etc.
 
Thanks for all the Info.
I know my Tascam wont work with Pro-Tools, It was just an example. I'll probably get Cubase 8 because I'm familiar with their stuff.

I'm using an audio interface that sends the audio data right into the software. I think I'm bypassing the soundcard (if not that might be why I have such a crappy sound)? My Sound card is stock.

Unfortunatly I don't have enough money for a new computer. So i'm going to have to make due. My computer Is pretty up to date though so I'm confused why I'm having a problem with Cubase Le4? I think it is the old software and not the computer but only time will tell. I need a better sound; this is the product my software and equipment is producing (I had to record every instrument seperatly).

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Willyc510 said:
I'll probably get Cubase 8 because I'm familiar with their stuff.
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Cubase 8!? I think you're wishfully thinking a few versions ahead there... Cubase 5 has only been kicking around for a year or so.
 
Wow, I feel stupid.
Forget I said that and answer the rest.
 
Willyc510 said:
I'm using an audio interface that sends the audio data right into the software. I think I'm bypassing the soundcard (if not that might be why I have such a crappy sound)? My Sound card is stock.
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No, this is right. You want to be cutting the onboard soundcard out of the picture. Which Tascam interface out of interest?

Willyc510 said:
Unfortunatly I don't have enough money for a new computer. So i'm going to have to make due. My computer Is pretty up to date though so I'm confused why I'm having a problem with Cubase Le4? I think it is the old software and not the computer but only time will tell.
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Your computer spec sounds reasonable and shouldn't be giving you problems for basic recording. What OS are you running? Have you tried stripping back running processes and optimising it a bit? Might even be a case of doing a fresh reinstall of Windows (either over the top of your current one or on a separate drive/partition). Like lots of people I have separate drives in my PC just for audio, so I can have an installation of XP to boot in to that is completely stripped down and great for recording, whilst I can have Win 7 for everyday stuff.

Willyc510 said:
I need a better sound; this is the product my software and equipment is producing (I had to record every instrument seperatly).
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This is the honest truths part of my post... its not "the product your software and equipment is producing", its the product you are producing. Just in the same way a camera is not responsible for taking an amazing photo; the person using it is. The software and equipment are just tools to help you produce the end-product, but so long as you have sufficient equipment to get a decent quality signal into your PC, 99% of a good recording is down to the recording technique, mixing technique and quality of the musicians' performances and their instruments. More expensive equipment may be nice and help you achieve a particular sound, but the sooner people accept that the limiting factor is probably themselves then the sooner they can go about improving. I've barely changed my equipment since I started recording a few years ago, yet I cringe with disgust at the sound of my first few recordings!
 
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