just starting,help me find software

[i_dont_discern]

so im just trying to figure out the best recording software and hardware for that matter to start with, preferably low priced...

 

[danny.guitar]

Reaper. I've tried several and this is the cheapest, and best one I could find. A lot of people are using it now.

It has a fully functional trial version and only costs about $40.

Supports MIDI, audio, VST/VSTi/DirectX effects, unlimited tracks, everything.

 

[i_dont_discern]

ok and how easy is this to use, i dont know anything about how to record or anything like this?

 

[TimOBrien]

My obligatory standard reply that I keep in Wordpad:

First off, immediately get a good beginner recording book (spend $20 before spending hundred$/thousand$) that shows you what you need to get started and how to hook everything up in your studio:
Home Recording for Musicians by Jeff Strong - $15
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/07...ce&n=283155&n=507846&s=books&v=glance
(Wish I'd had that when I started; would have saved me lots of money and time and grief)

Good Newbie guides that also explains all the basics:
http://www.tweakheadz.com/guide.htm
http://www.computermusic.co.uk/page/computermusic?entry=free_beginner_pdfs

21 Ways To Assemble a Recording Rig:
http://www.tweakheadz.com/rigs.htm

Also Good Info:
http://www.theprojectstudiohandbook.com/directory.htm

Other recording books:
http://musicbooksplus.com/home-recording-c-31.html


Plenty of software around to record for free to start out on:

Audacity: http://audacity.sourceforge.net

Kristal: http://www.kreatives.org/kristal/

Other freebies and shareware: www.hitsquad.com/smm

Computer Music Magazine (any Barnes&Noble or Borders) has a full suite of demo and FREE audio programs, giveaways and tons of sampled sounds every month.

 

[danny.guitar]

ok and how easy is this to use, i dont know anything about how to record or anything like this?

It's very easy in my opinion, compared to a lot of other software.

You may want to start out with Audacity, which is free. It's a very, very simple program to use and once you learn how to use it, you can move on to Reaper if you need to.

 

[travelin travis]

ok and how easy is this to use, i dont know anything about how to record or anything like this?

once you dig into any recording application, the learning curve is pretty similar for most of them. reaper is a strong app at any price. it's pretty new on the scene so it's not as well known as the big $ recording applications. it's named reaper for a reason.

do plenty of research before dropping a dollar on any gear. there's quite a bit to digest for a beginner. i'd suggest finding a good book to get started with also.

 

[i_dont_discern]

a list of terms that are necessary to know would be nice...basic stuff and what it is

 

[travelin travis]

a list of terms that are necessary to know would be nice...basic stuff and what it is

get a book. use google as you need it.

 

[Nightfire]

The easiest software I think is Acoustica Mixcraft. Do a google search and try the free trial. Its only 50 bucks, has the same features as reaper, lots of tutorials on their website and has many pre-set EQ's if you dont know what your doing or want a specific sound (like low-fi, 60's etc.) right of the bat.
I use it and absolutely love it.


Mike