M-audio pro tools

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I have an M-Audio Firewire 410 card and I've been contemplating getting the M-Audio Pro Tools software. I used to use Cakewalk Guitar Studio and lately I'm using PowerTracks Pro Audio 10 for recording; neither was a big financial investment. I'm wondering if paying nearly 300 bucks more for the Pro Tools software will get me subtantially better-sounding recordings. The biggest problem I get with my mixes is buzz and crackle in the vocals that develops as I add tracks to the mix, and the separation between tracks sometimes isn't too good--overlap sometimes submerges the audio and makes the total result sound muddy. Does anybody know whether Pro Tools might eliminate these problems, or are these problems not likely to be resolved by more expensive software?
 
misterduck said:
I'm wondering if paying nearly 300 bucks more for the Pro Tools software will get me subtantially better-sounding recordings.
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Audio software is just a place where you can edit your audio. buying new software is not going to increase the quality of your recordings...period.

The end product is a result of the path the audio takes. And the path the audio takes is a straight line. It starts with the musician. If they give you crap quality, you'll get crap results. Next is the room acoustics and then the mic. If they suck, you'll get suck. Next is your preamp, then your A/D converters, etc., etc. Worry about those things first, before you worry about getting a more expensive software program. A good recording starts from the source.

However, if you are having editing problems...for example you're annoyed your program can't do something that you want or you're having trouble learning it, then maybe a new program is for you. But if you're after better quality recordings, don't look at the software level.
 
Thanks

Thanks for that reply.

All I've got so far is the M-Audio Firewire 410, and the Rode NT1A. I've been recording through lines directly into the 410, one instrument or voice at a time. Any ideas on what hardware additions might help me improve the sound of the final product? For instance, you mention preamps and A/D converters...any suggestions there? I confess I'm not well-versed in recording technology (I am a Newbie).
 
I've also heard that using the exact same setup and mics to do the different tracks can cause some of that muddy sound. Try a different mics and or pre's for vocal and guitar and see if that doesn't compliment better in your final mix down.

Cheers,
Pete
 
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