drstawl
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There should've been some dialog box in that sequence somewhere that asked you to name the .wav file that you were recording. If not, you might've just erased what you just recorded.
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Bluesyone
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Hi-
First, thanks for your previous helpful responses.
Second,
I have tried recording a basic track (just testing) with both Cubase and nTrack studio. I am running my 4-track output into my basic sound card line-in. Just to test, I tried using the drum machine and also guitar. I did select the "line-in" on the Windows mixer.
With nTrack, it appeared to be recording, i.e., the meters were peaking. Yet, it wouldn't allow me to play back (I hit play and the counter does not move).
With Cubase, the meter runs when I hit record, but it doesn't appear to be capturing any sound.
I have checked the cable (1/8" stereo to 2 RCA)
This is extremely* frustrating. Any suggestions? My computer is playing wav files otherwise (e.g., Windows sounds)
there's got to be more to computer recording than this!
Thanks!
Bluesyone
First, thanks for your previous helpful responses.
Second,
I have tried recording a basic track (just testing) with both Cubase and nTrack studio. I am running my 4-track output into my basic sound card line-in. Just to test, I tried using the drum machine and also guitar. I did select the "line-in" on the Windows mixer.
With nTrack, it appeared to be recording, i.e., the meters were peaking. Yet, it wouldn't allow me to play back (I hit play and the counter does not move).
With Cubase, the meter runs when I hit record, but it doesn't appear to be capturing any sound.
I have checked the cable (1/8" stereo to 2 RCA)
This is extremely* frustrating. Any suggestions? My computer is playing wav files otherwise (e.g., Windows sounds)
there's got to be more to computer recording than this!
Thanks!
Bluesyone
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Emeric
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You have checked in both N-Track and Cubase that your playback audio card is selected? Usually a setting somewhere under options, or tools. Other than that, after recording a file - Save it (as a wav) and use windows media player to play it as a test to see whether it is just a software config problem.
Emeric
Emeric
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Bluesyone
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Emeric-
Yes, I just checked, and lo and behold, the wav file does play from sound recorder.
I double, triple-checked that my soundcard is selected in nTrack studio.
I don't get it. WHen I hit 'play'...nothing happens..counter doesn't advance, and no sound.
Yes, I just checked, and lo and behold, the wav file does play from sound recorder.
I double, triple-checked that my soundcard is selected in nTrack studio.
I don't get it. WHen I hit 'play'...nothing happens..counter doesn't advance, and no sound.
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Vineyard
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Blusey,
This may sound somewhat elementary but I had it happen to me when I first started. Check to make sure the Track is set to "ACTIVE" state before recording. Most programs have an inactive and active setting for recording.
Also check to see if the recording program has input meters to check levels on the IN side of things (Most programs have this utility).
This may sound somewhat elementary but I had it happen to me when I first started. Check to make sure the Track is set to "ACTIVE" state before recording. Most programs have an inactive and active setting for recording.
Also check to see if the recording program has input meters to check levels on the IN side of things (Most programs have this utility).
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Bluesyone
New member
hmm..still no go on the playback...
???
???
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Bluesyone
New member
<hiding head in hands>:
I, uh, figured it out. I hadn't highlighted the "monitor" button in Ntrack studio.
well, a stupid oversight on my part, but I hope it can help someone else out.
thanks again
I, uh, figured it out. I hadn't highlighted the "monitor" button in Ntrack studio.
well, a stupid oversight on my part, but I hope it can help someone else out.
thanks again