Not sure where this should go!

[panoramical]

Hi all,
I use Cool Edit Pro 2.0 to try and record some stuff.
The thing is, every time I try to record something I am never happy with it and I ALWAYS end up not saving what i've done and exiting the program. Then, 10 minutes later i do the same thing, and it's simply because I don't think I'm really happy with the program.
What I want is just a simple program that doesn't randomly stop recording, and something that is a joy to work with. Something that crossfades perfectly, something with plenty of effects, but with a huge user friendly interface that anybody could use. I need something that will not make me get bored sick after about 10 minutes of use! Is there an alternative to this program!?

 

[vestast]

No I'm sorry there isn't.

 

[SouthSIDE Glen]

Well, first of all, CEP should never "randomly stop recording". I have had CEP and Audiotion in my bag o' editors (along with many others) for several years now, and have never had a problem anything like that with it. There is most likely a problem with settings, driver(s) or other sundry computer issues that's causing that.

But if you want a change, there are at least a dozen other recorder/editors out there that will perform the basic functions you are looking for. As to whether they will keep you from getting bored or not, I can't guarantee that at all, that's totally up to you and your tastes.

But ones I have used and can recommend include Steinberg Cubase (VST and SE), Cakewalk GuitarTracks, Adobe Audition, Sonic Foundry/Sony Vegas and SF/Sony Sound Forge and Digidesign Pro Tools. Note that Sound Forge is only good for mono or stereo file editing, but the rest I mentioned are all multi-track capable.

There are many other very good editor/recorders out there including SAW, Sonar, Logic, etc. I just can't comment on them personally as I have not had the pleasure of experiencing them firsthand.

G.

 

[ssscientist]

What I want is just a simple program that doesn't randomly stop recording, and something that is a joy to work with.

I use Tracktion. Download the demo version here.

 

[JazzMang]

Vegas Pro is the junk.

 

[grn]

acid pro 5 is coming out... or... http://audacity.sf.net audacity is free... or yeah, there are a lot of things to record on/mix with.