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dbrook2010
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Hi,
I would like any opinions or comments about my PC's suitability for recording in my home studio.
Reading 'recommended requirements' from software manufacturers is one thing but actual real-world experience count for a lot more in my book
I have:
Intel E2140 1.6Ghz Processor (search E2140 on Intel website for more tech detail )
Intel DG965RY Motherboard
2Gb RAM
1x 750Gb HDD (Sata 7200)
1x 80Gb HDD (Sata 7200)
1x CD/DVD Rewriter/burner
Windows XP Pro (SP3) 32 bit
I will be starting with Sonar Home Studio 7 XL but would be looking to upgrade perhaps to a full-blown package. I may also look at 'Reaper' and Cubase LE.
Would this spec be usable for recording in the real world?
How likely am I to experience problems and/or latency etc?
I am likely to record one track at a time, though some tracks are stereo tracks. I may record both keyboard and vocals at the same time sometimes (so max 4 channels).
However, some songs may contain 16-24 tracks, so although I won't be recording lots of tracks at the same time, there might be several tracks playing whilst I am recording. Is my PC going to be able to cope with this?
As yet I do not have an audio interface. I am considering Firewire (with preamps) or PCI/PCIe.
However, the interface would need to support MIDI (In/Out) and have at least 2 inputs (4 preferred) - any recommendations for this?
My intention is to use MIDI along with a controller for percussion and some synth tracks.
The other factor is that my budget is limited so I couldn't, for example, go out and buy a new PC etc. That is unlikely to change too. I'm looking to pay around £350 GBP max for a firewire interface or soundcard.
My alternative is to record on a Yamaha AW4416 - old but has 16 tracks @ 24-bit and mix automation, which is something I want.
Many thanks,
Darren
(UK)
I would like any opinions or comments about my PC's suitability for recording in my home studio.
Reading 'recommended requirements' from software manufacturers is one thing but actual real-world experience count for a lot more in my book
I have:
Intel E2140 1.6Ghz Processor (search E2140 on Intel website for more tech detail )
Intel DG965RY Motherboard
2Gb RAM
1x 750Gb HDD (Sata 7200)
1x 80Gb HDD (Sata 7200)
1x CD/DVD Rewriter/burner
Windows XP Pro (SP3) 32 bit
I will be starting with Sonar Home Studio 7 XL but would be looking to upgrade perhaps to a full-blown package. I may also look at 'Reaper' and Cubase LE.
Would this spec be usable for recording in the real world?
How likely am I to experience problems and/or latency etc?
I am likely to record one track at a time, though some tracks are stereo tracks. I may record both keyboard and vocals at the same time sometimes (so max 4 channels).
However, some songs may contain 16-24 tracks, so although I won't be recording lots of tracks at the same time, there might be several tracks playing whilst I am recording. Is my PC going to be able to cope with this?
As yet I do not have an audio interface. I am considering Firewire (with preamps) or PCI/PCIe.
However, the interface would need to support MIDI (In/Out) and have at least 2 inputs (4 preferred) - any recommendations for this?
My intention is to use MIDI along with a controller for percussion and some synth tracks.
The other factor is that my budget is limited so I couldn't, for example, go out and buy a new PC etc. That is unlikely to change too. I'm looking to pay around £350 GBP max for a firewire interface or soundcard.
My alternative is to record on a Yamaha AW4416 - old but has 16 tracks @ 24-bit and mix automation, which is something I want.
Many thanks,
Darren
(UK)