PC software advice?

[Roger Mac]

Hey guys.

I'm running a PC based unit with a 24/196 PCI card.

All I need to do is record vocals for pre-made soundtracks (for now). So I need to load in the soundtrack then record vocals while the track is playing. I want to be able to open multiple tracks in the same window and re-record sections of the vocals without losing the earlier vocal recordings. Then I should be able to pick and choose the best vocal pieces from the multiple tracks and combine them into one track over the soundtrack.

Ideally I should be able to play back one or more tracks of my choosing while simultaneously recording on a new track.

Sounds easy enough.
Thanks in advance.
Roger

 

[BlindCowboy]

I'm a big fan of Cubase. It does all and more of what your wanting and I believe Cubase SX handles 196. SX is in the Windows XP platform.

 

[fldrummer]

For what you're doing you really don't need Cubase SX. But it would the ideal thing to have Just remember you get what you pay for.

 

[TimOBrien]

Cheap and easy to use: N-Track Studio ( www.fasoft.com ) $40-$60

For simple work you could even use some of the freebie sequencers:

Audacity - http://audacity.sourceforge.net
QuartzAudioFree - http://digitalsoundplanet.com/SoftwareHouse/Products/Audio_Master/Freeware/freeware.phtml
A whole lotta audio software - http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/win95/MULTITRACK_RECORDING/

If you go to Borders or Barnes&Noble or BooksAMillion you can also get "Computer Music" or "MusicTech" magazines.... they have whole suites of free audio software, demos and free audio samples to use with each issue.

 

[MichaelM]

I've always been a fan of Cakewalk's products. Home Studio would be fine.