RE: What Software Should I use?

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Hi,

What software package could I use that would act as a 4 track on my computer that is about $300 or less. THANKS!
 
I am looking at some of this software too (first time buyer).
Is a good place to start "cake walk, home studio 9"?

Thanks for any input.
 
id reccomend cubase vst32 5 to anybody.
also id reccomend any of the logic audio series.
logic audio has the best midi ever bar non.cubase has great midi and real good audio plus the vst plug ins are the best for price/performance imho.

for $299 logic audio gold is great though id reccomend cubase to a newbie as its more intuitive.

the best program for audio is pro tool, even the free one.this is because the pt mix eq's and automation are the best.pro tools weakness is that its midi options are limited.

cakewalk is for children(not really;))

most important is your talent and comfort level in regards to your audio purchase.having said that get the best stuff you can afford so you wont have to replace it when your ears and ambitions outgrow it.(think quality not quantity)

peace,
robert

happy hollidays,
robert
 
Robert,
I just can't afford most of the big stuff. I play acoustic, and vocals....looking for something at entry level that is "cheap" (no such bird?).
I saw the Home studio 9 at Barnes and Noble for 79.00 plus ten off coupon.
I know I will out grow it quick, but wouldn't this be sufficient for now?
The cubase, and others are 299.00 and up, just can't swing it now.
 
I do want good audio, are you saying I wouldn't get that with the smaller "cakewalk" software?
 
Robert,
I am very very computer "illiterate", I downloaded the free pro tools, and have know idea how to make it work?
How do I record a track with it?
I am used to Play, record and stop.....mono.
It looks excellent, but didn't come with "destructions".

Help!
 
pro tools is by far the easiest to use program around.
heres a few tips.
to record:
first there are 2 main windows mix & edit
look at the mix fader,you need to click on the little r button to record enable.

then on the same fader there will be buttons to select the input going into that track and the plug in effects you want to use.select the input your plugging into for that track.

now all you need to do is go to the heading"windows" and click on the 'transport' option.

on the transport youll have features such as play record etc.
to record click on the record, then the play button and presto!!-your makin music.
when done recording you can mess with the sound by goingn to the 'edit' window-from here your on your own

digidesign has theyre own forum where you can get help with the rest, its called the users conference.
http://www.digidesign.com

robert
 
Jaybird, bball,
Thanks for the info. Have been playing around with n-track and pro-tools....still don't got the hang of it (mixing more than one track).
How does this compare to the "cakewalk" home studio?
 
give yourself sometime, mono-man,
just continue at your own pace - I remember when I first got cakewalk, v - 6.0 at that time, I couldn't get it to record diddly for about 3 months.

There should be track level control, somewhere's in the programs you are using now, become famaliar with how to change output levels of each track, individually, then mix to taste.
 
Hello mono-man. :)

I agree with bball jones.

Just take things at your own pace.

It takes some time to learn.

It also takes some time to figure out which programs or gear works best for you and the type of music you are trying to create.

At least you have HOMERECORDING.COM and other BBS forums to learn from, ask questions on, and post comments to.

When I first acquired Cakewalk v.6 or v.7, I had no idea how to use it.

I had it for months, but I couldn't figure out how to work the program.

Eventually, I kept toying with it and "VOILA", everything just fell into place.

Then, I became addicted to computer-based recording.
I got rid of my Roland VS 1680, and hit the computer-based recording head on.

Now I use Cubase VST, Cakewalk 9, Vegas Audio 2.0, and ProTools.

The "task" of my recording session dictates which program I decide to use.

So, I said all of that just to say this, Be patient and everything will fall into place.
This is the best forum on the planet.
This BBS has myriads of qualified individuals to help you arrive at the best conclusion for your needs.

Peace... :D

SPIN
 
Thanks for all the info.
I am so new to this, I didn't know computer recording really existed up until a couple months ago. I haven't picked up my guitar in well over ten or fifteen years (I used to write alot of music from the time I was about ten up into my late twenties), all I ever wanted to do was play and write, got frustrated (bad word) and put it down. Now my oldest son has picked it up, and has given me quite an interest again....so I am investigating.
I feel like I came out of a cave somewhere, the technology is tremendous!
I can't believe you can sit in front of a computer, and record multitracks, and if it doesn't sound right....ask an expert on the same computer?
 
in the same boat

say mono man (and all those helping him), i'm going thru the same thing as you - my whole bloody story is posted in newbies if yer interested.

as of today i'm leaning towards n-track over the "big guys" - cubase, cakewalk - mainly cuz of cost and for getting started (heard the learning curve of the otheres is horrendous) - and n-track seems to have everything i need (i am still gonna take a look at pro-tools and nuendo(one last high end package).

u said you've been playing with n-track and pro-tools - i was wondering what sound card you are using (if any - but i thought this was a critical component). im leaning towards a delta 66 or 1010. part of my prob is that i need a computer too - lol.

and then i'm still debating between full pc-integrated software vs a standalone hard disk recorder - leaning towards software cuz there probably is less cabling, less loss and it seems to be the way of the future.

anyway - thats my 2 cents - like the other guys say - give it time - but my addition to that, i guess is stay cheap and simple for now. right guys?
 
gbvgbv

You are better off going the PC/SOFTWARE route, for a myriad of reasons.

IMHO

peace

SPIN
 
its nice to have a tuff decision confirmed - thanx spin - i'm definately jumping in.

close to ordering a computer from someone like drastik solutions that know audio processing requirements and can customize things for u - looking at a P-III 800 mHz, 256K RAM, and 20/30 gig hard drives for about $1600. can get them to load (and test!) it all with digi001 for the same additional price as the digi stuff would cost anyway.

as an update to my last post:

nuendo looks horrendous to a newbie - and expensive.

the delta cards dont seem to have mic pre-amps, so i'm heading towards digi001 or aardvardk 24/96 for this reason.

n-track looks too good to pass up at $60 (whats the catch?), but would this be redundant to the Pro Tools if i get the computer bundled with dig001?

thanx for the help all - this bbs is a godsend.
 
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