Recording Virgin

[midnexus]

Howdy folks, I've been interested in recording on my PC for quite a while and will finally be endowed with the funds to secure my hardware & software with very soon.

I've looked at a few different software packages and a few different sound cards and I'm interested to hear what the seasoned recorders have to say.

In case my system specs are relevant, I'll get them out of the way first: P3/866, 0.5G SDRAM, 40G HD.

As far as hardware goes, I'm divided between the Omni Delta 66 package and the SoundBlaster Audigy 2 Platinum. I'll be focusing on guitar and bass and probably just running an amp modeler through SPDIF, and thus not working with microphones (this I say heading into it... I'm sure my thoughts will change once I'm engaged.)

Speaking of amp modelers, I know Line 6 Pods are great, but I'd also like to hear what anyone has to say about the Johnson J-Station.

As far as software goes, I'm entertaining the possibility of purchasing either eMagic Platinum or Cubase. I know there's many more...

I appreciate any feedback I receive from anyone regarding these momentous first steps in my musical recording endeavors. Thank you in advance.

 

[midnexus]

Ugh. I start reading and now I look dumb. Killer.

 

[Jeff_D]

Read around for a while- there's a wealth of knowledge here- there's also a search button on the upper right of the screen- works well- and stay away from sound blaster stuff- its crap-

Enjoy-
jeff

 

[Gidge]

Delta 66 is a great choice....if you are gonna need any preamps, look at upgrading to the Omni Studio (its a Delta 66 with add-on, preamp and other goodies).....if you wont be dealing with mics, check out the Delta Audiophile.....its going for $139 and has analog inputs and S/PDIF.....

I have a J-Station and i love it.....versus the Pod, id say they are pretty even on sound quality, its just a matter of different tones.....its purely a preferential thing, and the best thing is to test them side by side.....

you may wanna check out N-Track as starter software to get your feet wet, and see which features you are gonna want.......