software question - what to use with m-audio solo?

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hello,

i've been running a protools system in my studio for a couple years now. i've been looking for a way to record sketch ideas. i toyed with buying a 4-track again but instead opted to check out the new m-audio firewire solo. i'm going to run that into my laptop and use it as a sketch pad.

the only thing is that i'm only realy familiar with ptle. anyone have any suggestions as to what tracking software i should use with the solo? i'm checking out a copy of ableton live 4 but so far, it's greek to me. before i dig into something, i want to be sure it's the best for my situation.

oh, i'm also familiar with acid and have minimally toyed with reason.

thanks in advance for the help.
 
try the demo of powertracks at pgmusic.com.
that i use. ive tried every software out there and have yet to beat it.
(also try band in a box sometime..the two together are used by lots of musicians for sketching out song ideas, as well as final productions down to CD.). you will be very surprised when you try it.
if you need tips i'm a long time user. NOTE...pc only. biab works on both pc and mac.
powertracks is 49 bucks for 48 audio and/or midi tracks.
heres a partial listing of features.
0. vocal harmonisation has just been added.
1. editing of midi velocity dynamics.
2.drum grid editor velocity values. plus triplet feel.
3. handling jazz swing music. jazz fonts.
4. channel filtering and rechannelling .
5.gradual increases/decreases in tempo. tempo mapping.
6. editing of note durations.
7. 5 beat grouping of notes.
8. guitar fretboard display showing notes being played, and notation for guitarists.very usefull for midi guitarists.
guitar tracks printed out in guitar tab format
9. printing blank staff pages.
10. slash chord ability eg..Cm/g
11. audio track de-essing and hum filter and noise gating.
12. interpreting chords from an imported midi file.
13. editing of sysex messages.sysex delay handling for synths that need it.
14. filling tracks with a drum style pattern either preset or your own making.
15. on screen pitch bender if the musician doesnt have a synth
with pitch bend.
16. jukebox KAR feature.
17. a slew of effects presets for various types of audio tracks..
like vocals, guitar, bass, drums etc etc,so you dont have to buy plug ins.
18. very detailed notation editing, and printing features.
including lead sheet production.
ive just scratched the surface of features.
and not even mentioned things like handling sound card latency,
endless looping, and all the other audio recording and editing features
like synchronisation for example.

the audio editing is very deep and flawless.

the product can take one through the whole song process from idea creation, through recording, mixdown and to CD.
just read about it on the site. also there are free tutorials in the support section. i'm a long time user.
peace.
 
excellent

that's something i've never heard of. i'll check it out. thanks for the help and advice. i greatly appreciate it.

take care,
jon
 
if you decide to get it. i have a hundred or more tricks i use with it.
for example vocal and track doubling etc etc.
just post "hey manning" and i'll respond.
but really take the time to DELVE. it can be as beginner or as advanced as you wish. also check out the forums at pg. lots of pro's on there
know way more than i - particularly on the midi side.
also note, and i forget always to mention this..the tech support people actuall get back to you ! and support is free for users !!
 
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