Software Question

[roblobue]

I have purchased the PC and soundcard but I am still trying to figure out what software to go with. It seems many of the low end packages are very similar. I have looked at n-tracks, Guitar Tracks Pro, Cubasis VST and Cakewalk Home Studio. I want to record guitar, bass and drum machine 1 at a time and the music is metal. The hardware is a Dell 4550 2.4GHz 512MB RAM 60GB 7200 HD and I will be using an Echo Gina 24 card. Any suggestions on the software????

 

[Stealthtech]

Best thing to do is download the demo's and see which one suits you best.

 

[stonepiano]

good question... of course, it's a matter of taste to most people so I'll tell you mine.

I started out using Syntrillium's Cool Edit 2000 with its four track studio plug in. It's an extremely easy piece of software and has some of the clean up plugins that didn't come with the other ones I've used.

Second, I got Sonar by Cakewalk. I loved it. Especially the Amp sims that come with it. That may be a bit pricey for you but I'm glad I got into it because, while I never thought I would use Midi, I now am using it and it rocks.

Of course, you mentioned Guitar Tracks Pro (which is limited to 32 tracks) and N-track (which I've never tried) and Cubasis (which I hate ). Of the ones you mentioned, I'd get Home Studio. I think it's 89 or 99 at GC and it does unlimited Audio and Midi with Amp Sim or Amp Sim lite.

2cents.

Stone

 

[James Argo]

Man, I love the way you explain your spec This is what questions should be. It's only if you also tell us your budget range, and what's you're going to expect from the software. What's your goal & how do you work. Otherwise, I couldn't say any brighter than stealtech & stonepiano.


Jaymz

 

[roblobue]

Thanks everyone for your input. James, I am hoping to keep it under $150. I dont think I will need a full blown version of something like Cubase or Sonar. I just want to produce some decent sounding instrumental CDs for personal use and to give to friends. As for "how I work," I really cant answer that as I have never done my own recording. My recording experience is limited to a demo I did about 10 years in an 8 track studio. So I guess this will just develop as I go. Thanks again!

 

[jdier]

Thanks everyone for your input. James, I am hoping to keep it under $150. I dont think I will need a full blown version of something like Cubase or Sonar. I just want to produce some decent sounding instrumental CDs for personal use and to give to friends. As for "how I work," I really cant answer that as I have never done my own recording. My recording experience is limited to a demo I did about 10 years in an 8 track studio. So I guess this will just develop as I go. Thanks again!

I would strongly suggest n-Track given your description of needs. n-Track is almost free and over the next 1-2 years as you work with it, you will be able to figure out what you like and don't like, so when you are ready to really blow your wad on a new software you will know what is and is not important to you.

Hope this helps.

 

[SPINSTERWUN]

I think that everyone in this thread has given you excellent advice, roblobue.

If you are on a tight budget, you can download some shareware/freeware.

goto............ http://www.hitsquad.com/smm



Peace...

spin

 

[SPINSTERWUN]

Since you are new to self-recording............

Check out...

http://www.studiocovers.com/

There is a TON of reading for you.



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