the dreaded pro tools

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hello there, i'm completely new and completely ignorant to all technical stuff but hoped one of you kind and wise folks might give me some pointers.

i've used pro tools at a local studio and found it pretty easy. the plan is now to set it up at home so i can finally use my expensive condenser mic before my wife throws it out.

anyways, i'm running a pretty fast machine with an amd athlon processer and i've evn got my hands on pro tools version 5.01. the next step is to buy a neat little behringer mixer (mx something-or-other).

i've tried to install pro tools just to have a look (and pretend i'm making that platinum record) and i keep getting an error about wave drivers. so i've been to didgidesign and downloaded some patch stuff but still no luck.

this is going to sound sooooo stupid now...what the hell is a wave driver anyway?!? any ideas what may be the problem? apart from my total lack of knowledge that is...

thanks chaps
 
I would guess that your using PTLE, not a full-blown PT rig so perhaps you should have a look in here.

If you have a nice mic, don't plug it into a Behringer mixer (I own one)! If you can afford it at least get a Mackie. A Soundcraft would be even better. If you don't need more than a couple channels, consider getting a nice mic pre and skip the mixer.
 
Definitely. And keep in mind that the free 8 track version of ProTools sucks. It's full of bugs. It works just well enough to let you know if you want to buy it. There are other freeware or inexpensive muli-track recording progs out there. You might want to look into some of those.
 
And keep in mind that the free 8 track version of ProTools sucks. It's full of bugs.
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That may be true for the Windows version but the Mac version runs just fine.
 
cheers for that,

like i said, i'm mega-ignorant but slowly learning. pro tools doesn't seem very popular around here so maybe i'll have a rethink...

i like the fact that its so easy to use and i can usually work out what's happening where and son on. its basically acoustic guitar, vocals and various overdubs and i like reverbs and choruses so if there's any software that fits the bill then i'd love to hear about it.

thanks again, if i could buy you all a beer i would
 
thanks again, if i could buy you all a beer i would
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PayPal cash donations are also acceptable ;)

I'd agree with everone so far. What version of ProTools do you have? Is it the free one? A cracked version of LE or something?

My guess is that the soundcard is the problem. Make sure you update ALL drivers for the soundcard, video card and Mobo Bios just to be sure everything is up to date.
 
You can't install and run Pro Tools LE without Digidesign hardware (a Digi 001, Audiomedia 3 card, or an Mbox). I'm guessing you're trying to install the Free version. Also, you didn't mention what operating system you're using. I would guess that's the problem...

Also, this is an extremely hostile forum when it comes to Pro Tools. You will do a lot better asking your questions over at the Digidesign User Conference - http://duc.digidesign.com .
 
charger said:
Also, this is an extremely hostile forum when it comes to Pro Tools.
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I think that applies to just about anything over $500.
 
so i'll hang my head in shame cos its pro tools free...

i'm using windows 98 which is supposedly compatible but there's a prob with the win98 driver. like i said, i've updated using digidesign's download thing but still no joy.

i've just read that re-installing the stuff might work so that will take me a few days again
 
what about this here sound forge wp studio 5.0?

quite cheap and sounds the business...
 
or better still, why don't i shut up and read the description before getting carried away?

right, so if i don't use pro tools whats the thing then?

i run windows 98 (might upgrade to xp)
ac97 sound thing
plenty of disk space

i want to record guitar, vocals and various other live overdubs (percussion etc)
i'd like a minimum of 8 tracks
and you've probably guessed, its got to be idiot proof
 
Anything you buy will require better audio hardware. Most modern audio cards (made for recording audio, not soundblasters) include features that let you monitor audio inputs in realtime, this is pretty critical for recording overdubs. For software, there's a lot available. I would look at N-track, Cakewalk makes a simple version called I think "Guitar Tracks", and there are a few others. I don't know what your budget is so I can't really make any definite recommendations.
 
point taken about the hardware charger, i'll keep my eyes open for a mid priced card (200 to 400 english pounds)
 
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