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gratefool1
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I originally posted this on the newb server board, but thought maybe I might get more input here. I have decided to go with the DAW approach but i am not that skilled in computers and I am realy a total beginner.
Here is the original post.
Hello all,
I am new to the forum and new to recording in general, but ready to learn. I have been playing guitar for years and just picked up the base. I have a band that I play with (two guitarists, one bassist, and a drummer). Three of us sing and I am mostly the rhythm guitar.
I have written several songs, some for the band, some for myself and I want to be able to record them. I also have several acoustic songs.
I have used cakewalk some and recorded directly to my soundblaster live card though the mic input on the comp for some acoustic stuff, but without a preamp the vocals blow and it sounds crappy. I basically just used this to practice riffs and set up song progressions, but I am ready to expand.
My equiptment is as follows... I play though a crate dx212 digital amp with tons of onboard effects, all controlled through a midi footswitch. We have a crate CPM8FX mixer / PA system with 8 inputs that the band plays through. I bought an STaudio DSP 2000 c-port 10 input sound card from a friend a while back but never got it working on my comp (I think because i didn't have dedicated monitors from this and it doesn't like rerouting back through your computer). I also recently bought a Dell 8600 laptop for my wife that I thought I could use.
My delimma is many fold. First, what computer to use? I can't use my Staudio input device with my laptop as it comes off it's own sound card. and my desktop is not an option due to location. Do I buy another desktop and dedicate it to my recording, or buy a new input device with firewire or usb and use my laptop? I was initially leaning towards the laptop but now maybe a dedicated desktop, I think I could get an acceptable comp for several hundred bucks and I have an extra video monitor already.
Next, I have to look at monitor speakers, and I have been looking at a LOT of posts about this. These have been quite helpful and I at least know what i need to go listen to and try out now.
Lastly, what else do I need? I just know I am going to be ther guy who starts stupidly and spends a lot of dough on stuff that I can't end up using so I thought I would beg for a little advice here.
Thanks so much for thaking the time to read this rather long winded post =) and thanks for any helpful insights!!
Gratefool1
By the way, I was hoping to spend $500-600 on the comp and the same on the monitors.
Thanks again all!!!
Here is the original post.
Hello all,
I am new to the forum and new to recording in general, but ready to learn. I have been playing guitar for years and just picked up the base. I have a band that I play with (two guitarists, one bassist, and a drummer). Three of us sing and I am mostly the rhythm guitar.
I have written several songs, some for the band, some for myself and I want to be able to record them. I also have several acoustic songs.
I have used cakewalk some and recorded directly to my soundblaster live card though the mic input on the comp for some acoustic stuff, but without a preamp the vocals blow and it sounds crappy. I basically just used this to practice riffs and set up song progressions, but I am ready to expand.
My equiptment is as follows... I play though a crate dx212 digital amp with tons of onboard effects, all controlled through a midi footswitch. We have a crate CPM8FX mixer / PA system with 8 inputs that the band plays through. I bought an STaudio DSP 2000 c-port 10 input sound card from a friend a while back but never got it working on my comp (I think because i didn't have dedicated monitors from this and it doesn't like rerouting back through your computer). I also recently bought a Dell 8600 laptop for my wife that I thought I could use.
My delimma is many fold. First, what computer to use? I can't use my Staudio input device with my laptop as it comes off it's own sound card. and my desktop is not an option due to location. Do I buy another desktop and dedicate it to my recording, or buy a new input device with firewire or usb and use my laptop? I was initially leaning towards the laptop but now maybe a dedicated desktop, I think I could get an acceptable comp for several hundred bucks and I have an extra video monitor already.
Next, I have to look at monitor speakers, and I have been looking at a LOT of posts about this. These have been quite helpful and I at least know what i need to go listen to and try out now.
Lastly, what else do I need? I just know I am going to be ther guy who starts stupidly and spends a lot of dough on stuff that I can't end up using so I thought I would beg for a little advice here.
Thanks so much for thaking the time to read this rather long winded post =) and thanks for any helpful insights!!
Gratefool1
By the way, I was hoping to spend $500-600 on the comp and the same on the monitors.
Thanks again all!!!
please let me know. Thanks again for such great responses!!
