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gio
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I would like to use my PC for mixdown is this possible? I dont have a decent mixdown deck and thought that my computer would work good. Any feedback would be great!
Shailat
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Sure you can. You just need a good multitrack Software which comes bundled with effects and a decent audio card.
Perhaps some plug ins to help you out with whats missing from the software.
Perhaps some plug ins to help you out with whats missing from the software.
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gio
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Would you recomend any peticular one? Incidentally, i thank you for your reply, other repies have been less than helpful!
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houdini
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There are a number to choose from. It might be a good idea to do a search on this site for different multi tracking software.
N-track ( www.fasoft.com ) and PowerTracks Pro Audio ( www.pgmusic.com ) seem to be tops in the "bang for the buck" category, at $35 and $29 respectively. I have worked with both and both are pretty good for what I do, which is simple multi-track recording and mixing down to stereo wave files.
There are obviously more expensive advanced recording programs out there ranging in price from less than $100 to multi-thousands of $. But you probably don't need anything that extensive.
N-track ( www.fasoft.com ) and PowerTracks Pro Audio ( www.pgmusic.com ) seem to be tops in the "bang for the buck" category, at $35 and $29 respectively. I have worked with both and both are pretty good for what I do, which is simple multi-track recording and mixing down to stereo wave files.
There are obviously more expensive advanced recording programs out there ranging in price from less than $100 to multi-thousands of $. But you probably don't need anything that extensive.
hongteck
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.. he's doing mixdown ... which means he would have all the tracking or sequencing done alreday ..... so shouldn't he be looking at a good soundcard and an audio editing software like SoundForge or CoolEdit ?
Shailat
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If you have done all the tracking you need
effects+compression+EQ+paning+levels
Then yes... Soundforge is a very good software to finilize your stereo 2 track .wav file
But if you are just starting out and need a mixer to work with then I would go with a decent multi tracking program.
I suggest you walk into a music shop you trust ! and tell them your needs they can demo stuff for you and hopefully tailor it for you.
effects+compression+EQ+paning+levels
Then yes... Soundforge is a very good software to finilize your stereo 2 track .wav file
But if you are just starting out and need a mixer to work with then I would go with a decent multi tracking program.
I suggest you walk into a music shop you trust ! and tell them your needs they can demo stuff for you and hopefully tailor it for you.
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BigKahuna
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If you already have a 'cheap' soundcard that has a line-in jack ... I suggest downloading the SoundForge XP demo from http://www.sonicfoundry.com/download/
I think this demo will let you record, but not save your .wav file.
Then go over to Radio Shack and spend $1-2 on a stereo 1/8" (male) to dual mono (L&R) 1/4" (female) adapter jack (or RCA ... depending on the master outs of your board). Plug the output of your board into your 'cheap' soundcard and give it a shot.
If you like how that works, then just upgrade to the full version of XP ($49.95) and get a better sound card.
If you don't like it ... then you're only out a couple of bucks.
Since I'm new to computer recording too ... I've only got a crappy SIIG soundcard ... but the inputs aren't THAT bad (ok they are ... but not for what I'm doing on the computer for now). I plan to upgrade, once I find the right soundcard.
Anyway, give it a shot and see if it's what you expect it to be.
[This message has been edited by BigKahuna (edited 01-03-2000).]
I think this demo will let you record, but not save your .wav file.
Then go over to Radio Shack and spend $1-2 on a stereo 1/8" (male) to dual mono (L&R) 1/4" (female) adapter jack (or RCA ... depending on the master outs of your board). Plug the output of your board into your 'cheap' soundcard and give it a shot.
If you like how that works, then just upgrade to the full version of XP ($49.95) and get a better sound card.
If you don't like it ... then you're only out a couple of bucks.
Since I'm new to computer recording too ... I've only got a crappy SIIG soundcard ... but the inputs aren't THAT bad (ok they are ... but not for what I'm doing on the computer for now). I plan to upgrade, once I find the right soundcard.
Anyway, give it a shot and see if it's what you expect it to be.
[This message has been edited by BigKahuna (edited 01-03-2000).]
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Iain Duncan
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The sound card is definately the most important component. With a good card you can get great results with even some of the shareware stuff, like the shareware version of cool edit. You can also buy software used from people who have switched or upgraded. I have been really pleased with my Gina card, 2 ins, 8 outs, and spdif digital I/O.
Iain
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