In another thread I posted recently (https://homerecording.com/bbs/threads/thoughts-on-these-silent-pcs-for-recording.416613/), I got the sense that whether or not one uses plugins is the make or break issue for how much computing power you need (RAM and speed of processor).
I have never used plugins. The most I've done is use Audacity's built-in effects, applied to one track at a time (things like reverb). I am not even sure what plugins are or when I might use them. I want to do something in the general realm of progressive rock/pop, recording guitars, bass, keyboards, and vocals and then using some kind of electronic drum patches or something (I also have an ancient small Dr Rhythm drum machine but it's limited).
I don't want to be massively unnecessarily limited in what I can choose to do musically in recordings, but maybe I don't need to use that many plugins? I have zero sense of this, so if you could weigh in, I'd love to hear your thoughts.
I have never used plugins. The most I've done is use Audacity's built-in effects, applied to one track at a time (things like reverb). I am not even sure what plugins are or when I might use them. I want to do something in the general realm of progressive rock/pop, recording guitars, bass, keyboards, and vocals and then using some kind of electronic drum patches or something (I also have an ancient small Dr Rhythm drum machine but it's limited).
I don't want to be massively unnecessarily limited in what I can choose to do musically in recordings, but maybe I don't need to use that many plugins? I have zero sense of this, so if you could weigh in, I'd love to hear your thoughts.