Wondering what to software to use? Help

[hmcowboy]

I just started getting back to recording after about 11 years this computer recording is all new to me. It's a long way from the old 4 track fostex

 

[Atom Bomb]

I just started getting back to recording after about 11 years this computer recording is all new to me. It's a long way from the old 4 track fostex

there is oodles of different software out there. id do some reading and research into some of them and pick one that best fits your project. Thats all the advice i can offer up.

trial and error i guess.

i started out on Cool Edit Pro. Its light and easy to use.

Im now using Sonar 4. it was a pretty easy switch to make.

 

[jpw23]

I use Guitar Tracks Pro 3 by Cakewalk....very easy to use(made for dummies) only downside is there is very little midi support.

 

[RocknRollOver]

To get your feet a little wet to digital multitrack recording, and to keep from investing too much right away, try a program called "Reaper" (just google it) it's free to try and very very cheap to buy if you like it.

 

[RexHavoc48]

A second on Reaper. Very nice program for a very nice price.

 

[danny.guitar]

If you're that new to computer recording, go with Audacity. Simply the easiest, most straight-forward program to use and it's cross-platform.

Once you learn the basics of how digital multi-tracking works on a computer (adding tracks, setting up the preferences, arming for record, effects, etc), then move on to Reaper.

Audacity is completely free:
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

You can use Reaper as long as you want before purchasing without any restrictions:
http://reaper.fm/

Edit: Crap, didn't realize this is 4 weeks old. Hopefully you found something by now.