Good Recording Software?

tombaker · #1 11-12-2009, 11:17 PM

Hey,

just wondering what kind of recording software people use. free or paid for.

i currently use Audacity but would like something more advanced.

i run it: warwick corvette rockbass>effects>warwick profet 3.2>line out output>computer. any other way i should be setting up the chain for recording?

cheers,

tom

WayneS · #2 11-12-2009, 11:24 PM

Have you searched the forums? This question is asked every other week or so.

tombaker · #3 11-13-2009, 12:16 AM

oops, forgot bout the search button XD
ill check now

phatbass · #4 11-13-2009, 12:23 AM

What features do you need?

tombaker · #5 11-13-2009, 03:50 AM

im not too sure. i only really got into recording a few months ago when i got my computer in my room.
the thing what annoys me about Audacity is that i have to set the mic input at 0.1 otherwise when i play a low note it distorts (goes red in the soundwaves(?))

what are some good features you need in a recording program?

only4 · #6 11-13-2009, 04:04 AM

Reaper is a powerful and well supported DAW at a very reasonable price, it's constantly being updated and has a good support section on its forum. Just have a browse through their website.
http://www.reaper.fm/

oerk · #7 11-13-2009, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by only4

Reaper is a powerful and well supported DAW at a very reasonable price, it's constantly being updated and has a good support section on its forum. Just have a browse through their website.
http://www.reaper.fm/

+1. Reaper is awesome.

If you use the line out of your head you have to use the line in on your computer. The mic in is designed for much, much lower input levels - i.e. for a microphone.

HailCorduroy · #8 11-13-2009, 06:37 AM

Reaper

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tombaker · #9 11-13-2009, 05:20 PM

thanks guys!
well i downloaded the demo of Reaper and it looks great.. but when i press the record button it comes up with a window with the title REAPER Recording Notice. it then says "Can't record - no tracks armed for recording" :S

how can i fix this problem?

HailCorduroy · #10 11-13-2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tombaker

thanks guys!
well i downloaded the demo of Reaper and it looks great.. but when i press the record button it comes up with a window with the title REAPER Recording Notice. it then says "Can't record - no tracks armed for recording" :S

how can i fix this problem?

Add a track (Ctrl + T) and click the little red record button that is on the track. That arms the track for recording. Pay attention if you are doing multitracks, because you can record to multiple tracks at the same time.

**bassybill** · #11 11-13-2009, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tombaker

thanks guys!
well i downloaded the demo of Reaper and it looks great.. but when i press the record button it comes up with a window with the title REAPER Recording Notice. it then says "Can't record - no tracks armed for recording" :S

how can i fix this problem?

RTFM.

Reaper is now my program of choice for recording and mixing. It does take some learning to use its features (understatement - you could spend years learning how to be a good engineer with Reaper or any high end DAW), but starting out isn't too hard. But please, read the manual. You'll find that a more efficient way to learn than posting a question every time you get stuck, honestly.

andy11 · #12 03-13-2011, 04:39 PM

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Add a track (Ctrl + T) and click the little red record button that is on the track. That arms the track for recording. Pay attention if you are doing multitracks, because you can record to multiple tracks at the same time.

I cant find any red rec button on the track and i still get the message mentioned before.

I know this thread is an old one, but i didnt want to start a new one on the same topic.

giacomini · #13 03-13-2011, 09:29 PM

+1 Reaper.

40 bucks for a versatile DAW + free updates!