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Which recording software do you use/reccomend?
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I like Ardour/Linux, but I can't use my Line 6 plugin on Linux, so I'm looking for a used mac to go Ardour/Mac
PCs aren't the best for a real studio, but for home recording, they're more than adequate. Look into Sonar or other cakewalk products. Easy to use and great interface. You can also go with Pro Tools M-powered if you have an m-audio interface. I have an M-Audio NRV-10, but I've never even intalled the demo for PT
Also, PreSonus is releasing their software, Studio One this summer. The reviews I've seen make me want to try it ASAP.
I'm going out on a limb here...
If you are looking for a "light" version of Cubase or something similar... you should really checkout Audacity.
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
It is freeware and pretty capable as far as a free DAW is concerned. I recommend it to people just getting started with home recording. It is free, easy to use, and has a pretty decent community of folks out there using it. It also has a great wiki and forum community. It isn't ProTools or Logic... but it is a great place to get started. I use it over Cubase Light to edit stuff my band records. What I learned using Audacity really helped a lot when I sat down in front of ProTools for the first time.
If you are looking for a "light" version of Cubase or something similar... you should really checkout Audacity.
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
It is freeware and pretty capable as far as a free DAW is concerned. I recommend it to people just getting started with home recording. It is free, easy to use, and has a pretty decent community of folks out there using it. It also has a great wiki and forum community. It isn't ProTools or Logic... but it is a great place to get started. I use it over Cubase Light to edit stuff my band records. What I learned using Audacity really helped a lot when I sat down in front of ProTools for the first time.
I use Adobe Audition on the PC. Its roots are from Cool Edit Pro as it was bought by Adobe. The same people still write the software. Its an amazing editor and does way more than I know what to do with.
On the mac I generally use boot camp and Windows XP to run Audition as well since its what I have access to. If its something simple I use Soundbooth, which is cross platform.
On the mac I generally use boot camp and Windows XP to run Audition as well since its what I have access to. If its something simple I use Soundbooth, which is cross platform.
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- I play it all. Whatever works for the gig. Q+
I use , and love Sonar .. I am used to it. it sounds great and i like the fact that i have a choice of what interface i will use..
But if i were to recommend anything i would say Pro Tools.. Simply because it is the current industry standard....
But i do projects and swap from pro tools to Sonar and Nuendo users too..
But if i were to recommend anything i would say Pro Tools.. Simply because it is the current industry standard....
But i do projects and swap from pro tools to Sonar and Nuendo users too..
Thanks guys. I've decided to get a Mac and get Logic. I was in need of a new computer anyway. Cubase 5 is much more expensive than Logic on a Mac. x
You could use an older version of acid pro. i use 4.0. you could probably pick up an old copy cheap.
Audacity has timing glitches when it records. it is hard to line up the 2nd track after you recorded it.
Audacity has timing glitches when it records. it is hard to line up the 2nd track after you recorded it.
Who connects their studio pc to the internet? - Keep it sterile man!, This applies no matter what OS you're running!
(In reply to PCs get viruses)
I've considered many times switching to a mac based DAW but a few things stop me:
If I want to take it on the road in a rack case I have to hack the thing to pieces to re-house it or get a mini and rack-shelf it.
Some software just isn't cross platform (Yes this works both ways, but I have my workflow sorted on windows)
cheaper for equivilent hardware, match the price and you get more power. - money saved buys you a nice mic pre :d
Not that I want to start a shitstorm with this, everyone has a preference, I'm just stating my view.
ontopic: Can't go wrong with cubase!
(In reply to PCs get viruses)
I've considered many times switching to a mac based DAW but a few things stop me:
If I want to take it on the road in a rack case I have to hack the thing to pieces to re-house it or get a mini and rack-shelf it.
Some software just isn't cross platform (Yes this works both ways, but I have my workflow sorted on windows)
cheaper for equivilent hardware, match the price and you get more power. - money saved buys you a nice mic pre :d
Not that I want to start a shitstorm with this, everyone has a preference, I'm just stating my view.
ontopic: Can't go wrong with cubase!
good choice, I love logic. Used cubase for years and I love that too but logic has a load of really great features that a lot of the other daw's lack. that said, there are a few little things in cubase that I miss in logic, and the learning curve is a little steeper when you get to doing the slightly more advanced things (should you ever need to..).
audacity shouldn't have any issues with timing, it's probably a setup issue, too large a buffer size so you are overdubbing to audio which is being played back slightly after it should maybe?
I agree with the above point, I'm a mac user and I really enjoy the platform but the points made are very valid!
so here i was looking for recording software recommendations and i see this.
sorry to keep the hijack going, but i think if you don't download a bunch of crap, you're not going to have a problem with your pc. i have never gotten a virus infection on my computer. i use avast antivirus software and that's it. i've had 0 issues with pc's and i don't ever see myself being forced to use a mac because i want to avoid malware.
that being saidp), i really think it should be more what you like using over how many viruses you won't catch by using one or the other.
Then you are not online.... even opening email causes those problems. If you are online you have malware and don't know it. Avast will not pickup everything. When it hits, you will be sorry and it won't be because you downloaded crap. I never did and have spent countless hours getting them off my pc's. But then I've used computers since 1982. This wasn't a hijack but fits perfectly with the question. Just to be sure.
I use Garage Band and highly recommend it for simple recording. Even with a 5 piece band.
Excellent decission. Don't overlook Garage Band. It's fun to play with. You'll be better off with Logic if you are going to work with others at different studios though. Enjoy!
i suggest checking out reaper for a solid, light on cpu tracking daw...
free indefinitely, or 60 bucks to register:
http://www.reaper.fm/
free indefinitely, or 60 bucks to register:
http://www.reaper.fm/
My pick would be logic, but since I'm running a pc and got the ableton live 7.03 for free from a friend who switched to 8 I'm going with that. Ableton has been more than adequate in every way for me. I'm not going pay for a new DAW since I've just completely destroyed my budget on VST:s and recording hardware. I'll go with ableton until I find a limitation. I doubt that will happen anytime soon. But still, I prefer logic.
that is plain ignorance right there. and anyone using computers since 1982 should know this. if you are spending countless hours cleaning your PC's, then you are doing something wrong. thats just bad, inaccurate advice.
I got turned on to Reaper last year by a cat who engineers in a ProTools studio. He was doing side work in his home studio, and it was completely "budget". He was running Reaper in the "budget" studio, and absolutely swore by it. Simplified work flow, less resource intesive, and killer routing. He felt it did a whole lot of things better than PT (especially the system load and routing), and wouldn't hesitate to use it in the more "professional" environment.
The latest version, 3.05 is really nice, and is rock solid stable. Considering the price, you'd be silly not to at least check it out.
On the topic of going online with your recording rig....... I've got a Ethernet card issue on my recording pc that I haven't fixed yet........ and I'm not sure I want to. I no longer have to go in and "housekeep" on that rig, and it runs wickedly fast. That wasn't the case when I used it to go online. It's nice not having to shut-down all the background protection everytime I boot up to record. On the other hand, I don't think it's a real problem if you're maintaining good housekeeping habits, and are careful about what's going on the machine.
The latest version, 3.05 is really nice, and is rock solid stable. Considering the price, you'd be silly not to at least check it out.
On the topic of going online with your recording rig....... I've got a Ethernet card issue on my recording pc that I haven't fixed yet........ and I'm not sure I want to. I no longer have to go in and "housekeep" on that rig, and it runs wickedly fast. That wasn't the case when I used it to go online. It's nice not having to shut-down all the background protection everytime I boot up to record. On the other hand, I don't think it's a real problem if you're maintaining good housekeeping habits, and are careful about what's going on the machine.
