#989601 - 06/01/04 09:36 PM
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Manticor
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i was wondering if anyone could recomend any at home recording/mixing computer software that is simple to use and in the price range of $200-500 including any hardware. I am not looking for anything to complicated becuase i am only a 15 year old with a very limited budget. I do play several instruments such as guitar, which i have been taking private lessons for 8 years, and piano lessons for 9 years so i do know music. I have been trying to write a few songs involving both my guitar and my piano but i dont know how to go about trying to record and mix them. I really do not know what the heck i am doing and i dont know what to buy so please excuse If anything i have said was very stupid and makes now sense what so ever.  HELP!!!
I do have a Ibanez RGt42fm and a yamaha PSR 2100 keyboard with a midi interface that i dont even know how to use yet
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#989602 - 06/01/04 09:48 PM
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Manticor
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here is a pic of my guitar
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#989603 - 06/01/04 09:48 PM
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henryrobinett
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Not stupid at all. Don't let any of these old bullies tell you different either! A few questions first though. What computer are you using? PC or Mac? I assume the computer purchase is separate? Are you planning on using this to record yourself, basically one instrument at a time or do you want to do some multitracking? For Mac I understand Garage Band would be right up your alley. I have it but have never used it. I think it's $49 with the purchase of iLife '04 or free with a new Mac.
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#989604 - 06/01/04 09:57 PM
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Manticor
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Originally posted by henryrobinett:
Not stupid at all. Don't let any of these old bullies tell you different either! A few questions first though. What computer are you using? PC or Mac? I assume the computer purchase is separate? Are you planning on using this to record yourself, basically one instrument at a time or do you want to do some multitracking? For Mac I understand Garage Band would be right up your alley. I have it but have never used it. I think it's $49 with the purchase of iLife '04 or free with a new Mac.
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#989605 - 06/02/04 01:13 AM
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henryrobinett
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I'm sorry but I can't help with PC software, but I'm sure someone here will chime in soon to offer some suggestions.
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#989606 - 06/02/04 01:23 AM
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Bill@Welcome Home Studios
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Tascam US-122, is all inclusive.
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#989607 - 06/02/04 02:01 AM
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Dak Lander
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AUDACITY is a nice, FREE, recording program that will get you started.
For a great, inexpensive program look at n-Track Studio.
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#989608 - 06/02/04 03:36 PM
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doug osborne
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Bill's pointing you in the right direction.
Since you need two building blocks, spend the money on the hardware right now - you can always upgrade the software in the future.
Audio interfaces from M-Audio, Edirol, Echo, Mackie, Digidesign, and many others including Tascam, will have solid ASIO drivers so you get good sound and low latency, and will include software that will have more than enough performance and features to get you going. We all like to think we need premium full-featured software, but entry-level versions of Cubase or Cakewalk software will serve you well.
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#989609 - 06/02/04 06:48 PM
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djwayne
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Adobe Audition 1.5 and an Audiophile 2496 sound card, will get you started for under $500. A mulit-track card will cost a little more.
You'll be surprised at what you'll be able to do, and you'll get top notch quality.
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#989610 - 06/05/04 04:20 AM
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Ditto onthe Adobe Audition. Check out my site...
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#989611 - 06/24/04 11:40 AM
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Mark Borland
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Cakewalks guitar tracks pro is really good but it is audio only, no midi. Does come with some good drum samples and some fruity loops.
32 tracks for £50 or the equivalent in dollars
I used it for a while before upgrading to Sonar and got some pretty good results.
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#989612 - 07/30/04 04:46 PM
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Guitr777
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I bought a Lexicon Omega recently and am very pleased with the purchase. Here is what $349.00 buys you:
6 input mixer:
2- Mic inputs w/dbx preamps
4- Line inputs
Volume controls for each input
MIDI In and Out
USB computer interface
Cakewalk ProTracks Plus (based on Music Creater Pro - easy to use recording software) - for PC only
Bias Deck recording software for MAC
From the Lexicon Website :
Lexicon has taken a whole-system approach to desktop recording. Omega Studio is an integrated computer recording system that includes the Omega 8x4x2 USB I/O mixer, ProTracks Plus™ 32-track recording software for PC, Bias® Deck 3.5 SE for Mac® and Pantheon™ world-class Lexicon reverb plug-in. Omega Studio contains all of the components necessary to transform your computer into a professional 24-bit recording studio. Whether you are a guitarist, keyboard player, vocalist, instrumentalist or an audio engineer, Omega Studio provides all the I/O mixing, recording and effects you need to make your next project sound like it came from a professional studio.
Digidesign also has a ProTools desktop solution for about $450.00. Same concept and a ton of plug-ins but limited inputs.
For me, I needed more inputs and MIDI capability, so I chose the Lexicon.
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