Members 0175westwood29 Posted September 6, 2009 Members Share Posted September 6, 2009 ive got a normal family pc, it dell and i cant tell you much more than that!? im looking to be able to start recording small parts, and demos of songs as ive started to write a lot more and its a pain using my hand held sony recorder as it just sounds awful! im not taking studio quality but just something that i can lay down a few tracks say like 4 parts in a recording? i know ill need some software, but what else do i need? andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonjohn Posted September 6, 2009 Members Share Posted September 6, 2009 An interface . You can down load audacity . It's a free multi-tract recording program Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 0175westwood29 Posted September 6, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 6, 2009 An interface . You can down load audacity . It's a free multi-tract recording program ok whats the best wat to get my bass sound into the pc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members ToeJamFootball Posted September 6, 2009 Members Share Posted September 6, 2009 Tascam make a good budget interface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonjohn Posted September 6, 2009 Members Share Posted September 6, 2009 Tascam make a good budget interface. What model and how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members solderjunkie Posted September 6, 2009 Members Share Posted September 6, 2009 What is the opinion about the Presonus Firepod interfaces? I think they come with Cubase for editing software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FreestyleIntruder Posted September 6, 2009 Members Share Posted September 6, 2009 What is the opinion about the Presonus Firepod interfaces?I think they come with Cubase for editing software. I use a couple. They're pretty cool guys. eh have good preamps, and don't afraid of anything. Might be a bit more than the OP's looking to spend though. One of these would do the trick http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/fast-track/66513 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 0175westwood29 Posted September 6, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 6, 2009 I use a couple. They're pretty cool guys. eh have good preamps, and don't afraid of anything. Might be a bit more than the OP's looking to spend though. One of these would do the trickhttp://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/fast-track/66513 yeh 319 is a bit to much, ive just downloaded audacity. just need the interface, that one for 50 quid looks wicked, can i put my norm effects pedals b4 it as normal or is it best to record an dry signal? andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FreestyleIntruder Posted September 6, 2009 Members Share Posted September 6, 2009 can i put my norm effects pedals b4 it as normal Yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 0175westwood29 Posted September 6, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 6, 2009 Yup well that looks like the daddy then andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dan450 Posted September 6, 2009 Members Share Posted September 6, 2009 I love my Fast Track, a great little box for when I'm out of the studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TELCO1 Posted September 7, 2009 Members Share Posted September 7, 2009 I've been recording jam tracks lately and here's how I've gone about doing it. 1) I connect my bass and/or guitar amps directly into the Line In of my sound card using this adaptor: 2) I've been using the stable version of Audacity. I tried the beta, but there was too much latency. I'm back to using Reaper at the moment although I'm nearing the end of the 30 day trial period. There are some features that Reaper has that I happen to like over Audacity.....mostly the ability to set volume levels of each track on the fly. 3) I've been setting up the initial framework (arrangement) of the jam track in Band In A Box first and then pulling off the drum track only. Here's a sample (using Audacity) of SRV's version of Kenny Burrell's Chitlins Con Carne so you can get a an idea as to how it sounds: Drums and Bass: http://www.box.net/shared/jeeam6umuv Drums, Bass, with some rhythm guitar added: http://www.box.net/shared/x4nf9uu8p7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 0175westwood29 Posted September 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 7, 2009 I've been recording jam tracks lately and here's how I've gone about doing it. 1) I connect my bass and/or guitar amps directly into the Line In of my sound card using this adaptor: 2) I've been using the stable version of Audacity. I tried the beta, but there was too much latency. I'm back to using Reaper at the moment although I'm nearing the end of the 30 day trial period. There are some features that Reaper has that I happen to like over Audacity.....mostly the ability to set volume levels of each track on the fly. 3) I've been setting up the initial framework (arrangement) of the jam track in Band In A Box first and then pulling off the drum track only. Here's a sample (using Audacity) of SRV's version of Kenny Burrell's Chitlins Con Carne so you can get a an idea as to how it sounds: Drums and Bass: http://www.box.net/shared/jeeam6umuv Drums, Bass, with some rhythm guitar added: http://www.box.net/shared/x4nf9uu8p7 sounds cool man, have you got an upgraded sound card tho? andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TELCO1 Posted September 7, 2009 Members Share Posted September 7, 2009 sounds cool man, have you got an upgraded sound card tho?andy Thanks Andy. No upgrades on the sound card. It's a Creative PCI card that's been in my PC for about 4 years now. It's nothing fancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 0175westwood29 Posted September 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 7, 2009 Thanks Andy. No upgrades on the sound card. It's a Creative PCI card that's been in my PC for about 4 years now. It's nothing fancy. cool thanks alot im also looking into the line 6 back track with the mic andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wades_keys Posted September 7, 2009 Members Share Posted September 7, 2009 You might wanna look into the Zoom H2 (or H4N): it can function as an audio interface and also a stand-alone recorder - excellent for recording rehearsals and gigs. The H4N also functions as a 4 track recorder, and has built in effects. Check it out. Not sure why your sony sounds awful: I've used the zoom to direct-record bass and it doesn't sound awful at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wades_keys Posted September 7, 2009 Members Share Posted September 7, 2009 Here's an example of a bass track I recorded straight into the Zoom H4 by way of it's 1/4" input. Admittedly, the reverb is a little too thick (FX paramaters can be adjusted) and the playing could use a little improvement, but you should at least get an idea of how well the H4 does in that situation. Bass was a MIM P-bass with 62 vintage alnico V's. http://hc.bloodyvelvet.com/files/222/greensleeves-mastered.mp3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted September 7, 2009 Members Share Posted September 7, 2009 Bass was a MIM P-bass with 62 vintage alnico V's. http://hc.bloodyvelvet.com/files/222/greensleeves-mastered.mp3 Great performance, bro! Always nice to hear a P bass doing more than "thump." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 0175westwood29 Posted September 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 7, 2009 Not sure why your sony sounds awful: I've used the zoom to direct-record bass and it doesn't sound awful at all. the sony is a hand held Dictaphone thing tho nothing special bass just sounds like a fart now where near as clear as that recording. andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 0175westwood29 Posted September 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 7, 2009 Great performance, bro! Always nice to hear a P bass doing more than "thump." +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LanEvo Posted September 7, 2009 Members Share Posted September 7, 2009 ok whats the best wat to get my bass sound into the pc?For what you need, look no further than the Line6 POD Studio UX1. For just $150 you get a USB audio interface bundled with Line6 amp/cab/effects modeling software, as well as some basic recording software. It's a simple plug-n-play solution. Very easy to set up and use. Sound quality is terrific. Zero latency. You'll love the amp models for recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 0175westwood29 Posted September 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 7, 2009 looks intresting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 0175westwood29 Posted September 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 7, 2009 http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/78821 this looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 0175westwood29 Posted September 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 7, 2009 kk im thinking of getting the line 6 tone port gx for a more perminant recording thing. and the backtrack as a jam and band thing. sound like an ok setup? andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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