Members Rob14 Posted January 2, 2009 Members Share Posted January 2, 2009 I'm finaly going to try recording to my PC, I think I'll actualy have the time to get into it over the coming months. I was looking at Audacity as a few sites have recomended it, but was wondering if anyone here has experience with it, good or bad, or would recommend something else?To start with I only want to put down song ideas, or build up some songs of maybe 4-5 instrument tracks and a vocal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bad Chile Posted January 2, 2009 Members Share Posted January 2, 2009 I'm finaly going to try recording to my PC, I think I'll actualy have the time to get into it over the coming months. I was looking at Audacity as a few sites have recomended it, but was wondering if anyone here has experience with it, good or bad, or would recommend something else?To start with I only want to put down song ideas, or build up some songs of maybe 4-5 instrument tracks and a vocal. Perfect for what you're looking to accomplish. And it is free, so why not try it for a couple of weeks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rob14 Posted January 2, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 2, 2009 Perfect for what you're looking to accomplish. And it is free, so why not try it for a couple of weeks? Thanks, It looked OK, but as I'm starting from a zero knowledge base, I though it was worth asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bad Chile Posted January 2, 2009 Members Share Posted January 2, 2009 Thanks, It looked OK, but as I'm starting from a zero knowledge base, I though it was worth asking. No worries. Tis pretty simple to use...select a track, hit record, and go....need a new track? just add one. For starters there is no real need to add the VST compatibility - most the effects available there are either esoteric versions of the effects that come with it standard or are refinements. For the first couple weeks you won't miss 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tambourine Man Posted January 2, 2009 Members Share Posted January 2, 2009 My favorite program I've ever used for recording was Guitar Tracks Cakewalk. But I've only ever used the trail version (not spending that kinda money on a program for the amoutn I ever recorded anything lol). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jayers Posted January 2, 2009 Members Share Posted January 2, 2009 Audacity is great, especially for just recording. If you want to get deeper, Reaper is a great digitial audio work station. Not free, but it's non expiring uncrippled shareware, and only costs $50 when you decide to pay for it. Reaper has better control over EQ, tempo and time stretching, supports acidized wave files and most plugins and works as a midi sequencer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rob14 Posted January 2, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 2, 2009 Great, I might start with Audacity and keep Reaper in mind for later. I don't mind paying for a program if I need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LaXu Posted January 2, 2009 Members Share Posted January 2, 2009 Audacity is great, especially for just recording. If you want to get deeper, Reaper is a great digitial audio work station. Not free, but it's non expiring uncrippled shareware, and only costs $50 when you decide to pay for it. Reaper has better control over EQ, tempo and time stretching, supports acidized wave files and most plugins and works as a midi sequencer. I'd go straight to Reaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shamdog Posted January 2, 2009 Members Share Posted January 2, 2009 Rob - I'm in the same boat...Here's my thread:http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1987405 I'm having some troubles now, let us know if you have the same probs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mildlysane Posted January 2, 2009 Members Share Posted January 2, 2009 I use both....Reaper is good for the VST effects and organizing songs....Audacity , for me, is better if I have to match levels, add wav files, boost/cut only parts and not whole tracks, lining up tracks timing-wise. It is more of a visual interface. You can line things up visually and then with your ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mr. moon Posted January 2, 2009 Members Share Posted January 2, 2009 Audacity is more of an audio editor; to edit completed stereo/mono tracks (i.e. matching level, fades, and other "mastering step" edits) rather than a true multi-tracking application to allow easy recording of multiple trackswhich can be mixed together. If you're looking to do multitrack recording of any kind, I would have to give a big +1 to REAPER. It rocks, is stable & reliable, and has some very nice features not found on many other DAW applications (vari-speed, etc.), but it does cost money. However, if you're broke and just fooling around and never wish to pay for the software, another multitracker option is "KRISTAL AUDIO ENGINE" which can be found here:KRISTAL DOWNLOADKRISTAL INFORMATION Good luck! -mr moon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sylvesterlowery Posted January 2, 2009 Members Share Posted January 2, 2009 http://collaborationday2008.wikispaces.com/file/view/introaudacity.pdf This should help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members benzem Posted January 2, 2009 Members Share Posted January 2, 2009 Audacity is what I have been using. No problems. Easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members doppelbanger Posted January 2, 2009 Members Share Posted January 2, 2009 if you want something that is really easy to use and extremely cheap and free to try, you may want to try mixcraft. its easy like garageband. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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