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Whats the best software?; Recording
Topic Started: Feb 4 2008, 04:15 PM (513 Views)
Gilmourobsessive	Feb 4 2008, 04:15 PM Post #1
Newbie Posts: 2 Group: Members Member #4,069 Joined: February 4, 2008	I am looking at the options for recording my music. I have a dual core laptop with 2 gb memory and 120gb hard drive. I am looking for pretty straight forward recording software that will allow me to plug and play without being too techy and complicated. In addition would it be wise to go for something like a zoom g7 which has a shed load of effects and has cubase LE with it? At the moment I have a custom fat strat, a 15w peavey rage and my laptop. All suggestions welcome. Cheers



Bullet	Feb 4 2008, 04:23 PM Post #2
Admin Posts: 1,912 Group: Admin Member #183 Joined: January 13, 2007	Shame you don't have a mac because I would advise Logic Pro straight away, although it takes a little learning, but not too hard. Ermmm, I don't really know which software is the best for a PC. Cakewalk and Cubase are pretty good, but the cusbase LE version basically means it's the cheap version that doesn't have most of the features of the full version. But if money is an issue, get the Cubase LE and try it out... if you like it, get the full version I don't recommend recording through a multi effects pedal but I hear the zoom has an interface built in? If that is the case, it will be fine for somebody getting started in recording If not, you will need an interface of somekind like an M-Audio Fast Track or Line 6 Guitarport or something like that. Hope this helps



Gilmourobsessive	Feb 4 2008, 07:28 PM Post #3
Newbie Posts: 2 Group: Members Member #4,069 Joined: February 4, 2008	Thanks bullet, nice to get a constructive response. Cheers



roast	Feb 5 2008, 09:45 AM Post #4
Board Lord Posts: 1,976 Group: Co-Admin Member #59 Joined: September 2, 2006	I must plug Cubase here. Cubase LE stands for Lite-Edition. It is a cut down version, but its designed not to over-complicate matters or confuse the user. As I'm a user of Cubase SX3 for many years...it takes a lot of getting used to, and is quite complicated and daunting for a beginner to music production. Cubase LE is a VERY good program, for what its worth. On another note, try Audacity, if you want a no-frills recording experience. Plug in your guitar, hit record, and you're away!



mynameisDavid	Feb 5 2008, 08:55 PM Post #5
Member Posts: 1,102 Group: Moderator Member #294 Joined: March 2, 2007	Bullet Feb 4 2008, 04:23 PM Shame you don't have a mac because I would advise Logic Pro straight away, although it takes a little learning, but not too hard. Ermmm, I don't really know which software is the best for a PC. Cakewalk and Cubase are pretty good, but the cusbase LE version basically means it's the cheap version that doesn't have most of the features of the full version. But if money is an issue, get the Cubase LE and try it out... if you like it, get the full version I don't recommend recording through a multi effects pedal but I hear the zoom has an interface built in? If that is the case, it will be fine for somebody getting started in recording If not, you will need an interface of somekind like an M-Audio Fast Track or Line 6 Guitarport or something like that. Hope this helps im selling a Zoom Pedal if you want it they sell for 100+ but im selling mine for $85.00
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zoidbergpsp	Mar 5 2008, 03:53 PM Post #6
Hippy Posts: 765 Group: Members Member #1,068 Joined: August 14, 2007	I've tried a few of the regulars Sonor, Cubase etc etc But my personal favourite is Ableton Hope that helps
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mick666	Jun 4 2009, 07:28 AM Post #7
Newbie Posts: 8 Group: Members Member #9,210 Joined: June 4, 2009	roast Feb 5 2008, 09:45 AM On another note, try Audacity, if you want a no-frills recording experience. Plug in your guitar, hit record, and you're away! I use Audacity and find it very easy to use, the only problem is it can delay the recorded track and you have to line it back up in time with the other tracks.
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