EASY RECORDING SOFTWARE
EASY RECORDING SOFTWARE
I was wondering what software is the most user friendly for home recording a full band. I currently have Fruity Loops V8 and it is pretty hard to navigate around the tool bars. Has anybody tried Pro Tools or any high end software like that ? Just wanted some feedback thanks.
Adobe Audition. Hands down.
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Still likin' Audacity (free download available wherever free downloads are usually available) BUT: You do pretty much have to shut everything else down while tracking on my computer. There are also latency problems (could be user error, we just started multi-tracking... I've been using it for sweetening and editing 2-track for several years, and it's awesome), so you have to know how to counteract that.
It's pretty easy to use, and seems to agree with our computers better than Cubase LE did. I think if I used it everyday, I could get pretty decent at it.
I used to have Fruity Loops a few years ago, but only ever toyed with it using the included drums sounds, which were suited more for techno and dance than rock. I knew you could import samples into it, but wasn't even aware you could record with it. I thought it was more of a drum machine/sampler.--->JMS
It's pretty easy to use, and seems to agree with our computers better than Cubase LE did. I think if I used it everyday, I could get pretty decent at it.
I used to have Fruity Loops a few years ago, but only ever toyed with it using the included drums sounds, which were suited more for techno and dance than rock. I knew you could import samples into it, but wasn't even aware you could record with it. I thought it was more of a drum machine/sampler.--->JMS
My old band used Pro Tools for demoing, and it's awesome. The only issue is you have to have certain hardware to use it. We used an MBox, which only had 2 XLR inputs and one 1/4 inch input. There was no way we could record drums on it, or at least no easy way. Without hardware, Pro Tools won't even open. I'm using Cool Edit Pro right now, and I really like it. With the right gear, you can record a full band on it.
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If you want FREE, and you want pro options, try Reaper. http://www.reaper.fm/index.php
Youre not gonna find a better free recording program. If youre gonna use it to make records and profit, they suggest you buy the license. Has same sound quality as every other major DAW out there. Users of Reaper have switched from every other DAW for all sorts of reasons from the fresh coding in the program to the 64 Bit audio engine, to its light CPU usage. Reaper users are very happy. I know alot of users of Reaper.
There are all sorts of DAWs that cost. They all sound the virtually the same as far as recording quality. Id suggest recording 48k 24 bit for best sound. What makes DAWs different besides the names and looks, is the workflow. That is the MAIN thing when using recording programs. Use what works best for you.
Pro Tools is locked to only using Digidesign Hardware & some M-Audio interfaces using Pro Tools M Powered.
FL Studio 8 is more geared toward midi song creation.
Then theres Sonar 8, Cubase 5, Samplitude 10, & Adobe Audition 3.
The 'Big Three' of DAWs are very good at both Midi & Audio. They are Pro Tools, Sonar & Cubase. Any one of those programs are good id say for people who want to record their band or have a studio type environment.
Theres alot of things to consider when you want to get into recording. Computer specs, Interfaces & latency, & sometimes you need certain chipsets for certain interfaces.
You could spend a year looking at all the interfaces options for recording.
Dont forget plugins, they are the arsenal of any producer. I will chime in on that on that thread.
Youre not gonna find a better free recording program. If youre gonna use it to make records and profit, they suggest you buy the license. Has same sound quality as every other major DAW out there. Users of Reaper have switched from every other DAW for all sorts of reasons from the fresh coding in the program to the 64 Bit audio engine, to its light CPU usage. Reaper users are very happy. I know alot of users of Reaper.
There are all sorts of DAWs that cost. They all sound the virtually the same as far as recording quality. Id suggest recording 48k 24 bit for best sound. What makes DAWs different besides the names and looks, is the workflow. That is the MAIN thing when using recording programs. Use what works best for you.
Pro Tools is locked to only using Digidesign Hardware & some M-Audio interfaces using Pro Tools M Powered.
FL Studio 8 is more geared toward midi song creation.
Then theres Sonar 8, Cubase 5, Samplitude 10, & Adobe Audition 3.
The 'Big Three' of DAWs are very good at both Midi & Audio. They are Pro Tools, Sonar & Cubase. Any one of those programs are good id say for people who want to record their band or have a studio type environment.
Theres alot of things to consider when you want to get into recording. Computer specs, Interfaces & latency, & sometimes you need certain chipsets for certain interfaces.
You could spend a year looking at all the interfaces options for recording.
Dont forget plugins, they are the arsenal of any producer. I will chime in on that on that thread.