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    Multi Track Recording

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Bowery, Jul 19, 2008.

  1. Bowery

    Bowery Newbie

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    Okay, I'm a newb in the worst way on this forum, but here's what I'm trying to figure out:

    I have an HPdv6000 and I am looking to do some multi track recording for some acoustic music, and then moving into rock music once the band is all working and such... I need a super cheap recording program and cheap and minimal equipment to go with it, and a lot of advice. I'll try to check on here, but e-mails to [email protected] would be greatly appreciated. Reply with "MTR advice" as the subject. thanks!
    Kevin
     
    Bowery, Jul 19, 2008
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  2. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Try Audacity & Virtual DJ.

    We dont email sorry.
     
    Nocturnal310, Jul 19, 2008
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  3. walidism

    walidism Notebook Consultant

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    You have a bunch of good software at your disposal... im not too sure how cheap you want it but here's the ones that come to mind

    cubase
    ableton live
    traktor studio
    sony acid
    fruity loops
    adobe audition
    logic studio
    virtual dj
    now cubase is good for your line of work. take a look at this

    http://www.presonus.com/products/Detail.aspx?ProductId=4

    click on the video tab and watch it. is that what ur lookin for?

    if so u need the presonus firebox and a guitar/microphone/laptop/talent :D

    good luck
     
    walidism, Jul 19, 2008
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  4. Bowery

    Bowery Newbie

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    Hey thanks walidism. I checked that out and did some other research on the Firebox, and, although it looks to reach over the budget I had in mind, its not terrible for what I was looking for. I'm going to look into seeing what kind of deals I can find on it, but I may end up getting it.

    What is your opinion on Cubase? Would I be better suited to use that or do you suggest something else? I had heard a lot of good things about Garage Band but from what I read up, Garage Band is only for Macs... Is this accurate? Thanks...
     
    Bowery, Jul 21, 2008
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  5. bossier330

    bossier330 Notebook Consultant

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    I have a sort of similar question. I'm trying to hook my Line6 amp up to my computer via line-in (my amp has headphone out), but there is a whole lot of background noise unless I switch to my humbucker pickup. Is there a way to get around this? Also, is there a cheap way to give myself two mics? I have one that I can plug into the mic port, but I want to get another one besides the built-in array because I want to position th etwo mics next to eachother.
     
    bossier330, Jul 21, 2008
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