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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: the prince of shred on February 06, 2009, 10:10:08 PM

Title: decent cheap / free recording software?
Post by: the prince of shred on February 06, 2009, 10:10:08 PM
ok duno if this is in the right forum section but still....
any of u guys know where i could acquire some decent recording software for band covers, multitracking, direct line in and mic stuff kinda thing,,,,? preferable cheap....
or just let me know how u record with what equipment etc. and if you think its a good way,

cheers.
Title: Re: decent cheap / free recording software?
Post by: sgmypod on February 06, 2009, 10:12:09 PM
Reaper
Title: Re: decent cheap / free recording software?
Post by: MDV on February 06, 2009, 10:18:25 PM
My loe afari with reaper is sadly in danger. You see, it doesnt have zero latency monitoring for effects. Its pretty bad, even with a fireface (~2ms in, 3 out).

BUT if you want decent for very little money, reaper is the no-brainer. Just be aware of that flaw.
Title: Re: decent cheap / free recording software?
Post by: sgmypod on February 06, 2009, 10:20:08 PM
or buy computer music comes with free software to record
Title: Re: decent cheap / free recording software?
Post by: Johnny Mac on February 06, 2009, 10:50:59 PM
Cubase is bundled on most things these days in its basic form. Its a good place to start. Do expect to get tourettes for a few days at first though.

You'll need an interface and I found one in a skip that is brand new made by Alesis, an I0 2. The things people throw out baffles me!

http://www.alesis.com/io2

It should work ok, i've had it in my airing cubbord for 3 weeks so there won't be any moisture in it now. I think it just need the usb lead and the drivers.

Title: Re: decent cheap / free recording software?
Post by: the prince of shred on February 06, 2009, 11:08:10 PM
wow thats amazing u found that thing in a skip.... one q. though, wtf were u doing in the skip in the 1st place :D ;)
Title: Re: decent cheap / free recording software?
Post by: Adam.M on February 06, 2009, 11:54:32 PM
There's a good reason why it was thrown out, it's RUBBISH

My ex flatmate bought one, it was diabolically bad, do NOT get one!
Title: Re: decent cheap / free recording software?
Post by: Lew on February 07, 2009, 06:36:28 AM
Logic 8 is up there with PT for most things and better for some-including learning curve, we've not got PT8 installed yet though and that's meant to have some improvements. Anyway!!

If you have loose morals get handy with torrents!  ;)
Title: Re: decent cheap / free recording software?
Post by: Johnny Mac on February 07, 2009, 08:00:55 AM
wow thats amazing u found that thing in a skip.... one q. though, wtf were u doing in the skip in the 1st place :D ;)

Well, that's the business i'm in, not glam I know, but some poor ####!! has do do it.
Title: Re: decent cheap / free recording software?
Post by: Johnny Mac on February 07, 2009, 08:02:43 AM
There's a good reason why it was thrown out, it's RUBBISH

My ex flatmate bought one, it was diabolically bad, do NOT get one!

Well in light of the economic downturn something thats free can be used. Never heard of make do and mend i take it!?
Title: Re: decent cheap / free recording software?
Post by: The Sorbz on February 08, 2009, 02:20:08 PM
Check out Computer Music magazine which has a cover disc with a fully featured free recording package with VST effects and it sounds good too.
Title: Re: decent cheap / free recording software?
Post by: Johnny Mac on February 08, 2009, 10:37:06 PM
wow thats amazing u found that thing in a skip.... one q. though, wtf were u doing in the skip in the 1st place :D ;)

If you want the interface, let me know and I'll post it to you, you can have it. :harp:
Title: Re: decent cheap / free recording software?
Post by: _tom_ on February 08, 2009, 10:56:31 PM
My loe afari with reaper is sadly in danger. You see, it doesnt have zero latency monitoring for effects. Its pretty bad, even with a fireface (~2ms in, 3 out).

BUT if you want decent for very little money, reaper is the no-brainer. Just be aware of that flaw.

Are you sure? I get no latency (as far as I can tell) when monitoring through Reaper, with Amplitube 2 and occasionally a few more fx on like delay etc.

Maybe you're on about something completely different though, but when I play through it, it's never a problem with my "lesser" interface (Edirol UA-25EX)
Title: Re: decent cheap / free recording software?
Post by: ChunkyMunky on February 09, 2009, 12:30:35 AM
REAPER FOR THE WIN.
Title: Re: decent cheap / free recording software?
Post by: MDV on February 09, 2009, 12:41:51 PM
My loe afari with reaper is sadly in danger. You see, it doesnt have zero latency monitoring for effects. Its pretty bad, even with a fireface (~2ms in, 3 out).

BUT if you want decent for very little money, reaper is the no-brainer. Just be aware of that flaw.

Are you sure? I get no latency (as far as I can tell) when monitoring through Reaper, with Amplitube 2 and occasionally a few more fx on like delay etc.

Maybe you're on about something completely different though, but when I play through it, it's never a problem with my "lesser" interface (Edirol UA-25EX)

Quite certain. I get pretty much none when playing straight in, but as soon as I stick an effect on anything, latency goes out the window.