decent cheap / free recording software?

[the prince of shred]

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.

[sgmypod]

Reaper

[MDV]

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.

[sgmypod]

or buy computer music comes with free software to record

[Johnny Mac]

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.

[the prince of shred]

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 ;)

[Adam.M]

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!

[Lew]

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!  ;)

[Johnny Mac]

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.

[Johnny Mac]

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!?

[The Sorbz]

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.

[Johnny Mac]

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:

[_tom_]

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)

[ChunkyMunky]

REAPER FOR THE WIN.

[MDV]

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.