Recording on home PC

Patrik

Patrik

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Does anyone have any good tips on software/hardware for recording quick demos on a home PC. Ultimately a software where you can add tracks on top of each other.

I'm not looking for professional stuff.

Thanks!

/Patrik
 
I use Cakewalk Sonar and it's easy enough to use. I don't do any crazy effects with it, but for straight forward multitrack recording it's great. I've been messing around with GarageBand on my girlfriend's Mac and that seems easy too.
 
Cubase SX3/4 is fantastic, but pricey. They do a lite SL version IIRC for about half the price.
 
naetog said:
I use Cakewalk Sonar and it's easy enough to use. I don't do any crazy effects with it, but for straight forward multitrack recording it's great. I've been messing around with GarageBand on my girlfriend's Mac and that seems easy too.
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Same here. Sonar is pretty easy when you get into it. We used it for our latest demo recording too. Many free plugins out there to make it sound better.
 
If you are not looking to get into the really professional stuff try out Cakewalk Sonar or Cubase, they both work really well and the ability or letting you record and mix whatever you need. But to tell you the truth, getting access to the really professional stuff is getting cheaper every day as technology keeps growing faster and faster. These days you can get your hands on a really great home recording system without spending any considerable amount of money. I have two laptop recording systems, one of them running pro tools and the other one running digital performer, both on mac computers. My pro tools rig for home recording is basically an mbox which costs around 400-500 dollars. I use this only for editing and mixing as it only has two inputs. I use an HD rig for recording in the studio.

My other home recording rig is comprised of a MOTU Ultralite, which let's me do a lot of recording in my house. It has a total of 10 inputs and 14 outputs with two MOTU preamps. It also has MIDI in and out. I use this one with Logic Pro and Digital Performer all the time and I'm very happy with the results that I get out of that system.
 
after having reduced my studio to a bare minimum when moving to a small apartment, i now use nothing more than a Mac Powerbook G4 15" and a M-Audio Firewire Solo audio interface. My main software is Cubase SL3 with various VSTi's such as Drumkit From Hell Superior. works like a charm and is about as portable and hassle free as i want it to be :)
 
It's a sure sign of aging I know,but the last time I recorded it was on a state of the art 24 track digital thingamajig that wouldve cost several years pay..That was 20 years ago though,it took 3 days to record a demo,& that was with an engineer/producer.
 
Thanks for input. Looks like I'll go for a Cakewalk Sonar! /Patrik
 
Right now I'm using Adobe Audition, it's really simple and quick, but I think I'll try Cakewalk SONAR as well, to see how it plays out.
 
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