Recording Software, Shareware/Freeware/Low cost (< $50) |
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Jul 23 2007, 05:42 PM
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Hi There,
This is a growing list of good recording based software. Everything from sequencers to effects, to drum machines. This list is for Freeware, SHareware and low cost packages that have a < $50 cost associated with them. As usual, I'll maintain this list at the top - anyone with new ideas, post to the thread and I'll edit this post and add to the list. Simple Recording Software 1. Audacity is a cool audio editor and can also be used for simple multitrack recording Multitrack Recording Software 1. Reaper is an extremely cheap yet very functional multitrack recording package. Windows (and MAC/Linux support being developed) 2. Krystal - A bit less feature rich than reaper, but very functional and simple. Envelopes and FX chains are more limited but great for quickly getting down tracks. 3. Traverso DAW - A newcomer to the scene, but may be another to watch for simple multi-tracking. Virtual Effects (VST) 1. SIR is a great free Impulse Response Reverb effect. You can get a lot of impulses here to use with it. 2. Bidule is an effect hoster/aggregator 3. Rosegarden is a linux based sequencer 4. Amplitude Uno is a free Amp and Cab simulation package 5. Kjaerhaus Audio do a very nice suite of free VST efffects that they call their classic range (chorus, delay, compressor and so on). 6. GVST make various free vsts including a nice delay with the fab name of GDuckDly. 7. As do Voxengo. 8. Luxonix LFX-1310 is a multi-effect. 9. Camel Audio make a rather fun compressor, distortion and filter the Camelcrusher. Virtual Instruments (VSTi) 1. RGC Audio make Triangle II which is a great synth able to get some classic sounds. 2. Greenoak make Crystal 3. JX make both the JXsynth and the JX220 Drum Machine 1.Acoustica Beatcraft - A nice simple drum machine with some good sounds and decent options. Tab Programs 1. Tux Guitar - Free, open source editor. Can read and write to Guitar Pro file format. 2.Power Tab - Free tab editor, probably the main competitor for Guitar Pro. Sound Editing Utilities 1. Scale Tool - A quick, simple program for viewing scales. This post has been edited by Andrew Cockburn: Sep 29 2007, 01:14 AM -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
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Aug 5 2007, 07:28 AM
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Digital Audio Workstations ( DAW / Multi-track recording ) :
Krystal - A bit less feature rich than reaper, but very functional and simple. Envelopes and FX chains are more limited but great for quickly getting down tracks. Traverso DAW - A newcomer to the scene, but may be another to watch for simple multi-tracking. Drum Machine : Acoustica Beatcraft - A nice simple drum machine with some good sounds and decent options. Tab Programs : Guitar-Pro - The default tab program. The RSE and practice modes really make this worth the purchase, imo. Tux Guitar - Free, open source editor. Can read and write to Guitar Pro file format. Power Tab - Free tab editor, probably the main competitor for Guitar Pro. Sound Editing : Steinburg Wavelab - Good program with lots of options, can also be used for final mastering of songs. Utilities : Scale Tool - A quick, simple program for viewing scales. VST Plugins : iZotope Ozone - Very popular VST Plugin, generally used in the Mastering Process. 
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Aug 5 2007, 03:08 PM
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Thanks - will add them in
This post has been edited by Andrew Cockburn: Aug 5 2007, 03:08 PM -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab |
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Sep 23 2007, 01:25 AM
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wow great list, Andrew
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Sep 23 2007, 01:31 AM
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What about M-Audio Pro-Tools?
This post has been edited by Zephyr: Sep 23 2007, 01:31 AM |
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Sep 29 2007, 12:59 AM
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Just some of my favourite free software synths and effects
Kjaerhaus Audio do a very nice suite of free VST efffects that they call their classic range (chorus, delay, compressor and so on). GVST make various free vsts including a nice delay with the fab name of GDuckDly. As do Voxengo. Luxonix LFX-1310 is a multi-effect. Camel Audio make a rather fun compressor, distortion and filter the Camelcrusher. For freeware soft synths: RGC Audio make Triangle II which is a great synth able to get some classic sounds. Was going to mention Pentagon I from RGC - pretty certain mine was free but it's now a paid for download and price wise fits the other thread  . Greenoak make Crystal and JX make both the JXsynth and the JX220 Cheers, Tony -------------------- Get your music professionally mastered by anl AES registered Mastering Engineer. Contact me for Audio Mastering Services and Advice and visit our website www.miromastering.com
Be friends on facebook with us here. We use professional, mastering grade hardware in our mastering studo. Our hardware includes: Cranesong Avocet II Monitor Controller, Dangerous Music Liasion Insert Hardware Router, ATC SCM Pro Monitors, Lavry Black DA11, Prism Orpheus ADC/DAC, Gyratec Gyraf XIV Parallel Passive Mastering EQ, Great River MAQ 2NV Mastering EQ, Kush Clariphonic Parallel EQ Shelf, Maselec MLA-2 Mastering Compressor, API 2500 Mastering Compressor, Eventide Eclipse Reverb/Echo. |
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Nov 1 2007, 05:36 PM
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QUOTE (exorcyze @ Aug 5 2007, 07:28 AM)  Yeah, that's a great plug in, I use in my mastering  it's easy to use and sound great 
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Jan 7 2008, 05:45 PM
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most of the things listed here are plug-ins to use for a DAW- try downloading Reaper up the top there ^^
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Jan 7 2008, 06:35 PM
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Deeproots is absolutely right - you need a suitable sequencer as they are vsts/plug-ins. One minor thing wrt Reaper - it's shareware so if you use it and find that you like it and want to use it you should register it.
Cheers, Tony -------------------- Get your music professionally mastered by anl AES registered Mastering Engineer. Contact me for Audio Mastering Services and Advice and visit our website www.miromastering.com
Be friends on facebook with us here. We use professional, mastering grade hardware in our mastering studo. Our hardware includes: Cranesong Avocet II Monitor Controller, Dangerous Music Liasion Insert Hardware Router, ATC SCM Pro Monitors, Lavry Black DA11, Prism Orpheus ADC/DAC, Gyratec Gyraf XIV Parallel Passive Mastering EQ, Great River MAQ 2NV Mastering EQ, Kush Clariphonic Parallel EQ Shelf, Maselec MLA-2 Mastering Compressor, API 2500 Mastering Compressor, Eventide Eclipse Reverb/Echo. |
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Jan 7 2008, 08:46 PM
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would it work somehow with adobe audition? cuz ive got that program?
or isnt reper something similar? |
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Jan 7 2008, 08:50 PM
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i believe it would (by the product overview i glanced at)
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Jan 7 2008, 09:02 PM
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hmm ill let you know if i find out how it works
This post has been edited by dutriche: Jan 8 2008, 10:44 AM |
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Jan 30 2008, 06:17 PM
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Audio recording/mastering/producing:
Sony Acid Pro -> not free Sony Acid Xpress -> The free version (just about as good) Drum and synth: Fruity Loops -> the best out there |
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Jan 31 2008, 10:00 PM
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From a tip in Sound on Sound:
Free drum plugin: My Drumset - http://www.bluenoise.no/mydrumsetrocks.html I just downloaded and tested it, seems nice enough. Good enough if you´re on a budget and don´t want to use a pirated version of EXDrummer or Addictive Drums. -------------------- Leijon, Sweden
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Feb 1 2008, 10:39 AM
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not sure if this has been added, but Sequel is an excellent entry / starter recording / mixing program. it's interface is kind of like a very basic version of Cubase. it also has virtual insturments and loops. it has been compared to Apple's garageband software. their website and tutorial videos make it feel like ANYONE can use it.
http://www.sequel-music.net/index.php?L=1 it's price is 100 USD, so it's not >50, but it is still pretty cheap. i think it's great for people new to recording, or for people who just wanna mess around with loops. This post has been edited by Asphyxia Feeling: Feb 1 2008, 10:41 AM -------------------- What did you learn tonight? while shouting so loud, you barely joyous, broken thing. You are a voice that never sings, is what i say. You are freezing over hell You are bringing on that end you do so well and you can only blame yourself, is what is say. |
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