Audio Recording Help, Audio Recording to PC |
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Jan 22 2013, 07:08 PM
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I know we have similar threads, and I even considererd that this should go under the Gear section but felt that this topic would be better served in the practice room since I use my recording device for practice more than anything. I struggled for awhile before I figured out what worked for me to record digitally from my guitar to some usable file on my PC..... like .mp3 or .wav.
Rather than hash out brands and what's better, it appears that some of our brothers and sisters here at GMC are just limited to what they can easily get their hands on, and maybe need help figuring out their best option with what they can get. I'm certainly no expert on this, but I know what finally worked for me. I also realize that MAC is better suited for this, but unfortunately I spent all my fun money on the guitars and amps so I'm left with my PC which is close to 3 years old now.... and it actually works decent for recording better than I thought. So if you have older equipment, there may be hope. So.... anyone needing help with this particular topic? I'm sure there are enough of us here to lend a hand. Here's my current load out until I can move on to bigger and better things... - Toshiba Laptop running AMD Athlon X-2 Daul Core 1.2 MHz CPU Windows 7, 3 GIG Ram and 300 MB HD. - PreSonus USB 2x2 - Audacity recording software. It's Free and used for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ As you can see, I have an old laptop and free software so I'm definately not here trying to tell anyone what is "Best" to get, I'm just thinking someone may need help with what they have or what they are limited in getting.... and the GMC community has a lot of good people in it who may be able to help out... This post has been edited by mroberts70: Jan 22 2013, 07:11 PM -------------------- Air Guitar Instructor
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Jan 22 2013, 08:27 PM
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Here is some good info from our friend Sensible Jones:
For a more complete set up try REAPER, especially as it supports VST's and VSTi's. Meaning you can also download the free versions of Amplitube etc. to use within it!! Thanks SJ! I'm trying it myself... -------------------- Air Guitar Instructor
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Jan 22 2013, 09:49 PM
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REAPER is a great choice
 And it's cross platform!!! As far as hardware, it really just depends on your budget. The good news is, in PC land, most modern laptops will do an adquate job of running your DAW and once you get a decent audio interface (usually for a couple/few hundred bux) and some decen headphones/monitors (around the same price) you are ready to enter the wonderful world of home recording Also, here is my THREAD ON RECORDING TIPS https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=35527 and my THREAD ON GEAR FOR THE HOME STUDIO https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=35615 Todd QUOTE (mroberts70 @ Jan 22 2013, 02:27 PM)  Here is some good info from our friend Sensible Jones:
For a more complete set up try REAPER, especially as it supports VST's and VSTi's. Meaning you can also download the free versions of Amplitube etc. to use within it!! Thanks SJ! I'm trying it myself... This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Jan 22 2013, 09:52 PM |
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Jan 22 2013, 10:41 PM
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Here are some of my own tips: http://www.osirisguitar.com/three-ways-to-...ectric-guitars/
I would definitely second the recommendation for Reaper, it's awesome and just $60 for a full personal license. And Mac is not a better choice, just different. I use both Mac and PC - Mac has better audio drivers usually, while Windows has loads more VSTs available. --------------------  |
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Jan 22 2013, 11:54 PM
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QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jan 22 2013, 03:49 PM) REAPER is a great choice And it's cross platform!!! As far as hardware, it really just depends on your budget. The good news is, in PC land, most modern laptops will do an adquate job of running your DAW and once you get a decent audio interface (usually for a couple/few hundred bux) and some decen headphones/monitors (around the same price) you are ready to enter the wonderful world of home recording Also, here is my THREAD ON RECORDING TIPS https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=35527 and my THREAD ON GEAR FOR THE HOME STUDIO https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=35615 Todd HA, there's Todd, I knew I could lure the master out with this one! I had actually been meaning to get catch up with you on some of this stuff Todd. I knew you had some good tips for stuff to use... It just seemed that we maybe had a few people around who needed a hand, and I wasn't sure where to grab a thread to bump... Thanks Todd! QUOTE (osiris @ Jan 22 2013, 04:41 PM) Here are some of my own tips: http://www.osirisguitar.com/three-ways-to-...ectric-guitars/ I would definitely second the recommendation for Reaper, it's awesome and just $60 for a full personal license. And Mac is not a better choice, just different. I use both Mac and PC - Mac has better audio drivers usually, while Windows has loads more VSTs available. Thanks Osiris, that sounds reasonable to me. I just know a few people who use MAC, but my knowledge is limited with the whole recording thing so I guess there are probably lots of Windows options out as well. Just seemed that the MAC stuff was easier for my friends to hook up and use than what I've ran into with PC. It just always seemed that the MAC's were the top picks among those who record music/video or did graphic design. I've never really done either one before so it's all still new to me. Thanks again for the comments. Those of us who don't know appreciate it...
-------------------- Air Guitar Instructor
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Jan 23 2013, 03:40 AM
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Hey, this is a good idea. Maybe it will help if I share my progression since joining. When I joined GMC I knew NOTHING about recording. I struggled to find how to submit video for my mentoring thread and then I found this video in the REC forum and it literally changed my musical life.
Before this I was using Audacity which is a great program but not the right tool for recording and editing guitar. After I started using Reaper and got a M-audio fast track used off ebay for like 20 bucks. Then I got started messing with vst's I have Amplitube now but I also started using free stuff, like Lepou's amp sims which you can get here ( http://lepouplugins.blogspot.com/ ) and also his Lecab 2 for loading impulse responses ( which you can find some cool ones here. I really liked the orange impulses http://bedroomproducersblog.com/2010/10/01...ulse-responses/ ). That website also has a lot of cool lists for some other cool free effects. Now I use Reaper and Amplitube and am working on upgrading to a faster computer and some studio monitors like Rokit krk 6's, and some Akg mk 240 headphones. I think Todd likes Overloud Th 1 and 2 for amp sims, I have not tried them yet. It's all a learning process. And sometimes learning to make the best out of what you have can bring on some interesting results. --------------------  |
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Jan 23 2013, 11:52 AM
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That little video is very good and I have always recommended it to anyone asking about a setup which involved free stuff
Looks like it's still good! Let us know how it went
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Jan 23 2013, 01:06 PM
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Just a couple of lists of free VST's!!
-------------------- I'd rather have a full Bottle in front of me than a full Frontal Lobotomy!!
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And of course, all the other videos are too, saw those in my own thread 
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Jan 25 2013, 05:35 PM
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... and Todd's extensive in home recording knowledge is a wonderful thing!
-------------------- Air Guitar Instructor
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