recording on computer part 2

sleeplikeadog

Ok, I asked not too long ago if I there was any free software to record myself on the computer with. Someone gave me a link, but that software doesn't work with windows xp :( . So, any other suggestions, or maybe even something I could buy?
Your help would be much appreciated.

manic mind

My husband just bought Magix Audio Studio to record his music on the computer. He got it at Best Buy for $80. It's pretty cool. It takes a little getting used to but it has alot of cool effects and instruments you can add along with your stuff.

sunburst strat

there are plenty of programs to record with on xp.depending on your sound card you can use q bass,cakewalk and a bunch more. i personally have a creative sound blaster audigy2z5 sound card(200 bucks). it has a recording console built in and in puts for firewire,headphones,mic's,spdif, optical and other line in's. you will need a interface to plug into then plug into the sound card.you will spend a little money but its not overwhelming.you can go cheaper but the quality suffers.if money is an issue you can acomplish a recording with a cheaper sound card but when you see how cool the audigy is you will want it. hope this helps.

ramspam

Audacity!!! Its nice and free! http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ I have xp and it works fine on our computer

elstongunn

wish i knew this before i droppped $80 on sony acid studio. oh well. anyone know a good way to plug say an electric guitar into computer to record?
are those 'firebox' things the only way?( usb)

ChuckinMontreal

elstongunn wrote:

anyone know a good way to plug say an electric guitar into computer to record?
are those 'firebox' things the only way?( usb)

check out Line6's Guitarport. Roughly $250 CAD, but worth every penny, imo.

http://www.line6.com/guitarport/

Brisk.

cant you just go

Start>All Programs>Acessories>entertain ment >recorder

?

JofZ

elstongunn wrote:

wish i knew this before i droppped $80 on sony acid studio. oh well. anyone know a good way to plug say an electric guitar into computer to record?
are those 'firebox' things the only way?( usb)

For 15 bucks you can buy a 1/4 into 1/8 plug. They sell em at every Apple Store for Guitars. It works fantastic and frees up the usb ports.

here is a newer one:
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/6084001/wo/2Z3v2PDyqfhd2TRooSF2Z8dP2rt/1.0.19.1.0.8.25.7.11.0.3
it is 25 bucks!

Pearl Juli

I BrisK I wrote:

cant you just go

Start>All Programs>Acessories>entertain ment >recorder

?

That's what I did today and what I do ALL THE TIME for that matter... lol. But it's recording just to check my progress on the guitar and to hear how I sound, see what I'm doing wrong, etc.

azithinkiam

i've been using cakewalk - plenty of power and VERY cheap.

here's a 311 cover recorded mostly with cakewalk and audacity...all pc, and all .mp3 sourced...i'm on vocals (lows) and 3 other 311 fans from around the country layed down the rest:

http://s46.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0DXR5A5A7YBZ14U840ENNKUZM

now, if only i could find someone to do some PJ covers with...

HINT HINT HINT!

-t.