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Sidney Malone
From:
Buna, TX
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Posted 15 Nov 2000 8:45 pm |
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| I'm looking for a simple to use multitrack recording software for a PC/Win98. All I need to do is record Mic, guitar etc.. onto some WAV files from Band in a Box. I need it to work just as a cassette type multitrack recorder. Any suggestions appreciated!! |
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mtulbert
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Plano, Texas 75023
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Posted 16 Nov 2000 7:05 am
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Sidney,
Check out this site www.IQSOFT.com
They make a program called SAW. It stands for Software Audio Workshop.
It is a phenominal program and comes in many flavors. There is a version called Saw Lite that may fit your needs and I believe you can download a demo of the program.
It is a non linear editing program which means that you can manipulate your data without damaging the original files. There is some learning curve but it is not that steep especially if you know how to use a multitrack cassette system.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email back.
Regards,
Mark T. |
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Skip Ellis
From:
Bradenton, Fl USA
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Posted 16 Nov 2000 6:46 pm
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Sydney-you also might want to take alook at a program called "Power Tracks" put out by the same company that does BIAB. PGMusic.com
Skip Ellis
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'72 Emmons PP D-10 8x4
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DroopyPawn
From:
Fox, OK, USA
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Posted 16 Nov 2000 6:48 pm
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Get one of the Cakewalk programs. I use Pro Audio 9. You can get Guitar Studio or something like that on ebay for probably $50.
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www.16tracks.com |
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Rick Tyson
From:
Ohio
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 17 Nov 2000 4:35 am
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| That Digidesign program is "ProTools Free" a cut down version of their regular program. I've downloaded it but haven't done any recording with it (actually haven't been able to figure it out yet). |
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Ole Dantoft
From:
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Posted 17 Nov 2000 6:09 am
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Sidney,
There used to be a program called "Internet Tapedeck", which was a totally free app. that worked just like an 8-track casette-recorder. The company's website is down, and has been for long, but I've got that software, and would be happy to send you a copy, if you're interrested !
Let me know !
Ole
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 17 Nov 2000 6:37 am
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I have a copy of the Internet Tape Deck that Ole graciously sent me. I didn't mention that one since the company, apparently, is out of business and there is no support for it.
If anyone wants it, I can burn a copy for them. |
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Bill Leff
From:
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
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Posted 17 Nov 2000 10:56 am
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| I've tried a bunch of them, and the best in the lot is called "n-track". You can find it on the net. If you like it, you can register it for $35 and that will give you full functionality. |
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Sidney Malone
From:
Buna, TX
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Posted 17 Nov 2000 12:59 pm
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| I appreciate all the good advice, Is the Internet Tape Deck compatible with Win98, I know some older programs won't work on '98?? I have downloaded N-Track and a couple of others and hope to try them out this weekend. |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 17 Nov 2000 1:58 pm
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The Internet Tape Deck is Win 95/98/ME compatible.
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Sidney Malone
From:
Buna, TX
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Posted 17 Nov 2000 2:06 pm
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I would definitely like to get a copy from one of you.
You can email me at:
larisalynn@peoplepc.com
Thanks,
Sidney
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Ole Dantoft
From:
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Posted 20 Nov 2000 2:17 am
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Jack,
Will you be able to e-mail this one to Sidney ??
My ISP won't allow attachments bigger than approx. 5 MB's (this one is 10-11 MB's), but I'll also be glad to burn another copy.
Let me know !
Ole |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 20 Nov 2000 4:35 am
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I'm sending a copy to him, Ole. I also conned him in to buying my CD. 
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Ole Dantoft
From:
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Posted 20 Nov 2000 5:45 am
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Sounds just fine, Jack !
Ole |
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Jeff Hogsten
From:
Flatwoods Ky USA
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Posted 24 Nov 2000 10:04 pm
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out of all of the ones recomended cakewalk is the most professional and easiest to use. There is a new book called cakewald power and it will take you right through it and that is very valuable
Jeff
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Ken Lang
From:
Simi Valley, Ca
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Posted 25 Nov 2000 8:24 pm
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| Cakewalk may be a little pricey, or a lot pricey depending on the situation. Save the money and get it. It will open horizons that will keep you busy for some time to come. Once you learn whatever small program you want, you'll be itching for more almost immediately. Go for it. You'll not be dissapointed. |
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André Sommer
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Posted 26 Nov 2000 10:22 am
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Hi Sidney,
May I suggest you look into Cubase VST ? I am using the full VST 5/ 32 bit version.It's about $400,-. If that's out of your price range then there is a 'light' version too called "Cubasis VST" for about $70,-.( you may have to shop around a little bit for best prices). That one includes 32 audio channels,64 Midi tracks, Wavelab Lite (an excellent Wav. editor and mastering/ CD burning software), notation and score printing. For more details look here: http://www.steinberg.net/products/index.phtml
You can download demo's for both programs here: http://service.steinberg.net/webdoc.nsf/show/demos_pc_e
For forums about these products: http://www.cubase.net/ and: http://www.studio201.com/cwu/
There's a wealth of commercial/shareware/freeware plugins (reverbs, delay's, compressors,instruments, etc.)available for it on the net.
Of course the audio result is depending on the soundcard you are using.It has to be MME or ASIO compliant and capable of full duplex recording. Something like e.g. Soundblaster Live!(Value) will do. You will have to deal with the latency though.The supplied ASIO DirectX full duplex driver will have around 46 milliseconds of latency, but there are workarounds for direct monitoring.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask me either here or by email. BTW, I am in no way affiliated with Steinberg, just a happy user of their products.
André. |
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