Cool Edit Pro 2.0 - Any good? Help! I need help!

Abe Stoklasa · Post by **Abe Stoklasa** » 29 Jun 2002 6:25 pm

I'm buying a computer just for recording and SERIOUS SERIOUS recording. Recordings to sell!

I was wondering if Cool Edit Pro 2.0 would be a good start for me. Could someone help me out? What else should I get? I'm very very serious about making professional CD's. I have a $2,500 budget. After computer, Cool Edit Pro 2.0 (If you guys approve), I would've spent about $2,000. I know the computer is very very capable and has a great CD burner. That's not an issue, and the soundcard is a "Creative Labs Sound Blaster 5.1 Live Audio Card" (This sound card comes with the computer. I hear it works good.) I know how to run the software and all. I've got great speakers, and I could just use headphones. I have good cables and instruments. I will need some kind of drum software, because I can't play drums, and can play everything else I want to. Any suggestions? Will this work for professional quality recordings? Do I need anything else? Will that sound card work? Is the software professional quality? Is Cakewalk's high end better?

I really need help. I'm desperate for some advice. Please help in anyway you can. If you know of any good websites, that'd be good, too.

PLEASE, I REALLY NEED SOME HELP HERE.

I want to thank you in advance.

Bob Hoffnar · Post by **Bob Hoffnar** » 29 Jun 2002 10:12 pm

Abraham,
I would suggest doing quite a bit of research before making a decision. Go to the library and start reading all the copies of Electronic Musician magazine you can find. The quality of your recordings has quite a bit to do with your digital i/o. Don't spend a nickel until you know what that is ! Check out the MOTU 2408 and equivalent systems. Do some major web surfing and learn about what you are getting into. A good place to start would be the Harmony Central web site. Lot of links and info.

This sight is for pedalsteel players. It is a great place but maybe not the best for project studio information.

The july issue of Electronic Musician is about setting up a project studio with different budgets. make sure you read it !

have fun, Bob

[This message was edited by Bob Hoffnar on 29 June 2002 at 11:32 PM.]

Peter · Post by **Peter** » 30 Jun 2002 12:23 am

Abraham, I am going through the same type of questions.
I have asked several sound engineers (friends of mine) about my setup.

My computer is fine, but they recommended to stay away from the SBlive because it sounds tinny. They recommended a proper In/Out board, four channels, eight channels, whatever your budget requires. Look in the electronic magazines.

Cool Edit is wonderful. It does Audio editing only.
Cakewalk is better because you can mix Audio with MIDI. This means that you can have several "virtual" midi tracks running in sync with recorded audio files.

But some of the engineers recommend ProTools. There is a FREE version available on the WEB from ProTools with enough tracks to get started.

Abraham, the only thing you need to get right is the craft of sound engineering. This is a specialised job and I recommend you follow a course in sound recording, mixing and mastering.

You see, buying a computer and hardware does not make you a sound engineer. It makes you a computer owner.

Good luck in your venture.

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Wayne Brown · Post by **Wayne Brown** » 30 Jun 2002 3:19 am

abe as i said in your other thread call me and i'll help you out ....check out your other thread in electronics

wayne brown
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Abe Stoklasa · Post by **Abe Stoklasa** » 30 Jun 2002 6:57 am

You all gave me great advice. I was a little anxious. You're right I need more research.

Wayne, I appreciate the help. I'll call you today around Noon, if that's ok.

I didn't even know where to start. Now, I have somewhere to go. Thanks guys!

Wayne Brown · Post by **Wayne Brown** » 30 Jun 2002 7:36 am

no problem i'll be here
wayne

Abe Stoklasa · Post by **Abe Stoklasa** » 30 Jun 2002 1:06 pm

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Doyle Huff · Post by **Doyle Huff** » 2 Jul 2002 7:23 pm

Abraham. J.D Walters cut a cd using Cool edit pro. Check website Waltersclan.com. then go to JD and Linda to hear some of his cuts.