Adivce needed on home recording software

pophead2k · Post by **pophead2k** » Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:26 pm

Hey everyone, I'm ready to invest in some home recording software for my PC. I'm a novice, so I need something easy to use with a good track record of not causing system crashes, etc.

I'm not in a position to go with something as expensive as Pro Tools, but it looks like there are quite a few less expensive alternatives out there. Any advice? Stuff to avoid? I basically just need the ability to record instruments and vocals directly, or to patch in from my 4-track. I wish I could go with Garage Band, but I think its Mac only at this point. Thanks in advance!

Mike Boom · Post by **Mike Boom** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 8:08 pm

Ive found Cubase to be pretty good to use and pretty stable and does everything you need - you can record MIDI and Audio tracks very easily and the newest version SX VER 2.1 I think it is has a nice interface. Couple that with Soundforge for individual wave editing and youve got everything you need.

Branst · Post by **Branst** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 8:14 pm

Cool Edit Pro (now known as Adobe Audition) would be a good fit for you. MIDI recording is absent but it doesn't seem like you need that anyways. CEP is a great application for recording and also editing your recordings. It's very easy to use and you definitely wouldn't lose by getting it.

http://www.adobe.com/products/audition/main.html

pophead2k · Post by **pophead2k** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 11:29 am

Thanks guys, and to Blue, who IM'd me some stuff. I think I'm going shopping for this today, so I'll let you know what I end up with.