#1
|
|||
|
|||
Recording software, 64bit, laptop update etc...
My previous laptop was running XP, Cakewalk Guitar Tracks 3, no problem, till it decided it was time to visit the Great Gig In The Sky (see what I did there?).
Bought a HP Elitebook 4 gig ram, 64 bit Windows 7. After much chewing about I eventually got the E-mu 0404 to sync, and downloaded the ASIO drivers. Unfortunately, the Cakewalk won't work properly in 64 bit. I installed it ok, and I can import audio into it via CD (just to test audio) , but when that audio plays, it still plays out of the laptop speakers rather than the interface. Weird. When laptop speakers are disabled! All other audio, eg through Windows media player, plays through the E-mu. Very odd. However that's an aside. The main problem is recording thru microphone. It just sounds all....wrong. too low, too much hiss, and distorted. It's a complete no go. I presume its the compatibility issue which is the problem. So I've heard that Cakewalk guitar tracks can still be used on 64 bit system, although not officially sanctioned by Cakewalk, but I don't know how to tweak it. The Cakewalk forum doesn't seem to be used as much as it used to be. Alternatively, can anyone recommend some software, I've heard Reaper is good. I will be recording acoustic, occasionally electric, may utilise drum loops on the odd track or two. |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Since you can download a fully functioning copy of REAPER for a free 60 day eval, with no restrictions or limitations, and since the download takes nearly no time or space on your hard disk, and since you can even do a portable install to reduce system impact, you might want to just grab it and try it. http://www.reaper.fm/download.php
Fran
__________________
E ho`okani pila kakou ma Kaleponi Slack Key in California - www.kaleponi.com My YouTube clips The Homebrewed Music Blog |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Was using GTP4 Pro on a 64 bit Win7 system with no issues. That was version 4 however and it looks like they are not doing Guitar Tracks Pro anymore in favor of Sonar.
If you don't want to upgrade to Sonar I agree to try Reaper trial to see if it works. Additionally Audacity (free) may be all you need. Audacity is as simple as it gets IMHO but has limited functionality for things like MIDI and plugins.
__________________
Takamine EF360SC Breedlove Atlas Solo J350/CM Breedlove Voice Concert Ovation Celebrity CK-047 FKOA Line6 Variax JTV59 Taylor T-5z Pro Peavey ValveKing 20 Fishman Loudbox Artist TC Electronic Hall of Fame reverb Electro-Harmonix Pulsar tremolo Boss A/B/Y switch Steinberg UR22 USB interface |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Yeah grab Reaper, then perhaps a 30 day all access pass at Groove 3 ($15.00) for some great tutorials they offer on Reaper. When your done with them plenty of other vids to learn from. I have actually bought and dl'd some and now am going to do the online 30 day deal. I am putting aside a little time to hone in on stuff I am just not quite sure of. Here is their site
http://www.groove3.com/str/access-it-all.html The vids I bought were very well presented |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
I have never used it so take with a grain of salt but Reaper does seem to be a very well favored inexpensive yet more or less comparable alternative to things like Logic, Pro Tools, CueBase etc.
As for Audacity it is my understanding it still cannot play effects in real time. IMO in todays digital DAW world in terms of work flow, efficiency of time spent, and efficiency learning about the tools (effects) of recording, not being able to hear the adjustments while doing them, leaves it unnecessarily cumbersome belying any real value of it's being free
__________________
Enjoy the Journey.... Kev... KevWind at Soundcloud KevWind at YouYube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...EZxkPKyieOTgRD System : Studio system Avid Carbon interface , PT Ultimate 2023.12 -Mid 2020 iMac 27" 3.8GHz 8-core i7 10th Gen ,, Ventura 13.2.1 Mobile MBP M1 Pro , PT Ultimate 2024.3 Sonoma 14.4 |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Another vote for Reaper. The user forums at cockos.com can also help with most questions if you get stuck - note that the 400+ page user manual is very useful!
__________________
Mike My music: https://mikebirchmusic.bandcamp.com 2020 Taylor 324ceBE 2017 Taylor 114ce-N 2012 Taylor 310ce 2011 Fender CD140SCE Ibanez 12 string a/e 73(?) Epiphone 6830E 6 string 72 Fender Telecaster Epiphone Dot Studio Epiphone LP Jr Chinese Strat clone Kala baritone ukulele Seagull 'Merlin' Washburn Mandolin Luna 'tatoo' a/e ukulele antique banjolin Squire J bass Last edited by MikeBmusic; 04-17-2014 at 12:38 PM. |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
This is true. However in my opinion Reaper is not a beginners DAW. I read every page of the manual and kept an eye on the forums. My digital audio recording started back in the early 90's with Emagic's Logic Audio, then Cubase(through some awful years), my current DAW is Cubase 7 Artist. Perhaps when one is used to a certain workflow and mindset, it may be harder starting fresh with something new. For audio routing Reapers shines, for midi, it sucks. and I am used to editing objects/items in Cubase and found it less fun in Reaper. For the price Reaper can't be beat. I may eventually buy it. I stopped using it after a fair demo period. The groove 3 vids did help a lot and got me there faster. I bought the Reaper extensions vid. and see they have added "Reaper signal flow explained" A pal of mine here in town jumped ship from lite OEM versions of Cubase and went to Reaper and he is happy, but doesn't do much midi. Reaper is light on it's feet cpu wise. and I would advise re-skinning from the get go from the Reaper stash. 64 bit Reaper seems to bridge 32 bit plugs better then Cubase
|
#8
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
|
#9
|
|||
|
|||
Thanks everyone - downloaded REAPER, everything working a treat.
Some issues with editing though, I'm joining the Reaper forum. Can't work out how to select part of an "item", and then either add an effect, fade out etc, just to that particular bit. I'll be paying for it though, as the recording itself works so well, with hardly any tweaking. |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
There are a number of ways to do what you are asking about - one is to split the take/track so that item is a separate item, then you can do whatever you want to just that part.
The other way is to add your plug-in, then automate to only do what you want during that segment of the track.
__________________
Mike My music: https://mikebirchmusic.bandcamp.com 2020 Taylor 324ceBE 2017 Taylor 114ce-N 2012 Taylor 310ce 2011 Fender CD140SCE Ibanez 12 string a/e 73(?) Epiphone 6830E 6 string 72 Fender Telecaster Epiphone Dot Studio Epiphone LP Jr Chinese Strat clone Kala baritone ukulele Seagull 'Merlin' Washburn Mandolin Luna 'tatoo' a/e ukulele antique banjolin Squire J bass |
#11
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
|
#12
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
|