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Any DAW will require serious study to understand its use, and the setting up a particular DAW with a particular type of computer or operating system will add to the need to work through compatibility issues. Factor in the need to be chained close to a computer to use it as a recorder and also deal with fan noise, etc. That's why I always recommend something like the Zoom R8 for someone who wants to record and not spend a huge amount of time just getting to the point where they CAN record. Everyone picks their own poison. |
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Great Point Rudy....
Any thoughts on the Portastudio's over the handheld... Prices seem similar Like the: TASCAM DP-008EX |
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You record to the Tascam and then to edit you can upload the files to your computer and Audacity. As far as I know, Audacity will not handle MIDI. You can download Reaper for as a free trial and that will play both MIDI and audio. But why do you need a DAW to play and record MIDI? Do you understand what MIDI is? |
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Well, I guess not.. but that's why I'm here asking questions from the pro's
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The reason why I suggest 24 bit recording is that it makes it much easier to record at lower levels and stay above the noise factor. Twenty-four bit recordings in WAV format can easily be edited in a DAW and provide superior results from what you'll be able to achieve with 16 bit WAV files. Portastudios are designed to make multi-tracking easy. You can overdub with your DR-05 but it's much more difficult and the quality and results of the recorded overdubs is limited. |
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But I'm wondering why you even need Audacity. You can listen to what you've recorded on the Tascam simply by plugging headphones into it. But you're going to have to spend some time reading the manual to know how it works. Coming here asking the types of questions like you have requires us to spend time typing out the same answers you'll find in the manual. The only reasons to transfer your recordings from the Tascam to your computer are, 1. To edit the recordings, or 2. So you can monitor play back on speakers. Why do you want to get the recordings to your computer? |
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I once spent three weeks trying to master the Focusrite system in conjuction with my laptop and the fancy software that came with it. The exercise was so complicated - it took me two days even to INSTALL the software, let alone learn how to use it - that it not only nearly killed my wish to record music, it also nearly destroyed my will to live. To this day, that Focusrite kit still sits in disgrace, in a dark cupboard. I went back to the Tascam and have lived about 80% happily ever after.
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I’m late to this thread, but what computer system are you using? If Windows, I got nothing that hasn’t already even mentioned. But if Mac / IOS, just get an Apogee mic and you’re set. Plugs into your Mac, iPad, or iPhone, and you can use Garage Band on any of those devices. For my own self-critique, I just plug it into my iPhone and shoot a video of myself playing and singing. It’s not professional sound, but I can hear my many and profound flaws very clearly on it. And using Garage Band, you can record as many tracks and overdubs as you want and manipulate the sound to your heart’s content.
You can go with the cheaper Blue Yeti USB mic, and it’ll work with your Mac, but I don’t believe it does with iOS and the sound quality isn’t as good. It’s not a pro setup but you said just for fun home recording, right? -Ray |
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I've got a Tascam DR05 (Handheld) that doesn't do a bad job but hunting for stuff through the menu's sucks I prefer knobs-sliders etc.., That's why I'm starting to go in the portastudio route like the Tascam DP0008 but someone earlier said it only records in 16 bit, not 24 bit.. So I might have to move up the line. Also in the midst of improving my vocals/ vocal-playing, I might want to polish the song a little to put on Soundcloud which audacity or Darkaudacity would do.. I will look into garage band |
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Curve. Sweetwater will help you out with all of it, plus there is a lot of YouTube videos. It’s really not that hard to get that system up and going. |
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Download the new Taylor guitar app on your phone or tablet and in 10 min you are recording on a 4 track system. Also does mix down, some effects, eq etc. it’s easy and fun and a great way to introduce yourself to the magic of recording. And its FREE!
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