Getting Started on Recording? Cool Freeware Multitrack Program

Drew · 05-16-2007, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by specs

16 audio tracks
32 Bit floating point audio engine
44.1 to 192 kHz sample rate
3-band parametric EQ &
2 VST insert slots per channel
3 VST master effect slots
ASIO low latency audio driver support
4 KRISTAL Plug-In slots

Really, if you want to learn how to record, there's no substitute for actually going out and doing it and getting hands on experience. The problem is, most good multitrack software out there is kind of pricey. Very pricey, in fact, and prohibitive to the average beginner who wants to get his feet wet, but certainly isn't ready to fork over $500 on a whim just to see what digital audio recording is like.

I can't remember where I first saw this program, but it was a home recording forum somewhere. I haven't personally given it a run myself, but the specs are good on paper and what feedback I've heard from users has been positive. And, best of all, it's free.

So, if digital recording is something you've been curious about, but never tried, grab your guitar and SM-57, then download this application and start browsing the forums here for tips on how to tweak your mixes.

eaeolian · 05-16-2007, 10:13 PM

I would also recommend Reaper, although you really *should* cough up the $30 if you're going to really use it. I've heard of Kristal being used with good success.

Rick · 05-16-2007, 10:15 PM

I had actually uploaded KRISTAL on my laptop but then my friend Zach gave me his old computer with Cool Edit Pro on it.

leatherface2 · 05-16-2007, 10:18 PM

recording on a laptop better than a regular desk computer.im behind the times.

JJ Rodriguez · 06-04-2007, 03:26 PM

What's a good, inexpensive (or cheap) recording interface other than a mic? I don't have any rack gear yet that I can plug into the PC. Thinking of getting a UX2 toneport from Line 6, but I've heard they're crap.

MF_Kitten · 08-01-2007, 08:56 AM

what about us poor mac users being stuck with garageband and friggin´ audacity? :P

undeadsoldier · 08-21-2007, 12:08 AM

I've got kristal but i've only got on board sound, and it records crapy, is there any way around that??

D-EJ915 · 08-21-2007, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MF_Kitten

what about us poor mac users being stuck with garageband and friggin´ audacity? :P

audacity can record multiple tracks at a time...

Thomas · 08-21-2007, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MF_Kitten

what about us poor mac users being stuck with garageband and friggin´ audacity? :P

Dude, upgrade to Logic.

Alpo · 08-21-2007, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Rodriguez

Thinking of getting a UX2 toneport from Line 6, but I've heard they're crap.

Where did you hear that? I have a UX1 and it's great.

Faine · 09-09-2007, 01:13 PM

Once I download this on to my computer, What do I do now? I need a microphone for my guitar?

soldierkahn · 09-13-2007, 02:15 PM

I always have great luck with Acid Pro 5....and i didnt fork the cash for it either....

ZeroSignal · 09-16-2007, 10:20 AM

How do I record onto a computer from a pod xt live? What do I need? I'm a n00b of doom and I need help!

nine squares · 09-16-2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeroSignal

How do I record onto a computer from a pod xt live? What do I need? I'm a n00b of doom and I need help!

Do you own a soundcard with a line input? Do you have any kind of recording software in your computer, for example; Qubase, Nuendo, Pro Tools, Logic, or Cool Edit?

ZeroSignal · 09-16-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nine squares

Do you own a soundcard with a line input? Do you have any kind of recording software in your computer, for example; Qubase, Nuendo, Pro Tools, Logic, or Cool Edit?

Nope but I'm getting some freeware one.

Is a line input the plug with the picture of the mic on it? If so then yes.

ShawnF mentioned something about being able to use a PODxt live as a sound card.

nine squares · 09-16-2007, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeroSignal

Nope but I'm getting some freeware one.

Is a line input the plug with the picture of the mic on it? If so then yes.

ShawnF mentioned something about being able to use a PODxt live as a sound card.

Ok really? That would be new to me, but try to follow up that tip with him.
Yes, thats the one. Now you could plug your guitar to that input from your PODxt live´s output. You just use a regular tele cable. So far so good but now comes the little tricky part, you are going to experience the greatest recordingbandit - "latency". This will effect your playing but can be set to a pleasant amount depending on your soundcard. Do you know what I´m talking about? If not I will explain it to you man.

Drew · 09-17-2007, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeroSignal

Nope but I'm getting some freeware one.

Is a line input the plug with the picture of the mic on it? If so then yes.

ShawnF mentioned something about being able to use a PODxt live as a sound card.

That's actually the mic input. You might have a seperate line in as well - if so, it might be prefferable, as the mic in will be hotter, but the line in will allow you to monitor through your sound card, and not the software you're recording through.

Either will work, though.

nine squares · 09-17-2007, 02:35 PM

Thanks for the correction Drew, I messed up with the inputs..

Mattayus · 10-25-2007, 06:35 AM

The line-in is blue usually, mic is pink, and speakers are green.

I plug my podxt into my comp with a guitar cable. You need a big-to-small jack on one end though, whack the big end in ur Pods left or right line-out, and then the small end into ur computer's line-in.

TREYAZAGHTOTH · 10-31-2007, 12:12 PM

Any one heard of the M-Audio USB Midisport Uno.. can i connect my korg pandora to this and access my sound card via usb.. in the hope of reducing latencies..
BTW i downloaded a programme called ASIO4ALL.. it did reduce my latencies significantly.. but my guitar still sounds 'abrasive'.. like a fork on a ceramic plate..

Edit: anyone try out sansamp xdi.. i think we can connect our guitar to the computer

technomancer · 05-10-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by eaeolian

I would also recommend Reaper, although you really *should* cough up the $30 if you're going to really use it. I've heard of Kristal being used with good success.

Just a bump because they're FINALLY working on an OS X port of Reaper:

UPDATED May 8 2008 -! v2.206pre1/OSX0.895 mac preview build... - Cockos Confederated Forums

LuxFero · 05-29-2008, 03:15 AM

Have anyone tried Ubuntu Studio with Ardour 2? It seems to be pretty much like pro tools.. but free

TMatt142 · 06-26-2008, 07:20 PM

I'm with you Steve on Reaper. From all the people I've seen on HR.com, a lot on there use Reaper. Even one of Reapers originators frequently visits the site to help out. Sounds to me like the most powerful and user-friendly recording program out there....especially for only what....a $50.00 donation? As soon as my harddrive gets here...It's Reaper all the way...

Ze Kink · 07-28-2008, 09:54 AM

I also bought Reaper some time ago, and I highly recommend it! We made a small order of around 13 people, and got some discount from the (already low) price, so I got it for €27. Not bad, and it's honestly very good.

ephriamiv7 · 07-29-2008, 05:19 AM

audacity help

i wan tto run each of my mics through my mixer as spereate tracks and i figured it out and my snare is on one track tom1 is on the cecond but some are saying on the snare trackis it the panning on my mixer??? im runnony a yamaha mixerwith a usb interface

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Originally Posted by D-EJ915

audacity can record multiple tracks at a time...

help me PM!

05-16-2007, 10:13 PM	#2
eaeolian The Church of SEVEN • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 8,656 Thanked: 34	I would also recommend Reaper, although you really should cough up the $30 if you're going to really use it. I've heard of Kristal being used with good success. __________________ Division - American metal that doesn't suck. Much. Even on MySpace, and Soundclick, too.

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JJ Rodriguez Pantysniffing zombie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 10,303 Thanked: 71	What's a good, inexpensive (or cheap) recording interface other than a mic? I don't have any rack gear yet that I can plug into the PC. Thinking of getting a UX2 toneport from Line 6, but I've heard they're crap.

08-21-2007, 12:08 AM	#7
undeadsoldier ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bunbury, Western Australia Posts: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I've got kristal but i've only got on board sound, and it records crapy, is there any way around that??

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Faine Playing guitar. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 306 Thanked: 4	Once I download this on to my computer, What do I do now? I need a microphone for my guitar?

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Mattayus Sir Groove-A-Lot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cambridgeshire, UK Posts: 4,551 Thanked: 171	The line-in is blue usually, mic is pink, and speakers are green. I plug my podxt into my comp with a guitar cable. You need a big-to-small jack on one end though, whack the big end in ur Pods left or right line-out, and then the small end into ur computer's line-in. __________________ My Myspace My Music My Demo EP

10-31-2007, 12:12 PM	#20
TREYAZAGHTOTH 'bone' carpenter Join Date: May 2007 Location: India Posts: 60 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Any one heard of the M-Audio USB Midisport Uno.. can i connect my korg pandora to this and access my sound card via usb.. in the hope of reducing latencies.. BTW i downloaded a programme called ASIO4ALL.. it did reduce my latencies significantly.. but my guitar still sounds 'abrasive'.. like a fork on a ceramic plate.. Edit: anyone try out sansamp xdi.. i think we can connect our guitar to the computer

05-29-2008, 03:15 AM	#22
LuxFero ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 4 Thanked: 0	Have anyone tried Ubuntu Studio with Ardour 2? It seems to be pretty much like pro tools.. but free

06-26-2008, 07:20 PM	#23
TMatt142 vagitarian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 381 Thanked: 9	I'm with you Steve on Reaper. From all the people I've seen on HR.com, a lot on there use Reaper. Even one of Reapers originators frequently visits the site to help out. Sounds to me like the most powerful and user-friendly recording program out there....especially for only what....a $50.00 donation? As soon as my harddrive gets here...It's Reaper all the way...

07-28-2008, 09:54 AM	#24
Ze Kink the black wizards Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 737 Thanked: 10	I also bought Reaper some time ago, and I highly recommend it! We made a small order of around 13 people, and got some discount from the (already low) price, so I got it for €27. Not bad, and it's honestly very good.

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