Cheapest Multi Tracking?

Chunkosaurus · 12-01-2005, 02:17 AM

What is the cheapest way to record several tracks(7) on to a computer. I have Cake Walk Pro 9, Sound Forge 6 and Guitar Pro 4. What kind of interface do in need to do this? Do I need additional software?

Beelzebloke · 12-01-2005, 03:11 AM

What instruments are you planning to record?

eaeolian · 12-01-2005, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Beelzebloke

What instruments are you planning to record?

...and how many simultaneously? You can use Cakewalk to record, provided you have a decent sound card/interface. (I used the M-Audio 24/96, which only does two in at once.) However, CW's a bit of a pain for a lot of things...

Chunkosaurus · 12-01-2005, 04:56 PM

I plan on recording guitars,bass,drums,keys, and vocals.

eaeolian · 12-01-2005, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Chunkosaurus

I plan on recording guitars,bass,drums,keys, and vocals.

All at the same time? And how many pieces of drums?

Jason · 12-01-2005, 05:13 PM

check out the presonus firepod

Chris · 12-01-2005, 06:41 PM

Cheap yet decent: M-Audio Firewire 410

You'll also need a goodly amount of RAM, as most come to find out the first time they try running multiple tracks at once.

Drew · 12-02-2005, 09:35 AM

Yeah, I still need to up my computer a bit, at least another 512, probably another gig. 12-16 or so tracks at a time, maybe 5 of them looped drum beats, with a good amount of FX processing seems to be about the most my computer can take (512mb) in Sonar 3.

Do you need to record 7 tracks at once, or just be able to mix 7 tracks recorded seperately? If so, I'd try the Krystal audio engine freeware multitracker - I don't remember the address off the top of my head, but it looks pretty decent and Ken Burtch tried it recently with good result.

You CAN run a mic straight into your computer, but you'll get better results if you have a mic pre in line, or use a dedicated recording interface. I've been using the M-Audio Firewire 410, and the thing rocks. Simple, and it sounds great.

12-01-2005, 02:17 AM	#1
Chunkosaurus ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO Posts: 83 Main Seven: Iceman in Drop C Rig: Johnson Jm250 H/S Thanked: 0	Cheapest Multi Tracking? What is the cheapest way to record several tracks(7) on to a computer. I have Cake Walk Pro 9, Sound Forge 6 and Guitar Pro 4. What kind of interface do in need to do this? Do I need additional software?

12-01-2005, 03:11 AM	#2
Beelzebloke Fiddich or Morangie??? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gert Bristle Posts: 387 Real Name: Chris Main Seven: back on the Aria... just love them cheapies !! Rig: 1970s Marshall JMP Thanked: 0	What instruments are you planning to record? www.beelzebike.com

12-01-2005, 06:41 PM	#7
Chris Adminishredder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, Mass Posts: 16,619 Real Name: Mr. F. Johnson Main Seven: Sherman Custom Main ERG: Douglas 6ST Bass Rig: 2101 -> S160 -> Mesa Thanked: 536	Cheap yet decent: M-Audio Firewire 410 You'll also need a goodly amount of RAM, as most come to find out the first time they try running multiple tracks at once. Metalguitarist.org

12-02-2005, 09:35 AM	#8
Drew Fear the Polo! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 21,267 Real Name: Call me Ahab... Main Seven: 1991 Ibanez UV7PWH Main ERG: Sherman 5-string bass Rig: Mesa Recto-verb 50 Thanked: 141	Yeah, I still need to up my computer a bit, at least another 512, probably another gig. 12-16 or so tracks at a time, maybe 5 of them looped drum beats, with a good amount of FX processing seems to be about the most my computer can take (512mb) in Sonar 3. Do you need to record 7 tracks at once, or just be able to mix 7 tracks recorded seperately? If so, I'd try the Krystal audio engine freeware multitracker - I don't remember the address off the top of my head, but it looks pretty decent and Ken Burtch tried it recently with good result. You CAN run a mic straight into your computer, but you'll get better results if you have a mic pre in line, or use a dedicated recording interface. I've been using the M-Audio Firewire 410, and the thing rocks. Simple, and it sounds great. "...and everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon."

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Chunkosaurus ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO Posts: 83 Main Seven: Iceman in Drop C Rig: Johnson Jm250 H/S Thanked: 0	I plan on recording guitars,bass,drums,keys, and vocals.

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