Re: general digital recording query (for Simon Kean)

["Simon Kean" <skean@ihug.com.au>]

I tend to only use two analog inputs at a time, recording to a single 
stereo
track in CEP, as I tend to work alone on my tunes. Not sure how many
simultaneous input signals at once CEP can handle, but you can assign the
input on the track settings.

My recording process usually starts with drums, which are all pre-recorded
loops either from sample cd's, the web or I may use a recording from mini
disk, which is usually of a friend who has the nastiest trashy sounding kit
i've heard. Use my Behringer MX602A mixer to handle input signals (DI for
bass, Sansamp Classic/Zoom 9150 for Guitar, SM58 for vocals), and effect to
"taste" using DX plugins. I tend to usually commit to effects on guitars
when tracking though, with a touch of EQ adjustment when done. Haven't used
keyboards on any recordings yet, and don't even own a synth, so haven't
bothered to use Sequencing software (ie; Cakewalk, Cubase).

I have an additional 8 gig hard disk purely for my tunes and samples. Need
to upgrade the soundcard (SB Live), but fairly happy with the results i've
obtained thus far with CEP. My understanding is the Logic Audio may be
pretty tasty too...but haven't gotten around to playing with that yet.

Hope this info is of use.

Simon

----- Original Message -----
From: luca <lucafeed@tin.it>
To: <Loopers-Delight@annihilist.com>
Sent: Monday, May 01, 2000 3:30 AM
Subject: R: general digital recording query (for Simon Kean)


> How many analog inputs do you use ?
> Do you use an additional H.disk?
> Luca
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Simon Kean <skean@ihug.com.au>
> To: <Loopers-Delight@annihilist.com>
> Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2000 5:40 AM
> Subject: Re: general digital recording query
>
>
> > Just a personal recommendation on this thread. I use my PC as a Digital
> > Audio Workstation, but don't need MIDI/Sequencing functionality, and 
>use
> > Cool Edit Pro 1.2. I like the simplicity and the layout. Plus I like 
>the
> > fact it doubles as a sound file or track editor and has multitrack
window,
> > all within the click of an Icon. Also supports DX plugins which works
for
> > me.
> >
> > Just my $0.02.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Simes
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Michael LaMeyer <m.lameyer@rcn.com>
> > To: <Loopers-Delight@annihilist.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2000 5:09 AM
> > Subject: Re: general digital recording query
> >
> >
> > > Peter,
> > >
> > > It doesn't sound like you're going to want Cakewalk for digital 
>audio,
> > it's
> > > primarily a MIDI sequencer for sythesizers (which it's fine at).  If
you
> > > have Acid and you're comfortable with that, Sonic Foundry also a
> > > multi-tracker called Vegas.  However, it has functionality you might
not
> > > want or need.   You can check out www.harmony-central.com and check
out
> > the
> > > demos in the software section for a broad idea of what's out there.
The
> > > shareware music machine also has a number of these:
> www.hitsquad.com/smm/
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Peter Shindler" <shindler@mediaone.net>
> > > To: <Loopers-Delight@annihilist.com>
> > > Sent: Friday, April 28, 2000 11:58 PM
> > > Subject: general digital recording query
> > >
> > >
> > > > Sorry to distract y'all from the Napster and "can chicks loop?"
> threads
> > > > (both of which I'm enjoying immensely, keep it coming), but here's
> > > something
> > > > that's on my mind.
> > > >
> > > > I've just been introduced to the world of digital recording by a
> friend
> > > > who's letting me borrow his Roland VS-840 Digital Workstation.  
>I've
> > been
> > > > having a blast playing around with it, especially
mixing-and-matching
> my
> > > own
> > > > guitar loops and noises with Acid and FruityLoops drum sounds.
> However,
> > > it
> > > > occurred to me that most of the cut-and-paste functions I've been
> > messing
> > > > with would be much easier if the whole process was done on my PC.
So
> > now
> > > > I'm considering buying a package like Cakewalk, and I'm wondering:
Is
> a
> > > > program like that really comparable to a stand-alone recording 
>unit?
> > What
> > > > does the Roland do that a good software program cannot?  And aside
> from
> > > > Cakewalk, what other programs should I be checking out?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks.  I'm sure I'm asking the right people (just keep it 
>clean!).
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Peter
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>