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  • Home Recording Free/Cheap DAW Recommendations

    I'd like to get a decent DAW to use on my Windows 10 loaded laptop. I used to use my MacBook for recording (admittedly not often) and had Garageband and a version of Presonus Studio One on it. Since that died I have dabbled with Garageband on my iPad, which is ok for sketching ideas, but very limited in functionality

    I'm looking for something with easy 'beginner' access that I can use to gradually build my understanding and skills in recording.

    As I'd be recording at home I would more than likely have to get my guitar/bass tones using Amplitube on the iPad. I have the iRig 2 interface for that, but I'd still have to get those sounds into my laptop. I'm pretty certain I still have an old Behringer UCG102 that would help, but not sure how best to set things up. Would I be better recording tones on Garageband and importing, or using the output of the iRig through the UCG102.

    I'm working on an extremely tight budget, so free/cheap is good for any solution. I'm not looking to produce awesome quality finished tracks, but mostly something decent for my own enjoyment. That being said, I'd like to be able to share stuff, and not be embarrassed by what I produce.

    Any help/advice gratefully received!

    Cheers!


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    Re: Home Recording Free/Cheap DAW Recommendations

    The good news that many DAWs now have a free of charge (or very affordable) 'lite' or 'studio' version you can download.

    If you are looking for simple and free, just get Reaper. It can be as complex as you like in terms of feature set, or you can run it super simple.

    Alternatively, if you are going to be using a microphone at some point, you can get an interface with a bundled DAW of your choice.
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      Re: Home Recording Free/Cheap DAW Recommendations

      ^ Bang on. I would certainly get Reaper...it's really a no-brainer for this type of situation.
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        Re: Home Recording Free/Cheap DAW Recommendations

        +1 to Reaper. From simple raw 4-track demos through some simple yet mean video editing to mixing / mastering commercial album sessions with 100+ audio tracks, it can do it all with stunning stability and flexibility.
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          Re: Home Recording Free/Cheap DAW Recommendations

          Another vote for Reaper. I ran it free until I knew it would do what I wanted then ponied up the $60 or so it costs.
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            Re: Home Recording Free/Cheap DAW Recommendations

            Reaper fanboy. There's nothing the big names do that's beyond Reaper's reach.

            $60 US for a home use license; free updates for 3 versions (including sub-version and bug fixes).
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              Re: Home Recording Free/Cheap DAW Recommendations

              Thanks fellas. Reaper it is!


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