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Re: HA HA!!! I feel dumb now. (Logic Studio content)
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HA HA!!! I feel dumb now. (Logic Studio content)
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Lazarus1140
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Re: HA HA!!! I feel dumb now. (Logic Studio content)
I am a total noob and just purchased a used computer specifically for recording. My problem is that I look at specs and reviews of the software and I'm already stumbling over terms. I don't even know what to look for. Basically, I want to be able to produce complete songs but probably one track/instrument at a time.
I was thinking about Sonar 7 until I saw some of the negative information here (even though I don't understand the comments). Also, I was looking at An Omega Recording Studio which, according to its own blurb, is "a USB computer recording system that includes the Omega 8x4x2 USB I/O mixer, Cubase LE recording software, and Pantheon world-class Lexicon Reverb plug-in. All of the components necessary to transform your computer into a powerful 24-bit recording studio."
Does this sound better than Sonar Home Studio 7, and do I still need to purchase a soundcard for the computer? Can someone recommend a soundcard? Is 24-bit good quality.
This was all much easier for me in the reel to reel days if that tells you anything.
I am a total noob and just purchased a used computer specifically for recording. My problem is that I look at specs and reviews of the software and I'm already stumbling over terms. I don't even know what to look for. Basically, I want to be able to produce complete songs but probably one track/instrument at a time.
I was thinking about Sonar 7 until I saw some of the negative information here (even though I don't understand the comments). Also, I was looking at An Omega Recording Studio which, according to its own blurb, is "a USB computer recording system that includes the Omega 8x4x2 USB I/O mixer, Cubase LE recording software, and Pantheon world-class Lexicon Reverb plug-in. All of the components necessary to transform your computer into a powerful 24-bit recording studio."
Does this sound better than Sonar Home Studio 7, and do I still need to purchase a soundcard for the computer? Can someone recommend a soundcard? Is 24-bit good quality.
This was all much easier for me in the reel to reel days if that tells you anything.
dominus
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Re: HA HA!!! I feel dumb now. (Logic Studio content)
The Omega is made by Lexicon, right? They've got some pretty lousy tech support. Do you have firewire on your computer? Pick up an M-Audio FW410. That is one of the best price/performance units out there, and will work on any computer with Firewire (Mac or PC), has XLR and 1/4" ins, 1/4" outs, will work fine with Sonar, Cubase, Reaper, Sony Acid, Adobe Audition, Pro Tools M-Powered, etc. 24 bit is as high as you can go. The FW410 does 24 bit/96khz, which is DVD quality. (CD Quality is 16 bit, 44.1 khz.) There are some units out there that will do 24bit/192khz, but that's probably more than you'd need, unless you're scoring for Blu-Ray.
Is Sonar Home Studio still on version 7? Sonar (the Full software, not the entry level Home Studio) is on version 8.5.
The Omega is made by Lexicon, right? They've got some pretty lousy tech support. Do you have firewire on your computer? Pick up an M-Audio FW410. That is one of the best price/performance units out there, and will work on any computer with Firewire (Mac or PC), has XLR and 1/4" ins, 1/4" outs, will work fine with Sonar, Cubase, Reaper, Sony Acid, Adobe Audition, Pro Tools M-Powered, etc. 24 bit is as high as you can go. The FW410 does 24 bit/96khz, which is DVD quality. (CD Quality is 16 bit, 44.1 khz.) There are some units out there that will do 24bit/192khz, but that's probably more than you'd need, unless you're scoring for Blu-Ray.
Is Sonar Home Studio still on version 7? Sonar (the Full software, not the entry level Home Studio) is on version 8.5.
Lazarus1140
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Re: HA HA!!! I feel dumb now. (Logic Studio content)
All I have on my old computer (that I suppose I could move to this one) is an Audigy interface .... don't know the model. It has one line in, some RCA jacks, and a MIDI input (or two). I will provide the model number tonight as I am away from my home office now.
The PC I bought has been stripped down to only it's XP operating system. Is there a soundcard or other modification internally to the computer required?
Sonar has a Home Studio Version 7L which, as far as I can tell, has only added a few bells and whistles to Version 7 .......... I don't think otherwise that it is an upgrade to anything I would use.
edit: Yes, Omega is by Lexicon
All I have on my old computer (that I suppose I could move to this one) is an Audigy interface .... don't know the model. It has one line in, some RCA jacks, and a MIDI input (or two). I will provide the model number tonight as I am away from my home office now.
The PC I bought has been stripped down to only it's XP operating system. Is there a soundcard or other modification internally to the computer required?
Sonar has a Home Studio Version 7L which, as far as I can tell, has only added a few bells and whistles to Version 7 .......... I don't think otherwise that it is an upgrade to anything I would use.
edit: Yes, Omega is by Lexicon
dominus
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Re: HA HA!!! I feel dumb now. (Logic Studio content)
You can use alternative drivers to make the Audigy decent for recording, but a dedicated interface would work best. If you don't have firewire, USB is a fair alternative. (Although I'd recommend installing a firewire card, the ADS Tech PCI Firewire card is the one I install in all of my builds.)
I would recommend Reaper over Sonar Home Studio. It's much more flexible, although Home Studio may be easier to use. You can also get the book to get you up and running:
http://www.amazon.com/REAPER-Power-...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255016613&sr=8-1
You can use alternative drivers to make the Audigy decent for recording, but a dedicated interface would work best. If you don't have firewire, USB is a fair alternative. (Although I'd recommend installing a firewire card, the ADS Tech PCI Firewire card is the one I install in all of my builds.)
I would recommend Reaper over Sonar Home Studio. It's much more flexible, although Home Studio may be easier to use. You can also get the book to get you up and running:
http://www.amazon.com/REAPER-Power-...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255016613&sr=8-1