Recording Software

[npl1128]

Im sure this has been discussed but is some good recording softwaare for a windows?

Thanks.

[TaT3rs]

windows sound recorded my friend. what are you trying to record?

[unccrombie]

adobe audition, pro tools (comes with hardware), cubase, soundforge, acid pro...all will run you triple digits in price legally

[evolvefurther41]

The best question to answer has been asked... What type of recording are you looking to do?

[lestat1600]

i use cakewalk sonar 7 producers edtion

[Gladstone]

-Pro Tools HD = for "zero" latency recording, but probably way too expensive (and too much) for what you're looking for
-Pro Tools LE = bleh
-Sonar = best value
-Cubase = more expensive than the others nowadays (by a good amount)
-Pyramix = for "zero" latency recording, but too expensive for you
-Samplitude = the best sound quality and pure audio DAW, best audio engine but more expensive than the rest (except for full Pro Tools HD systems and Pyramix systems) - pc only
-Reaper = best value
-Logic = best value, if you're on a mac I guess this is the best choice, could be difficult to understand at first though

[jsphweid]

Audacity is a nice free program...

[SatanZilla]

I've been running Nuendo for a couple of years, and it's probably my favourite. I'm impressed with some of Sonar's features and layouts, but at the end of the day, as long as you're recording into a quality digital medium, the rest is all taste.

[som3d3vil34]

Anyone have or know of any good software for, say, under $250?

[lestat1600]

when it comes to recording software, you get what you pay for. you get some cheap program thats what you get. your better off saving money and getting something good, such as pro tools or cakewalk. trust me you get something cheap your gonna waste money cause before you've had it a year you'll be shopping for something better, and most likely end up with pro tools, cakewalk, or something like them anyways

[Stabn]

www.ableton.de

It rocks! The forthcoming "Light Edition" is worth a look if you don't want to spend too much. 149 USD sounds reasonable for the features included.

[DaveHead36]

With my mac I'm a diehard Logic user (it can do almost everything ProTools can do without having to buy all the extra gear PT requires you to have). If you're on a mac and just want a good way to get your songs down and on disc, you can't go wrong with Garageband (preloaded on all macs so it's basically free). Plus if you upgrade to Logic later on, you can import all your GB files and spruce them up a bit.

As far as windows, used to use Cakewalk, then switched over to Nuendo. It's a great program. Pricey, but good.

[SatanZilla]

Don't ever underestimate the sound engine, either. I noticed even with LE versions of Cubase and Pro Tools, the sound engine is very strict and doesn't provide you with many options with the clarity of your recordings. The software alone can dictate how much headroom you have on your input, and that turns out to be a big deal when you're recording vocals and drums.

So to reiterate, you most certainly get what you pay for.

[VanHorneDog]

i used a cakewalk program.

what i do need actually is a better sound card... cant even record in sterio........ LAME!

[lestat1600]

^^ soundblaster audigy se will work. thats what i use, needed it for sonar7 costs around 30 bucks