external sound cards

[KitC]

manson,

I forgot to add this: Reaper.

It's uncrippled, unexpiring shareware. I've tried the pre-release versions while they were still freeware and it was good though still developing at the time. For $40, I think this soft is an incredibly good buy considering it's power and flexibility. I'll prolly give this 1.831 version a try although the last time I did, Reaper's ReaRoute asio driver messed up Sonar's asio driver implementation so be forewarned.

[manson]

manson,

I forgot to add this: Reaper.

It's uncrippled, unexpiring shareware. I've tried the pre-release versions while they were still freeware and I was good though still developing at the time. For $40, I think this soft is an incredibly good buy considering it's power and flexibility. I'll prolly give this 1.831 version a try although the last time I did, Reaper's ReaRoute asio driver messed up Sonar's asio driver implementation so be forewarned.

cool. which do recomend for a beginner? the krystal or the reaper?

[KitC]

Try both. Find which one you are comfortable with. I think Reaper is more advanced and development is continuous while I'm still waiting for the release of Kristal v.2. (Btw, did you know that Reaper's developers were the guys who wrote Winamp?)

[manson]

hi, just saw someone selling,

Korg delta analog synth
Roland MC50 mkz

Just wondering what they do, and if its applicable to my situation.. thanks

[KitC]

The Korg Delta is a vintage analog synth, pre-midi I think. The MC-50 is a hardware midi sequencer made by Roland.

Do you need them? Probably not, IMO.

[manson]

@KitC

I was reading the manual of the kristal, is it better if i connect my mic to a preamp then to the comp to record?

[KitC]

I was reading the manual of the kristal, is it better if i connect my mic to a preamp then to the comp to record?

As a general rule, yes, but what kind of mic are you using?

[manson]

the mic is just one of those karaoke mics, nothing great...

in theory, if im using one mic, I can record the guitar part. then record the bass. then the drums and mix it together to create one song?

[KitC]

the mic is just one of those karaoke mics, nothing great...

in theory, if im using one mic, I can record the guitar part. then record the bass. then the drums and mix it together to create one song?

If that's the case, then connecting that mic to a simple inexpensive mixer like a Behringer will do.

Yes, you will have to record one part at a time but see if you can recreate certain parts with midi, like drums and bass.

[manson]

what program do i need to recreate the drum and bass using MIDI? any other hardware required?

[manson]

and by the way what are "plug ins"? there is a post for free plug ins, how does that help?

[xjepoyx]

what program do i need to recreate the drum and bass using MIDI? any other hardware required?

theres a plugin called battery and BFD... and it will lead you to your next questions...

and by the way what are "plug ins"? there is a post for free plug ins, how does that help?

plugins or VST's are software modules that can take the form of real-time instruments or effects. But what you need is a VST Instrument like BFD or Battery.
VST Instruments can be played in real-time when used with an appropriate software and hardware configuration such as cubase and for hardware if you have a Keyboard that has midi outputs you can use that as a controller.

[xjepoyx]

btw manson ... VST stands for Virtual Studio Technology.


PEACE!

[manson]

so i need to download Battery or BFD then i need some plug ins to create the sounds?
and the MIDI keyboard to act like a trigger?

is battery or BFD free to download?
Can i just use a normal computer keyboard rather than a MIDI keyboard?
Im using Kristal audio engine at the moment is it compatible with battery or BFD?

this all sounds interesting... hehehe.

[xjepoyx]

NO you dont download softwares or plugins unless its a freeware. You buy it! BFD cost $249 and Native Instruments Battery cost $272


And yes you the MIDI Keyboard will act as a trigger

[KitC]

Try downloading Reaper which I linked to in another thread. Unfortunately, Kristal only does audio and not midi. Reaper is a full fledged daw much like Sonar and Cubase, but is shareware; you can do midi with Reaper.

There is a way to get a good drum kit somewhat free... look for the sfz free soundfont player then download the ns7_kit drum soundfont. All are mentioned and linked in the plugins thread. You might need to read up a little bit on midi and vsts, I suggest heading off to the Tweakheadz Guides that I linked in another thread. Go thru the entire guide... it sure helped me a lot when I was starting out.