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nick reed · Guest

I am looking for a complete audio recording suite. Currently, I have three buggy programs that are driving me crazy. For recording, I have Steinberg Cubase VST, which usually works fine by itself (occasionally buggy) but for wave editing, it relies on a sister program, WaveLab, with which I have ongoning problems. Also, this Cubase VST is an older, lite version (it came with my soundcard) and it won't keep custom default settings... very annoying. I guess the main problem here is that I have the LITE versions of these programs and that is probably the source of bugginess. I can't upgrade with Cubase because they do not have an integrated program.

Bare bones requirements:

1. Stereo recording
2. Wave editing
3. Output in mp3

It would be nice to have:

1. Midi capabilities (I do some midi music recording)
2. CD creation capabilites

Any recommendations?

Nick

Philip Banks · Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 1:58 pm Post subject:

Sound Forge 8 is very user friendly and provides everything I need for professional applications.

Drew · Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 2:28 pm Post subject:

I'm rather partial to Adobe Audition, formerly Cool Edit Pro. But then, it's all I know.
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Hart · Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 6:35 pm Post subject:

Doc · Guest

Hmmmm... which version of Audition are you using? I have full record/playback midi on mine!

dscott · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 1:57 am Post subject: protools & logic

I've used ProTools Free for a number of years for both audio and MIDI limited to 8 audio and 48 midi tracks - I think it is still available at digidesign.com

I mostly use my mac PowerBookG4 for tracking these days so I'm using Logic Express for audio/midi.

For music beds I like GarageBand/Soundtrack/Logic to bring in JamPack Loops to create whatever feel the client likes...

CoolEdit/Audition is a fine tool for the PC

Allways something new to learn! Cheers
Dave

Hart · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:32 am Post subject:

Doc · Guest

No problem. To each his own!

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Christopher French · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 6:09 am Post subject:

That makes me feel better to know that most folks are having high praise for Adobe Audition. I had several music people tell me that I would want to use that to get started with my VO work. I just bought a new computer last night (granted it was a 350 dollar Compaq Presario with no monitor from Wal-Mart) and I'm hoping that it might be able to handle Audition. Thanks for listening.

Chris
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Hart · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 6:28 am Post subject:

Adobe just released version 2.0 of audition yesterday.

Here's the official FAQ:

http://www.adobe.com/products/audition/pdfs/audition_faq.pdf

And here's the home page:

http://www.adobe.com/products/audition/

I love it, but it is $349.00 USD. And there are lots of bells and whistles you don't need if you are just recording your voice. If you have the change lying around and need it's features, I highly recommend it but there are cheaper (even free) alternatives that will let you record your voice.

You'll want to check the minimium requirements very carefully. And remember minimium is just that, the bare minimium. They recommend 1 gig of memory.

Bruce · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 7:21 am Post subject:

However, just to get started, there is some free and cheap audio editing software out there. I bookmarked www.goldwave.com a while back because I had read some good reviews of their program. Haven't tried it, but you can take it out for a test drive for free, and it's $48 to buy. I'd do some hunting if I were on a budget.

allensco · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 7:21 am Post subject: Sound Forge Audio Studio

You might want to look into Sound Forge Audio Studio 8. It's the lite version of Sound Forge. I use it all the time, as a matter of fact, it's my preferred program for voice work. I have Cool Edit Pro (older version of Audition) but don't use it unless I need the multi-track section or need an effect that SF doesn't have. For just VO work, Sound Forge Audio Studio 8 can't be beat AND the price is right! $69.95. By the way, the full version of Sound Forge is a bit cheaper than Audition at $299.95. Both versions support ASIO drivers and VST and DX plugins.

Sound Forge Audio Studio 8 Details: http://www.sonymediasoftware.com/products/showproduct.asp?PID=975

Sound Forge Details: http://www.sonymediasoftware.com/Products/ShowProduct.asp?PID=961

Philip Banks · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 7:24 am Post subject:

..........or you could use my suggestion Laugh

Charlie Channel · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 7:54 am Post subject:

donrandall · Guest

www.goldwave.com

I feel sorry for anyone using stuff that locks up every few minutes, or doesn't have any useable tools included. Things like non destructive editing with undo, expander/compressor, reverb, echo, time warp, doppler, graphic eq, parametric eq, pop & scratch filters and a long list of other goodies are all included - and when newer versions come out, you get the upgrade without charge.

It also has the tool built in that allows you to convert to mp3 and a bunch of other formats that very few of us will ever use - or have even heard of. The mp3 files conversion files are not included because of certain legalities, but can be downloaded seperately, for free, and will then work without any hassle.

You can also use the Goldwave forum to pick up tips from other users and Chris, the main most head man of the company often is available to answer questions.

I have used it for years, and endorse it without reservation - even though I do have another (more expensive) program that is a pain and no where near as intuitive or easy to use.