Hey Gang,
Today we're gonna look at software for music recording at home....There are so many choices, and so many options, and a wide range of prices. Guess what? Don't let salesmen fool ya. You do not need Pro Tools...If you use it great! If not, great! Use something else. I know just as many PROFESSIONALS using Acid, Sonar, Nuendo, and Cubase as well as PT. They all work and they are all compatible!
Any one of these can export and import end to end wav or aiff files! Instant compatibility!
The sound of certain software does differ, but NOT THAT MUCH! And certainly not enough to not start getting creative!
Let's talk about breakout boxes...AD Converters...these seem to have more of a SOUND influence on your recordings...but once again..NOT THAT MUCH...if all you can afford is the smallest M Audio...BUY IT! I use and love MOTU...I do not use APOGEE....why? I like my MOTU's they are reliable and also seem to sound warmer and less strident.....just an opinion? Maybe. But I have been at this for awhile.
PC or Mac? Doesn't matter! As long as it is powerful enough....and please DO NOT keep your studio computer online...only when necessary...like registering software or downloading updates...I don't even use mine for sending or receiving files.
The biggest and most important thing to do is have a dedicated drive for your audio. Programs on C. Audio work on D. And backups on as many drives as you can!
Have a great week.
Peace
Ron Zabrocki
http://www.ronzabrocki.com/
