I spent my Record Time this morning perusing home recording websites and found a couple that seem to have some decent information:
1) Home Recording Home: I started perusing their “What is the Best DAW for Beginners?” (finally committed to memory that the acronym is for Digital Audio Workstation) page which reaffirmed that it is probably best for me to start with Audacity and go from there after the demos are completed. It also has a line about, as a beginner, not wasting too much time sifting through all the options.
2) RecordingReview: Blogger Brandon Drury cites 10+ years experience working from humble beginnings, using “Sonic Foundry Vegas” software in his bedroom to recording local bands. I used his Audio Interface Wizard 2.0 to further (confuse?) my search for the appropriate Audio Interface for my needs.
I also saw the results of the below poll there that threatened to lead me down a whole other path (rabbit hole?)
How do you capture your guitar signal for recording?
- I always mic a solid-state or tube amp for recording.
- I always use an external processor such as a POD X3, Gt-10, or Axe-FX.
- I plug in to a soundcard and process the guitar signal with software like Guitar Rig or ReValver.
I resisted researching the various processors and software (for now).
-Mice Elf
Ed,
You are doing well.
I use a an Edirol UA 101 audio interface. It has served me well thus far. I lean toward the third response “I plug in to a sound card and process the guitar signal with software like Guitar Rig” . However, I believe, there is actually no right answer to this one. Follow your gut.
Here is my progress music-wise: I’ve been spending the weekend power washing and staining the deck. Music is only a distant dream right now. I will get back at it again eventually.
However, at this particular second I am Enjoying a Flying Dog: Double Dog………Yum. Here is the quote on the Bottle.
“For that other night, that other goddamn night”
Ralph Steadman
Have a great weekend.
Cheers
Dave
I’m a little leery about something called Edirol – sounds like some drug to which you could get addicted or “hopped up on.” The Double Dog is a much better way to get your hops on. I will cautiously check that interface out.
I’ve got a lot of catching up to do, so am appreciative of your advice and wordplay.
-Ed I. Roll