scratchy
Right, so more of just a how.
I've done a few recordings using cubase but either I'm
a.) a moron
b.) Technically retarded
c.) cubase challenged
It just seems to complicated for me. I can do record 1 track, but I want to cut and mix tracks as well and I find it too complicated with Cubase.
I'd like to add realistic drum tracks and be able to add a few channels overlapping or otherwise and freeform cutting.
I've got the following apps, but none off them do what I'd like them too without requiring me to RTFM.
Cubase
Audacity
Fruityloops
Audio Edit
What else do I need and how do I go about recording, cutting, mixing adding beats etc?
FatBoy
Mmm I won't be able to help you much, as I am a noob myself, but give Reaper a try, I am using it and I think it's pretty cool and intuitive. However I think for more advanced functions we all need to RTFM at some stage.
scratchy
Me man, me no read manual
FatBoy
Hahaha, well all I can say is that with Reaper, I have never touched the manual, I use Google to get an idea on how to do things and then jump in, but ya I have done very basic things so far
AlanRatcliffe
Hmm. Well these are pretty complex programs. Spend the time to RTFM (even if it's only to find out how to do something specific) and spend the time working in the program - the more you work in it the less time you'll spend RTFMing each session.
scratchy
For a drum sim though?
I find fruity loops a little to gimmicky
Renesongs
Toss out Cubase and the rest Download Reaper and it's manual about 5mb together. And definitely RTFM, all your questions will be answered including the meaning of life. BTW welcome to never ending quest for the perfect drum sims
scratchy
Seems unanimous. Does reaper do drums as well?
Renesongs
Does reaper do drums as well
Yes and No, it supports all the VSTi and DXi drums sims that you would use in Cubase or Sonar or any other DAW plus there is a RYO drum sim project on the user forums called ReaDrums
MiKeZilLA
+1 on Reaper just checked out now very funky works very well with amplitube 2 as well 8)
Satriani
Ok, here's where I am a complete numbskull. Recording with different programmes. I like to press 1 button (record) play and that's IT. Now I realise have to do alot of tweaking and so on. Here's the thing. Norio gave me a programme called Audacity. Very user friendly, literally press record and off you go. Hit record again, it plays back what u recorded while recording the next track etc... Can import backing tracks mp3's or Wav not midi tho)
Now I've got this Digitech GNX4 which is obviously a higher standard of recording, and I can clearly hear that. However it is also the same functionality which I like. ie - I press record on the actual pedal and off I go. Records in real time whatever I play etc....
Now the pedal came with 3 programmes, which I have installed. I don't use either Cakewalk Pyro or Pro Tracks Plus 2.2
I just don't understand why I need to use em when I can record it straight up?
Renesongs
I don't know the GNX4 or the mentioned software so I am taking a wild guess here. You need to get the tracks from the pedal to the PC, align them do some final tweaks and balances using Pro Track. Then you need to burn that to CD for sale to your adoring fans using Cakewalk Pyro 8)
deanBailey
If you have Cubase, I really don't see how you're feeling limited after just recording one track?
I've been using SX3 (still waiting for the bugs to be fixed in 4) for so long (and almost everyday) that I've made my own shortcuts (File > Key commands) as there aren't enough lol
I might not be understanding your question properly but if you want to cut up a track either click the scissors around your transport bar at the top or push "3" make your cuts ? then back to "1" to get your pointer cursor to move things as you wish. Really, Cutting, editing, trimming, quantizing and moving hasn't been easier.
Audacity is freeware but I really can't stand it's userability and compared to Cubase it's really a joke. (anything above SX 2 at least)
I've heard some good things about Reaper but haven't tried it, but If you have Cubase you don't really need anything else unless you're trying to do something crazy really unorthodox ???
Renesongs
If you have Cubase you don't really need anything else unless you're trying to do something crazy really unorthodox
Horses for courses - I am fairly familiar with Cubase and have used Cakewalk/Sonar for about 15 years. Cubase and Sonar are highly sophisticated DAW's. Although they both have enormous functionality they are bloated memory hogs. Reaper at best has about 70% of the functions or features of Cubase or Sonar but uses about 80% less of your computer resources. This makes it possible to run a Bass, rhythm and lead guitar track each with their own separate Guitar Rig plugin plus have keyboards and drums running on Edirol Super quartet plugin without having to freeze render or mixdown anything to prevent dropouts. I do this regularly on my P4 with only 1 gig of memory. ?
deanBailey
lol shit just realised..That's probably why I don't have any problems running two instances of Addictive drums (they never give you enough cymbals) Four instances of Revalver MKIII and one Amped SVX, 'cuz my PC is a tad bit faster than usual.
Bane
If you want near realistic drums try cakewalk and get the sc-88 pro drumset. Together with the vc3.2 sound canvas you get some pretty good sounds. If you do take my advice and need help integrating them into cakewalk let me know. Hope I helped
deanBailey
The most realistic programmed drums I've heard came from:
Addictive Drums and
Reason Drumkits The Refill not Re-drum.
Explorerlover
Dunno if this one has been mentioned but another fun drum machine where you can build your own drumtracks
http://www.guitar.sk/drums/drums_main.htm
Plus you can then record it and import it into Cubase as a track and do the rest
CornFlakes
Bane wrote
If you want near realistic drums try cakewalk and get the sc-88 pro drumset. Together with the vc3.2 sound canvas you get some pretty good sounds. If you do take my advice and need help integrating them into cakewalk let me know. Hope I helped
Hey BANE i started using Cakewalk Sonar! Very cool program and easy to use.
Can you give me a few tips regarding drum pattrens and stuff?
Renesongs
Sonar has a midi plug in called session drummer which allows you to insert pre written standard drum patterns for your song. It also has a paint tool which allows you to paint in drum patterns with your mouse. My best advice is RTFM if you have it, (or take some lessons from an expert in your area). As for the drum kits from the virtual sound canvas they are so-so (not layered). The Most realistic drums from Edirol IMO is the Ambient Kit in their HQ Super Quartet
