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I am looking at finding a setup to allow me to record ideas. I don't need a full blown studio, just something simple that will allow me to lay out guitars, bass, and vocal melodies for rough demo work. the band I play in is starting kind of a pre production type of deal to start gathering ideas for our album we are about to begin working on, and I want some way to get the ideas down and laid out.

any suggestions or ideas ?? :rock: :rock: :rock:
 
Reaper (free download) and an inexpensive interface like a Focusrite Scarlett Solo is all you need. Watch a few Reaper tutorials on Youtube and you will be rolling in no time.
 
Agreed on Reaper. Also, get EZ Drummer 2, it makes great drum tracks.
 
raiken":1r5kka52 said:
Agreed on Reaper. Also, get EZ Drummer 2, it makes great drum tracks.
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yes EZdrummer 2 is super easy to create drum tracks then just drag the track right into Reaper.:thumbsup:
 
Assloads of interfaces available. The real obstacle is volume. If your situation enables you to record at any hour, then set up a mic and go. Otherwise, maybe direct recording with some kind of emulation is a good option.
 
I use Reaper and EZ Drummer 2 and have done a few recordings. I think it is $50 for life or something like that. Really cool. I picked up EZ Mix 2 a few months ago and that is great for "instant mastering" so to speak, with a lot of great sounds to bring your recording to life.
 
midnightlaundry":3uqnim0c said:
Assloads of interfaces available. The real obstacle is volume. If your situation enables you to record at any hour, then set up a mic and go. Otherwise, maybe direct recording with some kind of emulation is a good option.
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I do have a way to use volume at any hour as I live out of the city and don't really have any neighbors to complain of noise. we are really just planning to use it for some pre production type of work, so that ideas and layouts can be roughly built before going into the studio.
 
Personally, I think recording at low volumes is fine for demoing stuff out.

Reaper is a great, inexpensive DAW.

For interfaces, I would go with a Mackie Onyx Blackjack. I liked the preamps and some of the features better than the Focusrite 2i2 that I had.

Tons of good mics at $100 or less...SM57 is a standard (or a 58, since you will be doing vocals, too). I like the Heil PR20 better. Samson Q7 is even cheaper and sounds really good, too...smoother than the Shures with a wider frequency response range.
 
I agree with pretty much everything that's been stated here in terms of getting started. I have used Reaper and it is great especially considering what you get for free. PC or Mac doesn't matter. I have both. EZ Drummer 2 is great. I have it and Superior Drummer and the interface and over-all ease of use is just way better on the EZ Drummer 2 package. I also use a Focusrite Saffire 24 and know that Focusrite stuff will get you what you need.
 
Audient (something from them ID14 or smaller), Reaper, EZ drummer 2 as the others have mentioned. I think you would be good to go for ideas and getting tight before going into a studio.
 
MYLILSS":i9ivqt9i said:
halford":i9ivqt9i said:
Mac or PC ??
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PC ...
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reaper it is my friend !

however when i was on a PC many moons ago NUENDO was my favouite - still havent found a DAW that treated the midi so well ! was so easy to write midi in it.

anyway. as others have said

Reaper + usb interface + Ezdrumer/Guitar Rig (software) or record your amp and you are away to making the next hit album
 
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