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disfordrum
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 Posted - 01/02/2012 : 20:13:01
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Hi Everyone,
We recorded a couple of sessions in a local studio and now I have my hands on the individual track .wav files for the songs we did. It was recorded using Logic on a Mac but I'm windows based and was wondering if there were any recommendations for software I can use to import and mix the tracks...
Something cheap is good but not essential as I may use it as an investment.
ta |
Gretsch Renown (Inca Gold) : PDP MXR (Black stain) : Premier Projector (series 1 in white) : Premier Elite (Aqua) : Too many Snares! Almost enough Paistes... |
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Captain Bubble
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
14616 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2012 : 21:02:50
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| I just went for the best I could afford and got Cubase 4. It's logical and pleasant to use and even a non-tech grockle like me was able to get to grips with it within a few months, but have not tried any others. Just get the best you can unless you hear any good reason not to! |
Marcus de Mowbray
www.330studios.co.uk/marcus |
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drummerant
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
1348 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2012 : 21:06:59
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| Mixcraft 5. or wait til 6 comes out. I am having anger management issues at the moment though... |
www.fvfdrums.co.uk |
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Prog
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
21168 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2012 : 21:11:33
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| I use Cubase but that's probably because I grew up with it. |
Funktion Junction, coming soon to a holiday park near you - http://www.funktionjunctionband.com |
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TrevCircleStudios
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
348 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2012 : 21:56:52
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| reaper is cheap as chips and really pretty good. Why pay more |
You can't polish a turd!
www.circlestudios.co.uk |
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metallicpearl
Advanced Contributer
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moosetication
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
12063 Posts |
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disfordrum
Very Active Contributer
91 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2012 : 23:15:24
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Cheers chaps, much appreciated.
I'll have a look at both Reaper and Cubase. |
Gretsch Renown (Inca Gold) : PDP MXR (Black stain) : Premier Projector (series 1 in white) : Premier Elite (Aqua) : Too many Snares! Almost enough Paistes... |
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MrNoisy
Advanced Contributer
9905 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2012 : 23:25:06
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I use logic on my Mac and Cubase on my PC ...Both do the same job ....Just a question of which platform you like .... Personally I love Mac ...But PC is fine too.
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If you don't like my outlook on life ...Then get one of your own |
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rockdrummerzero
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
2021 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2012 : 01:21:01
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Hi, Cubase 6 for me, always seemed to be around people using Cubase, so when I got into software seemed the one to go for. The Drum Editing stuff on 6 is fantastic, actually seems Steinberg developed '6' with easier and creative multitrack drum editing as a major part of the upgrade from 5.5 etc. Having said that I am still at the bottom of the Cubase learning curve, so much to learn, but really interesting.
Personally I am finding the technical aspects of drum recording almost as engrossing as playing the drums thenselves, there is so much,to learn. I recon in only 10 or 20 years I may get the hang of this. |
www.thespell.co.uk
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=18275505 |
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crafty
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
7748 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2012 : 20:44:03
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Super cool - and bongos too!
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disfordrum
Very Active Contributer
91 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2012 : 20:45:12
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I've gone for Reaper simply for the fact that its $60 and appears to be a good introduction into the world of recording/mixing. If I don't use it after playing with these sessions then I've not wasted too much, if on the other hand I really get into the recording then I may go for something like Cubase.
Thanks for the comments/ideas though. |
Gretsch Renown (Inca Gold) : PDP MXR (Black stain) : Premier Projector (series 1 in white) : Premier Elite (Aqua) : Too many Snares! Almost enough Paistes... |
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crafty
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
7748 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2012 : 08:56:41
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Reaper has everything you could possibly need. A good set of ears is the magic ingredient. 3 cds will be appearing just this spring mixed by my good self on Reaper. First out is 'Come on Rita' featuring Gethin Jones on drums. Check him out, he's a great player. After using Cubase and Logic in the past. I'm completely sold on Reaper. I like the set up, the bundled fx and the way you can run a copy lock-stock-and-barrel off a usb stick. I can take a stick to work and if I have a spare 15 minutes, I can can fire up Reaper from the stick and continue mixing right there. Updates are sometimes daily, the forum is incredibly helpful and the business model is a genius idea - 'give the punter a full working version for 30 days and after that, continue to provide updates and support indefinitely - even if you haven't paid yet'. It stops pirating and cracking so all versions of Reaper are clean. Some 'proper' DAW users are incredibly sniffy about Reaper. Ignore them. It's just sour grapes. 60 bucks? Vive Reaper!
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Super cool - and bongos too!
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gid
Advanced Contributer
668 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2012 : 12:20:23
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| Reaper for me too.....I think it is starting to rattle the cages of some of the big players now....its very light on CPU, constantly being upgraded as user report issues/ request features. It is a total bargain, easy to use, great forum etc. A lot of people are switching to it, as they are realise that there existing DAW requires constant expensive upgrades..... |
currently running a retirement home for Mapex's of all kinds.
http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z46/drummergid/Studio%20Build/ |
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Unkle Kev
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
1427 Posts |
Posted - 26/02/2012 : 18:14:50
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| I just downloaded Reaper. I got my hands on an unmixed multitrack from Sound On Sound and had a go at a mix from scratch. A piece of cake and pretty good quality, even for a novice like me. The routing and effects are nicely arranged. Great program for the money. |
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blacklabel
Active Contributer
United Kingdom
65 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2012 : 13:28:03
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| If i hadn't used Cubase for years, i'd say Reaper. As others have remarked upon it's starting to become a real competitor, especially given the portable USB functionality :) |
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Bobbyeagle
Advanced Contributer
Australia
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RickB
Excellent Contributer
185 Posts |
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Sharklaar
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
1840 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2012 : 12:09:06
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| We're about to embark upon recording our own tracks, and although I haven't got much of a clue about these things, my brother (the banjoist) who is a massive nerd swears by Reaper. As does the bass player who's pretty handy at these things. |
http://www.blackhawkdown.org.uk |
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drummerant
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
1348 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2012 : 13:13:56
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| Just had a look at that there reaper and might give it a go when I've sorted my interface problems out. |
www.fvfdrums.co.uk |
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drummerNick
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
855 Posts |
Posted - 17/05/2012 : 16:38:46
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| I use a Presonus 16.0.2 firewire desk. I came with StudioLive v1, I used to use Logic and Cubase but both were not as good as the free version of StudioLive. I have since upgraded to StudioLive pro for next to nothing as it has an amazing mastering package. |
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logic_user99
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
10127 Posts |
Posted - 17/05/2012 : 19:41:45
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| I've used Logic, Cubase, and Ableton and they all have their merits. Not used Reaper but people seem to rave about it as a straight-up multitrack recording surface. |
Drums | Cymbals | Sticks
"Starting my professional life from scratch..." |
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axelreel
New Contributer
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Posted - 30/05/2012 : 19:00:41
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| What programs are free to download for those of us who don't have as much money or time to invest into our music hobby? |
Are we there yet? |
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TimSharp
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United Kingdom
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