OT - getting started with home recording

[ethrbunny]

I want to dive into recording and mixing music. At the v least Id like to be able to make sample .mp3s for my pedals. Can the recording afficionados (sp!) on this board make recommendations for books/links that will help me find the right track? Im wanting to steer in the direction of PC based rather than a standalone system.

I have a PA system, SM58s and a slew of PCs - hopefully something can be made of all this.

[Chris S]

Have you got software to record with? if you haven't I can reccomend n-track. The most helpful things I ever read was artciles with Jimmy page talking about recording.

[petemoore]

Soundcard...better at least, most say go 'best'
 You've got mics IMO...
 Tube between mic/soundcard was suggested as a good...
 Right now I'm running a P3, but after about 5-7 tracks worth of content it starts stopping 'n stuff.
 I copped some PDGood recordings using an EV757 [IIRC] and a Soundblaster Card, Cakewalk 'n Wavelab.
 Dang recorders are hard to keep working IME, I need to know more I think to get it working again.
 I'ts real nice when it's working, I don't know if I need more equipment or better maintenance training.

[tungngruv]

www.homerecording.com

I've been using a 4 track, sound blaster sound card and a product called "goldwave" for a couple years now. Check out the website link above and all will be revealed!! :lol:

[Outlaws]

www.homerecording.com

Bingo.

[Aharon]

Try this for software,can't go wrong with free


http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

Aharon

[space_ryerson]

the tapeop.com messageboard is down for the moment, but is usually my favorite resource for these things.

[MarkB]

http://www.gearslutz.com

lot of pro guys hang out there... very good resource.
"-)