Hey y'all:
I used to songfight several years ago, but since that time I've 1) gotten a new computer, and 2) forgotten the small amount of knowledge I had about how to record things using computers. I've recently agreed to be a part of a challenge with a group of friends that will require me to record songs for like 2 months. You guys all know lots of stuff; anyone able to point me in the right direction? I'm looking for suggestions on what recording software I should get.
I need something free (or dead-cheap) that will be super-easy for me to re-figure-out and that works with Windows 8. If you have suggestions that you have personal experience with, I would love to hear them. Thanks,
---Erik
Best freeware recording software for Windows 8?
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Re: Best freeware recording software for Windows 8?
I don't know about Windows 8 compatibility specifically, but some of the better free software is Reaper, Audacity, and Ardour. I'm actually not sure Reaper is free. Audacity seems pretty popular, but I haven't used it. I did one recording project in Ardour and it worked fine.
Unfortunately, you'll have to dig into these yourself and see which one works for you.
Ken
Unfortunately, you'll have to dig into these yourself and see which one works for you.
Ken
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Re: Best freeware recording software for Windows 8?
Reaper is $60 shareware, but it lets you use the free trial forever and ever. It's also what I'd use if I didn't use Logic.
Ardour and Audacity are typical opensource toys with typical opensource problems. Some people can make amazing stuff with them. Those people must have infinite patience.
Ardour and Audacity are typical opensource toys with typical opensource problems. Some people can make amazing stuff with them. Those people must have infinite patience.
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Re: Best freeware recording software for Windows 8?
Free trial forever and ever are some of my favorite words. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, folks.
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Re: Best freeware recording software for Windows 8?
Yes get Reaper, it's great!
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