Audacity/Cakewalk - Guitars101

Arndee · 07-07-2007, 07:45 AM

I'm thinking about recording covers and originals and stuff more now that I have the time, and I'm wondering if it's worth purchasing something like Cakewalk's Music Creator or something to get a good sound. Or is Audacity (the free internet thing) good enough?

I have Audacity and like it for what it is but things I've heard about cakewalk make me want it

You know, anything to get a better sound

**billandgitana** · 07-07-2007, 09:01 AM

you mean I was supposed to pay for cakewalk.....

...
well you are not out anything to try the free programs, and some of the pay programs have demo's so you can try them before you purchase them...
You might want to check out the thread on recording software

telecasting · 07-13-2007, 02:50 AM

audacity is ok for like a quick recording just to get an idea down. i also use it for editing song clips together. aside from that though i would say if you want to use more serious gear get cakewalk or protools.

bloodroot · 10-20-2007, 09:58 AM

telecasting just answered your question

I too use Audacity like a old fashion 4-track fostex recorder - get those guitar parts down before they fade away. as for cakewalk - i use sonar 4 which provides all my needs perfectly. Audacity is a nice app but you will need some more features if you plan on composing /mixing/mastering a demo...

X

momot · 09-21-2008, 09:21 PM

maybe you can record using audacity then mix with Kristal (free) or any other good mixing software

07-07-2007, 07:45 AM	#1
Arndee Melody maker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In the house on top of the hill. Posts: 102	Audacity/Cakewalk I'm thinking about recording covers and originals and stuff more now that I have the time, and I'm wondering if it's worth purchasing something like Cakewalk's Music Creator or something to get a good sound. Or is Audacity (the free internet thing) good enough? I have Audacity and like it for what it is but things I've heard about cakewalk make me want it You know, anything to get a better sound __________________ If you want a lead/rhythm guitarist to jam with or record rock/metal type things with, whisper me, I'm up for most things :)

07-07-2007, 09:01 AM	#2
billandgitana Another Broke Guitarist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 2,712	you mean I was supposed to pay for cakewalk........ well you are not out anything to try the free programs, and some of the pay programs have demo's so you can try them before you purchase them... You might want to check out the thread on recording software __________________ "No matter how long you play the guitar, there's always something else to learn."

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

07-13-2007, 02:50 AM	#3
telecasting Starving Artist Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7	audacity is ok for like a quick recording just to get an idea down. i also use it for editing song clips together. aside from that though i would say if you want to use more serious gear get cakewalk or protools.

10-20-2007, 09:58 AM	#4
bloodroot Starving Artist Join Date: May 2006 Location: Miami FL Posts: 32	telecasting just answered your question I too use Audacity like a old fashion 4-track fostex recorder - get those guitar parts down before they fade away. as for cakewalk - i use sonar 4 which provides all my needs perfectly. Audacity is a nice app but you will need some more features if you plan on composing /mixing/mastering a demo... X

09-21-2008, 09:21 PM	#5
momot Backup Artist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 187	maybe you can record using audacity then mix with Kristal (free) or any other good mixing software

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)