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Post by Deepfriar on Dec 6, 2015 10:13:30 GMT -6
So I'm going to toy around with the idea of making music again. I used to play in a band in high school (who didn't?). We were a grunge band and I played guitar. I have "fooled around" on a bass and drum kit before as a fill-in at church, etc. so I have working knowledge of chords/notes and can at least hold a steady basic rhythm on drums. So why not jump straight into black metal? This is (for now) STRICTLY a personal experiment so don't expect samples. The reason I am posting here is because I want to know what the best (free/cheap) computer software is for mixing tracks. I plan on getting stuff like a super-cheap tabletop electronic drum kit, rinky-drink keyboard, etc. that will basically self-record (.mp3 or .wav or whatever they record as) and then just load it directly onto PC for editing/mixing. That brings me to another question: what's the easiest (free/cheap) way to capture electric guitar and bass into a computer file? I'm assuming the guitar/bass will actually plug INTO the computer somehow with an adapter/USB or whatever? This would be the easiest and cheapest way to do it I assume (not use a mic to record from the guitar amp etc.). It crossed my mind to just try to use the amazing (and free) Audacity that I have used to mix my vocals into karaoke tracks before. Would that work and do the job for something simple that doesn't need supreme sound quality like black metal? Or, since my drum skills are minimal at best, I could try something with a slower tempo for a while to help learn. Something like... DOOM metal. Hmm. Feedback/suggestions?
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Dec 6, 2015 20:24:46 GMT -6
I can hook you up with some drum tracks if you want. Just email me!
Since you're trying out and not wanting to budget for studio equipment, go for lo-fi black metal. I'd just Google for a freeware multi-track recorder. It will most likely record in WAV or AIFF formats since those are uncompressed.
Best way to record your guitar is to "line in". If you don't want to spend $30 on a 1/4 jack to USB, you can spend $2.50 and by a 1/4 jack to 1/8 jack and plug it in your PCs mic port. You'll have to configure settings in your Volume Control recording options too.
If you've never done this before, expect to spend hours getting stuff sound checked and setup.
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Post by Deepfriar on Dec 10, 2015 8:52:00 GMT -6
What's the best Windows substitute for GarageBand? I'm specifically looking for guitar amp and effects pedals simulators in addition to the ability to mix.
I'm looking at an Alesis DM6 electronic drum set as it is now discontinued so the price is very reasonable. After I pick up a basic 2 in and 2 out audio interface (looking at a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 for the price point and quality) and a cheap bass I should be set. I already have an acoustic guitar and a cheap electric that was given to me (had to sell my Les Paul Studio many years ago) but the cost of the equipment isn't a huge deal with black metal as long as I have decent recording equipment. Just need to figure out my software set up.
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Dec 10, 2015 10:05:50 GMT -6
Dunno bro - never used Garageband. I've never considered a petal simulator since there are boatloads of awesome pedals fitting for black metal for $30-$40.
I think any multi track recorder would work just fine if I can use Cakewalk (which is obviously geared more for MIDI) for multiple albums.
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Post by Deepfriar on Dec 10, 2015 12:40:27 GMT -6
Gotcha. I like to play stoner doom which utilizes more effects than black metal. I'm thinking FL Studio, Mixcraft 7, or Reaper for DAW software. I can always use some Audacity or LMMS which are free but I doubt those have built in guitar effects. I'll look more into it tonight after work.
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Dec 10, 2015 12:54:47 GMT -6
Honestly, it already sounds like you know more about the recording process than I do! I might be able to put out albums, but I'm literally just a dude, with instruments, mics who plays, records it and that's it.
Now in regards to MASTERING, I know a bit more. There's an art to the manipulation of sound using various algorithms.
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Post by Deepfriar on Dec 10, 2015 13:58:35 GMT -6
Meh I don't know more than you I'm just good at researching something online crash-course style and then winging it lol. I've played around with writing and recording music off and on but now that my party days are over and I am settled down I think I could devote more time to it especially since music is my #1 passion.
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Dec 16, 2015 19:17:10 GMT -6
Making any progress there chief?
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Post by Deepfriar on Dec 17, 2015 5:52:35 GMT -6
Nah it's just in the works. Money is tight during holidays. Writing music is 2016's project. I just wanted to know what gear and software I need/want so I have an idea what it will cost.
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Post by nocturnaliridescence on Dec 17, 2015 11:14:39 GMT -6
When you get comfortable with making music ... We should do a big "Blackest Light" split. : P
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Post by Deepfriar on Dec 17, 2015 17:22:05 GMT -6
Lmao that will be 2017's project. I have to teach myself drums and bass in 2016. Oh wait, I forgot that people are born able to play bass (at least at a level acceptable for black metal).
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2016 7:02:30 GMT -6
There is a very good open source DAW (digital audio workstation) with a lot of effects and vst support. Its called Ardour and you have to at least support the project with 1 € to download a compiled version. ardour.org/download.html I would go for that with a low budget.
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Post by graavvee on Aug 5, 2016 21:41:08 GMT -6
There is a very good open source DAW (digital audio workstation) with a lot of effects and vst support. Its called Ardour and you have to at least support the project with 1 € to download a compiled version. ardour.org/download.html I would go for that with a low budget. Thanks, looks decent. Will try it tomorrow.
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