Home Recording Software
In this section be available options of software, which have a good solutions for recording & editing sounds. Such-like are necessary, developed on principle to bring a good result for the fun of home recording.
There are mainly 3 categories of software:
DAW (digital audio workstation) - allows to record, edit and mix sound. A software program for steering the whole process of music editing.
Most computer-based DAWs have extensive MIDI recording, editing, and playback capabilities & will come with some bundled effects and instruments. I think that, ability of midi editing is very important by recording. This allows to add on software synthesizers and rope in external midi controllers & gives more choices for embedding sounds.
Virtual Instrument - software which can create sounds. These may generate the sounds of classic instruments, or fully new sounds. You can create whatever sound of instrument, if the Soft Synth enables. Such-like, which you haven`t in real or what you haven`t never touched and even seen. For leading a virtual instrument are commonly in use an external midi control device.
Virtual Effect - anything that lets you change a sound. This might be an emulation of guitar amp or various effects, as delay, reverb, phaser, echo, etc.
It's a good idea to learn a little about necessary software, before you begin them buy up. You should first try the demo version, if proposed, to identify whether this solution is fit for your demands. If I am not wrong, you needn`t a number of software. However, the right one for good performance, which could do with your actions. Shortly you need to first, find a Digital Audio Workstation software that is right for you.
Acoustica – Mixcraft 4
Acoustica Mixcraft is a DAW software which is recommended to use for starting audio & midi recording. It`s handy, simple to learn, includes audio loops library and good softsynths. I was used this program on beginning and can suggest it. That’ really good & simple to learn.
Main advantages of Mixcraft DAW software are clear structure for use, opportunity for MIDI editing and also good appearance. Of course you can try to play with a free recording software like Audacity or Kristal, this is your choice. However, Mixcraft enables more flexibility & fun by getting started. This program includes all necessary equipment for recording sounds. No fifth wheels. It`s possible to learn up mainly in just a few hours. Mixcraft had embedded help file, this is helpful on start up. Also is available online support from Acoustica, where may find answers to troubleshooting about usage of a program.
After installation a Mixcraft is necessary to choose settings for your sound devices and driver. When that’ done, recording quality must be ok, and you are ready to rock.
One drawback is, there are not included mixing console view. Here can mix tracks yet in track view. Besides, it is the only Windows compatible software.
You can download a free trial of Mixcraft 4 from Acoustica website and promptly turn to record your own music. Below I try to make single simple recording with Mixcraft 4. So as to ascertain the capability of this DAW software for startup.
Short description about MIxcraft 4 from producer
Acoustica – Mixcraft 4 allows you to record and mix like the best producers and DJ`s at just a fraction of the price. Remix songs, record your band, create MIDI compositions or make your own backing tracks or songs with built in sound library and virtual instruments. Focus on your creativity and not on technical details! Cut, paste, edit and shape your sounds the way you want! Use built in effects like reverb, flanger or EQ or install a variety of DirectX or VST effects to add tremelo, distortion, chorus or even remove the vocals from a song! This flexible software can be used in many ways, from recording your first solo album, remixing a song mash-up, pod-casting, editing commercials or even making a production for your daughter’s dance or gymnastic recital! You can even export your mix to MP3, WMA, OGG or WAV, or simply burn it on a CD!
Features include:
- Clear, colorful, and intelligently designed interface to streamline your work.
- Custom loop library includes hundreds of royalty-free sounds in dozens of musical styles. (Works with Acid(tm) and Apple Garage Band(tm) loops.)
- Record multiple MIDI and audio tracks simultaneously.
- Piano roll to view and edit MIDI.
- Includes a General MIDI library, sampled grand pianos, Hammond B-3(tm) emulator, MiniMoog(tm) emulator and a polyphonic synthesizer.
- Create mega presets that layer and split multiple virtual synthesizers and effects.
- Add unlimited VST(tm) and DirectX(tm) effects. (Includes 18 high quality effects.)
- Mix down to MP3, WAV and other audio file types.
- Burn CDs of your mix with just one click.
