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Recording, Sound-Editing Software

deja_vroom

11:51 / 04.07.03

I need help. I used to have this software, this really simple and practical thing called Anvil something, which allowed me to record directly from the computer's mic. It could record eight tracks and mix the final result into a song with some small, simple effects like reverb or delay, but not that much. I lost this software, and apparently it has been discontinued.

I would like to get recommendations of this kind of software, SoundForge type of stuff but only simpler, more direct stuff, which would allow me to record sketches of songs without worrying too much with details.

Thanks very much for any help.

The Strobe

17:03 / 04.07.03

Try googling for N-Track Studio. I'm more a Cool Edit/Sound Forge/Other Stuff man, but many guitarists I know of like it. It's basically a multitrack in your PC; the free version allows effects on one track, registration is cheap. And you can have as many tracks as you have space for.

deja_vroom

18:27 / 04.07.03

Oh thanks. Will search for it right away. (Got me a new old computer and will try to spice it up with all sorts of recording/editing implements. Need something to keep me busy during those forthcoming winter nights...)

rizla mission

09:51 / 05.07.03

Why, what a coincidence - I was going to start a thread to ask a similar question..

Basically, my brother and I are making some kind of twisted computer assembled collage music, but all he's got is the most horrible, archaic software and he can't be bothered to spend any money on getting something better..

so I was wondering if anyone could recommend some good simple, straightforward music recording/editing software that's available cheaply or for free.. even one of those time-delayed demos or something would suffice..?

fluid_state

16:12 / 05.07.03

The simplest software I've found would be a combo of Hammerhead and EJay . Be warned: they're both pretty cheesy. We're not talking high-end here, but for sketches, they're great. I love Hammerhead... the custom userbanks are phenomenal, and it's pretty easy to create your own samples with Cooledit or Soundforge. Ejay is more graphical (like, kindergarten style interface), has way more user-created samples, and you may find it more suitable (as Hammerhead is billed as a drum-machine, and Ejay is a more robust composing tool). Hammerhead, though, is free.

netbanshee

16:31 / 05.07.03

If you're traveling the mac route (though not to say there isn't a version or an equivalent on the PC side, wouldn't know), Audio Hijack Pro is a great little piece of software. Allows you to record any sound emitted from your computer (DVDs, program sounds, re-recording). So if you like lining-in multiple sounds or pulling samples, it's a practical, easy way to work. Exports at 44khz stereo to boot. Believe it's shareware.

If you want console game music extractors, go to Overclocked Remix and check out the downloads section. Then bump around and download the music banks to the games u love and play around. The remixes that people have made with the samples available really rock.

The Strobe

18:52 / 05.07.03

Oh yes, I was using Hammerhead way back. It's really good. Really really good, especially for being electro. Also: try Tuareg, Bram Bos' next piece of software.

Saveloy

10:18 / 07.07.03

I've heard many people recommend Goldwave as a simple, user friendly sound editor. There's a fully functional demo download here (at the bottom of the page).