Setting up a PC or Laptop for Audio/Music production is a neccesity. All these tips are XP based but some can be applied to Vista as well. Here are a few tips… I’ll update this one as I go. If it’s possible do not use PC for internet. And only install Music Software. If that’s […]
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Recording and Midi
So you’ve decided on your setup, now you need the software to record – So far I’ve seen two packages available, both are free to use. Reaper – A multi track audio package – rewired, vst support – midi support. Reaper (www.cockos.com) – is an outstanding peice of kit – a 64 bit audio engine, […]
Audacity – free audio editor
In case you didn’t already know, Audacity is free software, developed by a group of volunteers and distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. You can use Audacity to: Record live audio. Convert tapes and records into digital recordings […]
Free Vst Instruments
LoopAZoid 48 channel, 64 voice stereo drum sampler What they say: With LoopAZoid, you get an easy to use and powerful tool for playing one-shot samples in your songs. One instance holds up to 48 different samples, which can be freely assigned to up to 96 different MIDI notes – two each, for forward & […]
Mastering – Useful Articles
List of Free VST Mastering Plugins Harmony Central: 10 Essential Mastering Tips Tweakheadz: How to use software processors to finalise your mix Sound On sound: CD Mastering On Your PC: Tools & Techniques 20 Tips On Home Mastering Home Recording Connection: Premastering and Mastering Premastering www.har-bal.com: The Mastering Tutorial