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But once you get into multitracking, complex editing and using FX, then you’ll find it much easier with a Digital Audio Workstation of some sort, although the learning curve can be pretty steep.

#Multi track recording audacity software

On the software front, Audacity is fine for simple recording and editing tasks, and for many people it will be all you need.

#Multi track recording audacity full

At the moment I only use the AW16G for full band recordings, the rest of the time I use two Roland Edirol Ua-25s, which gives me four channels. I got round that by doctoring a dead mixer to turn it into an 8 channel mic pre-amp. One problem I’ve found with both the AW16G and all the interfaces I’ve tried is that non of the are really sensitive enough to use with dynamic mics, and if the gain is turned up above about 3/4 the pre-amps get very noisy. I think all except possibly the cheapest audio interfaces supply phantom power. that you have to deal with if using a desktop PC. Yes, your mention of separate rooms does bring up one advantage of standalone recorders - they don’t make all the fan noise etc.

#Multi track recording audacity pro

When you out-grow the Lite software that comes with the interface you will want a full blown DAW - You can either pay hundreds of pounds for the pro version of your lite program, or download Reaper, which is every bit as good, but instead of only offering a pro version for several hundred punds, they offer exactly the same program on a private/small business license for about £60 (with a very genereous trial period with no disabled faetures.) ↳ The interface will come with free recording software which will get you started, but it is usually a very stripped down ‘lite’ version of either Protools or Cubase which is missing some vital functions and has a restricted number of channels or tracks. I have a feeling the electronics are pretty much the same in all, and my only advice would be to choose one with a metal case to minimize hum. If you only need to record 2 channels at a time there are a number of interfaces from various manufacturers - Focusrite and M-Audio are very popular. (And if necessary you can plug more than one into the PC at the same time.) Much better to buy an audio interface with as many channels as you think you will need - they range from 2 - 16 input channels, with corresponding prices. I have a Yamaha AW16G that I use when I need to record more than four channels simultaneously (because I only have a 4 channel PC interface) but the only realistic way to use it is to make the initial recording with it, then burn the individual tracks onto CD to transfer them into the PC and do the editing there, which is a right pain it the rear. I would advise against standalone multi-track recorders - they are great for recording, but the little screen and awkward interface make editing and mixing very difficult.