[HANASHIR:6236] Re: Sound-editing software

[AmichaiM <AmichaiM...>]

Hi There Michael,
      Here are a few suggestions of some various software suites that are 
good for editing and then mastering to CD-R:  They range in price from $~100 
to as much as $600 (or more with something like Pro-Tools).  Enjoy

    1)  Cubase VST and WaveLab (by Steinberg) Cubase is an actual multitrack 
recording and editing program that I use for not only recording, but for 
mixing as well.   I find that it is useful for dealing with ordering of an 
entire album, adding effects, and digital splicing between different takes of 
a song.  If you only need to work on two track stereo, then WaveLab is the 
program produced by Steinberg for that.  You can buy a separate plug-in that 
will reduce analog hiss and clean up scratches normally associated with 
analog badness.

    2)  Sound Forge (Sonic Foundry) a 2 track editing program that may be 
more intuitive than WaveLab or Cubase.  Same options (slightly less 
expensive, a more consumer rather than commercial program, but good 
nonetheless.)

    3) Cakewalk:  These guys make it all.  They have a program built for you 
whether
you are looking for an audio sequencer, a 2 track mastering suite,  a midi 
sequencer....etc.  Prices vary by the product as does the quality of finished 
product.


    Now, with any software based program/system, you are going to need a 
sound card to convert the analog recordings to the digital realm.  I use a 
Korg 1212 I/O card which works well for ME because I record on 8 track ADAT.  
There are less expensive stereo cards available if all you want to do is 
convert your analog 2track stuff to digital.  I have no good suggestions for 
a 2 channel card but if you are looking for a multichannel card, fell free to 
e-mail me and I will be more than happy to give you my impressions as well as 
those of my close friend who works in the computer recording industry.  

     B'hatzlacha,
       Amichai

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