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earlbenny

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Aug 16, 2010 8:59 AM

What DAW to use to record simultaneous tracks?

I found Ableton to be pretty awful in terms of figuring out how to use it. (although, granted I last looked at it about 2 years ago!)

I've been using Audacity, but while simple.... it can't record two tracks at the same time....

What (free) DAW's are available that allow me to record 2 different tracks simutaneously?

How do I configure/setup to do that?

I want to record my Taylor 314ce through both the mic and direct instrument input at the same time so I can apply effects to "one guitar" and leave the other all sweet and natural.

Any advice for a total beginner would be greatly received!

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Tags: toneport, ux2, cubase, sonar, ableton, free, guitar, mic, daw, audacity, simultaneous, electro-acoustic, kristal

earlbenny
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Aug 16, 2010 9:00 AM (in response to earlbenny)
Re: What DAW to use to record simultaneous tracks?

I guess it's important to add that I'm a PC user....

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- TheRealZap
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  Aug 16, 2010 9:42 AM (in response to earlbenny)
  Re: What DAW to use to record simultaneous tracks?
  
  if you have abelton i would give it another try,....
  the included tutorials are pretty fast and immensely helpful.
  if you really want an alternative try reaper http://reaper.fm
  its fre to try and use on an honor system... 60$ to register
  but it wont expire and you can use it forever
  
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    Aug 17, 2010 3:32 AM (in response to TheRealZap)
    Re: What DAW to use to record simultaneous tracks?
    
    I have Ableton Live lite 5... it was free with the Toneport UX2.
    Reckon I'll be giving Reaper a go.... Thanks people
    
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      Aug 17, 2010 5:49 AM (in response to earlbenny)
      Re: What DAW to use to record simultaneous tracks?
      
      if you registered it with ableton you might want to login and check your account...
      i started with something like 5/6 live lite that came with an m-audio midi controller...
      and they allowed me to upgrade clear to version 8 for free!
      
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Aug 16, 2010 9:49 AM (in response to earlbenny)
Re: What DAW to use to record simultaneous tracks?

Although it is not free, Reaper has an uncrippled 30 month trial. The noncommercial licence for it is $60.

Reaper has the capability to record simultaneous tracks, assuming your interface has the ability to send them.

Not suer what interface you have (I'm guessing UX2 by the tags).

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