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fenderhd400 Just Startin'
fenderhd400
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Feb 24, 2012 4:54 AM

audacity and podhd?

i use the usb cable it comes with to hook my pod to the computer, but how do you get audacity started and begin to record? dumb question but thanks

  • TheRealZap Expert Line 6 User
    TheRealZap
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    Feb 24, 2012 5:24 AM (in response to fenderhd400)
    Re: audacity and podhd?

    if you are just starting off, and have no preference for recording software at this point... uninstall audacity...

    it's free... sure... but thats it... as free it doesn't support alot of proprietary technology (that costs money) but instead has engineered work around for everything which makes it kind of sort of work...

    you'll be MUCH better off starting with reaper http://reaper.fm its free to try and dirt cheap if you want to license it later...

  • gareee Just Startin'
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    Feb 24, 2012 7:46 AM (in response to fenderhd400)
    Re: audacity and podhd?

    Reaper is worlds above audacity! I just made the switch... the main reason being that although audacity is a great program, it DOES NOT DO THE POD JUSTICE!!!

    It just cannot work properly - because of it's lack of external ASIO support, so there is added latency. 

    To set up audacity, set the POD as the input and output modes, and attache headphones/monitors to the POD.

    • PaulBateman Just Startin'
      PaulBateman
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      Feb 24, 2012 8:46 AM (in response to gareee)
      Re: audacity and podhd?

      true... but audacity is brain dead simple.. it lets someone record what they play, to some thats all they want...

       

      reaper can be a pain to even get working for someone that isnt familiar with that sort of thing.... guess it depends on the need...

      • Triryche Expert Line 6 User
        Triryche
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        Feb 24, 2012 8:51 AM (in response to PaulBateman)
        Re: audacity and podhd?

        PaulBateman wrote:

         

        true... but audacity is brain dead simple.. it lets someone record what they play, to some thats all they want...

         

        reaper can be a pain to even get working for someone that isnt familiar with that sort of thing.... guess it depends on the need...

        This is true for some, but there are great tutorials and the have a very helpful forum (at least it was a few years ago).

         

        IMHO  the learning curve is well worth the benefits you will reap...

        • PaulBateman Just Startin'
          PaulBateman
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          Feb 24, 2012 10:55 AM (in response to Triryche)
          Re: audacity and podhd?

          i completely agree.... but it all comes down to the users needs.... doesnt seem like hes looking to do any serious recording or even how to begin doing so....

          i was in that position when i first got my guitar and pod... lol... made a cool lick and wanted to record it... ended up as my ringtone for awhile

           

          it has its purpose is all im saying... for a drop dead beginner that has no serious aspirations, its a good place to start to learn the basics of audio recording imo simply because of how simple (ie limited) it is.. for me, it opened to door to try reaper again and i had a better understanding.. jumping right into reaper without knowing anything will turn most users off right away... it'll take them an hour to figure out how to insert an audio track to even begin!

      • TheRealZap Expert Line 6 User
        TheRealZap
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        Feb 24, 2012 9:04 AM (in response to PaulBateman)
        Re: audacity and podhd?

        PaulBateman wrote:

         

        true... but audacity is brain dead simple..

         

        it's also simple to fill your car with water instead of gasoline...

        completely different results though....

    • jimsreynolds Power User
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      Feb 24, 2012 10:29 AM (in response to gareee)
      Re: audacity and podhd?

      Yeah, the lack of ASIO support in Audacityis a deal breaker.   Apparently you might be able to install it though if you are willing to compile source ...

       

      C'mon Steinberg, open source ASIO already !!!

  • fenderhd400 Just Startin'
    fenderhd400
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    Feb 24, 2012 4:47 PM (in response to fenderhd400)
    Re: audacity and podhd?

    thanks guys for some helpfu ll an

    swers, ill try reaper though....jus started using softwares and stuff

    • toneman2121 Gear Head
      toneman2121
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      Feb 24, 2012 6:20 PM (in response to fenderhd400)
      Re: audacity and podhd?

      I'm also novice at recording. i used audacity for the longest time thinking reaper was just too complicated. once i put a little time and not much effort into it, reaper was actually easier. i made the switch because, in the end, audacity kept hanging up. so i was kind of forced to change...and for the better

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