MM3 STUDIOS

what is some good music recording software for Windows?

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:51:55 +0000

I’m looking to record my songs and i know that the Mac software is good but what about Windows. I use Windows XP on my computer. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!

I would suggest FL Studio, if you are looking to buy. It is professional music software. You can record in with midi and many other things.

the barebones is $50 while the best version is $300

question about music recording software?

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:58:17 +0000

hey just wondering what is a good cheap recording software for music, and also i want to add my amplifier to the tracks, so what do i need to buy to plug y amp into the computer to get the amp sound, and also what program would have drum loops aswell, thanks!

If you have an AUX Output on your amplifier for an External speaker system, then you run a chord from that to a Line In jack on your audio/digital USB computer interface and you can record directly from your amplifier. That is the best idea to get a clean sound. The alternative is to place a good studio quality directional mic in front of the amplifier between the center and the edge of the speaker.

You might be wondering what an audio/digital USB computer interface is. Your computer did not come with one. Generally that is something you purchase to go with your recording software or DAW (digital audio workstation). There are many different kinds of DAWs on the market. Some of them (like Audacity) are even free. I don’t know what your goal is for your music but, if you are serious about writing and recording your own music and you intend to sell it on Amazon.com, iTunes, CD Baby, or Tunecore, then you need to produce broadcast quality music which you can then also get local radio stations to play for you. In that case, there is only one DAW you should consider and it comes with lots of drum tracks and other loops and sounds and it even comes with it’s own audio.digital USB computer interface with a built in music quality sound card. The sound card in your computer was not intended for recording music. That DAW is also the industry standard software for recording and the vast majority of music that you hear on the radio or through the internet was recorded using this software. That software is Pro Tools. When you compare it with the best recording software products out there is seems very reasonably priced. http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Digidesign-Mbox-2-Mini-Recording-Bundle?sku=702525 – This package deal even includes a studio monitor so you can listen to your recording through the Pro Tools interface, a very good studio quality microphone (I have this microphone, it’s great) and a mic stand and all the cables you need along with the Pro Tools LE software.

So, if you are serious about your music, I would not recommend anything else. Pro Tools! There really is no substitute!

Can fraps record audio from only one window while recording video?

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:57:59 +0000

I’m recording a fullscreen game with fraps. I like to listen to music while I play, but when I record video, I would like fraps to only pick up the audio from my game and not my media player. Is there anyway I can arrange this?

Seems the simple thing to do would be to turn off the music for the time that you record.

Otherwise, you can plug in a headset, and use windows volume mixer / media player to play the music through the headset, and have the game set as usual, so fraps picks it up.

Some questions about a home studio (recording vocals at home)?

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:56:56 +0000

I would like to start a mini home studio. Right now, I’m only getting started, so I don’t want to make my own music just yet. I thought I’d just sing some remixed versions of some others songs. But with the current mic I have, I just can’t do that. When I use Sony Vegas to mix the instrumental version of a song and my vocals, they just sound like 2 totally different recordings. I’d like to find a mic that has a professional recording quality.
I’ve read some articles, and I came up with a large-diaphragm condenser microphone. An article says it’s the best choice for home vocal recording. However, is it really better than a small-diaphragm condenser microphone if I need to shout a lot? And this mic needs "phantom power". I’m not exactly sure what that means. The mic I have now is a simple USB mic. I plug it in my comp, and it’s ready to use. Does it work differently with a condenser mic?
What I want is, a condenser mic with a pop screen, along with a headset so I can hear my actual performance while I sing. What other equipment would I need, except for a mic, a pop screen, and a headset? Do I plug the mic and the headset in a same thing? I have Sound Forge and Sony Vegas, so I think computer programs ain’t a problem.

Any help is appreciated!

There is a wonderful article on setting up a home studio in this website for recording enthusiasts that I’m a part of that will probably help you a ton and answer most of your questions :

http://www.audioneeds.com/forums/content.php?3-The-Startup-Studio

Also, you should seriously consider joining a community like http://www.audioneeds.com – it’s a great forum filled with sound engineers that are always asking and answering questions and discussing techniques in mixing and recording. I think it’ll help you a lot since you are interested in recording so much.

Good luck my friend!

what is the best recording software to record music?

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:05:12 +0000

Hi, I was wondering what is one of the best recording software’s to record rock music that i can get for free. We have 2 electric guitars 1 drummer 1 singer and 1 bassist, and i would like to record them seperatley. Could you please tell me what software I should download that i could get for free, thanks.

By the way i do need it for free cause we are not processionals

Try Audacity. I haven’t used it much, so I don’t know all the features, but it’s a great free audio program.

Was the audio recording on Der Riese a false hope?

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:04:55 +0000

Ok, so anyone who is a nazi zombie fan has heard the audio recording on Der Riese about element 115 in America. Was that originally planned to be a new map, or just a pointless recording?

Im pretty sure they were planning on making a 4th map pack that wouldve been set in area 51 but instead they just decided the start working on Black Ops. There are rumors ive heard that their gunna put nazi zombies in Black Ops but im not sure. Regardless, you havent seen the last of Treyarch and zombies

what is the best recording software to record songs?

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:04:50 +0000

what is the best recording software to record songs on a pc? i want to start recording some songs ive been writing, which program is best, easy to use, and cheap? i currently have audacity but people say it sucks. should i stick with audacity or get a new one?

Ableton Live has very high marks. We just got it in at our studio and one of the producers already swears by it. I have only seen it but it has great work flow. You can get a demo pretty easily.

http://www.ableton.com/

What home recording systems for Vinyl records did people have in the 1960s?

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:04:44 +0000

What home recording systems did they have in the 1960s for recording vinyl records? How did they record Vinyl records at home? Was this a common?

actually most people didn’t do much in the way of home recording. If we needed to record something it was on reel to reel tape. You had to go into a professional recording studio to have a record recorded.

How can I get rid of scratching sounds in recording equipment?

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:04:29 +0000

I.E. Recording equipment. Or synthesizers?

simple answer buy better quality recording equipment.
it is hard to diagnose your problem from the limited amount of information you have given. the most probably suspect is internal noise, the cheaper the equipment the more internal noise it has,

one solution would to be to increase the input levels of the instruments you are trying to record. this (up to a point) will mask the internal noise of your recording equipment.
however too much input may result in over saturation or distortion. creating even more problems. of course if you are using an old tube type of amplifier some distortion may be a good thing.
OR you could try just the opposite and lower the input of the instrument and let the internal amplifier of your recording equipment handle the load. its going to be a lot of trial and error i’m afraid, since there are so many variables involved, but you have to find the weakest link and work around (or upgrade) that.

try varying the gain on your inputs and outputs, it can be a hit or miss kind of thing and it really depends on what type of equipment you have, what power levels you are working with and the various instruments you have. that’s why sound engineers get paid big bucks to make things sound perfect. very hard to do in a home studio.
another thing you need to be concerned with is your wiring and connections, make sure to use good quality wire, keep the wires separated as much as possible (to eliminate crosstalk between wires) and use good quality connectors, if you have the old type bare wire into the spring loaded or screw down clamp, twist the end of the wire tightly and apply some solder to it. this will prevent fraying and to some degree oxidation of the copper wire, giving a much better connection.
hope this improves your quality

What are the things you need to make an at home recording studio?

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:04:03 +0000

I have a mac so maybe that would help a bit, i just need it to sound like it was recorded professionally without spending a whole lot of money. Thanks!

Hi Ashley –

I know this can be an overwhelming hobby to get started in. But you can put together a great sounding studio for a lot less than you think. All you need is a few tips on what equipment you need and how it all comes together.

Check out this site for a step-by-step guide to building your home recording studio!