home recording studio?
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I don't know what Sony ACID Pro is, but most multi-track music production software has a on-screen mixer yes. As for youe computer... probably, there isn't anything out there more exhuasting on a CPU than making music - primarily because it's all done in real-time. Depending on what you intend to record (just real instruments? or use a lot of software synthesisers and samples) - will depend on what you really need for your computer.\n\nThis isn't an issue to take lightly, a computer is like the heart of your setup, if you don't get a good computer, you're wasting your time with soundproofing and so forth... To be honest, I would like to take into consideration the sort of room your working in? It might not be the first place to start with worrying about soundproofing... \n\nFeel free to email me at davidjffranco@yahoo.co.uk and tell me what you intend to record... I'll help you and give you some more advice as I work as a composer in the video game industry.
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Hi!  I've done a bit of the recording you're thinking of, myself.  I use a program called "Acoustica Mixcraft 2.5" (www.acoustica.com).  They also have a program called Beatcraft, which is surprisingly good.\n\nNow, for the actual recording, you're going to need a preamp for the sound to work in stereo (if not, you can just use mono settings for the sound and it'll work just fine) then you'll need a standard 1/4" Patch Cable, and a small 1/4" to (I think) 1/8" adapter (you can pick one up at Radio Shack).  Just plug it in and you're set to go!\n\nEnjoy, have fun, and good luck!
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you can do it easily\n\nhttp://www.wmrecorder.com
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Are you familiar with mixing and recording?If so,it should operate as any other board. Although a manual would show special features etc.The link below will give you a decent idea of all the features and if you have done recording you should be able to use the board without any difficulties.And you might be able to contact them for a manual! I wish I could have been more helpful!     Good luck!
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Nope, though you'll probably like http://audacity.sourceforge.net just as well.  It's a lot less resource intensive also, and cross-platform.  You can google and find lots of free plug-ins and effects to add onto it.
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The cheapest way would be putting a mic up to your stereo with the record playing, and with some kind of audio converter (M-AUIDO makes nice ones) hook it up to your computer.
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Get a Macbook or "Pro" with the core 2 duo processor and with Garageband it will be your recording studio.
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get a sharware Audio recorder such as audioMP3 recorder.\n\nYou can try looking for sharewares;\nhttp://www.tucows.com\nhttp://download.com
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Audacity\n\nhttp://audacity.sourceforge.net
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you can use jet audio recorder but some setting required <you can find the way>.\ngoodluck
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Well, the easiest way is to buy a microphone designed for use on a computer.  There are a lot of them available, and they normally start at about $5 and go up.\n\nThese microphones are all low-power condensor type of microphones.  They have about the same quality as the microphones built into a tape recorder.\n\nIf you want to go up a step higher, then you need a bit more equipment.  A Mixer Board (like a DJ uses) lets you plug in higher quality microphones.  They are more complex to get up and running, but if you want high quality, it is the best way to go.  I do this, and have a $250 Shure studio mic hooked up to my computer.
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What do you mean by "digital" record label?  Do you mean an online music store like iTunes?  or do you mean you want to build a recording studio using all digital equipment?
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If you want your music pieces to sound great, youll need an excellent quality microphone - 100-150 $ should do. As for the software, Audacity is great for editing and plus, its FREE!
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Try Audacity\n\nhttp://audacity.sourceforge.net/
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Try Sony's SoundForge.  A lot of home 'Do It Yourself' types use it.
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I would recommend using the free "Audacity." You will, obviously, need a microphone as well.\n\nHere is Audacity's website: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
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Try your local record store.