Hi Joe,

Hats off to pwarren for that link!

In a very small nutshell, here is a rundown of what you need to have and the steps of recording to make this happen. Keep in mind that this is my way of doing, I'm sure there are plenty of other users who have a better way than me, and I love to keep learning, so here goes.

1. Get yourself a good Digital Audio interface. A couple of good ones are the M-audio Profire 610 (Firewire), or the new Focusrite Sapphire interface. USB interfaces also can work well in smaller projects. Make sure you also have a fast (7200 RPM) Hard drive to record with. Lacie, or Seagate are both good choices. STAY away from 5400 or 4200 RPM drives, these aren't capable of recording digital audio in realtime.

2. You will also need to get a good microphone. These could range from $100 shure mic all the way to $12,000 for Sony's new Liquid cooled vocal mic (This subject could take me all day to write.) Bottom line, decide on your budget, Mic Preamp and what you are going to be recording (Vocals-male/female, instruments, drums, etc)

3. You should also invest in a good DAW (Seqencing and recording program) PG music has a good low priced product that has had good reviews. I use Sonar, which I've used for years. Cubase and Reaper are a couple of other good ones that come to mind.

4. After you have installed and configured your interface and mic, do so level testing to make sure you have a good level. One important tip>Digital Audio is NOT forgiving of level overload. You will know right away if your level is too hot!

5. What I like to do is make sure my BIAB file is perfect (or close) Then I save it as a midi file. When doing so, the Audio files are saved as well.

6. Open your midi file in your DAW, then Drag the audio tracks into your project.You have the choice to record your vocal/guitar in BIAB , or in your DAW. I like to use my DAW because I have more choices there (More tracks, etc)

7. I try to use high Quality VST instruments for my songs, the realizm factor goes way up. VST can be pricey, but worth it!

8. Finally I mix all these tracks, and then render this to high bit rate MP3 for my live gigs. Now I can have background vocals, strings, horns etc in my mixes.

Hope this helps, love to hear from other users,
Ed

4. Open BIAB, load your song, and then use the red "Record" button to record your take. BIAB makes it easy to do over if you are not happy with your results.