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I know that will need three basic things to begin building a Windows based computer recording system.

1. A relatively new and well performing computer.
2. An audio interface or a high performance computer
sound card.
3. The version of Cakewalk music recording software that fits
your needs.



If Is there any Another idea please share and how we can record a music on a windows computer???

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If you want to save yourself a lot of aggravation (and money), I would first take a few months and read everything I could about recording with a computer. Tons of info on the web. You can possibly make do with a minimal setup, free software, etc. If you have RealBand, you already have a DAW. A cheap mic and interface and you're set.


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Why does this look like spam? But, nevertheless,

1. A relatively new and well performing computer.
2. An audio interface or a high performance computer
sound card.

3. The version of Cakewalk musicANY recording software that fits
your needs.


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Originally Posted By: jazzmandan
Why does this look like spam? But, nevertheless,

1. A relatively new and well performing computer.
2. An audio interface or a high performance computer
sound card.

3. The version of Cakewalk musicANY recording software that fits
your needs.


He is asking about recorded music.... grammer is a bit off but could be a non-native English speaker interested in this topic.

I'd add:

4. A version of Band In A Box that is suitable to your needs.

spend time with the tutorials and get to know what you're getting ready to jump into.


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Welcome, Marssmith.

What is it that you would like to do? Can you tell us about yourself - what do you play, what style, and what is your goal in recording music?


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You guys are all too trusting - you must have big hearts. grin I guess I am more synical. A single forum entry, with a plug for Cakewalk? But, time will tell. confused

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I suspect that the O/P, not knowing where to start, just repeated/copied the pointers he/she had read from elsewhere. I really doubt it was intended as a deliberate plug for a specific brand.
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I don't think this is a spammer. I think it's someone who is possibly thinking about starting into the home recording hobby and has no real clue on how to do it, or a good command of the language. Repeating, as Trevor said, some basic talking points heard on another forum.

To the OP Marssmith.

Yeah, a good computer, a nice USB interface, and perhaps MC6 from Cakewalk is a good start on a home studio.

I would add to that the PG Music software Band in a Box unless you play multiple instruments, this is the easiest way to have backing tracks for drums, bass, piano, etc.

And don't forget about a decent condenser mic for studio recording, some fairly decent studio reference monitors, some decent headphones, a 66 key midi keyboard, and a lava lamp.

That's the basics to really get you started into home recording the right way. I understand that not all of those may be affordable right now, but that's the goal you should work towards.


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I stopped using Cakewalk products almost entirely once I learned how to use BiaB and RealBand.


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Originally Posted By: flatfoot
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I stopped using Cakewalk products almost entirely once I learned how to use BiaB and RealBand.


not me.


You can find my music at:
www.herbhartley.com
Add nothing that adds nothing to the music.
You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both.

The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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i use three main programs biab, sonar x3 producer, and flstudio producer


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