[Hyp]

Originally Posted by Tristan Needler

Ha! I found the CD.

Anyone have any good free VST plugs they want to recommend? I'm going to have to download all of those again too. Particularly parametric EQs and/or good free softsynths or drums.

I have a Computer Music issue that is just a catalouge of free AU's, VST, and programs of the such...but alas, I've let my friend look at at. Once he's done with it, I'll let you know of a bunch.

[Tristan Needler]

Originally Posted by Chigwinkle

Arturia Analouge Factory has a free trail which I use all the time, some really cool sounding phat bass sounds. I've yet to find a decent free drum plugin... any suggestions? Also a good compressor.

Drums, no. A good free VST compressor is the classic compressor by Kjaerus Audio. Actually, the whole classic series is awesome. I use the compressor and reverb all the time, and the limiter on my master tracks. I don't have a ton of use for the others, but I've heard they're great at what they do as well.

http://www.kjaerhusaudio.com/classic-series.php

[Esrb99]

Originally Posted by Tristan Needler

Ha! I found the CD.

Anyone have any good free VST plugs they want to recommend? I'm going to have to download all of those again too. Particularly parametric EQs and/or good free softsynths or drums.

I'm lame, I bought some *sigh*

I got guitar rig 3, and Izotope ozone 4 for better preset mastering settings to give a band while they wait for the final mixes and such.

in some SOS issue a while (long while) back, there was some set of loops, plugins etc that were sampled off of stuff the beatles had used at abbey road. Been looking for it, but I don't know what it's called.

[Tristan Needler]

I just learned you can download Proteus VX for free from their site. It's a VSTi and stand-alone sampling synth with a shit ton of presets (over 1,000) from E-MU.

http://www.emu.com/promo/proteusvx/welcome.asp

You have to sign up for their new letter, but just put in a fake email or something if you don't want, it doesn't ask you for an activation or anything.




Edit: Actually first, try this link: http://www.emu.com/promo/proteusvx/w... rvLSXFPm9gYL

That's what they gave me after signing up. If it doesn't work for you, try the first link I posted.

[Tristan Needler]

Originally Posted by Esrb99

I'm lame, I bought some *sigh*

I got guitar rig 3, and Izotope ozone 4 for better preset mastering settings to give a band while they wait for the final mixes and such.

in some SOS issue a while (long while) back, there was some set of loops, plugins etc that were sampled off of stuff the beatles had used at abbey road. Been looking for it, but I don't know what it's called.

Nothing lame about that, that just means you're a little less broke than I am hahah.

[Chigwinkle]

Originally Posted by Tristan Needler

Edit: Actually first, try this link: http://www.emu.com/promo/proteusvx/w... rvLSXFPm9gYL

That's what they gave me after signing up. If it doesn't work for you, try the first link I posted.

Just comes up with the same page for me.

And thanks for mentioning that Kjaerhus audio, the reverb sounds really nice.

[Esrb99]

Originally Posted by Tristan Needler

I just learned you can download Proteus VX for free from their site. It's a VSTi and stand-alone sampling synth with a shit ton of presets (over 1,000) from E-MU.

http://www.emu.com/promo/proteusvx/welcome.asp

You have to sign up for their new letter, but just put in a fake email or something if you don't want, it doesn't ask you for an activation or anything.




Edit: Actually first, try this link: http://www.emu.com/promo/proteusvx/w... rvLSXFPm9gYL

That's what they gave me after signing up. If it doesn't work for you, try the first link I posted.

bah! all for pc!!

lame.

[Tristan Needler]

Originally Posted by Esrb99

bah! all for pc!!

lame.

Oh yeah, I forgot it's only for PC haha. Sorry.

[Esrb99]

Originally Posted by Tristan Needler

Oh yeah, I forgot it's only for PC haha. Sorry.

no probs, like I said just bought stuff anyways, want to learn that first!

[SeeYouSeptember]

What is the best program for a PC to use for recording guitars?

[Tristan Needler]

Originally Posted by SeeYouSeptember

What is the best program for a PC to use for recording guitars?

Well, what kind of guitars? Electric/acoustic? Do you want to mic them or record them DI and use amp modeling software? I'm assuming you don't have an audio interface or anything yet.

There really is no best sequencer, Pro Tools, Cubase, Sonar, etc. They all do pretty much the same thing, just in a little bit different ways.

[Esrb99]

Originally Posted by SeeYouSeptember

What is the best program for a PC to use for recording guitars?

if you just have a computer, and an electric guitar (No sexy marshall or worthy amp to record,) get this:

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com...ct?sku=249701X

comes with software that models or emulates popular amps and effects.

if you want to mic up an acoustic guitar or electric through an amp, i'd get a Shure sm57, and the line 6 toneport mentioned above, as it will take inputs from a mic as well.

[SeeYouSeptember]

Electric, I'm also wonder on how to get the audio into the computer, do I use a mic and put it against the amp or use a two way cord and line in the guitar using the amp's headphone jack or if they're is any other way?

[Tristan Needler]

Originally Posted by SeeYouSeptember

Electric, I'm also wonder on how to get the audio into the computer, do I use a mic and put it against the amp or use a two way cord and line in the guitar using the amp's headphone jack or if they're is any other way?

You could use the mic in on your computer, but if you want any presentable result, you'll want some sort of audio interface like the toneport mentioned above, or any one of a slew of others.

[Praetor]

Originally Posted by Esrb99

if you just have a computer, and an electric guitar (No sexy marshall or worthy amp to record,) get this:

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com...ct?sku=249701X

comes with software that models or emulates popular amps and effects.

if you want to mic up an acoustic guitar or electric through an amp, i'd get a Shure sm57, and the line 6 toneport mentioned above, as it will take inputs from a mic as well.

Just wanted to second the Shure SM57. I love Shure mic's.