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CPTino3001 · Unread post by **CPTino3001** » Wed Jul 09, 2003 10:52 pm

Anyone know how I can record from two sources simultaneiosly (ie: pickup and mic)...

I'm familiar w/ Cool Edit Pro, but if anyone knows another way to do it im all ears...

fatjack · Unread post by **fatjack** » Wed Jul 09, 2003 11:13 pm

ever try a mixer?

CPTino3001 · Unread post by **CPTino3001** » Wed Jul 09, 2003 11:39 pm

What I want to do is record the pickup signal as one track, and the mic signal as another track, then blend the sources to get the sound I want...

Anyone know of any software I could use to do that?

I'm gonna try Cake Walk Home Studio, but I'm still open for any suggestions...

geekmug · Unread post by **geekmug** » Thu Jul 10, 2003 12:52 am

Any good quality recording software will do multitrack recording, the issue is having a recording device that has multi-track capability. Most sound cards will only allow you to record one input at a time. Search for multitrack recording sound cards on google or something.. you'll find that they can become expensive because they are relatively low-demand soundcards compared to normal soundcards.

CPTino3001 · Unread post by **CPTino3001** » Thu Jul 10, 2003 1:33 pm

My Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinum Ex will multitrack record...

I just dont know what program I can use to record the sources as separate tracks simultaneously...

NPR · Unread post by **NPR** » Thu Jul 10, 2003 3:42 pm

Hey CPTino3001

How do you like tha Audigy 2 EX? I have been thinking about pulling the trigger on gettting one but I am not sure how well it works.

What are your thoughts??

geekmug · Unread post by **geekmug** » Thu Jul 10, 2003 3:47 pm

Oh ok.. That device uses ASIO. You need to have software that is ASIO compatible. A short list that I can find is: Nuendo, Cubase, Logic Audio, Deck 2.7, Reason, Live, Digital Performer, Sonar V2.2. A notable absence from this list is Cool Edit Pro. I would recommend Nuendo or Sonar, as they are often the choice of many studio's, but they can set you back some money.. Also, I personally have issues running Sonar 2.2 in conjunction with WME (Windows Media Encoder) v9.. which boils down to, just don't upgrade DirectX or your Media Player. Hope my rambling is of some use to you.

fatjack · Unread post by **fatjack** » Thu Jul 10, 2003 4:19 pm

i use Acid Pro 4.0

CPTino3001 · Unread post by **CPTino3001** » Sat Jul 12, 2003 9:52 pm

I kind of figuered a way to do it with Cool Edit Pro...

I have to pre blend the sources with the Creative Mixer, then select "What U Hear" as my recording source...

It wasn't exactly what I wanted, but it is kind of working for me...

I'm gonna check out that other software, thanks for the help...

Roastbeef · Unread post by **Roastbeef** » Mon Jul 14, 2003 8:09 am

I'm looking to do something similar. However, one track will work for me. My setup consists of Cool Edit Pro, a soundhole pickup with a 1/4" --> 1/8" reducer (mono), my PC mic (stereo, so I still need a stereo to mono 1/8" converter). Finally I have a 1/8" mono --> mono dual input adapter which will combine the two signals into one mono signal. I'm trying to blend the soundhole mic and PC mic signals into one. I like the sharpness of the soundhole mic but you lose some acoustic qualities, primarly pick sounds and some of the bass. I hope adding the PC mic will pick up some of those features.

However, Radio Shack makes a 1/8" mono --> stero dual input adapter which will combine the two signals into one stereo signal (L and R channels). Pehaps then you can use Cool Edit Pro to split the channels into separate tracks? These $4 adapters may be a cheaper solution than buying a new sound card. Hope this helps. Once I get my missing converter, I'll post a track so you can see how it sounds.

CPTino3001 · Unread post by **CPTino3001** » Mon Jul 14, 2003 12:45 pm

As it turns out my Sound Blaster came with Cubase...

I just never noticed it until now...

I'll try to post a recording to see what you guys think...

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