20 Jul
2005
20 Jul
'05
3:54 a.m.
On 7/19/05, John Mulholland <johnmulholland(a)fastmail.fm> wrote:
Richard Hubbell wrote:
I guess I don't, I don't know enough to yet. I think that I'll go
with the cheapest solution to start and then try other things if I
need to.
Very new to sound input and linux. I've
listened to music on linux
but recording and manipulating sound is all new to me. I'm just
going to put into words what I'd like to do and take it from there. I
have an electric guitar and I'd like to record riffs and then apply
software filters (right word? maybe software effects?) to the riffs
to give them a different sound. I'd like to be able to edit them,
save them and record them to disc (cd/dvd). I'd also like to be able
to record singing and sound effects. I have read the archives a bit
and I saw a July thread about hardware but the original poster had his
thread hijacked and it went a little astray.
I know there are a few hardware vendors who's products work well on
linux. But I'm trying to get some solid advice from folks who are
using hardware to do what I want to do.
Do I need one box or several? I don't want to spend a lot to start
but would like to have something that's made reasonably well. If I
have to put together my setup over time then that's what I'll do so I
don't have to layout a big chunk of money at the start. So maybe
first I'll get the guitar connected and then later get the mic and get
it connected. Then next get recording device(s). And so on, to
build a complete system over time but still get quality components as
I go so that in the end I have an all-around quality system.
My concerns are compatibility with linux and the software that runs on
linux. Compatibility amongst the different components and
compatibility with the popular storage mediums. i.e. cd/dvd
Over time I would be willing to spend $1000-2000 for something that
will last and do a good job for me. But I don't want to spend it all
now.
Thanks,
Richard
Perhaps another way to approach the hardware question would be to ask
what you would need in a non linux setup, and then look to like for its
linux comparison. You seem unsure of using hardware or software to
drive the effects you'd like to use. Do you have a preference eaither way?
Software will be cheaper, but some may argue, produces less professional
results. Personally, I'd go software all the way, and have a studio that
is almost entirely software run. The Behringer mixer suggested is an
excellent piece of kit and well worth you checking out. You may also
I will look at that, especially since I've no idea what it is yet.
want to consider getting a controller keyboard - even
if you dont play
piano - they can be invaluable.
DOn't know what that means, but will find out I'm sure as a I go.
You could have ten or twenty or a thousand little linux boxes each
running an effect in your studio, or one monster machine doing it all.
I'd recommend the latter because of the noise the former could make may
make audio recording difficult. But, thats your call, and if you happen
to stumble across a whole load of cheap medium spec machines it may be
the best option.
I don't think I need that much horsepower.
If you are looking for a hardware box for each effect type, in a rack
like setup,...then it's going to be tough trying to find a list of
hardware compatability. Such a list is something that really needs to be
put together asap. If there are any specific pieces of hardware you are
looking at, give us a shout about them and I am sure people on this list
will be happy to help investigate them.
What of these simple USB devices with 1/4 jacks? There's one called
JamLab that looks pretty good. But no idea if it'll work on linux.
And I've noticed that a lot of hardware comes with free software but
it all seems to run on windows or mac only. Is that the case across
the board? I noticed jamlab comes with sounds and loops libraries,
can I use those with linux software?
Whichever way you go, the Behringer mixer is an excellent suggestion.
Will definitely have a look.
hope that helps
John