Computer recording

Boeing 737-400 · Post by **Boeing 737-400** » Wed Oct 20, 2004 5:44 am

MIDI sends information only, not the sounds.

If you want to plug it directly into your computer, you'd want to take a 1/4 lead out of the Voyager, put an adapter in on the end, and plug it into the line in on the soundcard socket.

Fenix Le · Post by **Fenix Le** » Wed Oct 20, 2004 5:59 am

Boeing 737-400 wrote:take a 1/4 lead out of the Voyager, put an adapter in on the end, and plug it into the line in on the soundcard socket.

Perhaps I should have asked: what kind of adapter do I need? Where can I get one and what are the limits on the number of 1/4 inputs? I also have questions regarding software, as stated above. Thanks again in advance.

goldphinga · Post by **goldphinga** » Wed Oct 20, 2004 6:05 am

I own a powerbook g4 myself. to get the sound into the computer u will need a firewire interface. this connects directly to your macs firewire port and is the fastest way to get audio from your synths into the computer. the firewire interfaces u should be looking at are:
1.motu 828mk2 or 896
2.rme fireface
3.digidesign 002(only works with pro tools)

interfaces 1. and 2. will work with any software programme u choose for recording. i use logic which will give u everything u need to record plus a lot more facilities.interface 3 will only work with protools software but software is a very personal choice. get down your local music store and check out the look and feel of each program b4 you buy.

generally u will also find that these interfaces include midi ports as well for connecting any midi instruments or if they don't u can get a standalone unit such as the emagic mt4. i use the motu 828mk2 audio interface and it has worked reliably for the last 2 years, plus its really reasonably priced and u don't lose too much quality with it. if u really want top quality then u need to bump up your budget and go for apogee or prism a/d convertors, but they don't come cheap. i would get logic express 7, and a motu 828 and you'll be very happy.

Boeing 737-400 · Post by **Boeing 737-400** » Wed Oct 20, 2004 6:18 am

Fenix Le wrote:
Boeing 737-400 wrote:take a 1/4 lead out of the Voyager, put an adapter in on the end, and plug it into the line in on the soundcard socket.
Perhaps I should have asked: what kind of adapter do I need? Where can I get one and what are the limits on the number of 1/4 inputs? I also have questions regarding software, as stated above. Thanks again in advance.

Something that converts the size, as the sound inputs have smaller sockets. Just go in a music store and ask for a headphone adapter.

There is usually just the one sound input, use a mixer if you need to get more synths connected.

Eventually you'll want proper recording equipment...

ikazlar · Post by **ikazlar** » Wed Oct 20, 2004 6:34 am

Fenix,

my suggestion is to get an audio interface and not a soundcard (like an RME Hammerfall Multiface, if you can afford it). This has 8 balanced/unbalanced 1/4" jacks plus S/PDIF and more. It is extremely fast, no latency whatsoever when you record. Install the drivers, launch a sequencer program, arm a track and you're hapenning.

Yannis

Qwave · Post by **Qwave** » Wed Oct 20, 2004 11:45 am

ikazlar wrote:Fenix,

my suggestion is to get an audio interface and not a soundcard...

How to fit a soundcard into a Apple PowerBook ?
And isn't this really on Voyager topic?

Lengai · Post by **Lengai** » Wed Oct 20, 2004 2:07 pm

I have a G4 and have 4 ways to get the audio into the Mac. The easiest way is to get an Edirol UA-1X USB Audio Interface from http://www.musiciansfriend.com

That is a USB audio interface and you just need a TS to RCA cable to run from the Voyager to the Edirol UA-1X (or 2 cables if using both audio outs of the Voyager). Use the left/mono RCA jack of the UA-1X if you go with one TS cable. The cables are available online at SweetwaterSound or MusiciansFriend among others.

If you already have a 1/8" audio in jack on your computer, you need a TS to 1/8" mono cable and you can hook the Voyager directly into your computer.

There is also the M-Audio 2496 Audiophile PCI card, The M-Audio Firewire Audiophile, and the Swissonic USB Mixer that can be used to input the audio. Then, all you need is an audio recording application or sequencer on your computer and you're ready to go.

LWG · Post by **LWG** » Wed Oct 20, 2004 6:48 pm

Hello,

One of the audio interfaces I use is the MOTU 828Mk 2. Its a compact 1U
rack and connects to your computer via Firewire (IEEE1394). I like the firewire connection on any AI because it carries audio and control signals over the same cable.
Many external audio interfaces require a computer to be connected for use however, the 828 II can function as a standalone mixer.
It can be put into a portable rack, taken to a gig, and run into the main board if desired, or amped.
There are many good sound cards out there, many of which are described by others on this thread. I would add Lynx among them.
In terms of sequencing/recording software, you'll have to pick your own poison. Many want mainly audio recording, while others like midi
sequencing and audio recording in balance.
Among the most popular are Digidesign ProTools, Emagic Logic, Steinberg
Cubase SX, Cakewalk Sonar, and others.

Regards,

LWG

Fenix Le · Post by **Fenix Le** » Wed Oct 20, 2004 11:01 pm

WOW! Thanks for all the wealth of information. I feel overwhelmed though. I'd much rather prefer hardware recording but this is usually more expensive and has limited tracks right? Are there any better options? TIA

goldphinga · Post by **goldphinga** » Thu Oct 21, 2004 1:20 pm

Buy hardware by all means, but i'm sure once u get into recording you will need more than 24 tracks of audio. u r much better off with a computer+software as its much easier to upgrade and move with the times, its also much cheaper and the software is much more versatile. get the motu 828 and logic and u won't be disappointed. good luck!

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