Something simple to record vocals and guitar?
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Something simple to record vocals and guitar?
My Dad wants to sketch out some songs on his own. He's like 70 so is old school.
Any simple suggestions he might be able to use to record with?
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Any simple suggestions he might be able to use to record with?
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Re: Something simple to record vocals and guitar?
like in one track or isolated?
one track: iPhone. just about any app.
isolated: iPhone with a variety of 4 track apps (and greater)
Zoom H4 with a mic and headphones.
one track: iPhone. just about any app.
isolated: iPhone with a variety of 4 track apps (and greater)
Zoom H4 with a mic and headphones.
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Re: Something simple to record vocals and guitar?
Thanks Andy. Probably only one track. but maybe two track might work..andygabrys wrote:like in one track or isolated?
one track: iPhone. just about any app.
isolated: iPhone with a variety of 4 track apps (and greater)
Zoom H4 with a mic and headphones.
I like the iphone idea. Wonder if something like an ipad might work also.
I had one of those Zooms and I couldn't figure it out. lol I think my brain has a mental block when it comes to hardware.
I like the iphone idea but he doesn't know how to use one.
Might check the ipad stuff..
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Re: Something simple to record vocals and guitar?
The sound recorder in the iPhone / iPad is plenty capable if he just wants to plop something down on the table and have at it. Would something like Garage Band on the iPad confuse him or help him? He could lay down vocals and guitar at once, or he could do the guitar first then the vocal afterwards. Just an idea.
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Re: Something simple to record vocals and guitar?
Thanks Paulie.
Yeah I was thinking something like Garageband that can work on his PC. Would need a mic and interface..
Does Garageband work on PC now? Heard it might. Or might need to use Mixcraft?
Yeah I was thinking something like Garageband that can work on his PC. Would need a mic and interface..
Does Garageband work on PC now? Heard it might. Or might need to use Mixcraft?
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Re: Something simple to record vocals and guitar?
http://www.sweetwater.com/c695--USB_Aud ... 9udXMiXX19
These are all usb interfaces and come with bundled software. They are all $99
They can do both mic and hi-z for direct guitar.
Mackie might be the most simple, intuitive software with traction 3??
These are all usb interfaces and come with bundled software. They are all $99
They can do both mic and hi-z for direct guitar.
Mackie might be the most simple, intuitive software with traction 3??
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Re: Something simple to record vocals and guitar?
Simple? I'd suggest the Zoom H5; it's simpler than its predecessor, the H4N, and has all the same capabilities under the hood, but you set levels with knobs, instead of increment/decrement buttons, and the menu has fewer layers. The basic transport controls are right on the face. It defaults to recording in stereo with the onboard mics, but in the event that you want to simultaneously record a two-mix from the board and an X/Y pair in the house, you're covered there, too. I know, cuz I used an H4N on a location shoot, operating a boom on an indie pic. (of course there's a long and colorful story, 'bout that; I was music supervisor and lead composer, but I got dragooned)
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Re: Something simple to record vocals and guitar?
You can get something like the Rode XYI for iPad or iPhone (different versions). Paired with the rode app, or a simple free app like Presonus Capture, it should work fine.
http://www.ixymic.com
http://www.presonus.com/products/Capture-for-iPad
Save the file in iCloud, OneDrive, Dropbox ect, and you're ready to go.
Plug and play.
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http://www.presonus.com/products/Capture-for-iPad
Save the file in iCloud, OneDrive, Dropbox ect, and you're ready to go.
Plug and play.
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Great suggestions. Thanks guys!
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I just realized I still got a Zoom R8 recorder. but that would be too fidgety.
I think maybe just can teach my Dad to use Audacity on his PC and use a mic/pre interface. Any good ones out there? Thanks!
I think maybe just can teach my Dad to use Audacity on his PC and use a mic/pre interface. Any good ones out there? Thanks!
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