I agree 100% l used a laptop and DAW spent a good bit of time learning it, Did a fairly good track and the laptop freezes up it just never turned on again, l was so disappointed, smashed it with a hammer, never used PC since that was 6 years ago similar experiences with ipad don’t use a DAW on it only a few synth apps, much prefer my korg triton LE and my ultranova , play guitar mostly for the past 50 years
It's basic, It's free, It's easy to use and if you are anything like me, you only use it to top and tail and export a mix. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Regards Brian.
With a DAW it would be limiting for instance when I record a guitar I record a clean channel and an effects channel at the same time. Not easy to do on a recording device. I would however use a recording device for quickly prototyping ideas though.
I used Ableton and any instrument I record gets captured clean as it comes in through my interface and only the DaW adds the FX within the session and are added when I render at the end but if I look through my library all my recordings are there clean unless l have used an FX chain before my interface.
@@b00ts4ndc4ts I love my DAWless system. I don't feel too limited by it and I can use effects and still record dry and clean. I understand folks also love their DAWs, It's just not for me.
@@Jackdogdude only problem without using a Daw is the quality of the audio once it's been compressed when you upload it to any streaming sites and you will be competing with mastered audio.
I’m a switch, knob and slider man myself! Old school, (old brain🤣😂) old guy🤦♂️ making real music, the proper way! Nothing against DAWers! Whatever rocks your boat, good luck with your choice of recording technique👍 But I’m totally in agreement with you!
I've built myself a small studio with an old console and some outboard gear. Yes probably not needed but when i went back and forth against plugins, my hardware was quicker to dial in and sounded great everywhere. So this has prompted me to want to do away with a DAW as much as possible. Too much time staring at the screen, too many options, zoom in/out etc. Too much power to then screw up all your phase by trying to move stuff around. Then time align features robs the music of sounding unique. the trick is using a DAW like a tape machine and just starting and stopping it but lately i really want to get a digital stand alone 16-24 track recorder and pump my mixes or audio through my console, into my converters and then use the recorder for my start/stops and punch ins. Just remove the screen from the equation. I work on a computer most of the day, I think a lot of us do. This is making me want to get away from a monitor screen. Maybe not practical for live large studios but for home recordings or small budget productions, why not. As you said, makes you focus on what you hear, not what you see ( including all the options you know you have at your finger tips)
Hi , Brian , I Like your Videos about BITB , do you use BITB for composing songs and How do you proceed ? it could be a Interesting Vidéo , Thank You !!
At some point you are going to have to use a daw though, or what are you going to do with your tape ? Throw it at the internet and hope it lands on a streaming sight.
I agree 100% l used a laptop and DAW spent a good bit of time learning it, Did a fairly good track and the laptop freezes up it just never turned on again, l was so disappointed, smashed it with a hammer, never used PC since that was 6 years ago similar experiences with ipad don’t use a DAW on it only a few synth apps, much prefer my korg triton LE and my ultranova , play guitar mostly for the past 50 years
I have never had a problem with my Mac. I lots of people don't research how much ram, or what processor works best. For example I first started using Ableton live 4 that only needed 4GB of ram and a quad 4 processor minimum to run. But now because people use lots of plugins more ram is needed. At the moment I use 64GB ram paired with an i9 processor and now because of the plugins as well as my sample library growing, I have a 2TB of storage. The only thing I now think about is the optimum amount of cores needed of processing and more doesn't mean better.
The only thing that concerns me is how the end product sounds. There is always more than one way to reach your goal. I don't concern myself with computer jargon. Neither did the Beatles.
Hi,
This video was very helpful. Question - why don’t you use BIAB to record your vocals? Thanks.
I agree 100% l used a laptop and DAW spent a good bit of time learning it, Did a fairly good track and the laptop freezes up it just never turned on again, l was so disappointed, smashed it with a hammer, never used PC since that was 6 years ago similar experiences with ipad don’t use a DAW on it only a few synth apps, much prefer my korg triton LE and my ultranova , play guitar mostly for the past 50 years
I can't agree with you more on Audacity.
It's basic, It's free, It's easy to use and if you are anything like me, you only use it to top and tail and export a mix.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
Regards
Brian.
With a DAW it would be limiting for instance when I record a guitar I record a clean channel and an effects channel at the same time. Not easy to do on a recording device. I would however use a recording device for quickly prototyping ideas though.
I have nothing against DAWs, solving problems is part of the fun. Thanks for your comment.
I used Ableton and any instrument I record gets captured clean as it comes in through my interface and only the DaW adds the FX within the session and are added when I render at the end but if I look through my library all my recordings are there clean unless l have used an FX chain before my interface.
@@b00ts4ndc4ts I love my DAWless system. I don't feel too limited by it and I can use effects and still record dry and clean. I understand folks also love their DAWs, It's just not for me.
@@Jackdogdude only problem without using a Daw is the quality of the audio once it's been compressed when you upload it to any streaming sites and you will be competing with mastered audio.
@@b00ts4ndc4ts I always master my recordings but I use an AI app to do it. The tech is very good these days.
I’m a switch, knob and slider man myself!
Old school, (old brain🤣😂) old guy🤦♂️ making real music, the proper way!
Nothing against DAWers!
Whatever rocks your boat, good luck with your choice of recording technique👍
But I’m totally in agreement with you!
Good on you John. I am keen to hear some of your results. Thanks for watching.
I've built myself a small studio with an old console and some outboard gear. Yes probably not needed but when i went back and forth against plugins, my hardware was quicker to dial in and sounded great everywhere. So this has prompted me to want to do away with a DAW as much as possible. Too much time staring at the screen, too many options, zoom in/out etc. Too much power to then screw up all your phase by trying to move stuff around. Then time align features robs the music of sounding unique. the trick is using a DAW like a tape machine and just starting and stopping it but lately i really want to get a digital stand alone 16-24 track recorder and pump my mixes or audio through my console, into my converters and then use the recorder for my start/stops and punch ins. Just remove the screen from the equation. I work on a computer most of the day, I think a lot of us do. This is making me want to get away from a monitor screen. Maybe not practical for live large studios but for home recordings or small budget productions, why not. As you said, makes you focus on what you hear, not what you see ( including all the options you know you have at your finger tips)
👍
I started on an old valve tape recorder, then cassettes. Biggest mistake was going daw. BITB is great though
Hi , Brian , I Like your Videos about BITB , do you use BITB for composing songs and How do you proceed ? it could be a Interesting Vidéo , Thank You !!
I suggest you watch my videos where I explain how I make my songs using Band In A Box.
Thanks for watching.
@@BandInABoxRevealed-ke5tp 😉👍
At some point you are going to have to use a daw though, or what are you going to do with your tape ? Throw it at the internet and hope it lands on a streaming sight.
nice work
Thanks for watching Paul. I'm looking forward to recording you again soon. :)
I have no interest in recording in a daw. I like to play the guitar. I don't care what the audience thinks. I don't have an audience.
Not all of us are motivated to become rock stars. I record for my personal satisfaction and to catalogue my songs. Thanks for watching. :)
I agree 100% l used a laptop and DAW spent a good bit of time learning it, Did a fairly good track and the laptop freezes up it just never turned on again, l was so disappointed, smashed it with a hammer, never used PC since that was 6 years ago similar experiences with ipad don’t use a DAW on it only a few synth apps, much prefer my korg triton LE and my ultranova , play guitar mostly for the past 50 years
I have never had a problem with my Mac. I lots of people don't research how much ram, or what processor works best.
For example I first started using Ableton live 4 that only needed 4GB of ram and a quad 4 processor minimum to run. But now because people use lots of plugins more ram is needed.
At the moment I use 64GB ram paired with an i9 processor and now because of the plugins as well as my sample library growing, I have a 2TB of storage.
The only thing I now think about is the optimum amount of cores needed of processing and more doesn't mean better.
The only thing that concerns me is how the end product sounds. There is always more than one way to reach your goal. I don't concern myself with computer jargon. Neither did the Beatles.