[Tekker]

I just posted a new recording tutorial in my lessons forum.
Computer Recording Software - Getting Started

The first part covers a very general procedure to start recording. No matter what recording software you want to use, they should all use a similar approach.

The second part demonstrates the same procedure using Reaper.

Enjoy!
-tkr

[carol m]

Alo Ha.... ...........

[Tekker]

Originally Posted by eddiez152

Actually using VST plugins within reaper.

So basically loading VST's and arranging them within Reaper?

If so, maybe I could start compiling a list of things to add into a more advanced Reaper tutorial, such as VST's (loading and arranging), maybe cover some basic editing, and anything else everyone would like to see added.... I'm definitely open to suggestions here.

-tkr

[carol m]

Hee hee...... Thanks Tekker.

[carol m]

In case there are other members as dumb as me, I'll tell you that you don't have to reach for the specs or the magnifying glass in Tekker's lesson to read the screen-shots just left click on the image, then again to get an even bigger view.

And, I think,(please correct me if I'm wrong Tekker) when Tekker refers to 'your soundcard' early in the lesson he is referring to the computer's built in soundcard that came built into your computer, but in the next section where he explains using an audio/extra type 'soundcard', he is referring to either a separately bought and installed 'better' soundcard, or a separate 'unit'/'soundcard' which could be a USB or Firewire plug-in Audio PI Interface type 'soundcard' ('Soundcard' and 'PCI Interfaces' are used pretty much interchangeably but mean more or less the same thing) like MAudio, Tascam etc.

These units bi-pass the computer's original soundcard and give much better sound and no interference. even when using a microphone.

I followed all his steps, and the wiki tutorials, concentrated, and it all worked brilliantly.

Now to import the VST simulated amp Boogex plugin! Or maybe I'll just play around a bit with Reaper next, and see what it can do.

[Tekker]

Originally Posted by carol m

And, I think,(please correct me if I'm wrong Tekker) when Tekker refers to 'your soundcard' early in the lesson he is referring to the computer's built in soundcard that came built into your computer

Unless I used the term "Standard PC sound card" I probably wasn't referring specifically to that kind. I did refer to it when I mentioned that a standard PC sound card can be used for multi-track recording, but I think that was the only time.

Most of the info in the lesson could be done with either a standard PC sound card or an audio interface (Firewire, USB, or PCI) with multiple inputs. The only thing that can't be done with a standard sound card is recording more than two tracks at once.

I followed all his steps, and the wiki tutorials, concentrated, and it all worked brilliantly.

Woohoo! Congrats!!

-tkr

[carol m]

I couldn't have done it without you, Tekker. I've spent the afternoon trying to work out the nobs and lever do on my Strat copy......

and, while I think about it, how do I get to hear through Reaper and interface Soundcard what the guitar is doing as I play/record . At the moment I'm recording and then hearing what it sounded like by playing it back through earphones. Maybe you have explained this somewhere in your lessons, I'll look there later. Thanks for helping.

[OldG]

On the track you want to record on - right click the arm record button and select monitor input ( it will monitor the sound processed with Vst's if you are using any too)

[OldG]

linkage to video showing vst/fx setup here

[Tekker]

Originally Posted by carol m

I couldn't have done it without you, Tekker. I've spent the afternoon trying to work out the nobs and lever do on my Strat copy......

The lever switches pickup configurations.
The knob marked volume adjusts the gain (volume) of the guitar.
The other two are tone knobs which work for different pickup selections, turning them down will reduce the amount of high frequencies. I don't have a strat, so I don't know the exact pickup that each of the tone knobs work for, but try turning both knobs for the different pickup switch settings and it should be easy enough to figure out.

how do I get to hear through Reaper and interface Soundcard what the guitar is doing as I play/record . At the moment I'm recording and then hearing what it sounded like by playing it back through earphones. Maybe you have explained this somewhere in your lessons, I'll look there later.

Yes, I did in the other Reaper tutorial. Here is the part you want:
Reaper Tutorial

-tkr

[carol m]

Originally Posted by Tekker

The knob marked volume adjusts the gain (volume) of the guitar.

I worked that one out pretty quickly - it has 'Volume' written on it.

The other two are tone knobs which work for different pickup selections, turning them down will reduce the amount of high frequencies.

thanks, now that I have real time without recording I'll be able to figure it out better.

Yes, I did in the other Reaper tutorial. Here is the part you want:
Reaper Tutorial
-tkr

yes thanks, I knew I had read it somewhere. It's cool! Now I just have to learn how to play the guitar....or sing.........

[carol m]

Originally Posted by OldG

linkage to video showing vst/fx setup here

Thanks for that link OldG - I'll check it out now.