I have several songs that I would like to put on my computer. I was wondering if I can just sing and play into my microphone and have my computer record it direct. If you can really help, please help.
2006-08-26 00:55:33 · 9 answers · asked by artgophknight 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
The song quality is certainly not going to be top notch but sure you could do that Just go to Accessories -> Entertainment-> Sound Recorder and have fun. However I suggest getting a better program if you're recording like a demo or something that you intend to distribute.
2006-08-26 00:58:20 · answer #1 · answered by Amyl Nitrate 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All in all you can just plug right into your pc line in with a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter and use a regular pc mic and Windows Sound Recorder if quality is not much of an issue, cheapest way to go.
If you don't mind spending some cash as quality is a concern...
To record guitar you would really want to invest in first in a good sound card such as the Sound Blaster X-FI Platinum, which I have, or the X-FI Elite Pro. Both have inputs for guitar and quality mics, and can handle the signal, as well as provide some software to help with recording.
There are nice USB options out there. I am considering the M-Audio Black Box, http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/MAudioBlackBox-main.html, or something similar. Several options to choose from for this kind of hardware.
Cakewalk, as already mentioned by another, offers nice affordable software for recording. Anything beats the Windows Sound Recorder. Being able to lay multiple tracks, edit and sequence is a must IMO. Cool Edit Pro works well too. Fruity Loops is great for making drum patterns.
2006-08-26 02:18:23 · answer #2 · answered by palmmute333 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can do it well. you can plug your guitar to your PC if it is an electric one or has pickups or use a microphone for acoustic guitar and your voice. connect the microphone via mic line on your sound-card and your guitar to the line-in. then use a software like sound recorder( a simple, stupid software) or cakewalk( a complete and professional one). u can record your voice, guitars, bass guitar, keyboard and.... in different lines and work on them separately like putting effects, setting volumes and.... mix them finally into a track. i record my own sample songs by it . i'll be happy if i can answer your more questions via email: donatello666 (yahoo). if u got any question write "cakewalk" for subject to announce me not to delete it. have fun musician ;)
2006-08-26 01:11:54 · answer #3 · answered by Avril Dolton 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. you can get a cheap adapter that goes to the guitar or mic cord and plug it in the PC but the impedance will be low so the quality wont be great unless you use some kind of effects. then you will be able to record to a space hogging wav file. why dont you invest in some midi hardware and software like Cakewalk.
2006-08-26 01:02:36 · answer #4 · answered by W E J 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes get Cool Edit Pro. Excellent recording and audio editing program.
2006-08-26 01:01:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try recordin ur sound in mp3 formats using softwares anyhow the quality depends on the environment and the microphone u use! anyhow try this link!
2006-08-26 01:03:35 · answer #6 · answered by Esakki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
above are correct with using Accessories but the quality won't be top nothch. If you get hooked on doing this it'll cost ya! new mics, mixer and software and you are in biz.
2006-08-26 01:03:33 · answer #7 · answered by Norman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in accesories on your computer, go to entertainment and then voice recorder
2006-08-26 00:58:30 · answer #8 · answered by waltherkevin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya with mp3 recorder or any recorder program
2006-08-26 00:57:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋