Recording Software & Hoster

[MackieRocks]

Audacity works well, but you have to convert the file to MP3 where as others out there do not require the added step. They record directly as MP3. I like as many bells and whistles as I can get even if I don't use them. That's just me. I'm in the process of testing Roemer and it also works well. I would like to try others (as long as they don't conflict with Hoster).

[Roy Dennis]

There is another free one here: http://www.freesoundrecorder.net/

[Lonman]

Originally Posted by MackieRocks

Audacity works well, but you have to convert the file to MP3 where as others out there do not require the added step. They record directly as MP3. I like as many bells and whistles as I can get even if I don't use them. That's just me. I'm in the process of testing Roemer and it also works well. I would like to try others (as long as they don't conflict with Hoster).

Well it's because it is a multitrack recorder. It saves as an .aud project file. I like it because you can actually record each singer throughout the night on a new track without having to save each track as you go. I preferred this method as I would take the file home and do all the editing/normalizing/dynamics/etc. , burn to a disc & bring back the next night (or week). This helped bring people back as well.
It sounds like you want more of a straightforward sound recorder type of option. But I haven't tried any others with Hoster so don't know of any conflicting issues.

[MackieRocks]

Audacity it is. Thanx Lon. I never thought about recording on more than one track. I'll give it a shot!

[Lonman]

Originally Posted by MackieRocks

Audacity it is. Thanx Lon. I never thought about recording on more than one track. I'll give it a shot!

Just make sure to mute the previous tracks as you go along otherwise they will play back over the system (provided it's set up to play through main sound device) while the new song is recording. You can also name each song as you go, it was a little time consuming in the beginning, but I got got pretty fluent at it after a couple weeks.

[Musicman51]

I am using "Sonar X1 Studio" by "cakewalk" Hoster works just dandy with it. What i like about my peavey board, and Sonar. Is it has a built in noise gate that filters out any hum your laptop, or PC generates. It even gets rid of any fan noise. I also have the free version of audacity. I found it actually harder to use then my sonar software. But for what you're doing, i'd stick with the audacity. Good luck with your recording and show. HOSTER RULES!