Audio Recording Software
If you've already decided on using your computer as the heart of your home recording studio you need an audio recording program that'll turn your computer into a recording powerhouse. If you're using a PC you can check for computer compatibility because there are certain components in your computer that may or may not qualify to successfully run some of these multitrack music recording software programs.
Software that recording studios use
These are the ones that most pro and home studios use for a reason… they work well. Over the years music recording software has become more stable with more bells and whistles but it only has one purpose… to record your music. All these different programs will do that and do it well, like I said, they're the most used ones out there.
They all work and look very similar to each other. If you were to learn how to use one and then a few months later decided to get a different one, the learning curve would be very small. It's like driving a Ford and a BMW, they'll both get you there.
That said, all these different programs have a lower end starting package and go up to a more high end one. You can get a decent recording software program for around $100, but then you'll need a piece of hardware as your interface as well.
The Top Audio Recording Software Programs:
Pro Tools made by Digidesign is probably the most used recording software in the world by both pro and home studios. It's quite easy to learn and use. If you've ever used a sequencer or other music recording program you'll find it very easy.
*Compatible with Mac & PC
Also very highly rated is Logic, now called Apple Logic since it was bought by Apple from the original German company that created it. Apple is definately on a mission to make big improvements to Logic and it's really showing with the new software.
*Compatible with Mac & PC
Made by Steinberg the same company that makes Nuendo, the high end music production software that costs around $2000. This entry level Cubase SE 3 has the same 24-bit/96kHz audio engine as Nuendo and sells for around $150.
*Compatible with Mac & PC
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Made by Cakewalk, a company that's been around for decades making sequencers, hardware and software. You can get the entry level Home Studio 6 for around $100. Also, this software was designed for compatibility for Windows Vista making it a good choice if you're on a low budget and have a PC running Vista.
