Simple software for basic recording?

[Noizemaker]

Hey guys, I'm a recording n00b, and I'm looking for just a very basic recording software, that I can use to record basic audio clips from a mic and then export them into a DAW. Doesn't need to be fancy....

[colejustesen]

Hey guys, I'm a recording n00b, and I'm looking for just a very basic recording software, that I can use to record basic audio clips from a mic and then export them into a DAW. Doesn't need to be fancy....

The most basic and free is Audacity. It isn't too shabby either. I use Reaper, but it costs to buy. It isn't expensive, but it isn't free either.

Cole

[racerevlon]

^^^This. Audacity will only get you so far. Reaper Personal license is well worth the $60.

[nakedzen]

+1 for Reaper. It's simple enough to start with, but can go very deep so you won't feel restricted in the long run.

Learn the key shortcuts, it makes everything go a lot smoother:

Ctrl+T = new track
Ctrl+R = rec
space = play/stop
S = split track at cursor
Ctrl+Alt+R = render track

[GuitarBilly]

Another vote for Reaper.

[Fortress55]

Another vote for Reaper

You can't have better Free software than this one

[neilrocks25]

Reaper is good, but I feel better with cubase the cut down version is great too.

[overdrivenel34s]

Audacity ain't bad especially for basic muti track recording and mixing.

[Schweezly]

I use Mixcraft. It's not too expensive, $75 when I bought it, and super easy to use.

[RustyMetal]

I'll add my 1 cents for Reaper.