Recording patterns into a laptop

dr oh · Post by **dr oh** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:12 am

any ideas? I have an 303 and I bought an external sounblaster soundcard of ebay but it didnt have AUX inputs! It had a crappy "line-in" socket that didnt work and created maximum hum.

I was thinking of buying the SM card reader, but that wouldnt slove the problem of recording my patterns into my laptop would it?

Ive searched around and found nothing on how you record you songs onto laptop. Surely other people are doing this?

thanks for any he;p

axiom gates · Post by **axiom gates** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:18 am

as far as i know you'll have to look into a new soundcard/audio interface, or run da rca to 1/8 directly into your laptop's line in. though i'm hopin i'm wrong n someone's got another solution cause my post was very similar

dr oh · Post by **dr oh** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:24 am

my laptop doesnt have a line-in

I wish it did.

It only has a microphone in, and if youve tried using that you will know its impossible, all you get is huge overblown static.

So I would like to know how exactly everyone else on this forum is actually recording their songs onto their computer? How do musicians do it when they go on the move, touring etc? I hear that madlib has taken his 303 all over the place.

drewzle · Post by **drewzle** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:29 am

zealtha1 wrote:you'll have to look into a new soundcard/audio interface

that gives you a more 'professional' 'ine-in than the standard soundcard that shipped with your computer

get a firewire external interface and you can plug anything into your PC to record in good quality

niq names · Post by **niq names** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:53 pm

an interface is the best way to go. if ur timid about purchasing one check out m audio for starts... most interfaces come with recording software to get u started as well and are either usb or firewire. but be sure to check the specs on ur cpu against those of the interface! we dont need ne "OH SHyt" moments... peace

jbl · Post by **jbl** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:42 pm

what about that edirol/roland basic rca to usb input device. i wonder if that could give quality results.

niq names · Post by **niq names** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 3:23 pm

havent tried that yet but ive been reading how edirol products have been gaining sway at product shows like NAMM. ive been interested in how they perform but the chance is narrow cuz my girl keeps my spending in check

. anything is worth the shot. what recording software do u have?

vivi pedraglio · Post by **vivi pedraglio** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:42 pm

i have a EDIROL FA-66, i dont use a lot...because i use a v-synth xt as a sound card into a desktop pc and sp-555 as a sound card into my laptop...
but is a great machine..6 in and 6 out and firewire audio capture...you have others edirol cards smaller if you want...
:wink:

niq names · Post by **niq names** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:46 pm

dude i want that v-synth!!!!!

ive been scoping out that nord g2. its seems complex but im a full time dad until i get this record shop going so i gots the time

dr oh · Post by **dr oh** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 5:11 pm

jbl wrote:what about that edirol/roland basic rca to usb input device. i wonder if that could give quality results.

thanks for that info, i didnt know they existed. I think I will get one off eBay and ill report back to say how good they are, if they are good at all.

Dj Frantic · Post by **Dj Frantic** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 5:19 pm

I used to use this and I was very happy with it.

http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/imic

look around and u can find em cheap. I bought mine brand new for 19.99

jbl · Post by **jbl** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:33 pm

this is what i was talking about
http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?ObjectId=743&ParentId=114

don't really need an imic as i don't have an ipod, and i got a mic jack interface already with my h2.

Dj Frantic · Post by **Dj Frantic** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:05 am

an imic isint for the ipod

it just throws the "i" in the front to jump on the bandwagon. Its basicly a real basic audio interface

ghost bazz · Post by **ghost bazz** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:07 am

dr oh wrote:
jbl wrote:what about that edirol/roland basic rca to usb input device. i wonder if that could give quality results.

thanks for that info, i didnt know they existed. I think I will get one off eBay and ill report back to say how good they are, if they are good at all.

I have an Edirol UA-20 that I haven't used in some time, but would stand behind as being a quality USB interface... also very portable. Could be an ideal fit depending on your needs. It served me well in my early ventures (initially used as midi in on laptop and old-ass casio keyboard, but later for recording line in from my turntable/mixer setup), but has become redundant in my current studio set-up as I can interface to my mac via my 8-trk or my 555 if necessary. Let me know if you'd be interested. I'm sure there are better products available, but this is a good entry-level interface.

Here is a link.

http://www.roland.com/products/en/UA-20/index.html

jbl · Post by **jbl** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:59 am

that looks like a better input than what i mentioned, check it out dr. oh^