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vrbpodcast Episode 4




Welcome to vrbpodcast Episode 4.  By the way, I would like to greet and say special thanks to the Filipino Community in Romsey for their love and support.  And although, the launching of Habagat Flood Aid tribute album was delayed for a day, it was all worthwhile that it's out now for download on OPM2Go.
 
Today, I'll be sharing to you guys on how I started recording my songs, my music and my podcast.  Well, it all started with a laptop, a hand-me-down laptop, which is Sony Vaio.  Then, I've searched in Google how to start recording or build a home studio.  I also searched and downloaded from torrents to torrents free recording software, which mostly are demo or trial versions hoping that it will take me somewhere or just to have a look and feel on how to record.  I have tried Mixcraft by Acoustica which they said is the Windows version of Garageband, and because I can’t afford to buy Mac Book there’s no chance for me to use the Garageband.  Also my good mate Ben Johnson suggested Audacity, which is free.... plus when I bought this USB guitar leadinterface it was also suggested that this USB guitar interface will work with Audacity.  I've tried both Mixcraft and Audacity but it didn't work for me.  Although, I was happy with Mixcraft because when I bought a MIDIkeyboard from carboot, it worked with Mixcraft like plug n play and the sound presets were impressive but as a recording tool or software for me, I find it either lacking and may be because it was a trial version. I have resorted on purchasing EnergyXT and I am very pleased with it and really impressed so all of my recordings from songs, music and podcast.... I am using this EnergyXT.

Now, going back to laptops, at first I used Sony Vaio VGN-NS20E.  Really impressed with the speed, performance, etc. when I record using EnergyXT but the trouble was because it's a hand-me-down and sort of lend to me, I had to give it back when my brother's laptop crashed down.  I then use my wife's Dell Inspiron 1525, it's a bit slow compared with the Sony Vaio but can still perform the task.  Most of my backing tracks recording were done using Dell and I recorded my album Key Note using Sony Vaio.  I was curious if I can use a netbook, again I've tried Google for answers and most of them said that laptop is still the best option than netbook.  So, I tried the HP mini netbook and it's fine, it can record, and some of my backing tracks were done using HP mini and the song Clear Skies was recorded using this netbook as well.

In conclusion, EnergyXT is so portable and light that even the netbook can run the program as a recording tool; however, it sometimes overload and can cause a prominent latency on recording or some static clicking noise or hang time. But, if you are recording just guitar and vocals or presets then the netbook will do.

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