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Basic tips required for setup and recording

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Submitted by Deusx on

i want to record electric guitar tracks for my song - no Micing i.e direct recording through vamp or other effects processors. i m going to get a MOTU ultra lite.

so i want to know that after i install that card what would i have to configure to make it work with my recording software (Sonar 6 producer).



1 are there any special configurations to make it compatible with the Sonar settings.



2 are there any special configurations to make it compatible with the Sonar settings. if i plan to record bass guitar or vocals or use micing.



3 what should i do especially for recording direct electric guitar on a single track . i.e selecting which out put and input channels. when should i add limiters, compresssors, etc (what is their use in the recording)



4 when to choose stereo or mono recording and why?



where can i get more help on doing tracing at home. any books ?



my goal is to do guitar tracking at home. no plan for vocals or Micing things yet.



i've a basic complete setup for recording i.e

Genelec 8030a monitors, a pc capable of recording my instruments, and just waiting for the sound interface.

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