Hi guys and girls,

Hi all,

I have decided to buy a recording computer and recording software to finally get my stuff on tape. I was wondering if any of y'all could recommend me a good, affordable laptop ($500-$1,500 range) and a good recording software program? I am looking to load my own tracks into the recording software, so programs like Reason don't work for me.

Thanks!

As tempting as it is to start the PC vs Mac battle, I won't. I would actually like to get somewhere in this thread. So first off, Hi everyone howdy! I'm Elfo. A trilingual travelling musician, producer, DJ, street dancer/performer. I am producing with my Sony Vaio laptop at the moment. I use the Korg Kronos 61 key as well. My Daw is Cubase 5 soon to be 7.

HI,

The Setup:
I am using a laptop for my DAW/Sound output to my Headphone distribution amp. The laptop output is a headphone output not a line-out output. My Headphone amp has a 1/4 stereo direct input and the laptop has a 1/8 output. I use a 1/8 to 1/8 cable with a 1/8 to 1/4 stereo to stereo adapter.

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Hello and its good to be here!

The system runs well, and all so if I go direct through the laptop mic out, all is good, but I try and get sound though the Alpha via the headphone out to my main speakers, nothing, just plays though the little laptop speakers. All OTHER system sounds etc play just fine via the Alpha - GREAT! NOT!

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I'm looking for a laptop that has the requirements to record good quality music. Would this budget laptop do the trick?

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