Alfred Sherer

Thanks again David. I did order "Home Recording for Beginners" and also Reaper's Guide... hopefully I'll get the learning curve going. Thanks again... I'll only "call" (maybe yell) if I get into a real jam.... Best, Al

Hi again David... I'll try not to be a pest ... but.... I downloaded Reaper and saw the ReWire function.... but to be honest ... every time I try something unknown on a computer I get into deep ----! So... what should happen if I "slave" Sibelius to Reaper and how do I do it..... just so you know ... this is going to take some courage.... but thanks for your advise and expertise. I really can't wait to do my first recording. Al

Thanks to you both... I have a nice little quiet room which I'll work on to get the environment right... also, I have been searching (via google) all kinds of DAW systems, sound cards, audio-interfaces for hours.... I wanted to keep it simple to start and see where it goes... so to clarify you comment David.. when you say "playback system" what do mean exactly? speakers? etc.? Thanks, Al PS I have already ordered the pop screen. thanks again for the advice.

Hi to All. Here is what I have.... I have composed music for piano on Sibelius 7 First soft ware and downloaded it to wave format (can convert to MP3). I have (or will have) a PG42USB Side Address Condenser Microphone for USB Plug&Play What do I need to simply record my vocal to the music I have composed? i.e. I play the music on my computer and record my voice to it. I want to make a good recording - semi-professional - that doesn't sound like I recorded it in the garage with traffic going by. Do I need a audio recording software... Reaper? Do I need a audio interface such as Avid? doesn't the USB mic make this redundant? Any help that is not technically challenging would be greatly appreciated. I am willing to learn but I need to start simple. Thanks, Al

Well... so it starts.... where will it lead? 1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments? piano What instruments?piano When did you start playing? started lessons at 8, dropped them at 14... too bad ... but still playing Did you teach yourself? 2. Are you in a band or bands? No What is the name of the band? What do you play? What other instruments are in the band? Do you have a band website? 3. Do you write songs? Yes Do you write lyrics, music or both? Both Do you have a writing partner? no.. not yet 4. Do you record your music? Do you use a home studio? yes ; If so what gear do you use? Sebelius 7 First Do you use a recording studio? no Do you have music available on the web? yes; if so where? sound cloud ... Alfred Dean 5. What other roles do you perform in the music business? consumer Management? Label owner? Publishing? Promotion? Other? 6. Are you a tech head?no but would like to improve and at least speak the language 7. What country do you live in? USA 8. What are your ambitions? Publish/record my music 9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit? write stories/ musicals What are your pastimes? What to you think? 10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff? Knowedge/connections/collaborations --> become a better composer and lyricist and learn to arrange/orchestrate