Recording - Dumb questions

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Multi-track recording of first live gig went really well. I’m amazed at the quality of the recording. So far I’ve only played it back through the mixer - but I’d like to transfer the recording to my laptop and then maybe adjust the mix and possibly add some effects - before generating a stereo file. I’m not looking to do anything fancy - however, I’m a total novice on this stuff. How do I transfer the recordings to my PC? Is it just a drag and drop type activity?

I have an ordinary PC laptop running Windows 7 (no special soundcards or special hard disks… just an ordinary PC). I guess I need some kind of editing software - but I don’t want to spend a fortune. Would Audacity do the job - or Reaper? Any advice on which one to use?

Many thanks.

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Hi there,
DAWs are a personal thing I suspect… +1 for Reaper from me, I’ve used quite a few over the years-- Reaper is a great product with nice balance of usability and depth and a good support community. And did I mention really cheap? :slight_smile: And you can download a trial … is a as good a starting point as any I’d say…

And yep with Reaper create a project and just drag and drop the files from your QU’s hardrive onto the window-- Reaper will ask you whether you want them on separate tracks-- you do… and you are good to go :slight_smile: You can get instructional material on Youtube and there are some 3rd party tutorials out there. You will prob need to take a look if you are totally new to DAWs.

Andy

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Thanks, Andy. Very helpful.

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+1 for Reaper too. I use Protools at work but happy with Reaper for all home business. Reaper also used as acquisition multitrack recorder in BBC radio OB fleet.

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I love presonus studio one. Haven’t tried reaper.

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I bought a Qu primarily and specifically for its ability to do multitrack capture without a damned computer. :wink:

However, Reaper is the ONLY daw software I would trust for multitrack capture in the field. It is that stable.

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Thanks for the info., cAPSLOCK. I won’t be using Reaper for capture… I’ll be capturing with the QU and then using Reaper (or something else) to edit the tracks, add effects, change mix etc. I guess, with all the positive comments about Reaper, I’ll be getting that. :o)