Newbie here

[chris battistelli]

Hi, totally new here and to daws in general.  I would like to record my accordion into cakewalk and then be able to playback and then send as an mp3.  This is all I want at this point.  Should I use a USB mic To record or use plug from accordion itself to USB connector straight on laptop.  Any help would be appreciated?  I'm not going to be buying audio interfaces or anything like that.

Thanks

Chris

[Byron Dickens]

You're not gonna want to hear this, but you're only going to make it hard on yourself without a real audio interface.

You might be able to muddle through "ok" but if you ever want to record more than one track or on top of something else you're probably going to run into problems.

 

Spend the $100 or so and save your forehead....

Edited September 20, 2021 by bdickens

[chris battistelli]

Does it matter what kind of audio interfaces? Are some geared towards certain instruments?  The focusrite Scarlett seems to be a popular one.

Chris

[Byron Dickens]

As long as it has it's own ASIO driver.

The Focusrite is excellent.

DO NOT use ASIO4ALL or any other 3rd party "ASIO" driver. More headaches.

[Byron Dickens]

Except for his recommendation for ASIO4ALL, this is otherwise a great tutorial.

[NokNod]

Low budget 38 bucks, but functional  ASIO device with Mic input and stereo output 

[John Vere]

Yes Mikes video is telling people to use asio4all instead of WASAPI mode. I guess he’s never looked into how on board audio works in W10 now. And the cheaper Behringer interfaces use asio4all so don’t buy one. 

[John Vere]

USB mikes are a waste of money because you can’t use them like a proper mike with professional audio equipment. No XLR cable. 
And most have no audio driver so  your system will never be working properly. 
Your actually better off using the little jack but then you waste more money on adapters. 
 

[Byron Dickens]

On 9/20/2021 at 4:38 PM, Guerilla Genus said:

Low budget 38 bucks, but functional  ASIO device with Mic input and stereo output 

Nope. Not that one. Uses that ASIO4ALL garbage and not a real ASIO driver.

Gotta step up to the UMC202 at least.

[abacab]

If you look into the UMC202, you are getting into the price territory of the Focusrite Scarlett. https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-UMC202HD-BEHRINGER-U-PHORIA-2-Channel/dp/B00QHURUBE

The Scarlett Solo is good for one instrument or mic at a time. Stereo out. Full ASIO support from Focusrite. https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B07QR6Z1JB?th=1

But you will still need a good mic with XLR cable to record an acoustic instrument, if you cannot direct input via line.

Disclaimer, I am a happy Scarlett 2i2 user. The 2i2 can record two mics or lines at once, perfect for recording from a stereo source via L/R line in, or L/R stereo with two room mics. Or a mono instrument line and a mic.

[chris battistelli]

Thank you all for the comments.  I understand a little more with every response.

 

Chris

[King Burton]

Don't know about everyone else, but . . . I have been using asio4all for 10+ years and never had an issue.

Set my friend up with Behringer & asio4all - works fine.

Sound install in 4 churches using asio4all with no issues.

I use Win10 - Presonus Firestudio Interface.

[Byron Dickens]

Presonus supplies their own proper ASIO driver. Using ASIO4ALL with that is just ...

Redundant.