However, there are a few things to try that will usually get it working for you. You should see your level on the right going up and down and audio showing up in the new track.Ĭlick the orange square to turn snap off. If everything is set up correctly, you should begin recording. With your track armed, find the record button with the red circle. If it turns red you may need to back down the input knob on your interface. It should be rising to about 80% or so of the level. Look on the right side of the track when you play for a green audio bar to be moving along with your playing.
First with your track armed, see if there is an audio signal coming into the software. Vic Firth Stereo Isolation Headphones V2 (SIH2) They’re tough and I also use them in the yard when I do yard work. These are the cans I’ve been using for years. You should avoid Bluetooth headphones as they could cause latency issues. Any pair will do, but keep in mind that you may need an adapter to convert from the 1/4″ to 1/8″. Most interfaces have a clip LED if your input is too loud. Plug your instrument into the proper channel and set the level with the knob on your device. The Square with the red circle is the Arm button 4. Navigate to the file you’d like to import. Here’s how you can import those files into Cakewalk for mixing. Last week we extracted a bunch of audio from the BR-8 digital audio workstation. This software may look overwhelming, to begin with, but don’t fret. Click the 4 or 16 track option, and a new project will automatically open. Now that you’re up and running, you’ll be greeted with the start screen. If you have an audio interface, go ahead and plug it in. Let’s assume you already have an interface or you have. PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 2×2 USB Audio Interface The audio latency (delay) isn’t the best, but with a few tricks, you can get the job done. I’m using a simple 2 channel USB Interface that I picked up. Now depending on what you plan on doing, you may need to purchase an audio interface. If you’re having trouble, leave a comment below. Since this isn’t a tutorial on installing the software, you’re on your own. You’ll probably have time to go and bake a cake.