Cakewalk Pro Audio Sound Card Compatability

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Member Since: Sep 17, 2006

I am running Cakewalk Pro Audio 8 on a Dell 800mhz pc using the on-board sound card, and it works fine. I bought a new pc, built to run Pro Tools LE, but I never purchased it, and would like to run the Cakewalk PA8 since it works ok and I'm familiar with it. My question is, can I run a new audio sound card such as M-Audio Delta 1010, or something with at least 8 inputs and midi. The Audio Hardware Option pull-down in PA8 only lists the following:
"Windows Sound Cards (Direct Show 5.0), Digidesign Audio Media 3, Digidesign Session 8, Soundscape HDR1, Digital Audio Labs V8". I think most of the brands listed are discontinued. I need something in a reasonable price range, as I am on a tight budget.
Thanks,
Randy

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Prince CZAR-ming
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Since: Apr 08, 2004


Sep 25, 2006 01:16 pm

Hey there Randy, welcome to HRC

I'm not really sure, but I'd guess that if it's running in windows, it should be able to pick up whatever windows hands it as a interface option.

Most likely, after you install the drivers for the 1010, the option will appear in the list.

Course, that's only my opinion, I could be wrong =).

Hold 'Em Czar
Member
Since: Dec 30, 2004


Sep 25, 2006 02:09 pm

dude, it'll prolly work, but i'd SERIOUSLY look into gettin' into any newer version of cakewalk, they've come a LONG way since PA8 (which happens to be the version i started on) look into Home Studio, or Sonar...trust me, it'll be worth it.

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Since: Sep 17, 2006


Sep 25, 2006 04:38 pm

I had intended to purchase the Pro-tools/M-Power bundle. It's Protools LE and an M-Audio 1010LT. You can pick them both up for around $500. But for various reasons, I can't spend that much right now. I'm looking for an economical way to get the sound card working, so I can use the new computer, then later upgrade the software. The problem I have now is that it has a Soundblaster Live! sound card, which is probably causing my sync problems on digital audio. It's in a new state-of-the art PC and I really would like to be using it instead of this old 800MHz Dell.
Thanks for your input, guys. If anyone can shed light economical solutions I would appreciate more input. Is there a referb. market for sound cards? Do people ever sell their software when they upgrade? Is it legal to purchase it?
Thanks,
Randy

Hold 'Em Czar
Member
Since: Dec 30, 2004


Sep 25, 2006 05:28 pm

the 1010 will DEFINATELY work with just about any type of recording software....i'd disable the sound blaster altogether and run all your audio out the 1010, as for cheap recording apps, i'd go with.....mmmmm crap i forget, but it's a really nice app that's totally free (someone help me out here). you're version of cakewalk really should work fine aswell, as long as the drivers (ASIO or WDM) match up with your operating system....

Prince CZAR-ming
Member
Since: Apr 08, 2004


Sep 25, 2006 10:08 pm

I'd hunt through EBAY for a sound card. I'm sure lots of them to be had out there. You can put maudio cards (interfaces) together, like a delta 44 and a delta 66, so you could build up inputs like that.

If you're safe with 2 inputs, then the maudio 2496 is a brick, stable, good audio, cheap, and good drivers. Many here have used them (i had a 1010lt for a while).

Otherwise, for software, there's kristal audio engine, which is free. There's reaper, which is getting good press, and 40$ i think for the general home user. There's multitrack studio, but you'd need pro for more than 2 inputs (i think) around 120$ or so. Traction, but I don't know the $$$ for that, but i think it's around 100$. N-track, though ver 4 was buggy, and ver 5 has just been released. there's others, but i can't remember right now.

I'd avoid the re-purchasing thing, unless you are very confident on the seller, and if the software company allows that kind of thing. Research seems to be your friend, in this case.

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Since: Sep 17, 2006


Sep 27, 2006 09:24 pm

Thanks a lot, guys. You have given me some things to think about. I didn't realize you could add additional sound cards. I could start with a 4-input card, and add another to get 8, then another to get 12, as long as my pc has slots, right? 4 inputs would be much better than two. At least I could isolate my snare and bass drum on 1 and 2 and then 3 and 4 could be a stereo mix, which is all I have now. I'm old school and used to work with analog 4 track, so I could live with it until I could afford to add another 4 channel card. Again, thanks for the input!
Randy

Administrator
Since: Apr 03, 2002


Sep 27, 2006 09:29 pm

Be aware it's not always that easy. the ASIO driver type by spec only works with a single card unless manufacturers specially design them, and when that happens it means you have to add identical cards usually. However, if using WDM drivers then you have native multi-card support...

Just so you know...

Czar of Midi
Administrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002


Sep 29, 2006 08:09 pm

Indeed, as dB stated you will want to make absolutely certain the card you purchase will be able to run wlongside a mated card. M-Audio, ESI and MOTU are good for that. But I dont believe MOTU curently has anything in a lower price range or with only 4 inputs.

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