OS and DAW optimization Tag

How to Install REAPER Digital Audio Workstation in Windows XP or Windows 7?

Reaper is one of the most reliable multi-track recording software (also known as DAW or Digital audio workstation software) that can run in Windows XP/7. The standard license cost only $60 and this is the discounted license. According to Reaper, you ca …

ASIO vs. WDM: Best practices in Modern Home Recording

There are actually two types of audio drivers that you can use in computer audio recording. These are the ASIO (Audio Stream Input/Output) and the WDM (Windows Driver Model) audio drivers. These two operates very differently and their behavior has stro …

Benefits and Problems of Linux Home Recording Studio

The best thing in life is free and that is why Linux is great as the operating system of your DAW. Being not able to spend even a single dime for your recording software and operating system is one of the biggest benefits of Linux home recording studio …

What is the difference between dBFS, VU and dBU in Audio Recordings?

The easiest answer is that dBFS is a level meter used in digital hardware or software while dBU and VU is used on any analog audio equipment. The level meters you see in your recording software are entirely in dBFS. There is a HUGE difference between a …

32-bit float recording depth vs. 24-bit: Complete Beginner Guide

Some of the confusing aspects of digital recording is whether to select 32-bit float over 24-bit as the resolution for recording. There are recordings software that supports both 32-bit float and 24-bit depth (for example Audacity and Sony Sound forge) …