Best Free Recording Software?

[nieh]

Got a new laptop and want to do some simple recordings before buying actual software. suggestions?

[bob the r0bot]

Just get the trial version of Reaper, it doesn't have any of the features cut out and the trial period is indefinite.

[Achtane]

Audacity is good if you're doing really basic recording.

[bronzetalon]

Reaper is good stuff

[theavondon]

Also, Reaper is like $60 anyway. So, even then, most affordable if you ever decide to buy one.

[bronzetalon]

Yep reaper if my preferred free or not.

[cheesecats]

if you need a recording interface, they usually come with free recording software, usually a "lite" version.

[Wes Mantooth]

I've been using Reaper for years, it's great

[blahquaker]

I use Reaper as well. after 2 years, I even decided to give them money!

[charles]

Another +1 for Reaper

[snipelfritz]

Audacity is good if you're doing really basic recording.

[onelouderash]

I've been using Audacity and I have the trial Reaper, but are there tutorials or quick start guides? Because it doesn't make much sense to me...

[univalve]

Reaper is good stuff

[Deltaphoenix]

Don't fear the Reaper

[Ghost Hip]

My band has been recording with a friend and he uses Reaper and it's a wonderful program. I personally use Adobe Audition but I'm probably going to change that pretty soon.