How do I record audio coming from my computer?

veridiantea · Joined: Jul 18, 2007 Posts: 6 Location: Atlanta, GA

So this is really hard for me to explain, but I want to know how I can record audio coming out of my computer.

Like say I'm playing around in a program called Metasynth and I want to use what I'm playing around with in a song in Logic or something. Is there a free application for OS X that I can use to just record all of the audio coming out of my computer?

If nobody understands this, let me know. Lol.

Thanks!

seraph · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 11:10 pm Post subject:

you do not need any "free application". Once you are done with Metasynth you can render/save it as .aif file and then import it as audio file in Logic.

veridiantea · Joined: Jul 18, 2007 Posts: 6 Location: Atlanta, GA

Lol I'm sorry I was using metasynth just as an example. I mean like ANY audio coming out of the computer....Gosh I don't know how to explain it.

Ok, so say I want to use the computer speech function in OS X in one of my songs. I open up text edit, type in what I want the computer to say, then right click and make it speak the text aloud. How would I record this using a program that would just record any and all audio coming out of the computer's speakers?

Does that make more sense? haha anyone?

EDIT: and no I don't want to actually record what's coming out of the computer's speakers, because then I would just hold a microphone up to the computer. I want to record everything from INSIDE the computer. I wish there was an easier way to explain this...but then if there was, I would be able to type it up in google and find what I'm looking for lol.

seraph · Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 4:22 pm Post subject:

try this one Exclamation

it's free

veridiantea · Joined: Jul 18, 2007 Posts: 6 Location: Atlanta, GA

Danke, I'll try it out.

Haha I hope that just because it's from Cycling '74 doesn't mean it has an extremely high learning curve. Wink

Uncle Krunkus · Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 5:49 am Post subject:

Can't you just set the soundcard to record "what you hear" like on a PC type of soundcard?

Kassen · Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 11:37 am Post subject:

elektro80 · Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 4:07 pm Post subject:

In this case Soundflower, Jack, AudioHijack, Wiretap and similar tools would be better since they allow for recording the output from specific applications.

cappy2112 · Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 3:38 pm Post subject:

Jason · Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 7:50 pm Post subject:

Yes I would use one of those apps that elektro80 mentions.

I must point out that PCs have had this ability well ahead I believe of macs using virtual routing software Cappy. VAC is one of many options for pc.

Kassen · Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 10:13 am Post subject:

renevanderwouden · Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 1:42 pm Post subject:

get a soundcard with multiple outputs like the MOTU 828 mkII. Then you can adjust for instance output 3-4 back to your mixer and it's possible to record audio. I have experience with that in Logic, BIAS Peak and Cubase.

RecklessGint · Joined: Apr 30, 2007 Posts: 23 Location: Santa Barbara, CA

Does your computer/sound card have an audio out? Does it have an audio in? If so, there ya go.

ian-s · Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 2:38 pm Post subject:

The free PC audio program Audacity has a 'What U Hear' option in the recording source dropdown. Seems to work fine.

elektro80