When recording on your computer, you're going to want to add reverb, delay, EQ, etc. to your tracks. However, doing all of this on your computer can get taxing. Especially, if you have twenty or more tracks.

I suggest using as much outboard gear as possible. This will free up resources on your computer. It really sucks when you want to add a few more tracks, but you can't cuz your resources are maxed out.

I recommend beefing up your computer as much as possible. Get the fastest processor you can afford. Slam as much memory in as your computer can handle. Not to mention, your harddrive...in the audio world bigger is better. You can never have enough space.

I also recommend recording all of your tracks as dry as possible. Add your effects later. This way you can change the amount of the effect later on. But if you record with an obnoxious delay, your stuck with that delay forever.

Take some time to think about how many tracks your going to have. Which tracks need effects. Which track don't. Planning ahead can really save you some headaches later on.

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