I am going to be recording a band.

My setup is

2 Guitar Players
1 Bass Player
1 Vocal
1 Drummer

Should i use my computer to do this if so what do i require or should i use a mixer and then transfer it to my pc?

Thanks

IMO a mixer is a must when recording music from multiple external sources, Anyway, I would use a mixer myself.

Can you suggest a mixer to me?

Thanks

I do recordings all the time.

Just send your mix out of your board into your computer.

If you have a good sound card, I would suggest recording no less than @ 24 bit,
48000 Khz. If you can do 24 Bit, 96000 Khz, all the better!

Of course, you'll do this in Wav for it offers no compression whatsoever.
You can always convert it to any format you like later on.

What program are you using the record? I'm using Wavelab.

Any audio recording software will be of use. Suggests to try FlexiMusic Wave Editor for recording and for mixing can try FlexiMusic Composer.

For software recording, use Audacity.
But if you're in a band then I suggest using a mixer and then transferring the music to the PC for editing if desired.

I have a friend. He plays guitar in music band (hard rock style). He said they work in Sony Acid & Propellerhead Reason.

hope this helps

my housemate uses emagic logic 5

Hi, Bled!
Do you know Logic is only on Mac?
Has it pc-version?

if you want PC stuff, look at audacity, maybe even Adobe Audition, thats what i use, both are very good.