Is it realistic to try and use a computer, such as a cheap Dell ~$400, with appropriate specs, such as 512 mb RAM for home recording? I don't plan on using MIDI. I would like to get around 24 tracks (guitars, bass, drums, vocals). I only have about $1000 to spend on a computer, interface and software. There's a lot of stand alone recorders in that price range, but it seems as though computer recording is more flexible. I'm just stuck at a particular price point. I am also wondering if I could get one built specifically for recording (I'm not saavy enough to build my own, though) but I don't think I could get it done cheaply enough. I've seen DAW computers on the web in the $800-$1000 price range.
Also, is it absolutey essential to have 2 hard drives if my particular recording requirements are not that taxing?
DanR
Also, is it absolutey essential to have 2 hard drives if my particular recording requirements are not that taxing?
DanR