OK. I have read, here, and at Tweakheadz. I am not finding some answers to basic questions I have. I fear I may lack some basic understanding required to get the most out of such reading.
I would like to build a recording computer from scratch. My recording tends to be done on location, with full bands, usually all at once. I am looking to be recording 10-12 tracks at once, maybe as many as 20 on occasion. Basically, there seems to be a desire by locals to "find out what we sound like." So far, I have just done work for friends, but I might feel justified in charging strangers for similar work within the next year or so.
I don't see a regular need to build synth sequences, except I would like to run DFHS, so I can do some recording in my apartment, for my own amusement.
Would it be a problem to build a box connected to more than one interface?
What specs will I need to record 10-20 at once, and maybe play back another 5-10 (effects returns)? I would prefer to close mic as much as possible, because it is very difficult to commit to submixes while in the room with the performers.
Are there DAW's that particularly excel at multi-multi-track recording, and some to avoid?
I assume that the computer won't need much of a video card, but how much is enough?
Am I also correct in guessing it would be more cost effective to get a UAD1 and maybe some plugs, rather than stockpiling hardware compressors, limiters, gates, etc?
I would like to build a recording computer from scratch. My recording tends to be done on location, with full bands, usually all at once. I am looking to be recording 10-12 tracks at once, maybe as many as 20 on occasion. Basically, there seems to be a desire by locals to "find out what we sound like." So far, I have just done work for friends, but I might feel justified in charging strangers for similar work within the next year or so.
I don't see a regular need to build synth sequences, except I would like to run DFHS, so I can do some recording in my apartment, for my own amusement.
Would it be a problem to build a box connected to more than one interface?
What specs will I need to record 10-20 at once, and maybe play back another 5-10 (effects returns)? I would prefer to close mic as much as possible, because it is very difficult to commit to submixes while in the room with the performers.
Are there DAW's that particularly excel at multi-multi-track recording, and some to avoid?
I assume that the computer won't need much of a video card, but how much is enough?
Am I also correct in guessing it would be more cost effective to get a UAD1 and maybe some plugs, rather than stockpiling hardware compressors, limiters, gates, etc?