Looking for advice on a new recorder

[Bored To Tears]

hello,
I want to record my pracice sessions and My band Jams. I would like to get a digital recorder, that way I can send my riffs and stuff to my band mates through email.
I see that Fostex makes a digi 4 track for $300. It it any good or should I save and get something better?
Thanks in advance for the advice.

 

[jmproductions]

You can send riffs through your computer by using the analog in to record on your soundcard at any rate. If you can find a digital recorder for $300, I say go for it. Much better than any kind of cassette based system. Don't listen to anyone that says otherwise.. and they will...

 

[Vurt]

Much better than any kind of cassette based system. Don't listen to anyone that says otherwise.. and they will...

"yo... right here!"

For $300, I'd go for a tascam 424, but you knew I was going to say that. Actually though, if mailing your ideas to bandmates will be a big part of it, you should probably think about recording directly to your computer.

 

[volltreffer]

I'd save alittle more and think of getting a used digital recorder...

But think first what you'll need: wanna record the band, too? Then two ins will prolly NOT be enough.

Have a look at ebay how much the used stuff will cost...

aXel

 

[Bored To Tears]

I had a 414mkii at one point and hated it. I couldnt figure it out so I sold it. This may sound stupid but I couldnt figure out the mix down process. I would record a few riffs and they would come out slowed down. I posted here a few times asking about this and got replies telling me I had to mix it down. So I figured if I have to go throught all the HASSLE of mixing one guitar with its self whats the point? so I sold it and bought an XBOX Anyway, If I get a digi recorder will I have hvwe to worry about it being slowed down like that? Thanks again.