Any bargain 4-track or 8-track recorder
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The Green Hornet
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Yo Mullin:
As I "mull" it over, I'd suggest you go for 8 tracks. As you mentioned about jamming with your ax, drums, etc., you would mostly use 3 or 4 tracks; however, if you like to fade out a song and then add in any of the many FX kicks, you might add on.
I'm just thinking that 4 tracks kind of limits things. If you bounce among 4 tracks, then you lose adjusting "each" single track. Like if I have a track that is good but a tad quiet, I can punch in a Sample which adds dimension but not just cranking the fader up or using the EQ too much.
I use the Yam AW1600 and it does a very nice job. There is a dedicated site for the 1600 for lots of friendly help. I would guess if I had another multitracker, I'd buy the large Boss box; both, use CD to burn.
I've read through the new Neo Tascam--same functions but the manual is classic. The copywriter speaks English but thinks in another language. Amazing that a couple of out of work teachers don't hire them and really write a clean and clear and "organized" manual.
Cheers,
Green Hornet
As I "mull" it over, I'd suggest you go for 8 tracks. As you mentioned about jamming with your ax, drums, etc., you would mostly use 3 or 4 tracks; however, if you like to fade out a song and then add in any of the many FX kicks, you might add on.
I'm just thinking that 4 tracks kind of limits things. If you bounce among 4 tracks, then you lose adjusting "each" single track. Like if I have a track that is good but a tad quiet, I can punch in a Sample which adds dimension but not just cranking the fader up or using the EQ too much.
I use the Yam AW1600 and it does a very nice job. There is a dedicated site for the 1600 for lots of friendly help. I would guess if I had another multitracker, I'd buy the large Boss box; both, use CD to burn.
I've read through the new Neo Tascam--same functions but the manual is classic. The copywriter speaks English but thinks in another language. Amazing that a couple of out of work teachers don't hire them and really write a clean and clear and "organized" manual.
Cheers,
Green Hornet
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You said bargain, but what's your budget? Do you want digital or analog? Do you have firewire on your computer? Do you have a computer?
Anyway...I bought a used Presonus Firepod (8 inputs, MIDI, spdif) off of ebay for $250 about a year ago and I am completely satisfied. I would definitely recommend something with 8 channels, but that will be determined by your budget and needs.
You said bargain, but what's your budget? Do you want digital or analog? Do you have firewire on your computer? Do you have a computer?
Anyway...I bought a used Presonus Firepod (8 inputs, MIDI, spdif) off of ebay for $250 about a year ago and I am completely satisfied. I would definitely recommend something with 8 channels, but that will be determined by your budget and needs.