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The Green Hornet
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Yo Zoom recorder:Best way to improve your work is to buy an AW1600 by Yamaha. I have owned several recorders from tape to mini-disc-to digital multitrack. The 1600 has "mastering" algorithms built in which can make your CD just as perky as one you buy. In addition, the unit is "not" hard to use and there is a dedicated site for chat and help from nice folks. No, I don't sell these or work for Yamaha. You just asked if there was a way to improve your recordings, and I offer my HO.
There are probably many other ways to go using a PC. Up to you. Like the Papa John's pizza commerical: "Better gear, better recordings...."
Green Hornet
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RandyW
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I have an H2 it's great when you need to get something
down fast such as before your forget it.
To my surprise the mics sound exceptional for something
as inexpensive. I have payed more for mics that
didn't sound as good as the ones in the H2 plus you get
a recorder. I've been importing mine recorings into Sonar
and using that for any additional processing or editing.
One of the neat things about it is you can use it for an
interface, this come in really handy with a notebook.
I presume that the H4 is a real mulitracking machine
as the H2 doesn't really have that feature. But you
can't record surround sound with it's 4 built in mics.
Regardless I think you would be better off just inporting
you tracks into sonar, cubase, etc and fine tuning in
a DAW enviorment, it would be quicker and give you
alot of options.
down fast such as before your forget it.
To my surprise the mics sound exceptional for something
as inexpensive. I have payed more for mics that
didn't sound as good as the ones in the H2 plus you get
a recorder. I've been importing mine recorings into Sonar
and using that for any additional processing or editing.
One of the neat things about it is you can use it for an
interface, this come in really handy with a notebook.
I presume that the H4 is a real mulitracking machine
as the H2 doesn't really have that feature. But you
can't record surround sound with it's 4 built in mics.
Regardless I think you would be better off just inporting
you tracks into sonar, cubase, etc and fine tuning in
a DAW enviorment, it would be quicker and give you
alot of options.
Scoot
New member
I have just purchased a Zoom HD8 - don't know what it's like yet 'cos it hasn't arrived here from o/s but its good to get some positives from people that have Zooms. I am new to recording and can't offer any help to the original post 
but will probably be asking a lot of questions once I get my new toy
I will be watching this thread with interest
but will probably be asking a lot of questions once I get my new toy I will be watching this thread with interest
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The Green Hornet
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Yo SCOOT:Simply, here is what you will be doing with your ZOOM-HD8. I'm assuming that means you have 8 tracks to work with?
First, you record the tracks. You will find it easier to get the "beat" down first. I usually do the drum box and use its base line on ONE track; then, I do keys/chords at the same time on another track.
After that, you can add more drum chops, or a flute solo, or jazz organ backing. The choices are many. When you have the tracks recorded, you will make adjustments in EQ, panning, and dynamics and/or a mastering algorithm if you have any on your new toy.
When you are happy with all the settings, volumes, pans, etc., you now record all the tracks into a two track stereo recording which will ultimately become your CD tracks.
So, you can spend several hours on one 3 minute song.
Have fun with your jump into recording.
Green Hornet
Scoot
New member
Simply, here is what you will be doing with your ZOOM-HD8. I'm assuming that means you have 8 tracks to work with?
First, you record the tracks. You will find it easier to get the "beat" down first. I usually do the drum box and use its base line on ONE track; then, I do keys/chords at the same time on another track.
After that, you can add more drum chops, or a flute solo, or jazz organ backing. The choices are many. When you have the tracks recorded, you will make adjustments in EQ, panning, and dynamics and/or a mastering algorithm if you have any on your new toy.
When you are happy with all the settings, volumes, pans, etc., you now record all the tracks into a two track stereo recording which will ultimately become your CD tracks.
So, you can spend several hours on one 3 minute song.
Have fun with your jump into recording.
Green Hornet
Thanks heaps for thatIt should be arriving in the next few days (hopefully).
Let the fun begin LOL
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adferrendelli
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What about using the H4 as an interface? I have used it and it sounds ok, but i lose a lot of warmth when i put in on my DAW, cubase LE. would buying a new/better interface directly improve my sound, or is it not so simple.