Oooh, sharp. Mind you don't cut yourself !
That did not come out as I wanted. I was pretty good at it and won almost all of my old gear, but the pay wasn't that great and I wasn't very happy. In the computer industry they payed well, good benefits so for me it was a real job but if I were good enough to be a good musician, I would consider that a good job too. My point was I was not to happy for 7 years and didn't consider it much of a job and while I got some experience, I do not think it makes me a formost expert in music or that my opinion is more or less valid than someone elses. (like some people like to think)
"Competition is passe
Till you look the other way !".
Not sure of the reference, but for me. I have a great job, I make enough money to have music, motocross, photography, boating, street bikes, and some other hobbies. I could not be happier and if the other guy knows more than I do or that he has had 13 more years doing something I really didn't care for, no skin off my nose.
Even if you are actually only planning on recording one thing at a time, it makes sense to have a few recording inputs (I'd say at least 4) because one thing about recording, it's a good bet that you'll progress and get more fanciful as your imagination is unchained and then unleashed and you might even have a drummer move in next door........