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Setting up new studio; Reaper, Alesis io2 interface, WIndows 8; need settings help! For the past couple of years, I've been working whenever I could get a few minutes on a little home studio. Computer recording is new to me, but somehow I scrounged up enough equipment to start. Got a brand new...

For the past couple of years, I've been working whenever I could get a few minutes on a little home studio. Computer recording is new to me, but somehow I scrounged up enough equipment to start. Got a brand new pc (with Windows 8, unfortunately), an Alesis io2 interface, some Edirol powered...

Thanks, Steenamaroo. I doubt I'll ever load the system to heavy. It'll almost always be only recording one track at a time. I appreciate your time; have a good day!

Thanks, VomitHatSteve. That makes sense. I assumed I'd get rid of the extra baggage, but didn't know if there were more advanced tweaks that needed to be made. I plan this for this pc to be for recording only, and to hook it up to the Internet only long enough to download Reaper and maybe an...

Hello Friends! (Ouch...I meant "optimize"!) I'm a newbie setting up a little home studio, and just ordered a Dell Inspiron (Amazon.com: Dell Inspiron 660s i660s-3850BK Desktop (Black): Computers & Accessories) 3.3ghz processor, 6 gb ram and 1tb, 7200 rpm hard drive loaded with Windows 8...

Thanks, Mr. Clean. I do need a lot of things more than a portastudio, to be sure. I think I have about $800 in it and it's still in the box. I wonder what I should ask for it and where would be the best place to find a buyer? I hope I don't have to take a big hit on it...

That's what I suspected, RAMI. I think I was hoping for an excuse to unpack the 2488 and gaze at all the sliders, haha. Plus, I bought the thing and never even got to plug it in...:( Thanks for your advice, RAMI!

Thanks, kcearl. Sounds like I've found my 'puter. Thanks to you and everyone who offered advice!

Hey Folks, Several years ago, I bought a 2488...and it's still in the box! Now, I'm finally setting up a little studio and planning on buying a new computer dedicated to recording with reaper as my DAW. Now I wonder if I even need to ever unpack the 2488...what use or advantages (if any)...

Here is an option I'm considering: Amazon.com: Dell Inspiron 660s i660s-3850BK Desktop (Black): Computers & Accessories What do y'all think about the specs and price? Thanks for your time and advice!

Thanks, kcearl! So, what would you suggest for ram and cpu specs? Well, on a carpenter's budget? haha Almost 100% of the time, I'll be recording only one track at a time but I may end up with a lot of tracks and effects, so the mix will tend to get heavy. I really appreciate the education!

I hadn't even thought about SSD until it was mentioned here; I'm barely aware of it and have never owned a pc with SSD. Most likely, I'll not get SSD because of the additional expense. I do like the quiet, no heat operation, though. But I'll probably have the hum of a fan, haha. Thanks!

Thanks for the additional info, wheelema; I'll proceed with caution!

Thank you, Polarity. Everyone here seems to be very helpful, and I appreciate it. I had not even thought of SSD. I suppose there are no drawbacks in SSD for recording, correct? I'll keep learning and soon buy something so I can get started with some hands-on recording experience! Thanks again!

All good points. I think I just about have the info I need to make the best of my carpenter's wages, haha! Thanks again!

Hey chuckduffy...I never knew about the "open box" deals at the big box electronic store, since I hardly ever buy anything...good tip, thanks!

Ahhh, good point, Steenamaroo! I'm learning, thanks!

Hey MrWrenchy...ok...I'm learning: I need an i3 or above processor and a minimum of 4gb ram. I think I can find a deal on one with 8gb ram, so that's good. Is 1 tb good enough, or overkill...or even that important? By the way, I'll probably never track more than one at a time: me.

OK...$725 plus s/h takes this new Tascam 2488! That's a deal!!

Thanks, fetuslasvegas. I hear lots of good things about Macs. I appreciate the info!