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Try experimenting with hanging a single mic in the room in various places for different sounds. I realize you may think of this as unconventional, but I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at the results if you are persistent. Good luck.

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The main advantage to transferring tracks into your computer would be mixing and mastering if you have some good software to do it. The results are incredible. If you just want a rough demo then burn the disc straight from your 880.

I'd like to hear comments about CD manufacturers that you have used to replicate your CD-R master. Thanks.

You can record the final 2 instruments using any 2 inputs you want.

Floyd, Just make your music. Set the goals you want to achieve and make them happen. Get your music out there. Stay positive. Have fun. If you're happy - what else matters?

It's a good machine - particularly for those who learn to maximize the capabilities of it. I agree with Jon X - combining with a computer is the best way to glean a professional sound.

The 880 is great for making professional sounding recordings and should be great for what you're doing. The advantage of the 1680 is being able to mix down to additional tracks. If you get into using the virtual tracks on the 880 then it gets a little more technical but the results can be...

That price sounds kind of high for the 840. You should easily be able to get the 880EX for around the same price. I think its definately worth the extra $. Just do a little extra research.

You can absolutely benefit from having both the 880 and a great computer. I have found the 880 to be great for recording tracks and adding some great effects. For maximun benefit, you should transfer those tracks onto your computer for use with editing, mixing and mastering software. I have had...

You can absolutely benefit from having both the 880 and a great computer. I have found the 880 to be great for recording tracks and adding some great effects. For maximun benefit, you should transfer those tracks onto your computer for use with editing, mixing and mastering software. I have had...

Ultimately you can't beat a decent pair of studio monitors for getting the best possible results with your mixes. Monitors alert you to those annoying pops and various background noises that you might not catch the first few listens thru stereo speakers, but will invariably crop up later on. Of...

My own opinion is that you should definately master the MP3 before you make it available. The average listener (and even recording afficondos) wants to hear the song - period. Anything that deterrs them from hearing your best effort will ultimately be your loss. What they hear the first time...

Joanne, I would agree with Jon X's assessment. The 880 is a wonderfull machine that produces astounding results. You are, however, limited in your quest to build a better recording. In order to improve on my 880 work, I have found that transferring the tracks to a PC is the best way to get...

Snapple and Jon-X: Thanks for the input. I'm glad its possible. Jon-X, you've brought up some interesting questions. I'd like to know about the possibilities with the 840 as well. The only problem might be if I tried to load a song on the 840 that contained more tracks than the 840 could...

It's all relative when it comes to building your own studio. However, I've found the Roland VS-880 an exceptional machine, and one that would provide an excellent foundation for future upgrades (you can slave any Roland digital recorder to another one and - viola! more tracks). Other than that...

I've got a friend with whom I collaborate using an 880. With 6 hours b/t us, it is difficult to find the time to get together. I'm thinking about purchasing an 880 myself, but have no idea what equipment he and I would need to transfer our ideas and then load them on our 880s. Maybe this is a no...