Easy interfaces, 4 inputs, little or no software, with garageband. Entry level

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Hi everyone, new to this site, and looking for an easy way to learn without or little, driver, software, and navigation issues.
Any dependable interfaces, to use for recreational recording, more recording than fussing with buttons, clicks and downloads?
Have considered the Tascam us-144mkII and have a new MacBook Pro, lion and novice computer user. I liked the features of the 144 because I believe it was advertised as a possible stand alone mixer for in my case garageband.

I have 5 dynamic mics, live equipment, bass, korg keyboard, Yamaha drum machine, Jamman, Mustang Iv and four tube amps. Also a line 6 for recording, and have downloaded the kits in garageband. Bass subwofer, and ev speaker cab for Peavey bass amps, two to drive the speakers. I like the sound of the bass through the Deville, but it isn't a bass amp.
Maybe do bass internally? Any suggestions? For an interface? I also considered Tascam us 1800 but think it might be more trouble than the 144?
 
A US800 works great on a MB pro (I've used it flawlessly with a mac) and it has 6 inputs and a midi in and out. It's discontinued, so you would have to look on eBay or somewhere else.
But if your looking to record more stuff later down the road, a US1800 would be a good way to go. Haven't used it on a mac, but it seems straightforward and I never heard anything bad about it working on a MB pro yet.
The US122L is one I used to have (similar to the US144), and I had a few issues with it when I tried to get all the drivers and blah blah blah, but the installation for the US800 was great.

Good luck! :D
 
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Thanks DrumRookie, I'll look into that us 1800, the us 800 would be my choice but if it is discontinued it won't work for me because of the store I have certificates to. I have to use the certificates,(and want to) means limited but not real bad selection from the store it is from. Sounds like you have had some experience with drivers and some issues?
 
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