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nicholasd
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I've started recording things at home, and I'm new to recording. I've been using an old *tascam portastudio 5* 4 track recorder for electric guitar and bass, and eventually vocals. I'll probably invest in a decent condenser mic next or a beat generator (please don't judge too harshly). If need be I'll invest in another digital studio (something with phantom power?)
I've needed a new laptop for years and this is probably the final push to find one. Making sure it can handle multi-track recording is priority 1. I've heard from some people that laptops aren't best for this as they tend to overheat and record out of sync when you begin multi-tracking.
I've also read that we've come further since then, and I do prefer a laptop. The real killer is my price range right now. If I find something well worth it I can pay on it for 2-3 months, but I'm in a hurry. Right now I'm hoping I could find something for less than 1000, or that at the most. But again, if I know there's a sure thing I'm willing to pay on it for a while.
I prefer smaller screens, no bigger than 15''
intel processors over AMD
as much RAM as possible
As fast a processor as possible
and a 7200 RPM HD
(firewire?)
I know very little about macs, but love what I've had with iPod Touch.
People swear by macbooks for recording. But I figure I'd have to sell too many body parts to still play music. Compel me if they're worth it though.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I apologize for the length of my question, but I hope someone can help me or point my questions in the right direction.
Thank You very much,
Nicholas,
PS: Elliott Smith's work with multi-tracking and home recording is what I'm most aiming for at the moment. Mainly the music closest to his departure. His methods are often said to have been fairly simple though. Father John Misty fan too. But I love high quality sounds like interpol and pinback, and full blown lo-fi sounds too like the raw modest mouse bits, heatmiser, pavement. but i guess that kind of information can go on a while.
Thanks everyone, glad to have found the forums!
I've needed a new laptop for years and this is probably the final push to find one. Making sure it can handle multi-track recording is priority 1. I've heard from some people that laptops aren't best for this as they tend to overheat and record out of sync when you begin multi-tracking.
I've also read that we've come further since then, and I do prefer a laptop. The real killer is my price range right now. If I find something well worth it I can pay on it for 2-3 months, but I'm in a hurry. Right now I'm hoping I could find something for less than 1000, or that at the most. But again, if I know there's a sure thing I'm willing to pay on it for a while.
I prefer smaller screens, no bigger than 15''
intel processors over AMD
as much RAM as possible
As fast a processor as possible
and a 7200 RPM HD
(firewire?)
I know very little about macs, but love what I've had with iPod Touch.
People swear by macbooks for recording. But I figure I'd have to sell too many body parts to still play music. Compel me if they're worth it though.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I apologize for the length of my question, but I hope someone can help me or point my questions in the right direction.
Thank You very much,
Nicholas,
PS: Elliott Smith's work with multi-tracking and home recording is what I'm most aiming for at the moment. Mainly the music closest to his departure. His methods are often said to have been fairly simple though. Father John Misty fan too. But I love high quality sounds like interpol and pinback, and full blown lo-fi sounds too like the raw modest mouse bits, heatmiser, pavement. but i guess that kind of information can go on a while.
Thanks everyone, glad to have found the forums!
