Hard Disc Recorder

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Ok, I need a little advice.
I am planning on getting a hard disc recorder. I am leaning toward the Boss BR 532 because most of the Boss stuff I have ever used has been just about bullet proof. If it can be broken, I can break it, beleive me.

I just wondered if anyone knew if the COSM amp modeling on the 532 is the same as on the 1180? The demo on the Roland web site sound really good, of course, and I think I could work with it. If the modeling and drum stuff is the same, and just more channels or whatever, I might as well get the bigger unit, right? We always outgrow stuff, right?

Also, I wondered how the Boss stuff compares with the Korg recorders. They make pretty good stuff too.

I tried the cakewalk guitar studio and it did not fit my needs or meet my expectations.

Thanks in advance.
 
Yo HedROOM:

Need to take a look at the Yamaha models HD. 4416, 2816, and the highly touted AW16.

Maybe a few more dollars but "very good sound."

Also, check them all out if you can and pick the one that has the best manual. The Yamaha Manuals are fuzzy but can move you through with additional site help.

Spend! Keep the economy healthy.



Green Hornet :D :p :p :p :cool:
 
One thing that attracted me to the Korg and the Boss was the COSM amp modeling, does the yamaha have that?

Thanks for the reply.
 
Hedroom .... yes Yamaha does have Amp Modeling. But I wouldn't buy a digital recorded based on its Amp modeling capabilities. I would buy a digital recorder based on it recording capabilities, like # of Tracks, # of Virtual tracks, Dynamic Processors, Bands of EQ, inputs available, Effects units, 16 or 24 Bit recording, additional card options available for the unit for expansion, # of track you can record at once, # of tracks you can playback at once, and on and on.
 
You are right, of course, but because of my situation, I need to plug straight in and record "silently". I probably wont be able to mic my amp hardly ever, and no live drums either.

It looks like I will go with the Yamaha if I can get the budget dollars to make it fit.
 
Yo Lack of ROOM:]

You can record silently, using headphones, with most digital stand alone boxes, or SIAB. [Studio in a box.]

But, you will need a drum machine. No real problem there.

The only time you will need to HEAR your stuff is when you start to mix down. Then, you will have to have an hour or two with monitors and listen and set your faders and EQ and REVERB and etc.

The Yam models discussed will also burn the CDR or CDRW. That part is pretty easy. But, getting to the CD is a bit more difficult.

Happy recording and check out your gear possibilities.

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So tell me, what do you use? Did you feel it was a good purchase? I was also thinking of just calling up Sweetwater or Musicians Friend and telling them what I want to do and see what they recommend. Of course, those types of places are in business to make money, so one has to watch out, but it might be worth a try.
 
Yo short of space:

I started out with a simple Yam 4 tracker; moved to a Tascam 488 and then another 488 and then the MD8 and finally to the Yam 2816.

The 2816 is the best for sound; but, I did some nice work on the 488's and the MD8 is also good. But with today's motions, I'd say you want gear that will let you burn the CD, outboard or built-in.

I'm pleased with the 2816 but I still am learning its ins/outs. Best feature is there is no tape to rewind - POOF - push a button and your back to go for another track or two.

So, you should look around and ask around and read around and then, as we all have to do, decide and buy a unit.




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i use the yamaha aw4416.i would recommend it highly.
the effects are great.the sound is great.cant say enough good things about it.
 
I have the Roland BR1180 CD, and it rocks. Lots of tweekable stuff although the manual is both unreadable and indispensible.

Ya gotta love it.

It has the COSM stuff, and will record basically 8 tracks (only 2 at one time) with 2 more to mix down to, all in the digital domain. 60 hours total onboard recording time at full bandwidth. Burns audio as well as data backup to CDR. You do need a decent condenser mic to appreciate it. I have Version 2 software, which has just gotta be better than Version 1, am I right?

Worth a look.

Although now I feel a vague disquiet that maybe I should have checked more into the yam... all those posts can't be wrong...
 
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