I have about 1000$ to spend on recording equipment.. I just wanna be able to get a good sound and use some effects and stuff.. Should i go for cassette or midisc or what? Any thoughts?
For that much dough, you've crossed over into the 'maybe a HD recorder' realm. But a good Minidisc setup with some outboard gear might be a better choice. The leftover cash from glomming a MD recorder could get you a nice mic or two or maybe a mixer. But you also have to consider the computer route. With the Aark 20/20+ @$699, if you already owned a decent computer- this would rival dedicated HD units in all but portability.