If you want to use your PC as a recorder, sequencer, etc, you need something like an RME hammerfall card, and a mixer.
Tascam DM24 for example, connects to the Hammerfall card, and you have a simple studio that will be of quality. Mixer is 3 grand list, and the card lists for 895, both can be had much less with street prices.
Motu has an interface that goes into your PC, and you can connect up to three external boxes. Using cakewalk or Cubase (or something else) for a grand of hardware you can have 24 in, 24 out. For under three grand you have 72 ins and 72 outs of a variety of flavors. Mix on the PC if you like.
Or, you can use an external digital mixer with the Motu, and mix using knobs of you prefer. Tascam, Yamaha and Roland will fit the bill nicely.
Or, you can buy an external recorder (
DA38/78/88, Roland VS series, Alesis ADAT series, etc) and a mixer, and simply mix all this to stereo into your PC for mastering.
See why we are asking you questions? There are SO many options.
DannyD said:
How many out there have this as a business and how many as a hobby?
Peace to all. [/B]
My studio is for my own use, my own projects, and my own creations. I have made it available in the past for band demos and such to enable more upgrades and purchases. But its main focus is my stuff.