I'm a Newbie...Help!

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I'm actually new to home production. I'm trying to decide on a Digi Recorder purchase and I'm interested in the Tascam 2488. Can anyone testify to its user friendliness?

My main attraction is the 24 track recording, but I need something that'll be easy to learn and get started on also.
 
Yo Bassman:

EASY? I don't think there are many multitrackers that are easy. Some are just not as difficult as others. If you have no experience with a SIAB [studio in a box] you might want to take an electronics music class at a Junior College--dirt cheap as far as tuition. [or any other college that offers one in your area]

The 2488 is a competitor for Yams AW16 and their 4416, 2816 too. However, I don't think Yam is putting out any more 2816s since they introduced the "easier" to use AW16. You can check AW 16 site for chat and discussion on the box.

Most manuals are famous for being poorly organized and do not really explain how busses work and many other features you must deal with. The CD burning part of my 2816's manual is pretty well done.

You will get built-in effects. [always record vocals with effects in the cans--it gives the singer a feeling of power and the FX is not recorded, just heard.]
You can add effects when you mix, as well as EQ.

If you are computer savvy, a SIAB is really a small computer with a small screen, you will pick up on the "methodology rapidly." If not, then at a slower pace.

Look around and evaluate and shop for a unit AFTER January 1 as prices are sure to drop after the holidays.

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Thanks... I'm going to be getting mine in Feb. And I work in the computer field so I'm sure I can pick up on it... I just want the box with the best interfaces. I'm already in school so I might be able to pick up a class as an elective, but I basically plan on investing in videos and books and teaching myself.

That's one selling point for BOSS. I've seen there videos and manuals... I don't think it would take me long to get started. Just wanted to know is the TASCAM similar in user friendliness.
 
bassout. as your in the computer field , as an alternative try out band in a box sometime. keep an open mind. and youll find youll be churning out songs very fast by comparison. there are lots of google links if you dont believe me. just try it sometime. in the time people are laying one track down for recording biab will give you a complete arrangement of drums, bass, keys or any other instruments. sure look at a stand alone recorder, but what you could do is use a pc with biab then output the audio to the standalone recorder and add your vocals /other parts. this will save you a lot of time and tracks on the standalone recorder.
 
If you have a computer, you might just get some software and an appropriate soundcard. It will most likely be cheaper and less confusing. Trying to learn how to record is a daunting task, never mind trying to do it through a crypticly labled, menu driven, hold-this-button-down-while-pressing-this-3-times syle interface.
 
Yeah, I've had some experience with cake walk. I was actually thinking about getting both. I'm going to have a synth, drum machine, and mic inputs so I'd rather have them all going into the box recorder and just do my tweaking & sound fx on ACID PRO.
 
You can get at least twice the I/O in your computer for the same price as the siab. Transfering between the siab and the computer (in time) is not as easy as it would seem. (without buying expensive interfaces)
 
bass. if your serious about pc recording.
also - as well as band in a box . look at powertracks from the same company.
what a lot of folks do is do their bed tracks in biab then import into powertracks, and do all their live instruments and vocals.
heres the link for both.(pgmusic.com). just read.
with both programs, youll have a powerhouse recording set up.
just try the demoes if you dont believe me.
 
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