Need advice for computer base recording

[Seymsag]

Hello everybody, I need some information what to buy, so I will start with what I want to do first:

I want to record some serious stuff so I need a product that can provide everything I need.(From environment sounds to special effects for vocals and guitar)
I have an electric and a bass guitar, I will buy a good keyboard which has synth on it and a drum machine.After instruments ehich soundcard and software should I buy?Or is it enough only to buy a studio in box(yamaha aw2816)?Or should I use a studio in box with computer?If so do I have to buy an expensive soundcard or does a studio in box act as a soundcard?
By the way I need a product that ca record up to 16 multitracks.

I am waiting your answers
Thank you

 

[AlexW]

A PC based package will be easier for you to work with if your studio is set in one place and you don't need the mobility. You'll need a computer and a soundcard/interface box to get signals from your mics/instruments into the computer; and then a computer program that allows you to edit and mix your tracks. There are a lot of options depending on your needs. When you say you need 16-tracks, I assume you want to be able to mix up to 16-tracks but not necessarily record all 16 at the same time. This is important. You'll pay more (a lot more) for soundcards/interfaces with a lot of inputs. If you can get by with only recording a couple of channels at a time and doing sequential overdubs, you can afford a unit with better converters.