Newbie on a embryotic level.

[silentstring]

Good day folks. I'm a fifty year old who only picked up a guitar a few years ago and started writing and playing my own songs a little while after. I bought my son a Mac laptop for college and discovered it had GarageBand on it. I got a LightSnake and started recording the guitar tracks digitally and using the built in mic on the laptop for the vocal tracks. I've burned a couple CD's and am pretty happy with the results, but the problem is my son is only home for a few breaks a year so I want to get my own digital set up. I'm thinking of getting the Mac Mini because it is relatively affordable, small and simple. Does anyone have any suggestions for a less costly alternative for simple digital system that can burn CD's? I'm all ears, thanks.

 

[AlanSwenson]

No alternative, you should get the mac mini!

 

[Washburn100]

No alternative, you should get the mac mini!

That answer is of no help or use to the OP.

There are a ton of options available. You can go with a PC and interface with free or inexpensive software. You can also look at a digital recorder. I would suggest doing some googling and have a read through the tweak guide. It may answer a lot of your questions.http://www.tweakheadz.com/guide.htm

Of course keep asking on this and other forums. There are members with years of experience and advice.

 

[Bristol Posse]

No alternative, you should get the mac mini!

even at the apple store there are more alternatives than a mac mini. If you are prepared to go out into the bright light of day and fresh air, you'll find there are even alternatives to the apple store. (SHOCK!!!!)
+1 for reading Tweakz Guide