USB or Multitracker + Software

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Hi Everybody,

I have recorded directly to PC (years ago) using a Guilimot Maxi Studio soundcard (Win 95) and had some success but have come to the conclusion that this card is now 'landfill'. Thats fine but I need a solution that will get me recording again and getting those ideas down.

I like using software (CEP and ntrack) to mix and master tracks and would like to include some MIDI drums but only have a laptop now.

I have searcheed on USB interfaces such as the Edirol UA20 and Tascam US-122 and althrough it seems they may do the job, seem like they will cause a lot of headaches as well.

I am keen on hearing thoughts on using a Hardware Multitracker (Tascam DP-01/FX) to get the raw wav's recorded with minimum fuss then uploading to the laptop to mix, add MIDI and master to CD.

2 simultaneous tracks are fine as I am playing most of the instruments (Guitar & Bass) and get vocalists in to do melodies and harmonies.

Any suggestions or comments welcome
 
Hi Ed,

The creative prouct looks interesting but I am keen on hearing thoughts on using a Hardware Multitracker (Tascam DP-01/FX) for tracking then uploading to the laptop to mix, add MIDI and master to CD. The creative USb interface may be good for mixing & mastering.

It seems ther are 2 camps ... All PC (Tracking, mixing & mastering) or Multitracker (tracking, mixing & mastering).

Is there anybody using both ?


Cheers
 
ntracker_will said:
Hi Ed,

The creative prouct looks interesting but I am keen on hearing thoughts on using a Hardware Multitracker (Tascam DP-01/FX) for tracking then uploading to the laptop to mix, add MIDI and master to CD. The creative USb interface may be good for mixing & mastering.

It seems ther are 2 camps ... All PC (Tracking, mixing & mastering) or Multitracker (tracking, mixing & mastering).

Is there anybody using both ?


Cheers
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I do...

I record on a Fostex MR-8 and transfer the tracks to pc for mixing in Vegas. Works pretty damn well...
 
Thanks Rokket,

I was beginning to think I was going crazy thinking the multitrack to PC approach would work.

How do you find the MR-8 ? For stability, mic inputs etc
 
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