what the "salesman" recommended

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I wrote in a month ago to ask what to get for my first try at home recording. You all sent me out to see what the salesmen were
pushing.
I was told to record Pennywhistle tracks with keyboard
backing tracks I should get:
the Boss BR-8 Porta-studio
and a Roland Keyboard
Are these REALLY good choices???
Help
 
What is your budget?

What are you trying to accomplish musically.

Are you biased against/toward computer based recording?

What are you trying to do with your music, and where are you trying to go with it?

Just some questions.
 
I can spend $2000-$3000 on the project
I want to be able to:
1. Record my tracks and mail them
to my band-leader when I can't drive 3 states to record
a certain song on his equip.
If I could record at home, that would help.
2. I want to be able to burn a c.d. and sell it at Rensaissance
Fairs
3. I have been reading about using N-Track, etc. on the computer
and it sounds too complicated for a female just starting
out recording my myself without my band-leader pushing
all the buttons, etc.

I hope that will help you answer, Thanks
 
lollycross, you could do it yourself. :)

Even if you purchased your above stated equipment, you would still have to punch the buttons yourself. ;)

If your budget is 2 to 3 grand, then you truly might want to look at the computer route.

peace ...
 
O.K., can you recommend WHAT computer program to use?
I've read about updating soundcards and things not matching
up, that is why it sounded too complicated to me.
Can you tell me anything about the two products I mentioned?
 
lollycross said:


1)O.K., can you recommend WHAT computer program to use?

2) I've read about updating soundcards and things not matching
up, that is why it sounded too complicated to me.

3)Can you tell me anything about the two products I mentioned?
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1) I would recommend Sonar http://www.cakewalk.com or Vegas Audio 2.0 http://www.sonicfoundry.com (the have demos at their sites.

2) That shouldn't be a problem, considering the wealth of information your fellow members have, here at this site. ;)

3) I don't know why you would want to limit yourself to just 8 tracks, and which Roland keyboard are you reffering too.

:D
 
O.K., about a keyboard:
As I said, I need a realistic sound for Celtic/Irish instruments.
The salesman just said the Roland Keyboards were best
for recording...he didn't even give me a # or price, but I
presume for about $1000 I could get one that sounded
like a harp, fiddle,acordian,dulcimer,drum,drone, etc.?
Any recommendations?
 
Roland boards are nice. :D

You are probably talking about $1,100 to $2,200. ;)

I'll do a search real quick, give me few minutes. I'll post ya' back.
 
But, you could still use your computer. You could use SoundFonts.

brb (doin' that search for U).
 
off topic but speaking of Irish/Celtic instruments, i caught Off Kilter performing at Epcot Center and they ROCK.......
 
You were correct. You'll probably get one for around $1,000.00
 
BTW, going with that advice about buying what the salesman recommends? They will sell you whatever will bring them the most profit.

Honest salesmen are very, very rare.

Get your info here and then go to the store to try it for yourself, shop around, and buy.
 
giaschel,
great advice re salesmen...

I never buy anything without checking unbiased internet sources first.

Queue
 
Amen!

My father was an honest salesman for over 30 years...

First they stole all his big accounts and made them "house accounts" then they basically forced him out...

That's the problem w/ sales today. It's doesn't PAY to be honest. :(

Two words. CAUTION. RESEARCH.

zip >>
 
I've been fooled before.

I think it does pay to be honest. At least for the peace of mind.
 
Uh oh. I was going to give a meaningful reply, then you brough up SALESMEN! :mad: :p

I could go on, but these guys are pretty correct in their reccommendation of trying to get questions answered here and also doing some research on the 'net first. However, keep in mind that a lot of opinions on these boards can be biased towards equipment that peopel already own. Keeping that in mind you will generally get good advice.

Btw, you can usually tell a helpful salesman when he gets all excited about the equipment he's talking about but doesn't seem to give a rat's ass whether you buy it or not.
 
And here's my meaningful reply:

The Roland keyboards are very good for the price. The XP-30 is a good starting point.

IMHO, the Boss BR-8 (or the like) is an EXCELLENT starting point for a relative newcomer to recording. The standalone systems tend to be geared more towards the users that don't want to spend a lot of time in menus, tweaking, configuring, worrying about conflicts and/or upgrading. YMMV.

Make the salesguy sit down with you and show you how to record a couple of tracks and then mix it down to a cassette/CD.

Btw, I use a Roland VS880, Cakewalk, and Cubase. I find the VS880 easier to use than the software.


Matt
 
"I think it does pay to be honest. At least for the peace of mind."

Yes it does...

...what goes around comes around. My pops told me that once. :D

And Lopp...

Great point about WHAT to look for in a salesman. Another thing Pops told me..."If you develop a good relationship with the customer - listen to figure out the real need and sell a good product...it will sell itself."

zip >>
 
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