Multitrack advice

Posted on Nov 25, 2003 10:06 am
J. Blakey
Member Since: Nov 21, 2003

Hello, I am looking to buy a digital multitrack for under $1200 (with cdr). Any units come to mind with regard to ease of use, quality, memory? The Boss BR1180 has been recommended to me. Korg?, Roland? I do not want a compact flash machine though.

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dbmasters
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Since: Apr 03, 2002

Nov 25, 2003 10:08 am

I bit more expensive, but cool: service.bfast.com/bfast/c...mp;bfmtype=gear

another for cheaper: service.bfast.com/bfast/c...mp;bfmtype=gear

it kinda depends on how many track you need.

There are some others listed here: www.homerecordingconnecti...t&cat_id=16

TheTincanbug
sloppy dice, drinks twice
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Since: Aug 05, 2003

Nov 25, 2003 11:08 am

Unless you have a specific need that can only be served by a multitrack recorder unit, I'd put that money into a computer. You'll get FAR more tracks and greater versatility.

jues
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Since: Dec 30, 2002

Nov 25, 2003 12:03 pm

Yammaha AW16G is a good purchase if it hasn't been suggested already.

dbmasters
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Since: Apr 03, 2002

Nov 25, 2003 12:07 pm

good point jues service.bfast.com/bfast/c...mp;bfmtype=gear

Noize2u
Czar of Midi
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Since: Apr 04, 2002

Nov 25, 2003 08:34 pm

Agreeing with jues once again. I have putzed with several and so far the Yamaha was the best bang for the buck. It is a much better choice the the BR-1180. And it is an easy unit to work with and learn.

J. Blakey
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Since: Nov 21, 2003

Nov 26, 2003 08:03 am

Thanks for the feedback! My intention is to use it mainly for writing, and song demos.

I had Fostex MR 8 but sent it back a week later as there was a buzz in it's headphone amp... got Tascam tape unit... but track two no longer works after 5 months ( I put long hours on these things!) but it's not worth the labor to get it repaired.

I would like to find something with at least 10 tracks.

I would rather have a piece of recording hardware instead of through my computer.

flame
...bringing sexy back
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Since: Jul 01, 2002

Nov 26, 2003 08:16 am

how come you'd prefer the hardwear over the computer?

its no less valid, im just wondering, cos i, personally, would always use a pc over a multitracker...

olddog
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Since: Jul 02, 2003

Nov 26, 2003 09:50 am

I agree flame, unless you need portability the PC win's hands down.

Dan

flame
...bringing sexy back
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Since: Jul 01, 2002

Nov 26, 2003 10:15 am

even with my awful (though soon to be updated) PC, id rather use this than something portable - i just thik id find them far too limiting compared to a pc...

Noize2u
Czar of Midi
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Since: Apr 04, 2002

Nov 26, 2003 10:24 pm

You could even look at setting up a laptop for portable use, then youd have the best of both worlds.

J. Blakey
Member
Since: Nov 21, 2003

Nov 28, 2003 01:32 pm

I suppose it's the love/hate relationship with my computer that pushes me to the hardware side.. but I suppose it IS worth a look. Portability is an issue.. laptop may be the way to go.

I'll go looking/learning in that direction.. see what might fit.

Cheers!