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Permalink So what's everybody using to record?

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I currently have been utilizing a Boss Micro digi 4-track. It's not bad for what it is and the end result is decent.
Not very user friendly though and you are limited with just the 4 tracks.

I'm considering upgrading, any suggestions? Thinking about at least an 8 track. Don't want to break the bank either?

Thanks in advance

I use Cakewalk Sonar for demos and such. I have a 4 channel usb interface that I purchased very cheaply off of ebay that works very nicely in conjunction with it. Total cost? about 100 dollars.

THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary.

www.thekbk.com
http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/
www.reverbnation.com/thekbk
www.facebook.com/thekbkal

Macbook Pro running Pro Tools with a simple m-audio box as the interface.

Works beautifully, much better than any PC I've recorded on. With that said... I hate Apple.

Yeah I can't afford a Mac... maybe one day though?

Do y'all think a laptop comp / software is the way to go? Seems a lot of folk are using them now-a-days.

I would like something portable so I'm not tied to my desktop comp.

Last edited: Feb 22, 2011 09:23:42

topsail
Yeah I can't afford a Mac... mybe one day though?

Do y'all think a laptop comp / software is the way to go? Seems a lot of folk are using them now-a-days.

I would like something protable so I'm not tied to my desktop comp.

My laptop setup works perfectly. Yes, it bogs down a bit if I over do it on the number of tracks I am using. However, like any other method of recording, you learn tricks to get around such things.

As far as quality, I am completely satisfied. In fact, after the upcoming recording session for our EP, our plan for future recordings is to book studio time simply to do drums. After that, we are going to lay down all other instrument tracks at our leisure using my setup and then send the tracks out to be mixed in order to save on studio cost.

My setup is a pretty nice laptop, a tascam 4 channel usb interface with midi in/out. I also use a cheap keyboard as a midi controler. I do have lots of studio plugins as well that work for warming up tracks and adding room space.

THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary.

www.thekbk.com
http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/
www.reverbnation.com/thekbk
www.facebook.com/thekbkal

Super cheap...

Mic -> Behringer Mixer -> Behringer USB Interface -> Toshiba Laptop running Audacity.

I am able to get pretty good results. Way beyond demo quality but not quite studio quality. Close enough for my needs however.

Just a note: For the absolute most band for your buck, make sure you have the BBE Sonic Maximizer plugin for whatever DAW software you choose.

THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary.

www.thekbk.com
http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/
www.reverbnation.com/thekbk
www.facebook.com/thekbkal

MacPro 2.66 with SSD, 30" Cinema display, iPad Control, MCMix, SoundCraft LX7ii-24, Apogee Ensemble, Radial JDI's/ X-Amps, SM57's, Royer 121's.

DAWs are Logic 8 and Digital Performer 7. No plugins used in either DAW, all external rack gear (LA-2A, DBX, etc).

Mel

topsail
Yeah I can't afford a Mac... maybe one day though?

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To get a laptop that I would be comfortable recording on, it would cost the same as a 13" Macbook Pro. I hate Apple... but it does recording audio extremely well. Also, the engineering on their laptops is first rate. So, I am much more comfortable being portable with it.

One of my best friends has a full on studio in LA hills (Silver Lake). A couple of MACs loaded to the hilt with software and plugins and VSTs, a full Pro-Tools HD rig and HUGE soundboard. They also have a quiet room. I dont record much myself, but I help him record from time to time.

He mostly produces his own music (mostly hard rock or dub-step electronica. interesting combination lol), but he does rent out to bands if anyone in the LA is interested.

I've retooled my home studio. So now it's a Windows 7 64-bit pro machine w/ Sonar 8.5. Lotta stuff on the wishlist, like quality monitors and good mics.

(defunct) Thee Jaguar Sharks

Plus! Other stuff not surf: https://soundcloud.com/jamesmileshq
Enjoy every minute

Most of the time, I just recorded live to stereo in clubs. The core piece of gear for me is my Crown SASS-P stereo mic. These days, I run it straight into a Zoom H4.

Two Alesis ADAT LX20 digital tape recorders and a Mackie 24-8 analog board + some outboard gear (dbx compressors, Alesis Quadraverb, Wedge, etc.)

A lot of this stuff was pre-owned and wasn't all that expensive.

The second pic is my best friend and Mariners guitarist Ron(Tone Boy)laying down a rhythm track for our upcoming album.

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Jack
aka WoodyJ

The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005)
The Hula Hounds (1996-current)
The X-Rays (1997-2004)
The Surge! (2004, 2011-2012)
Various non-surf bands that actually made money
(1978-1990)

Last edited: Apr 22, 2012 08:56:15

WoodyJ
Two Alesis ADAT LX20 digital tape recorders and a Mackie 24-8 analog board + some outboard gear (dbx compressors, Alesis Quadraverb, Wedge, etc.)

A lot of this stuff was pre-owned and wasn't all that expensive.

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Geesh... I still have to cruise by your house and check out all of your awesome gear! Impressive! Big Grin

Hey, Jamie,

Come on by anytime!

Jack
aka WoodyJ

The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005)
The Hula Hounds (1996-current)
The X-Rays (1997-2004)
The Surge! (2004, 2011-2012)
Various non-surf bands that actually made money
(1978-1990)

This is my home set-up:
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https://www.facebook.com/coffindagger
http://coffindaggers.com/
http://thecoffindaggers.bandcamp.com

No photos handy. But, my recording gear is:

Edirol audio interface
Reaper DAW
iMac computer

Plug ins used often:
Line 6 GearBox
EZDrummer
GForce M-Tron Pro
BBE Sonic Suite
Focusrite Scarlett

Amps and other stuff:
Vox AD50
Ashdown MAG
Some old yamaha keyboard running midi
Random tambourines, shakers and the like
Toy glockenspiel
1940s Hohner Melodica

Mics:
MXL Large diaphragm condenser
CAD stereo pair
SM-57

Guitars (area that needs the most work!):
1975 Fender Jazz bass
Eastwood P-90
Fender "franken-tele"
Godin SD
Cheap ass one-string lap steel.

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I guess I should have mentioned a price?

What would you recommend under $500?
What about the Boss BR-8 or something like (Tascam, Zoom)?

Depends what your priorities are really. I think they are quite different if you are planning to record on your own to recording in a band situation. I record with a full band so my priorities are ease of use and the ability to record multiple simultaneous tracks: many systems can only do two at once. I say ease of use because when you are standing there with a guitar in your hand and a roomful of people you don't want to be scrolling through multi-parameter menus. I use the Korg D888 for band recordings and like it a lot. Working on my own I always use Garageband on the Mac.

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