a-sharp Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 I'm thinking about buying a digital multitrack recorder soon to produce some demos and project stuff. I plan to record a vocal ensemble of about 9, and I want to use three tracks simultaneously. The music will be primarily sequenced. I want to spend around a grand (or a little more), and since I'm a multitrack newbie, user friendly interface is real important. I know Zoom has some models out, as well as the big three (Korg, Yamaha, Roland). Any suggestions? a-sharp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llarion Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 Until recently, I used a Roland VS-880 EX 8 track deck, and I LOVED it. The current model, the 890, can be found for $999, with the optional CD burner for $599, External SCSI. It's VERY easy to use, quiet, powerful and flexible. My 880EX and burner are for sale, email me if you'd like more details, together they come in under your budget. I now use a Korg D1600 16 track, and it's mind-blowingly good. It has a DOS compatible file format, and can export WAV directly to the internal ATAPI CDRW to move individual tracks to the PC for assembly and mastering. Cheers! Phil "Llarion: The Jazzinator" Traynor www.llarion.com Smooth Jazz - QUESTION AUTHORITY. Go ahead, ask me anything. http://www.llarion.com/images/dichotomybanner.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cg1155 Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 The problem you will find with most of the 8 track models is that they will only record 2 tracks at a time, and since you want to record 3 that may be a bit of a problem. If I had to recommend a recorder in your price range I would recommend the Fostex VF-16 or the newer version of this recorder with the built in CDR drive. You can record up to 16 simultaneous tracks in uncompressed 16 bit, 44.1 KHz audio. I've looked it over and it looks like it's a pretty good unit. There was a review in Keyboard a few months ago. -Casey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llarion Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 The VS-880-890 will record up to six simultaneous... Cheers! Phil "Llarion: The Jazzinator" Traynor www.llarion.com Smooth Jazz - QUESTION AUTHORITY. Go ahead, ask me anything. http://www.llarion.com/images/dichotomybanner.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-sharp Posted January 20, 2002 Author Share Posted January 20, 2002 Thanks guys for the feedback. Llarion, I'm waiting for this credit card to come in the mail, so I don't know when I'll be able to buy your equipment. But email me at aohoward@prodigy. net to let me know what you're asking, cuz' it sounds like a good deal. My financial aid loans are coming soon. . .although I'd feel guilty using that money since I have a new baby girl (born on the 16th). But then again, music is my passion. . . P.S. How do I get those instant graemlins on here? a-sharp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan South Posted January 20, 2002 Share Posted January 20, 2002 Check out the Korg D12. http://www.korg.com The Black Knight always triumphs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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