Good recording equipment

Beowulf · Post by **Beowulf** » Sun Jul 18, 2004 8:30 pm

I'm pretty new at guitar, been playing for like 6 months or so. I don't play with a band or anything but I'd like to get some kind of equipment to record a few tracks. I don't really know anything about what to get or what I'm looking for at all. Any help?

Will Robinson · Post by **Will Robinson** » Sun Jul 18, 2004 8:43 pm

I've got an old Tascam PortaOne 4 track cassette recorder. One track is burned out on it from using it as a synch track for an old drum machine.
It still works as a 3 track recorder and is easy to learn on.
If you want it it's yours for free...you pay shipping from Myrtle Beach S.C. to your location.

It might be worth it as a way to learn about multi-tracking.

Other than that try pawn shops and music stores, used recorders are relatively cheap.

DCrazy · Post by **DCrazy** » Sun Jul 18, 2004 9:21 pm

My friend picked up a cheap mixing console for $99. It can't record but it can hook straight up to your PC's line-in. I'll give you his recommendation tomorrow.

HaAGen DaZS · Post by **HaAGen DaZS** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 4:25 pm

there is a free program on downloac.com called "auda City" which has multi tracking.

either that, or if you can get a demo or soemthing of Cool Edit Pro (professional editing) I can hook you up with.. well.. shh..

. all you need is a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter and plug into your line out.

DCrazy · Post by **DCrazy** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 4:31 pm

Yeah, if you don't like Audacity grab the free demo of Sony Acid. Up to 8 simultaneous tracks (pay for the full version and you get unlimited).

Birdseye · Post by **Birdseye** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 6:29 am

What is the budget? My job is used/new musical equipment.

bash · Post by **bash** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 7:06 am

In the beginning, don't invest mcuh until you're satisfied you're going to stick with it. Dedicated music hardware is a waste of money, imo, unless you're playing live and need to be portable. I'd marry Reason up with an M-Audio Audiophile soundcard and use samples/loops for accompaniment. A software amp simulator will also be necessary. If you're learning on an accoustic as opposed to an electric, a decent mic will be necessary, obviously.