Recording Advice

[tonmazz]

Guys, looking to start recording. Would like something simple and effective to start out? Something with built in realistic drums and easy to use. Would a software package or a device lke they sell at GC be the ticket? I used to mess around with Acoustica a few years ago and it wasn't too bad. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Anonymous]

Mac + Apogee Duet + Logic 9 will provide you with EVERYTHING you are asking for and more...

Steve

 

[PaulyPanacea]

+1 on the Mac/Logic setup...the way to go!!

 

[tonmazz]

Guys, thanks for the advice. I will definately check that out. Pauley, would our GC up on the mountain carry this set up? I live up the road from you. Thanks.

 

[rupe]

For simplicity, portability, and functionality, I am happy with the Boss BR1600. Drums/effects/amp models all sound decent...its a great tool for songwriting and "on the go" recording.

 

[tonmazz]

For simplicity, portability, and functionality, I am happy with the Boss BR1600. Drums/effects/amp models all sound decent...its a great tool for songwriting and "on the go" recording.

I just checked that out, looks really good. It seems a bit pricey, is it worth $1000+ in your opinion?

 

[rupe]

For simplicity, portability, and functionality, I am happy with the Boss BR1600. Drums/effects/amp models all sound decent...its a great tool for songwriting and "on the go" recording.

I just checked that out, looks really good. It seems a bit pricey, is it worth $1000+ in your opinion?

I don't know what you get for that kind of money in the software realm so its hard to say from the perspective of whats out there. If you look at what you get compared to the 8-track machines that I grew up using, its a steal. Plus, you can find them used in the $700 range. I've found that most people who are selling "currently relevant" recording gear are usually doing so because of lack of use...they have good intentions but never act on them. I got mine second hand but it had never been used...the box was even still sealed.

Another thing that I really like about it is the 8 track simultaneous recording...works great for live demo'ing at rehearsal or even recording gigs.

 

[tonmazz]

For simplicity, portability, and functionality, I am happy with the Boss BR1600. Drums/effects/amp models all sound decent...its a great tool for songwriting and "on the go" recording.

I just checked that out, looks really good. It seems a bit pricey, is it worth $1000+ in your opinion?

I don't know what you get for that kind of money in the software realm so its hard to say from the perspective of whats out there. If you look at what you get compared to the 8-track machines that I grew up using, its a steal. Plus, you can find them used in the $700 range. I've found that most people who are selling "currently relevant" recording gear are usually doing so because of lack of use...they have good intentions but never act on them. I got mine second hand but it had never been used...the box was even still sealed.

Another thing that I really like about it is the 8 track simultaneous recording...works great for live demo'ing at rehearsal or even recording gigs.

Thanks, good advice I will see what the used market looks like on these. Definately on my list of things to check out. Nice amp in your avatar too.

 

[K Odell]

+1 on the Mac/Logic setup...the way to go!!

Yeah man this is what I would recommend. Its pretty much limitless with what you can do.

I did all of that inside of logic. All the synth, drums, and what not.

Beware its metal if thats not your thing.

 

[tonmazz]

+1 on the Mac/Logic setup...the way to go!!

Yeah man this is what I would recommend. Its pretty much limitless with what you can do.

I did all of that inside of logic. All the synth, drums, and what not.

Beware its metal if thats not your thing.

Love metal so I'm good there. I guess I have to research this but the first question is do I have to have Mac to use this? Is there a windows version?

 

[K Odell]

I think there is a windows version of Logic now, but I am not positive on that. You can always go other routes like Cubase and things like that. Those work just as well as Logic.

 

[Anonymous]

+1 on the Mac/Logic setup...the way to go!!

Yeah man this is what I would recommend. Its pretty much limitless with what you can do.

I did all of that inside of logic. All the synth, drums, and what not.

Beware its metal if thats not your thing.

Love metal so I'm good there. I guess I have to research this but the first question is do I have to have Mac to use this? Is there a windows version?

Mac only - no Windows version of Logic...

Steve

 

[Anonymous]

For simplicity, portability, and functionality, I am happy with the Boss BR1600. Drums/effects/amp models all sound decent...its a great tool for songwriting and "on the go" recording.

I just checked that out, looks really good. It seems a bit pricey, is it worth $1000+ in your opinion?

I don't know what you get for that kind of money in the software realm so its hard to say from the perspective of whats out there. If you look at what you get compared to the 8-track machines that I grew up using, its a steal. Plus, you can find them used in the $700 range. I've found that most people who are selling "currently relevant" recording gear are usually doing so because of lack of use...they have good intentions but never act on them. I got mine second hand but it had never been used...the box was even still sealed.

Another thing that I really like about it is the 8 track simultaneous recording...works great for live demo'ing at rehearsal or even recording gigs.

Here are my thoughts on this.

1.) Most likely you need computer at home for other reasons. If you have a mac already, Logic Studio 9 + Apogee duet will be less than a grand and will be capable of much, much more than the Boss BR1600 or any other hardware recorder. If you factor in the computer, of course, the price will be much higher, but you probably need a new computer anyway and why not get a mac? I am really specifying Logic Studio 9 (which only runs on mac) because frankly it is a complete music production studio with every instrument you'd ever need, loops, state of the art editing mixing and amazing included audio processing plugins. You literally need NOTHING else. There are other windows-based recording programs, but none that are nearly as complete - you'll be spending way more money to get what you need. Logic Studio is a RIDICULOUS bargain...
2.) You are gonna outgrow a $1K hardware-based recorder. I know because I've been there. Started out with a Roland VS880, then bought another one to get 16 tracks. Then I sold them both for almost nothing to go computer-based. If you start with the setup I suggested, you'll never outgrow it. You could get more DA/AD conversion, preamps, etc and build an unlimited studio. Get a notebook if you want to record on the road...

Steve

 

[IHateRap]

Mac + Apogee Duet + Logic 9 will provide you with EVERYTHING you are asking for and more...

Steve

That's what I just bought. Macpro 2.93 quad, 8g ram, 1TB and 640G hard drives, Logic Studio, and a Duet. I'm just getting around to installing some of my music software....SSD, Symphobia etc. I'm loving the Mac. Gonna really dig in to Logic 9 this weekend when I have time.

 

[Anonymous]

Mac + Apogee Duet + Logic 9 will provide you with EVERYTHING you are asking for and more...

Steve

That's what I just bought. Macpro 2.93 quad, 8g ram, 1TB and 640G hard drives, Logic Studio, and a Duet. I'm just getting around to installing some of my music software....SSD, Symphobia etc. I'm loving the Mac. Gonna really dig in to Logic 9 this weekend when I have time.

I'm with you (previous gen Mac Pro quad core, 10 GB RAM, 1TB total storage, 30" display) except I've got the Apogee Symphony system for conversion with the Apogee AD-16X for A/D and a mini-DAC for D/A. Logic 9's liquid audio editing is just NUTS!

Steve