Digital multitrack recorder advise

[*Bob*]

Sounds like a low-quality mp3 of a decent recording.. which I mean as a compliment. Got a nice sound, which is better than higher fidelity with a crap sound.

I like the romance of the 4-track. Indeed, my first recording (a scintillating cover version of the theme music to Howard's Way) was recorded on Tascam Portastudio back in.. er.. some time ago. I'd get another 4-track now, were it not for my inability to play a musical instrument properly, sing, or possess any other meaningful sort of musical skill whatsoever.

[beef]

There's a nice little article at the back of this months Tape Op on the romance of the 4 track tape machine.

I can thoroughly recommend the magazine too, free subscription and one of the few I read cover to cover!

[Jeremy]

Even today, I can still see the point of a 4 track. They don't go wrong, they don't take 5 minutes to start up, they're cheap, simple to use...

[reggie]

Keef

Do consider getting an interface if you have a laptop so that your computer will be your recording machine and you will love it.

[minkturtle]

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[Keef]

Well, I've just ordered the Tascam DP-008, the simplicity of it won in the end (me being a bit rubbish with too many buttons and knobs). I'll report back once I've had a play with it...