Thread computer recording vs digital multitrack recording

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idledude

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1 Posted on 08/09/2006 at 01:05:10

Hello!

I recently bought the Alesis multmix 16USB (https://www.thomann.de/thoiw6_artikel-173122.html) from the internet to record drums using my Boss BR-900CD multiitrack. (https://www.thomann.de/thoiw6_boss_br900_cd_prodinfo.html)

I want to upgrade my multitrack to the Boss BR-1600CD(https://www.thomann.de/thoiw6_boss_br1600cd_16spur_hdrecorder_prodinfo.html) but I noticed in the manual of the Alesis multmix 16USB that it can be used as a sound card also.

Do you think I would be better off buying a good laptop and good recording software (I got cubase light with the mixer!) and using my Alesis multmix 16USB to record onto the laptop thru the USB port? If so what programmes would you recommend and would I need to purchase more equipment to recording? Do I need to buy a good soundcard with the laptop or is the Alesis multmix 16USB all that I need?

Or will I just upgrade to the Boss BR-1600CD?

I suppose the pros and cons to both but I just wondering what I am better off doing!!

PS check out what i have done so far at www.myspace.com/pallussinfony! ta!

ra7or

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2 Posted on 08/30/2006 at 11:28:39

ABSOLUTELY use a pc with cubase if you're plannig a "bedroom studio", it's WAY more flexible. the Alesis multimix has it all, even the sound card.
the boss is usefull in travel situations

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3 Posted on 09/07/2006 at 09:03:20

NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

multi-trackers are so much better!

they have effects, tuners, the works and they dont brake down, or slow down!

buy the boss

my friend as one and they are exellent!

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4 Posted on 09/08/2006 at 07:09:45

yes they do.

have a sub mixer for rack effects!

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5 Posted on 09/08/2006 at 09:03:32

%1$s a écrit yes they do.

have a sub mixer for rack effects!

you don't know what i'm talking about, do you? :rolleyes:

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