Author Topic: Anyone Musically Inclined? (midi-protools) (Read 2287 times)

bwaz · « **on:** December 15, 2006, 01:36:39 PM »

I wanted to buy a small four track mixer/recorder for the kids to record guitar and voices to, but they all seem pretty poorly built. Don't want a toy, but am told through a box to the computer is the only way to go. I was directed to a Fast Track or Fast Track Pro. (@$125 or $225) Anyone with some skill in this area I'd love to hear suggestions.
thanks
Brian Waz

hellgti · « **Reply #1 on:** December 15, 2006, 03:29:48 PM »

depends how into it you want to get. I've been using an analogue 4-track for years to write songs with. it works, it was cheap ($150) but editing is a bitch... ie: play it right the first time or re-do it. getting a used or a base pro-tools type setup could run you about $500 and upwards, but will require some studying to get going. But you can cut and paste ideas and build drum loops etc...

G-dog · « **Reply #2 on:** December 15, 2006, 06:48:20 PM »

I use Garage band in my Mac .It is fast & simple to use( but I guess a Mac is more $ than Fast Track)I did use a Boss BR532 digital recorder for a while . It is for sale if you're interested..

Lanny · « **Reply #3 on:** December 15, 2006, 07:01:42 PM »

I have a Mac G4 with ProTools LE 001 for sale, 24-32 tracks. Gimee a call. 604-202-7810

James Buchan · « **Reply #4 on:** December 15, 2006, 07:28:35 PM »

I am by no means musical but I agree I have a Macbook pro with Final Cut Studio and you can pretty much do anything with it.

bwaz · « **Reply #5 on:** December 16, 2006, 11:41:49 PM »

Thanks for the offers but I don't want to spend an arm and a leg, I can get the cheapo tascam with \"warm\" analog sound for $135 which is pretty reasonable, but it is limitting. I'm not a mac person, and have three PC's around the house so garage band is a no go, (not for pc's is it?)
G, i'd be interested in the Boss, you can PM me with a price, that would be great.
Brian

bwaz · « **Reply #6 on:** December 18, 2006, 09:58:06 AM »

Still on the hunt for something portable, I just can't tie the kids down to the kitchen where the computer is, (for our sanity) anyone know of something small at an ok price?
B. Waz

hellgti · « **Reply #7 on:** December 18, 2006, 02:46:35 PM »

there's been a few good suggestions already in this thread. maybe have a search on www.musiciansfriend.com to get some ideas.

slammedbus · « **Reply #8 on:** December 18, 2006, 07:46:26 PM »

Come on Dan....he asked for someone musically inclined....I've heard you play

hellgti · « **Reply #9 on:** December 19, 2006, 08:39:58 AM »

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Come on Dan....he asked for someone musically inclined....I've heard you play

everyone knows it's how you look while your trying to play... or is that how much you drink before you play....

no wonder i never amounted to anything

slammedbus · « **Reply #10 on:** December 19, 2006, 10:37:11 AM »

Ahhhh Dan. It's no fun when you roll over and play dead. You'll always be my jack drinkin, axe swinging hero dood.