Basic digital recorders
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My niece has a little Tascam 4-track DP-006 that I played with for a while. The user interface for these things are always a bit fiddly compared to sitting in front of a DAW, but I was able to get recording on it in a short time.
I just run reaper on an old laptop, with an old saffire 6 USB interface.
I don't have anything else on the computer and I've turned off everything that I'm not using, set to open reaper on startup, so it fires up really quickly.
Especially if you're setting up mics and stuff anyway, it's not a hassle at all.
Might not have enough oomph for serious stuff but does for anything I'll ever do.
I don't have anything else on the computer and I've turned off everything that I'm not using, set to open reaper on startup, so it fires up really quickly.
Especially if you're setting up mics and stuff anyway, it's not a hassle at all.
Might not have enough oomph for serious stuff but does for anything I'll ever do.
Had a Boss micro BR years ago.
On paper it was brilliant and it did the job well, I just found it incredibly fiddly to use so moved it on.
I think if you're more patient than me then it could be a very good entry level machine, especially for the money they go for 2nd hand.
On paper it was brilliant and it did the job well, I just found it incredibly fiddly to use so moved it on.
I think if you're more patient than me then it could be a very good entry level machine, especially for the money they go for 2nd hand.
Thanks chaps. I know a DAW and 'proper' set up is the way most go these days. This would be something simple for me to get ideas down on and I like the idea of a more modern version of a cassette four-track.
I was kindly offered Boss Micro BR by two members here and was sent one for free by @JAYJO when I was looking at a 2nd-hand one on Gumtree and asked the question here whether it was a useful or gimmicky device. I have since used it quite a few times as a "sketchpad" for ideas, and will continue to do so, but in truth it is a bit fiddly to get used to using when compared with a recorder that has a larger and more intuitive screen or controls. One weak point seems to be the input socket. The input on the one I was given started to lose contact at times after about 10 uses and I think it's because you have such a small device with a relatively heavy and stiff instrument cable plugged into it. It's probably down to me jerking it inadvertantly with the cable, but it's hard to avoid doing. If I wedge the cable so it and the recorder doesn't move it works fine though. Please don't let this detract from the kindness of the member that sent it to me for free though, as it was very much appreciated.
Maybe there's an app you could put on your phone for basic ideas? I don't know.
I just found that a DAW is actually much quicker and easier. That was after persevering with a digital multi track thing for a while. It took ages to do anything and was very frustrating.
Wish now I'd just went straight to DAW tbh.
I just found that a DAW is actually much quicker and easier. That was after persevering with a digital multi track thing for a while. It took ages to do anything and was very frustrating.
Wish now I'd just went straight to DAW tbh.
I may seek one out on eBay just to see. I'm also open to other suggestions of similar devices.
Last week I had a Heath Robinson lash up which ultimately involved connecting my phone to my notepad mixer with a cable that only worked when partially inserted. The results were as you'd expect, but I got what I needed to get done easy enough. I just want to go one step above that really :)
Last week I had a Heath Robinson lash up which ultimately involved connecting my phone to my notepad mixer with a cable that only worked when partially inserted. The results were as you'd expect, but I got what I needed to get done easy enough. I just want to go one step above that really :)
This. Besides the super small buttons, you had to use their own formatting and the work flow was not at all intuitive.relic245 said:Had a Boss micro BR years ago.
On paper it was brilliant and it did the job well, I just found it incredibly fiddly to use so moved it on.
I think if you're more patient than me then it could be a very good entry level machine, especially for the money they go for 2nd hand.
Got a phone or device that’s will run Bandlab (free)?
I've not used them (though I know mates who like the R8), but the Zoom range of multitrack recorders look decent for the money
https://zoomcorp.com/en/gb/digital-mixer-multi-track-recorders/
https://zoomcorp.com/en/gb/digital-mixer-multi-track-recorders/
I may do, but the issue then is getting the sound in. The all in one unit solves that I thinkStratavarious said:Got a phone or device that’s will run Bandlab (free)?
I'm looking at whether it's worth getting a cheap second hand digital multitrack recorder to capture and work on ideas.
I have various bits of recording kit but currently have little time, so having something I can quickly switch on and plug into might be helpful. Portability and minimum faff is the main idea. I've recently been recording ideas on a looper, but that is just too limited (although quite an interesting and rewarding process).
I'd really be looking at the low end and second hand and have seen a few Boss Micro BRs and wondered if anyone had experience of these or similar devices. I need multi-track, but four would be enough (especially if you can 'bounce down').
Ta!