Members MattZ31 Posted July 5, 2010 Members Share Posted July 5, 2010 I've got a friend at work who's in his 60s probably so he's not so hip on modern recording procedures, but he's pretty good at tinkering with electronics to an extent and he wanted me to ask you guys what digital multi track recorders you guys liked, that are actually user friendly. A friend of his that I also work with has a 4 track Tascam from a few years back, but it has to be plugged into a computer and they said it's pretty difficult to use, and he doesn't wanna track his relative down everytime they want to just burn a simple cd, so here are his requests: User friendly!!!! Onboard CD burner so he can burn a cd to jam to or give to his grandkids Possibly some on board effects (but I suggested a good effects processor to use on his amp instead) About $500-700 Able to adjust and master the CD and burn it right there, all in one box I told him he may also want to try a guitar interface for a computer and record to a PC, then just use some simple software to adjust volume, fix mistakes, add effects if he wanted to, stuff like that, then burn to a cd from the computer. If anyone has some suggestions of brands and models that are real easy to use and has what he's looking for, I'd appreciate it and pass the information along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jelloman Posted July 5, 2010 Members Share Posted July 5, 2010 he has computer phobia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jtr654 Posted July 5, 2010 Members Share Posted July 5, 2010 Tascam 2488. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IamBurnout Posted July 5, 2010 Members Share Posted July 5, 2010 I have a Yamaha AW16g. 16 tracks, up to 8 at a time, cd burning, built-in dynamics and eq on all in and recording tracks simultaneously.... Nice unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oldskool Texas Posted July 5, 2010 Members Share Posted July 5, 2010 Korg. I've had two, and I currently use the D1200 MKII, which they've probably discontinued. TONS of features, and yes, you do need to read the manual, but I was up and running within 15 minutes of opening the box. Since then, I've really gotten into the mastering and effects features - time spent tweaking is generally rewarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flogger59 Posted July 5, 2010 Members Share Posted July 5, 2010 Zoom MRS1606CD, used for 300-400 dollars. Bonus, it has a good drum machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members littlemilo Posted July 5, 2010 Members Share Posted July 5, 2010 Tascam DP-02 is a good machine, I replaced my my tape portastudio with it a few years ago, paid $500 for it. They are down to $350 now, good for recording solo, onboard guitar and vocal effects, fairly easy to use, 8 tracks with two inputs at a time.Looks like the 2488 has been updated with onboard effects and they are selling that for $650 now, if you need eight inputs and 24 tracks. Here's something I recorded on the DP-02. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=840283&content=songinfo&songID=7044630 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darkstorm Posted July 5, 2010 Members Share Posted July 5, 2010 I like the Tascam and Fostex units best. I curently use a Fostex MR8HD. The version with cd burner isnt much more cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carcinogen Posted July 5, 2010 Members Share Posted July 5, 2010 I've been using a Fostex VF160EX for five years now and the only complaints I have is that you can only run the compressor on either two channels, or all channels simultaniously. You can also only use two of the onboard effects at a time, but how many differant types of reverb could you possibly need??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaveAronow Posted July 5, 2010 Members Share Posted July 5, 2010 Its digital because you use your "digits" to press the buttons with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Bear Posted July 5, 2010 Members Share Posted July 5, 2010 Its digital because you use your "digits" to press the buttons with. Those things opened a whole new world for us when they came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NHLfan2010 Posted July 5, 2010 Members Share Posted July 5, 2010 Its digital because you use your "digits" to press the buttons with. I think I died a little when I read that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Snowcow Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 Those things opened a whole new world for us when they came out.They sure did.I remember getting one back in the late '70s; I filled dozens of tapes with my {censored}ty guitar playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 Zoom H2 or Zoom H4 awesomeness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Schtang Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 I use my Imac computer for all my recordings. Fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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