4/8 track recorder

[oblig]

In the old days I had a proper 4 track that used tape!

My daughter is getting quite prolific in her songwriting and I woudl love to to experiments with layering tracks etc.

We have keyboards. mics guitars etc. I think we will need onboard drums and some digital reverb etc

Any recommendations with a small initial outlay that will do teh job?


Thanks you!

[Bigsby]

How about just getting a USB soundcard type thing then using your computer? You can get decent free recording software, ie Audacity.

[oblig]

I must admit I am not quite sure what is best but I do like the idea of a stand alone machine that she can use in her bedroom with her keyboard plugged in. I just have no idea what is best and best value.

Anyone else use these things and could recommend something?

[douglasb]

Like a lot of modern electronics, anything you buy will be pretty good.

Have a nose here:

http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/category/recording/recording-gear/recorders/multitrack-recorders/

The 4-track Boss Micro BR has built in rhythms.

The 8-track Boss BR-600 has a drum machine.

[Arthur Fowler]

I got my guitarist son a 4 track Yamaha tape machine for Christmas. Cost about £50 from the bay. I wanted him away from the PC and understanding the fundamentals without getting bogged down in technology. Really happy with the purchase. Can't say that he's used it a lot though!

[oblig]

This looks good.

http://www.imuso.co.uk/ProductDetail.asp?StockCode=EG00446