Cubase 5 LE probably. Cubase is a good program but any interface is going to come with some sort of program. If it doesn't, Reaper is a most excellent option especially at the trial price and licensed price. The Multimix ONLY sends the main L/R fader to the computer so you do not in fact multitrack with a Multimix. These are very buggy and the drivers and firmware crash often. I spent the first three months here at RO trying to help people make these work. Uncharacteristically I was not successful very often.
We have had half a dozen people with problems regarding the US-1800 in the last couple of months. I only mentioned PT9 because that was the most recent one.page 23 from the manual: "The USB port sends the Multimix’s MAIN OUT/TAPE OUT left
and right signals to the computer"
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Alesis*MultiMix 8 USB 2.0 8-Channel Mixer - Find the largest selection and guaranteed lowest prices at Musician's Friend. idk maybe we are thinking of a different multimix?
oh alright thanks for the help! I am not purchasing gear until the end of summer (hopefully) and hopefully by then i get stuff straight. because i KNOW what mics, cables, stands, other hw im getting. However the only thing i still cant get a grip on, is the interface.
Do you know about the ZOOM R24?
Last edited by DrummerDan; 04-13-2011 at 07:10 PM.
Well it seems that Alesis has "upgraded" the iMultimix when they finally got around to upgrading to USB2.0. I still wouldn't give money for it.
The R24 is a typically "all in one" workstation. The Zoom H4n is very decent but I have no comment on their workstations. Sometimes a workstation is useful for a beginner and sometimes it's a handicap. Too early to tell for you personally I imagine.
Yea the thing is, my income isnt very much, and 500$ for a workstation is quite a bit, but then again, it reduces the need for extreme processing power to multi trac and record without latency. When I record, it would be cool to have the computer completely out of the equation, and just record to solid state format, and individual mono files which i can later eq and compress and the rest.
What handicaps cn you think of? I was looking into the R24, and apparently you can daisy chain them, even though i wouldnt require it.
Any other input?
On a budget for sure, go for it. Here's what you do.
1. Using the Tascam to record the kit...Use whatever dynamic mics you want, cheap ones doesn't matter too much. The toms will sound cool enough, those hits you'll keep. All you really need is a decent overhead mic a condensor - maybe add one or two more.
2. Time shift or Phase correct the overhead or room mics. That will be your cymbals tracks and room verb sounds
3. Replace or augment the snare and kick tracks with some cool samples using Midi trigger FX off the recorded tracks. So it doesn't matter tascam/mic you could be using some of the best drum sounds on the planet!
4. Record the other instruments direct without mics. Vocals will be the most affected by the Tascam's amps and a/d
5. But if you use a mastering software with loudness maximizer and exciter ...something like Ozone I found that a few weeks ago hurrah...you can dial a lot of the lost ambience back in and it will sound really cool.
I used the M164UF it was OK. The Alesis I/F looks about the same thing.
Dood just get the 1641 or 1800 for your purposes. Cubase LE5 that comes with it is definitely limited so Reaper may be best in your budget.Originally Posted by DrummerDan
Stuff on my website was recorded with the 1641 in Cubase 6.
http://stricklerstudio.com
wow guys thanks for the replies! i will definelty look into that Reaper program, it seems like a good place to start! Thanks for those links jimmy, i checked out your site and your studio is pretty cool! Recording sounds great too.
UPDATE! As I was just looking around, i noticed that Focusrite has announced new USB 2.0 interfaces! One is called the Scarlett 18i6m which has 2 preamps, and 6 balanced line in on the back, and as i figured my budget and things, I can buy two external tube pres along with the 18i6, and stay in budget that i need!
Now im kinda excited, even though none of my purchases will be until like september :(
Cheap tube preamps are not worth the money. Also, USB 2.0 is not worth getting excited about but if the proposed interface meets your needs then thats great.
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