Advice / Feedback needed on Digital recording devices

[Algonquin]

Of course I'm interested... going to read it right now. I found some interesting links of the Toneport on YouTube as well. One user gives a fairly detailed intro to the units capabilites... it looks promising for sure!

Beauty Eh!
(The Canuck in me)

[helliott***]

I have a BR-1200, which I like a whole lot. I don't have experience or knowledge about computer interface, so can't really comment on what's better, although I've worked with a few people using straight-to-the-PC stuff and overall like the sound I get with the Boss better. It may be largely because I tend to mic my amps and run them through the Boss, which can give pretty killer tone. I could also mic the amps into my computer, I suppose, but they fill a room downstairs and the computer is upstairs.
Bottom line, it's a matter of taste. I intend to keep using my Boss and also learn computer interface and then make a direct comparison.
If you want to see what tones and toys the Roland/Boss has, check out some of the stuff I've posted in the member clips section.
Good luck in your research and decision.

[sunvalleylaw]

It may be largely because I tend to mic my amps and run them through the Boss, which can give pretty killer tone. I could also mic the amps into my computer, I suppose, but they fill a room downstairs and the computer is upstairs.

Helliot, your sound is really good and I am sure the Boss is great. Just for consideration of options, I want to share what I am thinking. I want to mic my amph too, at least some of the time. A few of the guys here that post music that I really like the sound of mic their stuff. StingX is one. Good to know that you do too. I plan to hook up that Toneport with a mic via the XLR and feed that into my oldlaptop. Then, I can transfer that recording over to the bigger machine and work with it. Also, a lot of the time (most, actually), I have been keeping my amph and set up in the same room where our new desktop will be. Then I can go direct to the machine I will be editing on most of the time. Your way obviously can accomplish the same thing. But, since I have this old laptop that should work for the purpose, might as well use it I suppose. Can't get nuthin for it at this point.

[Algonquin]

Good stuff here Gents!

Helliot, the BR1200 looks great, but I don't see it listed anymore. I take it this is one of the 'Higher End' multi trackers Roland had out. As for miking my amps, i hadn't even considered that right now.

SunValleyLaw (and others), have you found decent drum track software that you'll go with?

I guess one of my main objectives here is to get something that is easy to use. If it takes hours to program, it probably isn't for me.

[Spudman***]

SunValleyLaw (and others), have you found decent drum track software that you'll go with?

I guess one of my main objectives here is to get something that is easy to use. If it takes hours to program, it probably isn't for me.

Then if you still plan to go with a stand alone portable stay away from the Zoom MRS. It's difficult to work with the on board rhythms in those units. I have the MRS1044.