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4 Track or PC Sequencer???

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  • 27-01-2006 4:57pm
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    Martyr
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    My brother wants to purchase a 4 track for recording his guitar playing.
    But he already has a good pc & soundcard with auxilary input socket, and i was tryin to convince him that he doesn't need a 4 track at all.
    anyone any advice or experience using their pc for guitar playing??


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    #2
    squibs
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    If he's computer literate, he will have access to much more functionality with the computer. Tape based 4 track will be hissy and horrid. The digital ones are often fiddly. Too many functions, a tiny screen and not enough buttons. He can get started right away - google audacity - it's free. I'd advise him to sink his money into a decent soundcard and a midi/audio sequencing program. See other threads in this area for recommendations on the software and soundcard.


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    squibs
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    P.S. - judging by the last edited time (midnight, Jan 1 1970) on your post, It looks like the CMOS battery is gone on your motherboard and it's not remembering the time.


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    Martyr
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    OK, thanks squibs!
    i had a feeling he'd be better off with pc, just wanted some other opinions.

    the 'last edited message' is my signature.
    i have a bad habit of editing messages, as some moderators in some forums would have noticed by now. *grin*


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    squibs
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    the 'last edited message' is my signature.

    Got me :)


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    jtsuited
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    do not let him get a four track if he has access to any sort of computer. Absolute waste of time and money.


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