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So I really wanna do more of the home recording stuff.
But I need some serious help in the line of what to get within my budget constraints.
To have the ability to record drums is what I'm aiming for, because for guitar and bass I can already go DI with my POD HD500 and my Zoom B9.
First off: Interface
So I'd like to have at least an 8 Channel Mic-Input interface, and I know there's decent options out there that are cost effective.
I'd really like to spend 200-300 on the interface....
but USB/Firewire comes into play.
My Laptop (specs I'm unsure of I'd have to look it up) Only has USB (3 ports) and no expansion slot.
I highly doubt I'd be running say at-par efficiency by any means for recording using this, though I am just guessing.
So in regards, what really is better, USB or FireWire? Windows PCs/Laptops really dont utilize FireWire, and its hard to find ones that do. Speaking off, I'd really like to stay with Windows, dont try and veer me away to macland.
So is there a good USB interface that would fit my current needs? I know tascam makes a few, but I've heard they can be realy shifty at times.
How about DAW? I've used Sonar 8.5, it made me want to quit music. I have X1 right now, and I'm definitely not in love with it, its still a pretty confusing piece of crap.
I've heard good things about reaper, and there's all kinds of options out there. I need something simple, but powerful, and can make it easy to mix drums.
I know thats a lot, but anyone who can offer any insight, I'd be grateful.![Cool :cool: :cool:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
But I need some serious help in the line of what to get within my budget constraints.
To have the ability to record drums is what I'm aiming for, because for guitar and bass I can already go DI with my POD HD500 and my Zoom B9.
First off: Interface
So I'd like to have at least an 8 Channel Mic-Input interface, and I know there's decent options out there that are cost effective.
I'd really like to spend 200-300 on the interface....
but USB/Firewire comes into play.
My Laptop (specs I'm unsure of I'd have to look it up) Only has USB (3 ports) and no expansion slot.
I highly doubt I'd be running say at-par efficiency by any means for recording using this, though I am just guessing.
So in regards, what really is better, USB or FireWire? Windows PCs/Laptops really dont utilize FireWire, and its hard to find ones that do. Speaking off, I'd really like to stay with Windows, dont try and veer me away to macland.
So is there a good USB interface that would fit my current needs? I know tascam makes a few, but I've heard they can be realy shifty at times.
How about DAW? I've used Sonar 8.5, it made me want to quit music. I have X1 right now, and I'm definitely not in love with it, its still a pretty confusing piece of crap.
I've heard good things about reaper, and there's all kinds of options out there. I need something simple, but powerful, and can make it easy to mix drums.
I know thats a lot, but anyone who can offer any insight, I'd be grateful.