If you just want to use it as a multitracker to record some stuff, all you need is a decent soundcard and a computer.
You can try using ProTools Free. It has some limitations in the number of tracks you can record, but it's a fine program to get you started. And as the name suggests, you can download it for free.
Check the pro-tools site to see if you're computer is up to it.
http://www.digidesign.com/
By MPC-Tutor
Mon May 19, 2003 4:49 pm
Please remember the forum rules, Dr Foo - you cant promote use of cracked software on these forums.
By jorge guzman
Mon May 19, 2003 4:50 pm
i just finish my beat on songmode in my mpc and record it into soundforge, u can download the demo at sonicfoundry.com
your only gonna spend about 5 dollars on the cable 2 1/4 inch to 1/8
your only gonna spend about 5 dollars on the cable 2 1/4 inch to 1/8
By mpc3000
Mon May 19, 2003 7:52 pm
First I would ask why is it necessary to have the computer in the equation. The computer makes music so much more expensive. A decent 8 input device for your computer is going to set you back at least $800. That is not even including software.
For a mere $899 you could separate yourself from the computer for recording with a stand alone multi-tracker box with 10 inputs such as the Akai DPS16. No hardware conflicts, portable, no virii, no performance issues. While you could mix-down and finalize tracks on the DPS, if you feel like doing your editing on a computer the DPS exports PCM wave files which can then be opened by any current PC software.
Just remember, computer does not equal inexpensive. The demand for computer peripherals is at an all time high so the market can fetch a premium for such devices. While `computer` peripheral manufacturers charge $800-$1300 for an 8 input box that contains nothing more than DAC and ADC's; Akai, Korg and Roland can build a complete studio in a box with 8 ADC's, hard drive, faders, display and effects for just a little more. So tell me, who is doing it right?
For a mere $899 you could separate yourself from the computer for recording with a stand alone multi-tracker box with 10 inputs such as the Akai DPS16. No hardware conflicts, portable, no virii, no performance issues. While you could mix-down and finalize tracks on the DPS, if you feel like doing your editing on a computer the DPS exports PCM wave files which can then be opened by any current PC software.
Just remember, computer does not equal inexpensive. The demand for computer peripherals is at an all time high so the market can fetch a premium for such devices. While `computer` peripheral manufacturers charge $800-$1300 for an 8 input box that contains nothing more than DAC and ADC's; Akai, Korg and Roland can build a complete studio in a box with 8 ADC's, hard drive, faders, display and effects for just a little more. So tell me, who is doing it right?
By Dr.Foo
Tue May 20, 2003 8:06 pm
My bad Tutor.
Go buy cool edit pro 2.0
also, one thing you did not mention about the DPS 12/16 series is the tendency to simply reformat your data without asking and to lose data randomly.
I would go with the VS series from Roland. maybe an 890 (no compression & record 8 tracks)
Go buy cool edit pro 2.0
also, one thing you did not mention about the DPS 12/16 series is the tendency to simply reformat your data without asking and to lose data randomly.
I would go with the VS series from Roland. maybe an 890 (no compression & record 8 tracks)