Anybody know anything about this?

Likes/Dislikes, etc.
Thanks!

http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--ZOMPS04

4/2/2007 5:35:31 PM

I used a Boss BR-864 for several years and was really happy with it. This is sort of similar: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Boss-BR600-Digital-Recorder?sku=241151

Or, if you don't need it to be portable, just get a firewire interface for your computer.

4/2/2007 6:01:48 PM

It looks like it only has one input, so don't plan on running more than one mic unless you add a mixer. Not good if you're planning to record drums where you'll need several mics to get the whole kit.

Also, it's easy to fill up 4 tracks fast. Drums + guitar + bass + vocals and you're done. That leaves you wit no room for a second guitar, second vocals, samples, etc. You can't really record two at once because you only have one input (without buying the mixer.)

I've got one of these. It seems a little more versatile, but you won't get a built in drum machine: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/Mar03/articles/fostexmr8.asp?print=yes&session=d0e97d41dd591b55ba2984f35c3ca9b3

[Edited on April 2, 2007 at 10:08 PM. Reason : .l]

4/2/2007 10:07:25 PM

I would agree that if you don't need it to be portable, you'll get a lot more bang for your buck with a software-based recorder and a computer input. Even if you're not planning on anything elaborate, you'll never have to worry about not having space for anything. I still use a Boss BR-8 recorder (Zip disk based, LOL) that has eight tracks and it's usually more than enough, but I'm also a fan of ambient drums so I only use 2-3 mics on a whole kit. The Fostex is a decent unit, but if you're working by yourself, you're going to miss that built-in click track/drum machine IMMEDIATELY unless you have your own.

4/3/2007 10:38:43 AM