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Does anyone here know anything about multitrack recording...cos I need some questions answered 
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Well, it was pioneered by Les Paul, I remembered. What questions?
Well, basically, it made recording songs much easier. For example, the vocals can be recorded separately on one track, and then the guitar sounds could be recorded on another track and so too will the drum and percussion sounds. Then these different tracks are played simultaneously to make a song. If there are dissatisfactions with the song, one may only need to alter one track instead of the whole song, so it made recording easier.
It's something like that, I may have gotten some details wrong.
Well, basically, it made recording songs much easier. For example, the vocals can be recorded separately on one track, and then the guitar sounds could be recorded on another track and so too will the drum and percussion sounds. Then these different tracks are played simultaneously to make a song. If there are dissatisfactions with the song, one may only need to alter one track instead of the whole song, so it made recording easier.
It's something like that, I may have gotten some details wrong.
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you need a recording program like cubase or something.
then like wanton said record all the tracks seperately.
its also an advantage so you can mix the song better. you can adjust the volumes and position of tracks etc etc blah blah
then like wanton said record all the tracks seperately.
its also an advantage so you can mix the song better. you can adjust the volumes and position of tracks etc etc blah blah
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Someone answer my questions:
a) Do you recommend a begginer use an analog or a digital recorder? In this day and age, is there any advantage at all in using an analog over a digital?
b) Do all 4-tracks come with mixing capabilities or will I have to purchase a seperate mixer?
c) When using an analog, is a seperate cassette deck required to complete the final mixdown? If so, whats the cheapest cassette deck that will do this job?
d) Does a digital have to be connected to a pc whilst tracking and overdubbing?
e) How would I transfer my songs from a digital to a pc? USB?
a) Do you recommend a begginer use an analog or a digital recorder? In this day and age, is there any advantage at all in using an analog over a digital?
b) Do all 4-tracks come with mixing capabilities or will I have to purchase a seperate mixer?
c) When using an analog, is a seperate cassette deck required to complete the final mixdown? If so, whats the cheapest cassette deck that will do this job?
d) Does a digital have to be connected to a pc whilst tracking and overdubbing?
e) How would I transfer my songs from a digital to a pc? USB?
a) First off, digital recording via software and line in/mic input is the easiest and by far cheapest option. So i would start with that.
Analog is still preferred by some, but most pro systems are a combination of both, it really depends on how serious you are about recording.
b) Mixing is done via a mix desk, not the physical 4 track itself, some do, some don't. You could record onto the 4-track, interface into a program like cubase, pro tools, or likewise, and mix digitally.
c) It really depends on your model again, and which method you would rather. Again the output can be both digital or analogue depending upon your model.
d) refer to c)
e) Digital interfaces usually have firewire/IEEE or usb interfaces for fast transfer.
Analog is still preferred by some, but most pro systems are a combination of both, it really depends on how serious you are about recording.
b) Mixing is done via a mix desk, not the physical 4 track itself, some do, some don't. You could record onto the 4-track, interface into a program like cubase, pro tools, or likewise, and mix digitally.
c) It really depends on your model again, and which method you would rather. Again the output can be both digital or analogue depending upon your model.
d) refer to c)
e) Digital interfaces usually have firewire/IEEE or usb interfaces for fast transfer.