Which recorder(s) do you currently use?

[64Guitars]

I think TASCAM makes very good recorders. However, their low-end machines (DP-004, DP-008, and DP-03) have no v-tracks, no drums, and limited effects, compared to the Boss BR series recorders. So, in that price range, I definitely prefer Boss.

But the TASCAM 2488neo has 250 virtual tracks, so that certainly isn't a problem. Not sure how its effects are. Pretty sure it doesn't have a drum machine. But if effects and drums aren't that important to you (for example, if you're keeping the BR-900), then I think the 2488neo is an awesome recorder for the money.

[Hook]

I was wondering if boss made a drum machine set up like the br with the pre-sets,verses, fills and such. I really do like the the way boss lays it out. I've never used another drum machine & I don't really want to learn something new (also a big reason to go 1600) Hadn't thought about using just the 900 for just drums , but I do alot of step, exit, listen, step, exit listen, etc. Not sure how easy a separate drum machine would be, I guess that's another reason to go 1600. But I keep looking at the 2488 and think it just seems like a rockin machine. 80GB, 24 tracks...no more bouncin! I think honestly I should save up and go 1600, if only for learning curve. But for the same money I could get the 2488, a $400-500 electric kit, and the rc-50. Choices, choices....oh yea I'm a musician/entertainer for a living, wife,kids and no extra money currently! I think I shall bounce and bounce and bounce....

[64Guitars]

I think honestly I should save up and go 1600, if only for learning curve.

The BR-1600 is big, heavy, expensive and old. It was first released in January 2004 and had an update in 2005. I don't like investing in old technology so I'd wait and see if Roland retires the 1600 and replaces it with something more modern and affordable.

[Hook]

I can afford to wait!

[wickedimp]

I use the BR900..and I adore it though although it was easy to get started with it took a fair while to understand it enough to get exactly what you want from it...I do love a challenge though and the learning is so much fun!

[peterp]

Updated my vote today to add the new arrival.
Though still working up the energy to open the manual  so haven't actually managed to use it yet 

[alfstone]

I too just updated my vote.

During the last year, after buying an iMac, I've changed my approach to home recording.

Although I have a brand new Zoom R16 that replaced my old Boss BR-600, more and more I'm switching from hardware to software. This because now I find everything easier to do, more "visual", with a large screen. It's someway more "immediate".

Actually I use mostly Adobe Audition 4 and Reaper, but I'm beginning to get in touch with Presonus Studio One 2. It seems very, very good and easy too.

Alfredo

[Geir]

Updated mine as well, as my MBR is in rehab (from coffee-spill ) in London and I don't really use DAWs for recording, only trimming and converting to mp3. So all I'm left with for now is my BR800

[Geir]

UPDATED MY VOTE AGAIN !

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[64Guitars]

Hey, that's great Geir!  I think the BR-800 and BR-80 are a good combination. One for the home studio and one for anywhere. I can't wait to hear what you'll be creating with that BR duo.