I know people here, in general, don't like DAWs or recording at the computer. I'm the same. The size and convenience of the MBR is one of its great attractions. But I had a little wake up the other day. I have been thinking about trying to use samples on a thing I have been trying to do. The MBR is no good for sampling. Roland have just brought out their new version of the SP 404 sampler, the SP 404 SX. I had a look at the specs online and watch a YouTube video or two for what it might do then rang a shop. 999 of these Australian dollars (and for a moment I was actually thinking - if I save up for ??? weeks/months). Then I went back to the Mac and opened garageband and within 10 mins had taught myself how to use it as a sampler. New Mac = under $2,000; new SP404SX = $1,000. And it is just a sampler. The mac is a midi enabled multi track recorder, editor, whatever else and a sampler. And in your downtime you can even use it as a computer.
It got me thinking about the cost of effects, recording etc. hardware and if the market doesn't need a shakeup. The MBR isn't cheap but it is a fantastic device for an enormous range of applications. But some of these things, really.
I don't know where I'm going with this but I certainly am tired of being a slave to my GAS and the hardware producers knowing that I am.
It is like any hobby ... cars, photography, music, hi-fi, stamp collecting.
The more you spend the more you spend.
Having said that, I never expected the MBR to be a sampler. I bought it as a very portable 4 track with basic drums and it is everything I could have hoped for.
Quote from: tony on September 26, 2009, 01:23:49 AMI don't know where I'm going with this but I certainly am tired of being a slave to my GAS.
I believe you answered your own question.
Blooby
Hey little boy, do you want some candy? It comes in 4 tracks, 8 tracks and 16 tracks.
Mmmmmmmmmmm!!
I feel that way sometimes when I look in the catalogs...
Oh, and I bought a new telly on the weekend. Spent ten months without one so I would practice my guitar instead of sitting in front of the box.
Versatile as a DAW is, it's just a link in the chain just like a BR. So even though you'll *think* you've satisfied your GAS for now, eventually you'll come across a USB gadget or software tool/plugin that you *must* have.