Recommendations on a digital recorder

Larry Beck · Post by **Larry Beck** » 20 Jul 2001 9:09 am

Does anyone have experience / opinions on a digital recorder? I'm open to anything from a rackmount Roland VSR-880 to a portasound 788.

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Greg Simmons · Post by **Greg Simmons** » 20 Jul 2001 9:58 am

Larry;

After about a year or two of looking at/thinking about all the choices (Roland, Korg, Fostex, Yamaha MD etc.) I've had a Tascam 788 for about a week - I've got a lot to learn (it's been about 10 years since I took a multitrack recording course at community college) but I'm pretty impressed so far.

Also, a nice aspect of this unit is the 788 User Forum that Tascam maintains here:

http://www.tascambbs.com/cgi-bin/ubb cgi/forumdisplay.cgi?action=topics&forum=788%2BDigital%2BPortastudio&number=13&DaysPrune=10&LastLogin=

It's an invaluable resource

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[This message was edited by Greg Simmons on 20 July 2001 at 11:20 AM.]

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 20 Jul 2001 10:37 am

We just got a Fostex VF16. It is a hard drive recorder with 8 "real" tracks and 16 virtual tracks. For the price, it seemed to be the most bang for the buck. I've checked some of the reviews and couldn't find anything bad about it. It's about the same size as a Tascam 424MKIII 4 track cassette recorder.

Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 20 Jul 2001 12:28 pm

I've got a Roland VS-880 (non-rack) model that I like quite well.

Michael Holland · Post by **Michael Holland** » 20 Jul 2001 1:23 pm

I can highly recommend the Roland VS recorders. I started on the VS-880 V-Expanded and I now own a VS-1880. The effects are worth the price of the recorder. The mic modeling algorithms are unbelievable. And the 1880 has mastering capabilities and you can burn CDs with the optional CD. You can also use the CD to backup data. I'll be glad to answer any specific questions if you want to e-mail me.

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Gary Sill · Post by **Gary Sill** » 20 Jul 2001 1:34 pm

I have a Roland VS 1680, works fine, they even have a newer model out with more tracks. Very good quality and the reverb and other effects work well in the final product.

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Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 20 Jul 2001 3:32 pm

I use a Roland VS-880 (the original) to record my "Diatonic Adventures" CD. It's a real good recorder. I have no complaints.

There's a web site for VS users that includes a forum. It's at www.vsplanet.com

Greg Simmons · Post by **Greg Simmons** » 20 Jul 2001 4:20 pm

Here's a link to a comparison between the Tascam and the Roland line of digital multiracks; some food for thought.

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Joe Smith · Post by **Joe Smith** » 20 Jul 2001 6:35 pm

I also have a Roland VS-880 EX
I've had no problems with it.

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Larry Beck · Post by **Larry Beck** » 22 Jul 2001 10:52 am

Thanks all for your help & input. Lots of good features to consider along with the relative thinness of my wallet.
Larry

Bill Terry · Post by **Bill Terry** » 22 Jul 2001 6:59 pm

Another vote for the Roland VS series, I have a VS-1680 that I like a lot. The vsplanet site b0b mentions is a big help.

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