Hi Big Jim,

I see no reason to trash PCs though I use a Mac. Just because 99% of folks decide to use a gas-guzzling automobile, or use a PC, or go jump in a lake is not reason enough for me to do so.

I use MOTU's Digital Performer(on a Mac) and love it. I'm sure Jody is having fun with the software he has chosen. I'm sure PC users are having a blast with the software they've chosen. I honor and respect everyone's decision concerning their computer and software.

I think if someone only wants to record less than 8 tracks, the best bang for the buck might be an 8-track recorder, either analog or digital. I see second-hand 8-track cassette recorders for a little over $100(on ebay). Macs are cool because they require little or nothing to input sound into the computer. If you used an auxillary recorder, inputting the audio to the computer would be the least of your worries.

Steve Vasil
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