Quote: "The local music center.
Ask there, and don't be fooled when they tell you to buy something really expensive when you probably wont need all it has to offer, say you want something reasonable that fits your needs, and nothing more."
There is a Guitar Center nearby...thanks for the advice.
Quote: "If you want a cheap entry-level audio interface check out the Phonic Helix range."
Yeah, that's the type of hardware I'm looking for! Thanks.
Quote: "I have Fl Studio (an older version), and it runs fine on my built-in sound card. I can record from mic or my electrical guitar without problem.
The question is, what are the specs of your PC now?
Do you already have Fl Studio running on your machine?"
Oh, I can record 1 instrument at a time just fine. However, I'm looking to record 8-12 channels simultaneously.
Quote: "As for multiple inputs, I don't think I know of any software that supports this. I use REAPER but I'm sure that without an extension you can't record from multiple inputs simultaneously.
Of course, by the sounds of it you don't care about recording each instrument to a separate track, so you just want some kind of device that will combine the inputs into one. I personally use a Tascam Portastudio for this, although I wouldn't recommend buying one just for this purpose."
There is definitely software that can handle multiple inputs (such as FL Studio or Protools). I am looking for hardware that can input several difference channels separately so that I can mix them.
Quote: "Depends what you mean by multiple inputs. An Audio Interface will provide multiple inputs which are routed to the DAW via (preferably) Firewire. One input (Firewire), multiple channels / tracks."
Yes, that's what I'm talking about. Just curious, can 1 USB port handle multiple separate inputs as well?
Quote: "I wouldn't personally use FL for anything other than sequenced music, since that's what it's designed for."
Quote: "And yes, I'd stay clear of FL."
We'll, I have used Protools and FL Studio. While I find that Protools has a few additional features, I still think it is overrated. I find it much more difficult to locate tools than in FLS.
