I'd say, that if you have a computer
of some sort that can record audio, you're best off buying a decent sound card with a few inputs and recording straight in there. We use Cubase but given the choice I'd go for Logic.

We've got 8 inputs on the PC in our studio but have a seperate 8 track mixer for drums only if we want to record live. Most stuff is tracked individually (except drums/bass) but that gives us 7 drum inputs and a Bass DI. Once the drums are down, bass DI signal can be 'sent' to any external amp and re-recorded with up to 8 mics (as if you'd need that many!).

Guitars then over the top, followed by vox etc all the while knowing that you can use as many tracks as you need.
(Colonel Santiago Introduced surprised kitty to the world., Thu 13 Nov 2008, 13:31, Reply)