Latency, Help clear the confusion Options

[DEVIOUS]

Hi everyone!

I know this topic has been allegedly done a thousand times, yet I have been scanning the pages and am still unclear on an important issue. As far I understand it, latency occurs when you are recording a new track and listening post processing through the computer. Many people have commented on how this can pose a problem, especially to USB audio interfaces. I have been told about direct monitoring- ie listening to the new track before it is processed but this has left me with some confusion.

If I buy a USB interface and record a track, then record another and use direct monitoring, I should be able to play in time yes? Does latency become more of a problem when you start laying down 20 or 30 audio tracks? I don't intend to record more than 2 simultaneously but do want to layer complex songs. Basically, I am intending to tip toe into the shallow end of computer production with a Tascam Us122 and Tracktion. However, I am starting to consider (if this will inhibit me recording more than a couple of tracks without the computer screwing around) investing in a s/h motu 428 and start with Tracktion, maybe moving to logic. I also will want to have a go with some soft synths and I know these are a potential problem for recording.

Please help us out!

D.

[editbrain]

DEVIOUS,

Thank you. Just today I packed up the Powerbook, Tascam US-122 and a shure 57 for a visit to the doctor. My fiancee is pregnant and I wanted to record the first time I heard its heartbeat. The doctor agreed. Did I mention that I did not have to plug-in to an outlet. The doctor was amazed that I had this hi-tech equipment in my bag.

This really has nothing to do music making, but it has all to do with portability and simple devices that work in all types of situations. i have record two tracks at once with my Tascam into Logic Audio without having one glitch.

Tascam has been around for years. I can remember being 8-9 years old wanting a Tascam 4 track to record guitar. What I am getting to here is that these guys/gals at Tascam are music equipment legends. There pre's are good and there knowledge of how music creation has evolved is high. After all were there while it was happening. Where were the others?




happy recording,

editbrain

This post has been edited by editbrain: Tue 27 Apr 2004, 01:47