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ah cool didnt know that about the MV30, the D70 is just too freaking big....

Is that a g

looks darn good would buy it for an reasonable price but dont have any experience with them how much did it cost?

^ check this thread out for more info

http://www.livepa.org/board/viewtopic.php?t=4907

theres a list of features, finally theres some interesting stuff this time at namm

ALSO:

1. SHOULD I get a roland s760 sampler w/monitor out/expansion too for about $100 or less
OR
an ensoniq eps+ with TONS of disks  and stuff for about $140

I know the roland is deeper and newer and i can edit on the monitor, but is the eps REALLY fun to use? also built in seq?

2. My other dilemma is whether to save for a tr-909 or get an mfb 522 instead and save the rest of the money. I know the 522 and 909 are totally different and im kind-of a purist so its tough. I just need a "main" drum machine as my 707 and borrowed 606 dont do the "main" drum machine thing and my x0xb0x gets lonely sometimes.

3. last one is should i get an awesome/mint/recently serviced tascam 688 8-track cassette recorder w/ case for like 300 bucks? I think it looks so badass, and i would love to record without using the damn computer. then again i would have to buy more outboards!!!!

ah all this studio funds burning a hole in my pocket!!

-A

^^^ thanks for the advice ruud. everyday i change my mind so its hard. but for so long i have had "okay gear" that ive got sick of and then sold. when I got the x0xb0x I was like holy-shit! this is what making music is about!! the 707 + jx3p are kinda the same thing for me, but ive never spent more than around 600 on a piece of gear so its a little bit of a jump. Im looking to spend about 1000-1200 tops on it.

Also about the 909, I read somewhere on here that there were 2 versions. the first ones had quieter bass drum and slighly diff snare drum. the later models fixed this AND the midi sync eprom thing. any info or a link to that post, i looked all over but couldn't find it

-A

I never bought a 909 but used several machines from friends and there is a big difference on some points. I like that distorted humming sound, but with some machines there was too much attack on the bass. That was the biggest difference as far as I know, and off course the sequencer that got jammed multiple times.. So if possible; test before you buy..

OK, so I found in ads Tascam M3500 mixing console (32 ch version). The guy asks 600eur for it and says that it was used for 8 years in a studio and you can definately see the usage on it. But he swears that everything works. He is in a hurry though, so that might be an advantage for me.

What is the market price of these boards nowadays? I'm really in a need of a big desk, and this might solve my problem. I remember there was talk about Tascam desks on old forum, how are they regarding sound and build quality? Are there any quirks I should be aware about, with the possible service and the functions?

Should I buy this desk?

Thanks

The price is good, they go for double that price here in Holland. Smackos has the motorized version, the m3700. I like how that one sounds, but he should be able to tell you more about it.

I have a Tascam M-1600 24 channels, previously owned by one half of Freak Electrique... Some famous records
from them have been mixed on this desk, I got it for 600 euri some years ago.

What can I say... if it will break and the spares will be available (not necessarily from Tascam) I will keep this desk.
I like it and I feel very good while I am using it.

a.

It seems that the Tascam is sold so I am still in the hunt for a desk.

yup, you can always sell the SP if you dont like it... go turbo

buy it. if you don't like just resell it on the internetz for a few bucks more.