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This may go against other opinions but a simple dedicated digital record will be MUCH easier to use. I messed with PC recording software. You've got to tweak a while to make it work...sound cards are important also. In addition, having to go to the PC to start the record gets annoying. And then there's the hum issue around your monitor. Expect to spend some time with tech support unless you're a computer savvy person.

On the other hand, TDPRI friend Halouis came by once with his Boss BR-8. We plugged in, adjusted the levels and recorded. It was that simple. Then I downloaded via Zip drive to my PC for mixing. Much less fuss and zero muss.

Heck - there's even a BR8 in the garage sale for $300. That's a fair price for these gizmos. Personally, I'd go for one of the new Boss digital recorders. They have amp sims built in as well as drums/bass....it's around $500.