Mike,
The Tascam really is not 10x's going the software route....did you forget the pc or laptop cost? I have less $ in my Tascam than I do in my laptop,interface and software.

Yes you can edit wav. files to your hearts content with the h/d recorder, pretty much most of the more pro ones anyway.

We do still disagree on ease of use with less glitches. I have both and have run both extensively. A h/d system is easier, faster and has the added advantage of a tactile control surface.

With the midi, again I have all three the Tyros, Tascam and software. The Tascam is still the easiest to record to for midi and far more flexibility and 8x's as many tracks.

I'm not saying at all that software is junk or not powerful, just the opposite. All I contend is for ease of use the h/d recorder is easier, faster and no interferring glitches from the other things that computers do. It is a stand alone dedicated unit that it's only job is to record music.
Terry

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