When recording my band back in 2014, I used two Zoom R16s linked together (pretty much a pain to set up) to capture the drum tracks along with scratch guitar and bass tracks. I then dumped that all into Reaper and used the Zoom as an audio interface to overdub the remaining tracks directly into Reaper. (For the most part. A few times I made a quick n dirty stereo mix, dropped that back on the Zoom and recorded overdubs directly there. It was easier at the time for what I was trying to do.) Results here, if you'd like to listen:
https://www.reverbnation.com/saintshameless
However, I'm going to be recording again, and I'm thinking it might be better (and hopefully easier) to move to a completely computer based system. I'd likely install Reaper on my laptop to record and then, once again, dump everything to my desktop to mix.
As I'd like to record at least ten tracks at a time (kick inside, kick outside, snare, OH left, OH right, three toms, room mic, scratch guit, scratch bass) I'm looking at something along the lines of the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20.
Is there anything I'd need other than the laptop and the Focusrite? Am I even barking up the right tree? Thoughts and advice greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Moving to a dedicated Audio Interface
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