[SeamusORiley]

This is going to be fun.

I found a like new Tascam 4 track for little money on ebay and will start. I think the learning curve will be survived, as described by others, using only what I need first.

I am glad to hear of someone else loving an Apple before they were super-popular!

I can't even imagine using 8 tracks or more, but it sounds like fun.

Has anyone tried using a 6 string banjo for background sound? (for those not in a band, who were just alone trying to make a sound).

I do have a Macbook pro, so as I progress, I can learn to edit, and should have the Zoom h1 back in two weeks. (I used to record on an H2, which had AMAZING sound...until I accidentally plugged in the wrong AC and fried it!).

In terms of variety and loving country blues, along with some of the usual Dylan, Beatles, type material, would home recording old guys recommend my next purchase to be:

a. acoustic bass
b. 6 string banjo

If I go the route of bass, I'll pick up a Homespun DVD on how to play bass and learn some of the basics. I appreciate any recommendations!