Jim, From my experience in searching for an accessible 4-track recorder, I finally bit the bullet and settled for a cassette instead. The Tascam 414 does not depend on any menus and memorizing the switches is relatively easy. Also, they can still be purchased new. I know this is not what you are wanting, and it was not what I was wanting, either. But for what I'm doing I'm not worried about the usual problems associated with a tape machine. I was not able to find any machine either through this list nor by talking to several dealers, that I could feel that I could use the menu without a high risk of wiping out a lot of work. My 2 cents. Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim" <jimmcauslan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 9:52 AM Subject: [ddots-l] ot question about hd recorders Hello List, I want to get a hard-disk multi-track recorder and I think I would like to go for the Foztex mr-8 hd. Its an entry level machine and from what I can gather from various web sites, is low on menus and high on proper pots and faders etc. Does any one on this list have experiences re hd recorders to share? Would appreciate some feedback. Best wishes. Jim McAuslan from sunny Findhorn Minds are like parachutes, they work best when open. ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq