[col_rad]

Thats a feature request I get quite often.

From a hardware perspective it's already possible to attach a 3rd party core audio USB Audio Interface. I've just not implemented the feature yet.

It's simply not a use case I have. I usually only record one Input at a time. Track 8 has 3 Inputs (Stereo/Mono/XLR) and I can wire up all my gear to these inputs and then select from what source to record via the Mechanical Rotary Switch. That's very easy to use and intuitive.

If I'd add more Inputs (like the tascam) I'd have the same Issue they have: how to map an Input to a track. Or have a fixed mapping (Input 1 only records to Track 1). In find both scenarios quite inconvenient for an intuitive workflow (I tried a lot of Multitrack recorder before deciding to build this)

So yeah, Track8 is quite opinionated in regards of workflow and features. But I don't want to turn this into a can-do-it-all DAW in a box.

And for me it's fine if it's a niche product.

[bluGill]

So long as you can export to USB all the tracks i'd call it good. Record in peace, then if you want more take those tracks to a real DAW for editing. The easy to record where you are is a major feature as setting up a computer in a different room for a 5 minute song is not worth it.

I'm looking for an easy way for my kid to record himself, so i'm more concerned about durability as it will be abused. To that end i'd prefer to see features like take an mp3 from the instruction book website and play along (this is often hard to download).

[col_rad]

Yes there is a Stem export to USB Drive (besides a mix export). This gives you 8 WAV files. 1 per Track.

In the latest Hardware revision I added the capability for a USB Device mode. So you can attach Track8 to a PC and directly access the internal SSD.

Idk if Track8 is suited for kids. Sure it's durable. But because of the heavy weight and metal case there might be accidents happening when dropping it on siblings ;) Also it might be a bit complex to operate depending on the kids age.

There's an Audio import from USB, but currently it only supports WAV. I still have to find the time to include a mp3 decoder.

Track8 has no Wifi/Bt/Internet connectivity whatsoever. (because the certification is a big pain). So you'd have to copy everything you want to import to a USB Drive.

[ilyt]

> If I'd add more Inputs (like the tascam) I'd have the same Issue they have: how to map an Input to a track. Or have a fixed mapping (Input 1 only records to Track 1). In find both scenarios quite inconvenient for an intuitive workflow (I tried a lot of Multitrack recorder before deciding to build this)

I didn't mean recording on multiple channels at once, just purely ability to select inputs easily instead of moving cables. But yeah, there is real cost in analog ones, both in parts and panel size.

USB on the other hand could lead to some neat workflows, just connect a synth and drum machine via one USB cable to hub and that's it. No audio cabling, no MIDI cabling etc. Just allow for one-input-at-time recording for the sake of simple workflow.

Then again that of course depends what you record. I have few devices doing USB audio, but obviously that's not all that useful feature to someone doing that with mic, some old synth, old drum machine and a guitar.