Hard Disc Recorders

The hard disc-based recording format for multitrack recording represents a significant advancement in audio production technology, offering unparalleled flexibility, convenience, and reliability. Unlike traditional reel-to-reel or tape-based systems, hard disc recording utilises digital storage media, such as hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs), to store audio data. This allows for seamless recording, editing, and playback of multiple audio tracks simultaneously, without the physical limitations and degradation associated with tape. Hard disc-based recording systems typically feature intuitive user interfaces and powerful editing tools, empowering musicians and audio engineers to create professional-quality recordings with ease. With virtually unlimited track counts, non-linear editing capabilities, and real-time processing effects, hard disc-based recording has become the standard in modern music production, offering unmatched versatility and efficiency for capturing and shaping audio.

Released in 1991
The Roland DM-80 is an affordable mufti track recorder system for tapeless recording. It is a complete music production system that provides comprehensive control over recording, playback and editing operations.
Released in 1992
The Ensoniq ASR-10R Advanced Sampling Recorder is a groundbreaking digital sampling rack unit that sets a new standard in workstation integration. With its revolutionary 24-bit dynamic effects processing and the ability to monitor, sample, and resample through onboard effects, the ASR-10R transforms sampling into an expressive and musical experience.
Released in 1993
With the Akai DR4d Version 4, Akai has taken affordable digital recording to the next level. Building on the power and flexibility of the original DR4, the DR4d Version 4 further expands your creative horizons with our new VirtualTracks and Stereo Ping Pong capabilities.
Released in 1994
The Akai DR8 is an 8-track digital hard disk recorder and editor, with a built-in digital mixer. Features CD quality audio, non-destructive editing, etc, but unlike computer-based systems, the Akai DR8 is as easy to use as an ordinary multi-track tape recorder.
Released in 1995
The Akai DR16 is a digital hard disk recorder with sophisticated non-destructive editing functions allowing near-instant data access, and a 16-channel programmable mixer. It’s as easy to use as a conventional analogue MTR machine but gives true 16-track performance from a single hard disk at a highly cost-effective price level per track.
Released in 1997
Upgrade your studio setup with the Fostex D-90 Digital 8 Track Recorder. Capture every detail of your music with precision and clarity. Explore its intuitive interface and unleash your creativity. Elevate your recording experience today!
Released in 1998
The Fostex D-160 is a 16-track digital multitrack recorder with eight additional tracks that employs a 3.5-inch E-IDE type removable hard disk as the recording media.
Released in 1999
The Roland VSR-880 is an 8-track rackmount hard disk recorder with 24-bit sound quality, 128 Virtual Tracks, and all the powerful editing and optional effects V-Studios are known for.
Released in 1999
The Sony DADR-5000 Digital Audio Disk Recorder is a 16-Track random access digital audio disk recorder designed primarily for use as a film dubber in film production facilities.
Released in 2000
The accuracy of 24-bit recording and the flexibility of workstation editing – without the high cost and complication, that is what the Mackie HDR24/96 Multitrack Digital Recorder offered to potential recording enthusiasts.
Released in 2000
The Tascam MX-2424 is a professional 24 track, 24-bit hard disk recorder. The Tascam MX-2424 delivers the convenience, power and reliability of a dedicated multitrack, yet still offers the sophistication of a DAW.
Released in 2000
The Alesis Masterlink ML-9600 High-Resolution Master Disk Recorder is a two-track hard disc recorder – literally, the state-of-the-art in do-it-yourself mixing and mastering systems.
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