Got a connection/friend who might want me to possibly help them record sort of demo tracks for their band, and while I think some guys might try make use of multi track sound cards to record separate instruments, like various guitars, bass guitars etc., this would be a much more informal effort, and if I had to do it sort of onsite, then I would most likely be making use of my one laptop, which runs windows XP, and which while it does have a stereo line in, just has a normal realtek sound card built into it, and was just wondering what form of approach would be best - maybe start off recording guitar/keyboard one at a time using a stereo line in jack, while they play along with rest of band, and then try mixing those tracks together quite quickly/on site, and then play that mix back to drummer via headphones, and record his part using a form of microphone, or something..? Thoughts/suggestions? Suppose alternatively/initially could just try recording the whole thing in one go using a microphone that we just tried in various positions relative to band/practice area, or something..? Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...'