Thanks for mentioning the Korg MR-1. It used to cost $700.
Today, the best price I could find is $569 at
http://www.djdeals.comGuysonic has a review of the MR-1 here
http://www.sonicstudios.com/mr-1revw.htmKorg is offering a $200 rebate on the MR-1 if purchased by
August 31. Here's the link to the Korg mail in rebate form
http://www.korg.com/gear/promotion_img/MR1_Rebate_$200.pdf
To be eligible for the rebate you have to purchase from an authorized
dealer. DJ Deals is OK.
The rebate brings the final price to ($569 - $200) = $369
That's more like it! (The rebate kinda makes you wonder if there's
an "MR-2" model coming soon!)
In addition to its ability to record in 1-bit mode, the Korg MR-1
is unusual in that it records to a 20 GB hard disc. So you don't
have to purchase any flash cards to use with the MR-1.
One problem with the MR-1 is short battery life, only about 2.5 hours
using the internal rechargeable battery (can't be removed). Korg
addressed this by offering to give away an external battery sled
with 4 AA cells to people who register their MR-1. Here's the link
for the mail-in request for the battery sled
http://www.korg.com/gear/promotion_img/MR1_coupon.pdfFlintstone