Tape, Digital or both?

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I've recorded on tape, but unfortunately don't have the finances to personally run a non-computer based setup.

In terms of things to think about with tape:
I've heard it said when recording on computers, the music sounds the same on the final product as it did when it was being recorded, and that tape sounds "better" in the final mix. I don't personally think that is the case, but there is a sense of greater warmth and "honesty" than the "colder" sound of digital.

Using tape tends to work better for more traditional recordings. The massive amounts of cuts and edits that are commonplace in the recording industry today would be mind numbingly difficult and prone to error.

Some people record on the computer, then translate it through the traditional tape medium for the final product. I've never personally done that, though I do know some people who have had great success with it. Something similar can be achieved via running the signal through an analog mixing board or a quality pre-amp.

Lemme know if you want a more specific answer. I'm happy to help with anything I can, just give some more detailed info and I will do my best to help out.

Cheers,
-db