How many tracks?!!

[Emdprodukt]

up to 120 but I'm recording all the songs in one project.

 

[Fragle]

depends....usually around 20 for drums (around 14 for the actual mics plus samples/triggers), 2-8 rhythm guitars (double/quad tracked, multi mics etc), 3 bass, leads depend on the style, shitloads of vocals....went up to 30 for some projects that included lots and LOTS of layers, choirs, and different styles.
generally speaking, if i want a specific effect for something (lets say a radio-style vocal with lots of fx) i'll put it on a new track rather than automating fx levels and plugins on/off.
so, around 60 for the tracks, plus groups...i group EVERYTHING. toms, kicks, snares, OH, guitar 1/2, bass, vocals sorted by style, leads, melodies, synths....everything.

unlimited track count is one of the huge advantages of digital vs analogue. why not make good use of it?

 

[The Unavoidable]

About 40 I guess. I try to minimize it alot though (consolidate etc), since too many tracks confuse my neanderthal brain.

 

[jimwilbourne]

I usually start with about 20 tracks after tracking.
Usually end up with about 40 for most simple projects. Maybe up to 60 I have some extra stuff going on.
I usually end up with 60 because I don't tend to automate much. Plus I use a lot of vocal tracks.

I have no need for 100 tracks. I can't imagine what people are needing all that for. Unless you're doing a lot of midi work.

 

[-Noodles-]

Usually 60 audio tracks, 20 busses ending up to 8 for mixing on (Drums, Bass, Guitar L, Guitar R, GTR master, Vox, Samples or Keys, EFX master).
Simples!