The primary focus of this channel beginning in 2021 will be audio recording techniques and tips. I’ve been recording original music as a hobby for over 30 years, starting with cassette tape based multitrack machines. It’s time to share things I’ve learned over the years in hopes of providing some viewers new ideas for their own creative endeavors. Videos will cover old and new gear, mainly non-PC and non-Mac DAW-less recording and related tools but we’ll see how things evolve over time. I also build autonomous robots as a hobby so there could be a few videos on that topic as well.
Hello Mate, thanks for that video! For the BR-1600 or the BR-1200 - i got a BR-1200!, Is it possible to install a IDE to SSD Adapter? Have you test that? Or have you only test it on the BR-1600 with the IDE to PATA Adapter? I don't understand the different between, when it is a Adapter, why the BR resolve the other side of the Adapter...i don't understand that? The BR transmit the Data to the Converter the Adapter, not directly to the Drive, right!? So why don't work a SSD Adapter? When a 40GB SSD is Installed...size fits...what is here the problem? I don't understand that? Have you a answer or idea for that, i'm very interested in a answer. please !
I use my PC for research, entertainment and numbingg brain cells. Nothing blunts my creativity faster than opening a DAW and browsing plugins. My tascam eight track has the opposite effect. I'm looking at the model 12 because at 24bit and 48hz it gives me the headroom for bouncing and effects that I don't have with the DP-008EX. 16/44
I JUST got a Tascam Model 24 as a dedicated Drum mixer. In the older days I only used the Mackie 1604 . The Tascam SUMPLY adds the ability to record multitrack onboard easily. So equipment is for each individual taste. I USE TO LOVE Studio one because it was uncluttered , easy. But like all others it’s now far overloaded , not simple and over the top. The Tascam 24 straightforward fast, easy AND for those who must have DAW can as well. So consider the Tascam model line BEST of BOTH worlds for YOU
Im hear because i have just recently bought a tascam model 24....for some years ive been using a tascam dp24..i still have it..... and im thinking the same thing ..so i found your video..i miss the mastering section on the dp24..and many things.....as i dont want to use a daw for the same reasons as you......tho i bought the model 24 on the idea that it has options... it seems that in fact it kinda got less on it than the dp 24....it seems that it is geared up for live band work more than studio work in a way ..any good ideas u can think of or options i can use....with both boards...would be appreciated...thank u
@@marksvideochannel3592 hi ya ..if I be honest... there is stuff I like about both ...the tacam model 24....and the dp 24... in some ways I prefer the dp24 ...it has some really easy features...... but i didn't realise they was gonna bring out the 2400.... I'd get that new one mate... save that tad more money and get that.... it has some stuff on it that I feel I need on the model 24... I've also had a sd card fail on Me and wont work...after I recorded 5 songs as well....was well gutted..never had that issue with the dp 24..... still tho ..it depends on what ya want to use it for.. I do like the model 24.. but I'd personally get the 2400..take care
Great vid noel. I had lots of the older units, even the Tc finalizer back in 2002. The vs1680 recordings still sound great today up àgainst everything else. In fact it has it's own 'sound'. ❤😊
I don't run my studio with DAW. My Roland FA06 work station has a 16 channel squencer. You don't need to go DAW. Viruses get on the computer, so now you need a VPN. Between my Tascam Model 24 mixer and my FA06, (both utilizing an SD card) and I'm 64 years old and don't want to spend my life savings on my studio, and a computer is not necessary !
"The model 12 has to be the master"; thank you so much. you're the first one to give me a definitive answer about this. I have an Arturia KSP, several synths, and a drum machine that I've been racking my brain trying to figure out how to connect. I'm still not perfectly clear, but I'll start with the Model 12 as the master for starting/stopping drums and sequencers and see if I can't make it all work somehow. THanks!
I’ve just ordered the model 12 and it arrives tomorrow! Can’t wait! If I have the kick of my tr8s going to a channel, how do I side chain an additional channel to the kick channel?
Ha! We used to put 1-2Gb laptop hard drives in our VS-840's 15 years ago - then figured out that SD or CF card readers were even better - but the VS-840 partitioned whatever you installed into as many 1Gb partitions as needed - but only the 1st partition was accessible since the VS-840 didn't have the ability to format/switch to the 2nd or higher partition. Still have my VS-840 flashed to EX with CF reader.
I have a VSR-880 and I would love it if someone would tell me just how to start recording? Any help is appreciated because I have downloaded the users guide and can't understand it.
I am running into the issue with MPC ONE as a secondary device. MTC works fine, but MIDI clock makes my MPC run wild. Almost as if the BPM is sped up like 5 times. Still trying to figure out what can be the cause.
@@noelsharp that would be appreciated. The only thing I can think of is the USB hub. That is now powered by the MPC. I am thinking the hub should be powered by a power supply. Anyway feedback appreciated!
Devices containing recorded audio don’t normally have the capability of acting as slave, unfortunately. This is because tempo changes made in the master device would try to force the audio in the slave to slow down or speed up in real time (time stretch or warp). Some DAWS can possibly do this.
I was able to get a HDD from Roland that matched perfectly. But sadly no noise from the drive, no lights. Seems another pronblem needs fixing. Ive noticed a yellow goo has i think seeped out from two similar parts that have openings at the bottoms. Anyone know if this is a proublem ?
Hi,, I am probably way too young to even be on this channel as I am only 15.... I want to start recording but I'm confused by the channel part. I write all of my songs in my one keyboard & my MPC Live 2 that I just got. I typically write & use all 16 tracks on my keyboard, plus planning to do lead vocals plus some background vocals as well. So, do I need at least a Tascam Model 24 or is there a way for me to use a Model 12 some kind of way? All without using a daw..... Thanks for your help....
Since making the video I now use a Live 2 with the MPC 2 DAW software that comes free with it. That’s my first recommendation for you, using the MPC plus the computer will give you a great hybrid setup. If you don’t want to use a DAW at all then you probably should consider a different stand alone recorder that at least offers basic editing capabilities like a Tascam DP24 or DP32. I think you’ll find that a DAW will allow you to work much faster though.
@@noelsharp hi noel. Will the screens appear with a replacement hard drive ? Do they not need to be down loaded ? Formatting might be the same thing ? If so how ?
I don’t believe the Model 12 allows tempo changes after audio has been recorded. It doesn’t have any type of time stretch so if audio is recorded it will not change with the new tempo. The newest MPCs and the Akai Force do allow this. With those devices 10-20 BPM tempo changes can even be done during live playback with minor glitching of the dedicated audio tracks. Changing the entire song tempo prior to playback can be done on those devices as well. That’s why I mostly stopped using the Model 12 for song creation and now use the Akai Force and MPC Live 2. With the Akai’s you get 8 stereo audio tracks, 8 synth tracks, plus over a hundred midi, keygroup or clip tracks. A single sequence can be 999 bars long with like 1000 events per bar. And sequences can be chained in a single song! If anything more than that is needed I’d personally go ahead and use a PC or Mac based DAW.
Came here looking for how to use Tascam 12 as midi master to my synth and adjust the tempo, but stayed for the song. Nice jam! Reminds me of some old Bathory demos and early songs, the tone and style. Legit.
I used to use a Roland MV30 tracker/sequencer/sound module for sequencing. I since changed to using an MPC Live 2 as a no-computer multi track recorder, sequencer and sound module. The Model 12 is now used with the MPC when I need more than 2 inputs. It’s also used in my studio to capture spontaneous moments that happen during jams with multiple hardware devices going at the same time. I need really to make new videos on this!
@@noelsharp That would be very interesting indeed, Noel. Sounds like a rather different setup. Although it is also moving towards working with a screen again... Keep the videos coming. Your vids are pure gold!
