I've seen similar effects before, that hit it squarely, but I have figured out that it works best by focusing on the top right of their card when hitting because it will pivot counter clockwise, revealing a nice thumb tab for when you cut the deck.
Can I run my guitar and mic through a Bose 2 channel speaker, both channel can independently be eq'd, it has a line out...can I run it to one track on this machine and double my instruments
If your line out is a 1/4 inch jack (standard guitar jack) then you can plug in direct. If both channels are coming out from only one line out, then plug it into either line a or b and assign input to track 3 or 4 on the Tascam. This way it will be in stereo, which means their levels must be mixed relative to each other from your output source firstly.
Actually, they're for other menus. You can see how to use 2 of them on my channel (how to multi track ...). The other 2 are for undoing things and repeating things - which I haven't used too much.
You're right, but here's a quick breakdown. When finished making a mater track, push ' rec mode' button and go back to 'multi track', then push 'menu' button and scroll down to 'import/export' and execute. It will ask what you want to export - master track or individual tracks - execute master track. then, it will ask you to name it, then execute it after naming. It will take a while to export. When finished, shut off unit and hook up usb cable to Tascam and computer. Turn unit on and locate usb connected device on computer and click on the wave file. Here is everything on your Tascam, so look for the name that you created for this export and then copy and paste it to anywhere in your computer. I hope this helps.
@@mindsofmirth So cool that you replied. One thing I found odd was that on other videos as people scroll down the DP-006 menu there is one choice called "wave". I don't see that on my unit which is brand new.
Will I be able to run my electric drum set into this? I can’t find anything about that but I don’t see why I wouldn’t be able to. I’m using a Pearl Mimic Pro Module. I just wanna make simple demos, lay down some drum tracks & then put guitar/vocals over it. I know next to nothing about recording so I’m hoping I didn’t make a mistake by ordering this lol
Most electric drums have 1/4" outputs, so you should have no trouble jacking into the inputs on your Tascam. Drums have more attack gain, so watch your meters and overload lights and adjust input settings accordingly.
Hi, Jeffrey. Thanks for this helpful video. The DP-006 manual says that the unit can be connected to a computer with Windows or Mac operating systems. My computer has Ubuntu. Do I need to upgrade? If I attempt exporting tracks from my Tascam to my computer, am I in any risk of losing the tracks?
If Ubuntu can run WAV files, then I think that it should work. When exporting master tracks, you won't lose the original file - just copy and paste file to your computer after the devices are connected. It's always good to lock any files in your Tascam from accidental alterations if you want to save them for long periods.
Generally speaking, if you are multi-tracking, then recording in mono allows you to isolate each track fully into either left or right ear, or a percentage mix within each ear (panning). For example, you could do a 50/50 mix, or a 30/70 etc. with mono. When recording in stereo, then you can never fully separate the sound and there will be a mix in both ears that can't be isolated, in which case the panning knobs become balance knobs (which means that you're increasing the volume of that already recorded mix in one ear or the other, but not separating the recorded sound). Balance is really only important to the final listener. For example,' if you're in a big room but you're sitting closer to the right speaker, then you would want to change the balance more to the right - which doesn't change the overall mix of all of the instruments. I only record in stereo when I'm recording a live performance with a stereo mic. Then, the final product is how a live listener would here it (at the position of the microphone). I give an example of this on my channel with the 'RAIN' song. Good luck!
This recording is a one track recording ( no multi-tracking, live performance ) on a Tascam DP-006. You can view how to record a single instrument on my channel ( 'How to record a song ...' )
I created time stamps for the impatient folks 0:00 - Intro 2:32 - Concept of your unit 2:50 - Concept of a house 8:23 - Setting up your unit 8:55 - Setting up multi tracks 9:21 - Naming the session 10:03 - Recording your session 11:02 - Assigning your mic inputs 13:00 - Setting external inputs to mono 14:47 - Assigning external mics to track 18:25 - Assigning internal mics to track 21:53 - Setting up external mic 24:02 - Bouncing to one track 32:04 - recording tracks to master record 37:52 - Final song/Outro
Hi Jeffery, two quick questions for you. Does the unit come with a power adapter? And the 2nd thing, after a year since you have shot your video how is the unit holding up and issues? Thank You for time.
Yes it comes with an a/c adapter. The unit is holding up great and I still recommend it. The only issue is that the power adapter does wiggle out of it's port ( at least on my unit ).
It still is a fucking difficult machine,whit a fucking load of possebilleties! doing this and being consentrated on your play ! i use to have the same tascam for cassette its broken! and that was a real user friendly machine . but thanks for the tips on using Mono in stead of stereo ,i have hope again, i was in desperate mode and planned on throwing the thing in the Bin!
You hit the nail on the head. This machine has great possibilities, but is really hard to figure. Engineers are often book smart, but lack common sense.
The headphone jack or volume knob is always a suspect for this. Also, make sure that the meters on playback are bouncing around. If not, then check that the playback knobs are up. If no meters are showing, then maybe something went wrong in the recording.
Yes gain and input levels are the same. You can also control gain with the source, such as an amp or mixer, but it's important to watch your meter on this unit so you don't overload. Otherwise you would get distortion. Gain can also be adjusted with the input knobs up top. Good luck.
When you compete a song but your not going to mix and master the song that day before you turn off the 4 or 6 track don't you go to the menu and look for save song so it saves it ?
If you power off ( by holding the power button for a couple seconds ) and it shuts down ( you'll see a graphic on the screen ), then it will save everything that you did. Just don't unplug it before you do this shut down procedure, otherwise you'll lose the last thing you did - but not everything.
I'm happy that I can give you some info. This unit does a lot more! It truly is the best true sound I've found in any recorder. Just compare the mic specs ( in manual ) with high quality mics on Amazon. If you want to capture a pure sound, and not spend too much money, then this is the best choice..
You can't change name in 'create' without just creating a new song. You must 'load' a song from the song menu, then enter 'name edit'. p.s. you cannot name two different songs the same name. Also, when loading or creating a different song, then the one you were working on will be stored under the name you originally gave it - unless you name edit it. Always power down before unplugging or else you might lose the last stuff you were doing.
power on -- push menu button - scroll down to 'song' enter then 'create ' with wheel and hit 'exec'- name song ( wheel changes characters, left and right arrows moves cursor) then 'exec' - push home - push assign button and make sure track three is on stereo for A and B , then hit exit - push input setting button and make sure in A and in B are on int -mic mid or high - push rec button at very bottom under track 3 - adjust levels with orange buttons on top - hold red rec button on player down and press play button ( now you're recording ). - press stop when done and rewind to listen ( blue knob under track 3 for output level, headphones on side ). My video shows mixdown etc. Good Luck
@@mindsofmirth Maybe my next recording. The test was me humming different tones, just to see if the finished tracks was all there and working. I'm wiring up a Sculpt synth, Keystep keyboard, the DP006, and a soon-to-arrive Alesis SR16 drum machine. Also got a mad Mic/instrument called The Pipe by Soma Labs, which is pretty noisy :-) I'll definitely put a tune or two up on RU-vid, no matter how bad it is :-)
This unit has a standard 3.5 mm stereo line- out jack, which can be used with headphones ( or earbuds ), and also with speakers that have 3.5 mm capabilities ( Amazon sells these type speakers ). As far as mic jacks, there are two 1/4 inch jacks in the back, which can be used for mics and other instruments that are powered ( such as guitar amps, keyboards, mixers, etc. ).
