Is the tascam dp 24 easy to use or do I have to read the manual back, and forth ,over and over ? I bought a boss and was way to complicated ! I'm not a recording engineer ! Just a guitar player who wants to record some songs Thank You, Fred Is the tascam dp 24 easy to use or do I have to read the manual back, and forth ,over and over ? I bought a boss and was way to complicated ! I'm not a recording engineer ! Just a guitar... » Read More Is the tascam dp 24 easy to use or do I have to read the manual back, and forth ,over and over ? I bought a boss and was way to complicated ! I'm not a recording engineer ! Just a guitar player who wants to record some songs Thank You, Fred « Show Less
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I found it to be a little complicated at first and the manual was a bit much to go through. After I bought the instructional DVD and watched it a few times, I was basically off and running. Simple when you know how;)
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Yes. You can. However, I wouldn't recommend using this interface. It's hit or miss. It could last forever or be DOA I went threw 3 of these units. All malfunctioned, and Tascam support is horrible. Good luck either way.
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Well, I bought mine a few days ago and recorded some voice /guitar at home. The recorder was easy to use and the results sound clean. It is very easy to transfer into my Mac and to burn a CD. However my CD will not play in my Sony sound system and I was very disappointed to find that the CD is only usable in a computer. I am not at all tech savvy and at age 75, I probably never will be. I even put the wav files through a software that changed them to AIFF bu all I get is a loud buzz from my CD player. Does this sound right?
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Here's a link to the owners manual, check page 11. http://tascam.com/content/downloads/products/526/e_gb-10_om_vb2.pdf
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Tascam RC30P footswitch at http://www.amazon.com/Tascam-RC30P-Punch-Out-Pedal/dp/B0002DUO6U/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1397528907&sr=8-18&keywords=tascam+footswitch looks like the one you need. It has been discontinued, but I see there is 1 left for sell on Amazon. Otherwise, there are probably other brands with similar function. It looks like a basic on/off single pedal with a 1/4" jack. Only use if for punching in/out while recording. Over the years I have had various recorders. I know some people liked the footswitch for punching in/out while recording, but I personally preferred using the auto punch in/out feature on my recorders. The DP008EX has an auto punch in/out feature you might want to try out. You can download the DP008EX owner's manual at http://tascam.com/product/dp-008ex/download
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I record with protools, and Master with sound forge.. But I find myself recording almost everything I do live, with this.. Set the limiter to auto... Absolutely never clips or crackles.. then upload to computer and edit with a Mastering program.. All the Frequencies are there... It records great bass, mids, and trebles.. if you know how to eq and bring them out with plug ins.. I owned and used it for a year before I realized (not spreading the mics open / AB ) actually records better,, More similar tracks and easy to mix... I can rip down, chop, mix a complete band practice, and burn it on a CD in about an hour... Batteries Last Forever also... BEST VALUE HERE... I record with protools, and Master with sound forge.. But I find myself recording almost everything I do live, with this.. Set the limiter to auto... Absolutely never clips or crackles.. then upload to computer and edit with a Mastering program.. All the Frequencies are there... It records great bass, mids, and trebles.. if you know how to eq and bring them out with plug ins.. I owned and used it for a year before I realized (not spreading the mics open / AB ) actually records better,, More similar tracks and easy to mix... I can rip down, chop, mix a complete band practice, and burn... » Read More I record with protools, and Master with sound forge.. But I find myself recording almost everything I do live, with this.. Set the limiter to auto... Absolutely never clips or crackles.. then upload to computer and edit with a Mastering program.. All the Frequencies are there... It records great bass, mids, and trebles.. if you know how to eq and bring them out with plug ins.. I owned and used it for a year before I realized (not spreading the mics open / AB ) actually records better,, More similar tracks and easy to mix... I can rip down, chop, mix a complete band practice, and burn it on a CD in about an hour... Batteries Last Forever also... BEST VALUE HERE... « Show Less
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no, it's completely manual.but the sound that you get from your record collection is so awesome, it won't matter. i hear things now that i never heard before. i thought my last turntable was pretty good, but there is no comparison. you will be more than satisfied...it's worth it!!!
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This is the second one I've owned. The first worked perfectly up until a TV was dropped on it during a move. I've looked, and looked and researched the market. I was hard pressed to find a sampler for the lay man at this price point. If you want to step up to studio quality and options there are some over $1000. I carry mine at all times just because it contains some pretty cool guitar effects just in case. It's a great unit for sampling that one little bit of a song giving you problem, so slow it down with this without changing key. I think mine is pretty cool. I highly recommend it as a learning tool with goodies. This is the second one I've owned. The first worked perfectly up until a TV was dropped on it during a move. I've looked, and looked and researched the market. I was hard pressed to find a sampler for the lay man at this price point. If you want to step up to studio quality and options there are some over $1000. I carry mine at all times just because it contains some pretty cool guitar effects just in case. It's a great unit for sampling that one little bit of a song giving you problem, so slow it down with this without changing key. I think mine is pretty cool. I highly recommend it as a... » Read More This is the second one I've owned. The first worked perfectly up until a TV was dropped on it during a move. I've looked, and looked and researched the market. I was hard pressed to find a sampler for the lay man at this price point. If you want to step up to studio quality and options there are some over $1000. I carry mine at all times just because it contains some pretty cool guitar effects just in case. It's a great unit for sampling that one little bit of a song giving you problem, so slow it down with this without changing key. I think mine is pretty cool. I highly recommend it as a learning tool with goodies. « Show Less
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Okay, so here is what I found. I found a copy of the operation manual on line, free copy. It shows four RCA plugs on the back. 2-in 2-out. Record and Playback. Specification...Line in X 2....Min. input level :600 mV(0db) Now does it go to the recorder??? looks like it. I would think it should, I guess. Well, for $72 I guess I will try it, sounds good anyway. Want to record cassettes for a Walkman for walking in the after noon, to loose weight. I'm tired of the Small MP3 player. I will follow this message when I get the PT649D. Wish me luck. (The question ask Dec.2010..WOW.. long time ago.)
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Steve, the recording quality was very bad and we ended up returning the unit. My older sister has an immense album collection we want to convert but we are still looking for a good quality converter and have yet to find one. This has been some years now since we started looking. good luckmc
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Steve, the recording quality was very bad and we ended up returning the unit. My older sister has an immense album collection we want to convert but we are still looking for a good quality converter and have yet to find one. This has been some years now since we started looking. good luck mc
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It's easy to use if you've used other MIDI controllers with your DAW before. The biggest thing that you'll have to learn is about mapping the individual knobs, sliders, and buttons to your DAW if you're not using Ignite which comes with it. Also getting around the HyperControl can be tricky, but Google and YouTube are your friend for that situation.
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Hey Kelly, the DP-03 doesn't have a drum machine, either. I don't really recall seeing any newer multitrack recorders featuring these, except for the Zoom R24 recorder. It is similar in price to the Tascam DP-03, but without a disc burner. On the other hand, it will also function as an audio interface for your computer, and has the built-in drum machine.Isn't it annoying how recorders all have only *some* of the features you find useful? :P
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Highly recommend you get a MIDI interface. M-Audio makes a good one, the 2 X 2. I've had it for years and I've always been very happy with it.
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My honest advice... don't buys these Tascams. i bought and returned this because its to cumbersome to access and it doesn't support phantom power. if your doing strictly instrumentation this is cool but you don't want to limit yourselfs to what type of inputs you can use. they look beautiful but this one and the smaller unit are funky to use. i bought the portable version to this and it looks very nice and professional but its a pain in the but to work with...The interface was poorly designed. Just my opinion, ask some others.
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No. It has two separate inputs and a built in left and right channel stereo mic. So, technically, I would consider it a three channel reorder. If your looking for a dedicated four channel recorder. This is not the unit. But, you can swing out the built in mics to the "y" formation and then record two separate sound sources and then add the two left and right inputs in the back. But, the built in mics will still pick up the sounds out the other sound sources as am a kent noise. I have this unit for a while and it works like a champ, but I think that Tascam should be more clear on its capabilities. I hope that helps? No. It has two separate inputs and a built in left and right channel stereo mic. So, technically, I would consider it a three channel reorder. If your looking for a dedicated four channel recorder. This is not the unit. But, you can swing out the built in mics to the "y" formation and then record two separate sound sources and then add the two left and right inputs in the back. But, the built in mics will still pick up the sounds out the other sound sources as am a kent noise. I have this unit for a while and it works like a champ, but I think that Tascam should be more clear on... » Read More No. It has two separate inputs and a built in left and right channel stereo mic. So, technically, I would consider it a three channel reorder. If your looking for a dedicated four channel recorder. This is not the unit. But, you can swing out the built in mics to the "y" formation and then record two separate sound sources and then add the two left and right inputs in the back. But, the built in mics will still pick up the sounds out the other sound sources as am a kent noise. I have this unit for a while and it works like a champ, but I think that Tascam should be more clear on its capabilities. I hope that helps? « Show Less
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It's better if you just buy it! Trust me, I've been using it for a long time and it's great how confortable it is to use "Maschine" than using the MPD32.On the MPD32 is very hard to push bottons though...Regards,Francisco Perez.