TASCAM 424 MKIII BUSSING: Do you have to buss? | 424recording.com

[@Govier]

I’ve always bussed hard left and right for the respective tracks because the first 4 track I got didn’t have the direct feature. It’s become so second nature that’s it’s just one of those things that I do unconsciously almost every time before I press record. I actually got a Marantz 4 track that I’ll to record in the near future that has the direct feature and I’m sure I’ll never ever use it lmao. Input/bussing signal for life. Just gotta make sure all the other tracks are either on cue or off because if they’re left on tape/mix you get added unnecessary noise.

[@paddyburke4148]

Great follow up to mega tutorial. Routing always seems simple in theory but for some reason can become mind bending in practice, videos like this always help consolidate the understanding of a "very straight forward thing". Now back to setting up my patchbay for the 5th time.

[@424Recording]

LOL thanks, Paddy! I'm glad it was a helpful video. This was always such a confusing point to me, I'm glad this will help clarify the concept for you and others 😎👍

[@spooktasticaparanormal]

Nice video Mike so nice to see you are keeping up with the analogue vibe. I recently restored a little gem, it was a Fostex X-15 four track. For a 37 year old machine it was absolutely amazing. I was really sad to see it go to it's new owner, but I have no doubt that he'll just love it as much as I loved working on it. Kind regards. Paul.

[@424Recording]

Very cool, Paul! I've always wanted to try one of the Fostex units but I was never able to get my hands on one. Maybe one of these days. Are they similar to the Tascam units? Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@jamessmiles6803]

Hi Mike . Another grate video. I can imagine busing be a good way to record a band or a group live. I only seem to use the bus switch when bouncing 3 tracks on to track 4. And when I do this I add another instrument throw channel 5-6.

[@spooktasticaparanormal]

@@424Recording The Fostex X-15 is one of the more modest 4 track recorders but it still has a great sound quality to it and Dolby C. It also adopts the same tape transport as the Tascam Porta One Two and 05, also the 07.

[@424Recording]

That's awesome, James. That's a good way to do it. I've been meaning to make a video about recording a band live... maybe once things chill out with the pandemic. Thanks for watching!

[@424Recording]

Very cool, Paul. I gotta check that out!

[@doctordoctor6515]

Great Video! Really appreciate your effort. I always learn something new when I watch your stuff. Thank u ! I just came back from a drum recording session I did on my 4 track using type iii (!) ferrochrome tape. Found it at my dads place and thought I give it a try. The difference to type ii was - well- not really noticeable (at least for my - feedback-destroyed ears haha) would be interesting to someday get your opinion on different tapes types :) keep doing what you do man ! Great stuff !

[@424Recording]

Thanks, DoctorDoctor. This means a lot to me; I appreciate you saying that. Oh, cool, re: type iii. That would be cool to do a video on the different types and recording to them and seeing what they sounds like. I have one metal tape (iv) and some type i's. I just need to grab one of those iii's and get to work. Cool idea btw! I'll add it to the list! Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@somethingelseishere]

I love that painting above the 4 track. Really nice colors.

[@424Recording]

Thanks 😀

[@jeradpettus]

Dude I love this channel so hard I have a 488 portastudio but there is tons of overlap

[@424Recording]

Thanks, Jerad. I would love to get a 488. Cheers and I'm glad the vids have some crossover!

[@jeradpettus]

424 Recording if your bored all the stuff on this page was done with my portastudio kzbin.info

[@ericbasora4697]

I pulled it off once and I have the tape to prove it track 3 is lighting up as if there's something on it but all the music is coming from track one

[@Sideprawn]

Oh yeah I'm gonna buss

[@Escudode8047]

Hey mike, really love your channel! I have a question.. (and sorry for my english) recently got my first 4 track, a 424 mark I! And i have a problem, sometimes when i record in one track and then playback, the volume goes up and down slightly in some sections.. do you know how can i fix that? Cheers

[@424Recording]

I would say try a different tape and/or clean the heads. These seem to be the two biggest solutions to a lot of 4-track problems. Try those out and let me know how it goes. My guess is that it's the tape (though dirty heads could cause issues with recording as well).

[@Escudode8047]

@@424Recording thanks mike! i will try it, if i use a metal type iv cassette it can damaged the heads or causes any problem?

[@fauldurand]

When you recorded the drum loop which input did you use on back? I have a few Yamaha keyboards I wanna record and haven't figured out which input is best.

[@424Recording]

Hi Faul, I wound up using the 1/4" in for track 1 on the 424. The Digitakt has 1/4" outs so I used a standard instrument cable. If the keyboards are stereo, you can use two 1/4" ins or the 7/8 input if you have a mkiii. Cheers!

[@ericbasora4697]

Can someone please help me..... Say I record on track one, Then I route track 3 to track one and I want to record on top of what I previously recorded read it I can't figure out you're out how to hear what's on track 1 at 1 and also record on track 1 from track 3 at the same time

[@KillConLeche]

Ahhhh I get it. So if you select to record to L on track 1, any channels panned to the left records to that track. Saves up a lot of space. So you can record multiple instruments simultaneously to track 1?

[@424Recording]

Nailed it, Mikal! You can record up to 6 channels to one track :)

[@KillConLeche]

424 Recording thanks so much!

[@artiemilano378]

If I recorded on track 2 instead of 1 and follow the same mono instructions, do I buss it right in since it's tracks 2 and 4?

[@424Recording]

Yup. You got it

[@artiemilano378]

@@424Recording thanks bud! It all makes sense now. I got a near mint condition 424 mkiii yesterday shipped to me for 350!!! I felt like a kid on Christmas and follow your videos like a Bible. Thanks so much for your help. Such a streamlined tutorial that one hour long video you made was. Cheers!

[@424Recording]

Wow, nice score, Artie. Glad to help and I'm glad that video is useful. That's exactly what I was going for with it. Cheers and happy recording. Let me know if you have any questions!

[@mattwardynski7429]

Thanks for the videos, I found this one and the mega tutorial very helpful! I record on a Porta Two and didn't really understand bussing until I watched your videos. I usually record one instrument at a time by myself, so since I don't need to worry about recording multiple instruments onto one track, is there ever a need for me to buss? Would there be a difference between bussing and just recording all of my tracks direct with the pan in the center?

[@424Recording]

Glad they helped and that's great to hear. Yeah, that's something I mention briefly at the end. For what you're doing, I would just record direct. Then you don't have to worry about bussing at all! Happy recording, Matt, and thanks for watching!

[@yourunmarathons]

🙏👍

[@424Recording]

What's going on?!!! Long time, no see!

[@limatapes8061]

Meow!

[@TweezerBleezer123]

How do u like ur fostex why no vids on that dude :)?

[@424Recording]

Oh the M80? We never got it working. We figured it'd be better to find a unit in working condition and save that one for parts. I wish I could make some reel to reel vids though!

[@TweezerBleezer123]

424 Recording ah damn yea those m80s seem to have a lot of problems, though I love how compact they are. Thanks for the vids regardless man ✌️

[@424Recording]

Yeah, they seem dope. There was one that was in pretty good shape around here I should have jumped on. One of these days. Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@MatthewSwasta]

mono...my third ear

[@gamingmusicandjokesandabit1240]

if using 424mkiii in bus(s) terminal/station *bus(s) vehicles have entered the chat* else *They haven't. Not a problem* if you get a 424mkiii from a loved one and its safe to do the following (remembering the COVID): give them a buss and a hug else just say thank you

[@jeradpettus]

Yo bus it one time

[@robertcrystals]

but whats bussing