Tascam DP24/DP32 Digital Portastudio: Why I Use It

[@PowercoatMusic]

To hear the DP-24 on my latest song, check out this video on my channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6KbnYKdirCfaNU

[@mrg466]

Does the Tascam DP-24 have a built-in hard drive, or can you hook up a external hard drive?

[@wordzofwizdom4597]

Hey, which dp do you have, you say you have the older version with cd rom, what’s the name of it and what’s the exact name of the dp that doesn’t have rom, u said rascal made a mistake with that change and I don’t want to make a mistake and buy the wrong/newer version???

[@wordzofwizdom4597]

@powercoat music, which version dp do you have?

[@PowercoatMusic]

@@wordzofwizdom4597 There are only 2 versions. The first version is the “DP-24 or DP-32 Digital Portastudio”. That version has MIDI and the CD tray. The second, newer, and most recent version is the “DP-24SD or DP-32SD Digital Portastudio”. This version does not have MIDI or the CD Tray. I have the first version. Thanks for watching.

[@PowercoatMusic]

@@wordzofwizdom4597 The first version is the “DP-24 or DP-32 Digital Portastudio”. That version has MIDI and the CD tray and is what I own. Thanks for watching.

[@jeffnelson57]

My favorite feature of the dp32sd is the plug in and playability. PC recording studios seem to need lots of gadgets to get vocals & acoustics to sound right My tascam is quick & easy. Plug in, play. No more frustration & creativity killers. My music recorded with dp32sd has been on the radio and stood up to other music from professional studios. Love my Tascam dp32sd!

[@PowercoatMusic]

Thanks for watching and sharing. 👍🏿

[@dj_instruments937]

So, can I record live vocals like in a DAW?

[@hanserikkratholmrasmussen6623]

One of the big mistakes companies make these days are trying to make you pay for upgrades you really dont need. As an amateur I can not afford it either.

[@joonglegamer9898]

Even if this is as old as nuts, I just ordered a 32 right now.... I love Dawless, and have been looking or a standalone unit forever.

[@magneto7930]

I've had mine for a few years now, I love it! I'm very much a knobs and faders type of guy myself.

[@daniel_mana]

Same here!

[@davearmuth5655]

You’ll love the 32. Yeah, even if the simple lack of a CD burner was ‘staggering’ it is still very easy to save and manage your recordings. I didn’t see the date of your post. But, I’m gonna go out on a limb and predict your feelings towards the unit after diving in. You’re gonna love it! I’ve got one myself.

[@joonglegamer9898]

@@davearmuth5655 I still have it, but I use it only as a mixer. For recording it's still confusing to me, I don't use it often enough to remember how to save, and it always load my last project, and when I try to write a new one, it forgets my last settings. It's super confusing to me. But I had long since found a solution, I use something called Akai MPC Key 61, it's a keyboard but with a recording studio built inside, it's super easy to use, have used that over a year now, and it masters directly to MP3 or other formats, and it's as simple as a keypress, I love that.

[@JamesonMusic808]

@@joonglegamer9898I’ve got an MPC Live 2 but have been looking for some additional gear and I’m not 100% sure what the exact uses of a portastudio or workstation are. Would getting a DP24sd just be overkill and unnecessary since I already have a standalone with as much packed into it as the Live 2? I’d like to have something where I can expand my I/O (I use a lot of live instruments these days and record a lot of vocals) but I know I could always just use any interface. Should I just stick with using an interface?

[@hotdognights1]

I have struggled with DAW recording for years for all the reasons he mentions. Just got the DP 24 and we're up and running recording live drums within a few days. The sound is great and it's easy to use. What more could you want?

[@burtcocain1986]

I'm all ITB and I find that Ableton Live is the best for making electronic music. That said, I play in cover bands and I would LOVE to take a DP32sd into a practice room and just get a recording done without having to bring a fragile laptop, an audio-interface, and tell everyone to "Just wait a minute" while it loads up and while I create a session, set I/O's, arm the tracks and hope I haven't set the buffer too low for all of the tracks, then pack it all down without damaging the laptop. It just seems that much more fun and tactile to use a little desk like this in a flight case. Hook it up, record, take it home and then decide if I want to mix onboard of in Pro Tools or whatever. However, I rent a room in a house and I already have too much stuff. So I guess I'll keep dreaming until I own a home.

[@PowercoatMusic]

Thanks so much for watching and sharing. 👍🏿

[@silverdrumvideo]

I still have and use my DP-24 (mine is the older version that has the CD drive and the MIDI connections). I’m never getting rid of it! 😜

[@jackcash6638]

I just got one of these, and am having trouble getting volume through my headphones! Any suggestions? Apparently others seem to ha:that this problem too! Haw! I'm new to all this, so not feeling too stupid yet! 😅😂

[@pittbuhkannan3171]

I have the newer version of the DP-24 without the midi and the recording drive..I don't like it cause it doesn't have those. Now my Boss BR 8 have voice simulation, midi gutiar tuner and more.

[@douglasdriver970]

I have been using tascam for more than 30 years. I started with m520 mixer and tascam 38 1/2" 8 track, when the deck motors died I went to the tascam 2488 neo , I most recently add the newer one with out the cd drive. But very good to know I can link the to. Big Tascam fan. I also use the porta 2 4 track recorder and from time to time pull it out to remix old cassette and get that analog sound..

[@PowercoatMusic]

My friend you know it. We have largely travelled the same path in that regard. Hard to go wrong with Tascam. Thanks for watching and sharing. 👍🏿

[@gullcreekstudio1391]

I still own a Tascam SX-1. Best sounding multitrack recorders ever made. Wish Tascam wouldn't have miserably dropped the ball on that product

[@randyhickman604]

I’m just getting back into recording. My last multitrack recorder was an older reel to reel 4 track. Just bought a used Tascam 32sd, would have preferred one either way the cd burner but for a couple hundred bucks can’t complain. Glad I found your channel.

[@PowercoatMusic]

Welcome back to recording! We're glad we could help. Thanks so much for watching.

[@thewatersofdream]

Just found your channel, coming from the tascam cassette world myself I really appreciate your content. Im currently using the dp24 but looking to upgrade to the model 24. *Subcribed*

[@PowercoatMusic]

Thanks for watching and for your support. It's appreciated. 👍🏿

[@cariboux2]

I'm really glad to have found this channel. Years ago I used the TASCAM DP-01 8 track and could create songs very quickly. After a lengthy break from recording, I started doing it again (this time with FL Studio). Though I really have no complaints about their products, there is something about switching between a computer and keyboard, etc that I find stifling to creativity. This was not the case with the multi-track. Plus, the latency! Save me from that. My set-up meets all the specs, but the least amount of latency is very distracting to me - I play jazz keys. If I record early on in a project, I can keep the buffer size (32 samples or less) small enough that it is manageable, but as more and more instruments get added, I have to increase the buffer length. And then you have to remember all the different lengths for each instrument recorded, because if you switch tracks, the latency compensation needs to go with it. There is even latency on MIDI instruments which is very hard to determine. All of this results in a great deal of frustration. Unless I am acting solely as the studio worker, with someone else playing, it is difficult to switch hats from computer tech to pianist. And every time I come up with a solution to one thing, it adversely affects something else. People tell me I'm imagining things when I say I can feel the difference between 0.5 ms and 1.5 ms. I tell them they must not be very sensitive to timing. So, I'm considering going back to the DP-24 and using my DAW solely for adding textures, strings, and slow sounds. I don't think DAWs work well for music in which there is unique timing, like jazz. Pretty much all the other KZbin channels sing the praises of DAWs. I am SO happy to hear someone complaining about the same things I've noticed. These videos are VERY educational. Thanks!

[@extremotionaltrouffas]

Preach it, bro!

[@EgoShredder]

I grew up in the tape era and later had a Fostex digital multitrack in the mid-1990s which was awesome. Desktop computers IMHO are best used for editing music created on a standalone multitrack like the Tascam first. So all the spontaneous creativity happens on the non-computer gear, and then later the computer is used at what it does best.... editing and refining on a large screen and powering through repetitve work quickly with processing power, e.g. the less creative tasks/chores. Stuff like MIDI latency is solved by using a highly desirable Edirol UM-880 rack unit, and up to four of those can be chained on one PC giving 32in/32out with rock solid timing and low latency, probably the closest thing to using an Atari STE with Cubase! 😉 The trouble with people saying that latency can not be heard below a certain amount, are often those that do not play real instruments with fast lead work, who have not been used to using real instruments and recording on non-computer equipment. Any latency over say 5ms is easily detectable to an experienced skilled player, and over 10ms it makes certain music impossible IMHO.

[@cariboux2]

@@EgoShredder I ended up getting the 24-track and things are so much better now - except that I suddenly went completely deaf in one ear, with partial recovery but insane tinnitus. I'm gonna check out that Edirol - thanks! Unfortunately, I now have to severely limit my time recording, so as not to worsen the tinnitus.

[@EgoShredder]

@@cariboux2 Yeah your hearing is precious, so I hope things improve for you.

[@EgoShredder]

Back in 2000 I sold my standalone Fostex digital multitrack and DAT recorder combo, to get a desktop PC with soundcard etc. That was a BIG MISTAKE and took me YEARS to fix (until 2013!). In hindsight I should have kept my Fostex gear and carried on with that for at least another six years, maybe fifteen because computers simply were not up to the task of studio recording in the 2000s, not without DSP assistance and a big budget and making huge compromises, to make sure things behaved reliably.

[@rocknreplay]

I have just recently started diving into the world of DAWless music production. I stare at a computer screen almost all day long every day. I like the idea of not being in a computer when I’m trying to create music. I have the Tascam Model 16. I have also been acquiring some analog equipment, four and eight track tape machines. I also bought a very cheap MacBook Pro from 2012 and a copy of Logic Pro 9. That way I have a DAW that will never be updated. I worked in Protools for years and had some major issues when I would upgrade hardware or Windows. Plus now, most DAW’s need an internet connection to even run and I live in a rural area with terrible internet. I totally dig your setup. Can’t wait to learn more.

[@PowercoatMusic]

There's lots more good information in the DP Playlist on this channel. It's designed for interested folks like yourself. Thanks so much for watching and sharing. 👍🏿

[@rocknreplay]

@@PowercoatMusic WOW! You've been busy, I will check out some of those videos. I'm currently using a Tascam Model 16, with some outboard gear, and I recently purchased a Tascam 38 8 track reel to reel.

[@teashea1]

I started out using a Tascam recorder years ago, It worked well but now I use Reaper, It does so much more and is much more efficient. Reaper is $60. The problem is that the Tascam recorders have poor quality preamps and converters.

[@XHuntinatorX]

I can’t believe there aren’t any companies interested in making an “all in one” recording system as an alternative to DAWs. If done correctly I think it would be a HUGE success. There used to be a similar system for graphics called “Video Toaster” that was imho superior to the computer alternative… in those days anyway.

[@mantelmann13]

I recorded music with a 5 Dollar i5 2400 and 16gb of DDR3 RAM. Cheap DAW, thousands of free VSTs...and I only upgraded recently. My new system is fast at video editing, has tons of cpu power, RAM etc and it cost me less than a used Tascam DP-32. You can buy a laptop for a few hundred bucks and record/edit/play/surf/learn or hack some government with it. Tell me how you want to beat that. Sometimes you have to move with the times. Regarding music production, it has never been easier, cheaper, better.

[@XHuntinatorX]

@@mantelmann13 If that is your preference then by all means. I have a very nice complete digital setup with a “registered” copy of Cubase Pro that I have used for several years. Also have an Maschine MK3, Komplete Kontrol S88, mixer, studio monitors, Electric, acoustic and bass guitars, and more software instruments than any reasonable person could ever use… lol. I understand where you are coming from though. There is no doubt more options and editing power by going digital. There is also a substantial learning curve and a lot of complexity involved in a digital setup. A well designed hardware unit would also have it’s own learning curve but in the end, and this is just one persons opinion, it would simplify the process immensely by reducing the amount of options.

[@johannjohann6523]

Yes have been surprised how good the Tascam brand of Mixers sound. And definitely agree with the idea that people already spend enough time on the computer. Plus, the higher end DAW's really need alot of processing power. Nothing wrong with a hand's on approach with recording music, especially when Tascam is affordable for everyone.

[@PowercoatMusic]

Thanks for watching and sharing. 👍🏿

[@valwolve]

I have tascam dp 24. I have not played with it since I bought it in 2021. This video is very helpful

[@vanessajazp6341]

I really feel your pain about Cakewalk, because I was deep in Sonar Platinum when it died and then got resurrected as "Cakewalk by BandLab".... 😶 But, big advantage with a DAW is track automation. I cannot make a functional mix without automation.

[@svenlabots1869]

Can't add much more really, reading all the affirmative comments and feeling relieved. Daws and plug ins just drain my creativity. I always come back to these stand-alone recorders. Stated with the Roland VS 890, Boss BR-8 (with zip-disks!), Boss BR 1200, 1600-CD, VS2400 and later on the KORG D-3200, a beast. Tried switching to Cubase AI on a laptop, to steer my Yamaha M49, but got so utterly frustrated, that this week i'll switch to one of these Tascams and get the hell on with it! Thanks for the video, it made me tie the knot! 😉

[@PowercoatMusic]

Thanks for watcing.

[@fv3video]

02:15 On point the way I feel! Thanks for sharing your view.

[@PowercoatMusic]

You're most welcome. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@DEVAULT.]

If you and I use them for the same exact reasons, chances are there are many, many more who do just the same, for the exact same reasons. Wonderful presentation as always ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@moodiblues2]

I too continue to use the DP24 as I started out on earlier Portastudios. Furthermore when I compare the product of my DAW and the Tascam, the Tascam has a warmer softer sound, whereas the DAW has a hard brittle sound, to me. My wife, who is Classically trained musician, says I make no sense. Now, I’m willing to admit I might not know how to properly use a DAW.

[@PowercoatMusic]

Properly using a DAW often takes more time and patience than many musicians have or are willing to give. Thanks so much for watching and sharing. 👍🏿

[@KountryCuz1]

I love my Tascam DP/32 It makes Great Recording for voice and Instruments Thanks for the Video !

[@PowercoatMusic]

Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@RonCavagnaro]

Watching the playlist just ordered the midi capable dp24!! Can't wait to get it and slave my synth rig to it ! thanks for the videos

[@PowercoatMusic]

You're most welcome. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@RonCavagnaro]

@@PowercoatMusic watching playlist on the background as we speak!!!

[@PowercoatMusic]

@@RonCavagnaro Right On! 👍🏿

[@HiringGuy]

Found a simple MIDI sych fix that works pretty good: I record my MIDI tracks on a DAW, then export to a WAV file. I then import the WAV into the DP24 to record "live" instruments and vocals. Then import them back into DAW for mixing. So far no sych issues at all. It's a little more work but it's worth it! Try it out for yourself...

[@PowercoatMusic]

Thanks for sharing. 👍🏿

[@HiringGuy]

@@PowercoatMusic Thanks for all your work on these videos! You are the best!!!

[@Robert.Novack]

Finally something that makes sense to me. Gotta have that midi !!! Thanks Civil. Gonna check out your music too.

[@mudcreekblues]

Many thanks, PM.... my new 32SD has arrived! There's a lot of freedom in being off-grid. I will not miss the DAW money pit at all.

[@billhallsongs]

Thanks Mark..Between you and Phil Tipping, these units have the best tutorials on anything else out there!

[@PowercoatMusic]

Your most welcome. Thanks for watching and sharing. It is appreciated. 👍🏿

[@PowerGrindGang]

I agree i also have the tascam with the cd rom and i remember having the 2488 with the cd rom and before that i had the 488 man i miss the older technology sometimes. The landscape of sound so different now. Do you ever feel like people want everything to sound too perfect when thats not reality. I find myself wishing i still had some of the things from my past because i miss the sound of of what things really sounded like. I know i sound crazy but these are my thoughts at times.

[@PowercoatMusic]

Yes, some folks don't realize that many of the songs we love were recorded using cheap or old sub-standard technology. It's really all about the song first. It's funny how what some consider to be "Cheap or Bad Gear" can't kill a good song . You don't sound crazy at all to me, music is a life soundtrack for so many of us. How can that be wrong? Thanks so much for watching and sharing. 👍🏿

[@ohemp]

Wow. So glad to see this video. I used a Tascam recorder years ago. I've also used a BR-1600 recorder. I loved both. I recently purchased items to be able to record on Garageband and haven't been motivated to use any of this. I will definitely consider purchasing this updated Tascam recorder. Again, thank you.

[@PowercoatMusic]

You're most welcome. Thanks for watching and for your support. It's appreciated.

[@Zif-the-Old-Herring]

Tascam 4 Porta One HS Tape and mixer capabilities with the little Mic input into Cool Edit Pro. The world was in harmony.

[@michaelcoward5182]

9:47 AM Thank you Brother! I am frustrated with the Daw system i have with latency issues. I need easy!

[@osonlinesuccess7739]

Great video. Do you have a video that explains (DEMO) the Tascam DP24 recording please? Look forward to hearing from you

[@PowercoatMusic]

Yes. Please check out the DP-24 Playlist on this channel. Lots of good information there. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@bobby9727]

I agree with you 100% I also have the original DP 32 with MIDI and CD burner. Love this unit no comp and DAW nightmares. I just purchased the newer Model 16 but i will keep the DP 32. Love these units . Great video Thank you.

[@PowercoatMusic]

You're most welcome. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@polygonalmasonary]

I have a Tascam 2488 original with tone generator, drum programmer, CD writer and MIDI. It appears to me that everything TASCAM has done since is purely aimed at price reduction and NOT at performance or quality. My 2488 is in 100% working mode and does everything, and more, than a brand new DP24. That’s NOT progress. What we need is a 30bit multitrack recorder WITH tone generator and rhythm programming abilities. 👍🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧♥️

[@ThePaivarinne]

This is great video, i'm 50+ and live in the cabin in the woods in finland, internet is unstable, i like to do my own crabby songs and have zero interest to learn any DAWs, been using zoom r24 which is great but it has many features i never use, this tascam seems to be nice, i dont need fancy effects and stuff, i have my pedalboard and guitars and 2box electric drums, i think tascam would handle them easily

[@PowercoatMusic]

The DP-24 would indeed. That's what it was built for and doing well for the past decade. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. It's very appreciated. 👍🏿

[@ThePaivarinne]

Just ordered it, yes👍

[@chrispq12]

The BEST way to utilize a dp32 is to employ it as a tape machine/recorder. Feeding the inputs of the dp32 with 8 tape outs from your console. The real disadvantage of tge dp32 is the connectivity. Really not alot of connectors. But it works great as a tape machine for your console.

[@ricksold88s]

Cake walk user and longtime beta tester and when they sunk I lost my appetite for software especially now with the monthly subscription models now so I went on eBay and bought a old vs 880 and I’m starting learn it I am basically sick computers

[@PowercoatMusic]

Wishing you the best with all of your projects. Thanks so much for watching.

[@dreamerjazz352]

I love the DP24, I've been using it for all of my recordings since 2014. I've made albums, soundtracks, and videos with it. To me, it makes everything sound like the 70's. I guess it's my detailed ear talking, but the DP24 has a distinct tone, it sounds natural almost like tape. Computer programs like Pro Tools sound very punchy and modern and I'm wondering how I can get the Tascam to get a little more punch. So, I'm looking into getting some analog compressors to see if that can beef up the sound a little. But overall, I love the Tascam because it's very hands on and fun to mix the knobs and stuff with my hands, I really love that interaction with it. It makes the recording seem that much more important. How do you get the most out of your Tascam? For me, the Tascam seems to have Professional sound quality according to 1970's standards, but for modern times, I feel like it can be a little more punchy. The instruments seem to lose a little bit of presence when I pan.

[@PowercoatMusic]

For more on how I use the unit, check out the DP-24 Playlist on this channel. Lots of good information there. Thanks so much for watching and sharing.

[@ELISHACAEZ]

Can you please talk about the Roland VS-2480!

[@PowercoatMusic]

I'll put it on the list. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@trapbeatproducer]

I knew you were an old school bomboclaat general top-shotter when I saw the Alesis Monitor One MK2 🙏🏽 oh lord 🙏🏽🔊 I managed to find a pair in Germany, they were my childhood speakers of choice. Currently using 100w per channel 4Ohm amplifier... if you could recommend the correct speaker cable thickness I'll buy the correct type asap! Tascam looks hard man. I'm considering a 16 channel digital mix desk like an old Yamaha O1V or similar. God I sound old now 😂 Our generation was hard though. Proteus 2000, Emu Mo Phatt, Korg NS5R, Korg Triton etc. The hardest keyboard I've seen since the Triton are the new Roland Fantom series 💻🎹🎛🔊

[@PowercoatMusic]

I use 16-Gauge Speaker Wire Cable in my studio. You can get it on Amazon. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@trapbeatproducer]

@@PowercoatMusic thank you for the reply. My cables are between 14-15 gauge (1500mm) so I should be okay. I made a beat two days ago to demonstrate how I create music to a friend. I apologised and said I need ten minutes with the cans 🎧 to perfect the mix. When I put them on and listened - it was already perfect 🥹 These speakers are from another world 🙏🏽🙏🏽. Keep being great 💪🏽 💻🎹🎛🔊

[@tuberider2077]

I use my Tascam DP 32 to record all TUBE RIDER songs works great !

[@neilquarrell7551]

Yep, tascam has been in my life for so many years. The DP24 pre SD is everything I need. Could never got on with Daws. Loved my porta 1, upgraded to the porta 2.

[@PowercoatMusic]

I feel you 😊 Thanks for watching and sharing. 👍🏿

[@veerchasm1]

Well said. Enjoyed your video. Can you think of anything newer that would be a “step up” from the Tascam? Especially something that would use a larger monitor, MIDI, flying faders. I’m coming from a Roland VS2400 background

[@PowercoatMusic]

The MODEL 12 has built in MIDI, but the rest of the options you mentioned don't change much on the newer units, accept you can use a DAW with the MODEL 12 and then it becomes a control surface for the DAW. Check out my video, "Tascam DP-32SD Digital Portastudio vs Tascam MODEL 12" on this channel. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@Tom-wg1fy]

Thanks for the great video and a link to your production. How well does the built-in mixing and mastering function stand up. I have watched way to many videos about mastering and ton of plug-in suggestions to the point where my head is swimming. I would appreciate some suggestions about the mastering capability of the DP 24/32 cf. Thanks for your great videos and all of your time and effort.

[@PowercoatMusic]

The mixdown and mastering functionality on the DP-24/DP-32 units are very good. Tascam has made it fairly simple to master with the units for those who struggle with the process. My best suggestion is to play with the functionality, and use the tools if you have not already. They are really effective, and I don't think you'll be disappointed.

[@Music4Movies-sr8vo]

Yeah, I have called Tascam and ask the to do an upgrade so that when you load up your song it will load up the mix. It loads everything except the volume levels. He said the volume slides wouldn’t match the levels, I told him all you would need to do is select each channel and slides the slides to match the volume setting on that channel. Like the Roland VS 1680. But I guess the other option would easer to have to write it down on a peace of paper and match the slides. And whoever took the media off the SD version should’ve been fired. Add it back and add $100 extra to it be well worth it.. I know they can fix the mix store problem and they could probably provide USB sync over USB. I have a little units that cost $100 and less it has USB on them. They need to think about their customers.

[@maurorafael8877]

I am considering buying the DP03 for an album playing with my acoustic and my vocals but after watching this video and start thinking if I should buy this one and in the future add WAV files from my computer to this TASCAM and play my electric guitar for tracks along with the effects you showed us. Correct if I'm wrong but the DP 24 can really broaden musicians horizons! You made me very unsure now ! hehe

[@michaelduke2026]

What did you decide? I recently recorded my EP on a DP03 and it worked fine, although that machine is definitely more stripped down than the 24/32.

[@maurorafael8877]

@@michaelduke2026two years have passed since and I’ve went for the 24 ! I actually did a recording with it in my last album, check the song Sick Again by Parental Takeover if you’re curious! I do think that as a single person making music it’s fun to have a lot of options from the dp 24 but it might be a bit time consuming! So that’s that, feel free to reach out 🙂

[@k.t.1198]

To your knowledge, is there a wave normalizer function in the Tascam 2488neo???

[@PowercoatMusic]

Not to my knowledge.

[@music_cult7165]

do you have a video on cleaning up vocals like the breath and denoiser video

[@PowercoatMusic]

Not yet, hang tight though one is coming down the line. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@gutterisatool4489]

I've always used korg multitrack recorders, for 20 years now. A friend of mine had a tascam recorder about 12 years ago and when I was at his place jamming the tascam was so confusing to me compared to my korg. Are these tascams easier to use than older models?

[@anthonyshannon3969]

I just started using Cakewalk and I must admit that the engineering part of recording is all new to me. It seems that recording to a click track and quantitizing is not natural...in playing there are places where you might naturally speed up or slow down but DAWs force you into one box.

[@PowercoatMusic]

Thanks for watching and sharing. 👍🏿

[@rodgalloway6340]

Hi, great video. Excellent. Is there a way i can have more than one head phone jack. So multiple players can listen while recording?

[@PowercoatMusic]

Yes there is. You can use a headphone amplifier for this. Both Mackie and Behringer have some decent and affordable models that you can check out. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@henrychiarkas4415]

Hello Sir ... I believe you mentioned that you use a DP-24 with an in tandem DP-24SD. If so, how do you connect? I assume that one unit must control the other?

[@PowercoatMusic]

Both units are 1st GEN MIDI. You are correct, one is master the other is slave. Thanks for watching and sharing. 👍🏿

[@WiKiTWoNKaWeCKoRDS]

Can I multi-track record into my DAW like Reaper via USB with this or with the SD version?

[@PowercoatMusic]

This unit and the SD version are not USB interfaces, so you cannot connect then directly to your DAW without using a standalone hardware USB interface unit. I hope this helps and thanks for watching.

[@revisethedream8406]

I came here to see if the 8 simultaneous recording inputs are stereo or mono? I'm guessing mono. Just curious but mono will work fine. I am trying to set up a 5 mic drumset recording on separate tracks.

[@Thomas_Swift]

I like the look of this multi track machine. And great review and info. As an owner of the Roland VS multi track machines and a Yamaha AW1600, I have to ask if there is a Vari-pitch function on this unit like the one that was on the Tascam 2488 series ?

[@PowercoatMusic]

There is not. That is a feature this unit does not have, and the NEO did. I wish it had one and was surprised it didn't. Guess Tascam wanted to cut costs in that area. Thanks for watching and sharing. 👍🏿

[@darkplanetmoon]

Great channel! Question: Can you transfer individual tracks from the SD card into a DAW? For instance, you record all 8 tracks without mixing them down to stereo. Can you then transfer the 8 tracks into a DAW, then another 8, and then have 16 tracks to play with in the DAW?

[@PowercoatMusic]

Yes. For more information on how to do this, watch my presentation "Tascam DP24/DP32 Digital Portastudio: Importing and Exporting Tracks" on this channel. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@ukguitaryogi2888]

great video. Can you put a SM 57 mic and mic up a guitar valve amp and if so is the quality of recording good? I am a noob to recording .. ... how would I play back the recorded sounds? Through a PA or line out to a stereo? Please advise many thanks

[@PowercoatMusic]

The answer to your 1st question is Yes. For detailed information on the rest, check out the TASCAM DP Playlist on this channel. Lots of good information there. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@dylanvinitamusic2033]

Hello Powercoat Music, and thank you for all the help you've provided for me concerning my Tascam dp-24sd. Is there a video that you already have or can you give me advice on recording and transferring samples to my Tascam dp-24sd. I do not have midi function I have the later-model. I am thinking more of recording samples from my phone and then transferring the files. Thank you so much I appreciate you.

[@CrisSkyTube]

Just got mine today. Now I just have to write a new song to record. 😁

[@leogolive]

Man I literally needed my DP-24 an hour ago. My brother and I were going to record, and I accidentally knocked my all in one computer over on its screen. I’m sure I don’t have to tell you the rest. No recording got done. If I’d brought my Tascam we could’ve still recorded. I like using the computer and DAW, but I’ll never get rid of my DP-24.

[@PowercoatMusic]

Aw man that's terrible! Sorry to hear it. One of the worse things is going to record and being excited about it, and then having something happen stop the process. Hang in there and keep recording the way that works best for you. 👍🏿

[@leogolive]

@@PowercoatMusic Thanks Bro. It was my dumb mistake lol! But the Tascam will save the day! ✊🏾

[@raymartin9146]

I have one of these and I use it for the the 24 tracks it offers. These machines are pretty poor as you cannot insert from its effects and bouncing and mastering is difficult. The boss Br 1600 is fantastic in comparison and so so easy to use. I record some tracks on the Tascam then send them to the Boss for the final mix using the on board mastering kit. You get a nice softer sound with Tascam and it's built like a tank, but the Boss is light years ahead of this machine.

[@jamesharrickey3580]

How does the BR-1600 compare to the BR-800? I can’t find any information online. I’m trying to decide which one I should get. I’m sick of DAW’s.

[@raymartin9146]

@@jamesharrickey3580 I'd have the 1600 in my opinion. Not only does it have multiple track recording should you need it but it has more tracks to record with and I think I'm right in saying the insert effects were upgraded for this machine.

[@wherzmaslipperz3111]

Final songs are reproduced on CD only format on the Boss recorders though and not sd ? Is that correct?

[@raymartin9146]

@@wherzmaslipperz3111 The 1600 has a USB out and I send the mix to my computer then can do what ever I need to do with other software, though I still use CD's occasionally.

[@meta-phizzn.c.5078]

Question...can you (me) have a mic hook to a mic amp,ran to a mixer then a line ran into the dp-24?

[@PowercoatMusic]

As best as I can understand your question, the answer is "Yes" you can. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@henrychiarkas4415]

Hello Sir ... there is now way to connect (2) 32SD's and use in tandem is there?

[@PowercoatMusic]

For more on how to do just that, check out my presentation "Tascam DP24/DP32 SD Digital Portastudio: SYNC to MIDI (No Hardware Required)", on this channel. Thanks for watching.

[@robertforrester3158]

great video..thanks to the maker. i have a dp24sd, how can i make cd copys? will i have to do it via computer or is there somthing i can plug in to the dp24sd? can anyone help many thanks

[@PowercoatMusic]

If you're going to duplicate CDs from your master recording, my suggestion would be to export the the song files from your DP to your PC. Then you can create as many CD copies are you like more quickly. For details on how to do this, watch my video "Tascam DP24/DP32 Digital Portastudio: Importing and Exporting Tracks", on this channel. 👍🏿

[@robertforrester3158]

@@PowercoatMusic thank you my new tascam guru! but is there anything i can plug in to my machine that will 'burn' cd s for me

[@PowercoatMusic]

@@robertforrester3158 At this time, just your PC. That's he golden ticket for now. 👍🏿

[@robertforrester3158]

@@PowercoatMusic thank you

[@Pharesm]

I get it, but to be honest, if you keep your DAW computer off-line, nothing will change either! One device can upgrade is not fair to call a drawback, since you don't have to. I still have Sonar, but I mostly use Studio One now. And this I find to be very easy to operate and powerful, so long as you avoid buying a Presonus console :p On that Tascam, I find the display uncomfortably small. I prefer my computer even my SQ5, a 50" 4K TV is always going to be superior for editing and arranging!

[@wherzmaslipperz3111]

What about using realistic drum parts on this machine without using a DAW? Im not into computers at all..I had a Boss BR1180 many years ago but the onboard drums werent great in terms of real sounds. The onboard effects though were fantastic. Why has Boss nothing updated since the BR 1600cd.? Its a shame. An sd card version would be perfect with improved onboard drums

[@PowercoatMusic]

This unit does not have onboard drum sounds. A drum machine is required in that regard. Thanks for watching and sharing. 👍🏿

[@Kenny-fe5hq]

Does Tascam DP-24 have a "pitch option" for variable speed needs?

[@PowercoatMusic]

The 2488 NEO did, but not the DP-24 or DP-32 models. From a user perspective, this is was not a wise decision by Tascam. Thanks for watching.

[@henrychiarkas4415]

Hello Sir and thanks this was very informative ... will this machine remember scenes, like final mix of a song, and then I can call it back up to play again if I move onto another song.

[@PowercoatMusic]

When a song is saved it's setting are stored along with it, not as a separate scene. You can also store the devices settings a MIDI SYSEX if you have a 1st Generation MIDI model, not an SD. However, If you like the settings for a specific song, just load it, clear the tracks and start from there. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@henrychiarkas4415]

@@PowercoatMusic got it thanks!

[@nosivo13]

I have a a DP32SD & DP24SD. One for drums & the other for second work station guitar/bass/vox/etc. I just got the second unit (DP24SD) & have been using same SD card on both units to record. Both firmware are up to date. The SD card now freezes. Can it be a bad card or are these units not made for this/compatible for what I’m trying to do?

[@PowercoatMusic]

It sounds like it's the card that's causing the issue. I suggest replacing it and be sure to use only the Tascam recommended cards for your units. Thanks for watching.

[@crazeefingas33]

Being that I’m not a guitar player, I wanna use an edited guitar loop and put it on an empty track. I have a Boss DR880 drum machine that I plug into a stereo channel on the DP24. By the way, is it better to hook up the drum machine via stereo or on a mono channel? and before I record a take, I would have to line up where the guitar loop starts and at the same time I would have to press play on my drum machine in hoping that it lines up right. Is there a better way to achieve this than the way that I explained?

[@johnstangland6900]

Enjoyed your videos! Just wondering if you're running both recorders on a 2 tier keyboard stand?

[@PowercoatMusic]

No. Actually, I'm using a 2 tiered laptop stand. That works very well for me. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@lpn369]

Dam fam you're a university for this unit I'm going to invest in this 💯

[@Mr27Fit]

The Tascam DP03-SD is my go, the workflow is fast and easier than any DAW. Makes me focused and ready to go when I’m ready to put down an idea, I love my Tascam portastudio DP03-SD!

[@PowercoatMusic]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it right? Thanks for watching.

[@old_romans]

I haven't had any issues with Reaper since I started 10 years ago. Honestly, this seems more complex than a DAW.

[@PowercoatMusic]

I think it's great for everyone to hear eachother's perspectives. In recording, there's no "One size fits all". It's all about finding a tool and workflow that helps you to be the most productive. This platform's not for everybody, but if it works for you then it's great. Thanks so much for watching and sharing, and wishing you much continued success with your platform and processes. 👍🏿

[@k.t.1198]

Is there a slot that I can attach a CD burner to a Tascam dp 24sd, I would like to have a burner on my dp 24

[@PowercoatMusic]

No. Just transfer your mixdown file over to your PC via USB and burn a CD there. Thanks for watching.

[@TheFilwud]

Interesting, I have an old Yamaha AW16G which I have been playing with for years. It's too old to have USB but it is easy enough to transfer a project to a PC using CD-RW. I am now waiting for it's big brother to arrive, a Yamaha AW4416, motorised faders and more nice things to play with, still have to use CD-RW to transfer projects to the PC but why bother? it has everything I need in it. I would love to know how Tascam and Yamaha compare, in sound quality, features and ease of use. Oh and by the way, Sonar isn't dead, it is now free, you just need a free subscription to Bandlab and you can download and use Cakewalk, the latest version of Sonar, still alive and kicking.

[@PowercoatMusic]

Since you’ve been using the Yamaha system for a long time, my suggestion be to check out the DP Playlist on this channel. Lots of good information there for you to compare. Also, I found out about Sonar revival soon after making this video. Did the Bandlab thing with free Sonar but it was too late. It works well and I used it for the DP-24 MIDI automation video, but I’m not going down that path full-time again. Thanks for watching and sharing. I really appreciate it. 👍🏿

[@GearAddict90210]

I have the Yamaha AW1600, that one has USB 2.0. I use it for the same reasons, it is reliable and does not distract from making music while recording. It also let's me edit and cut out some bars before I send it to the PC.

[@thierryrault3951]

I also use a Tascam DP 24.

[@wkelly-hn4kb]

Can't agree more . I'm in complete DAW denial .Instead everything i had .. but want another DP32. NEED them to work with KONTAKT7 keys For sound reasons .

[@robertmorrison1809]

Do you ever use external mic preamps to record vocals or guitar tracks? If so, do you bypass the onboard preamps somehow, or use the external preez in series with the onboard ones? And what are the least expensive external preamps would you recommend that would make a noticeable improvement over the onboard preamps?

[@PowercoatMusic]

I use external preamps to record all my vocals and acoustic guitars along with the internal preamps on the unit. For more information watch my presentation "ART Studio V3 Voiced Valve Preamplifier: Why and How I Use It", on this channel. Thanks for watching.

[@StarCityFAME]

I picked up a used dp32-sd for 100 bucks. That's about what it is worth with no foot-switch included (don't know why, maybe lost?) and the previous owner looks to be a heavy smoker... unit was not clean and 2 inputs A and B are not 100% functioning. Like I said, worth about the 100 bucks USD for everything else it does do, seemingly still functional. I bought it to back me up on my 2488 which has that hard drive I worry about so much. That machine is 17 years old now, yet in better shape than this newer used dp-32. Lots of used equipment out there. Be careful if you buy any, and be prepared to offer much less than asking price, if you choose to buy used from a private individual.

[@PowercoatMusic]

Good advice. I would also add that folks may want to update the firmware of used their devices. Many previous owners don't usually do that. Thanks for watching and sharing. 👍🏿

[@StarCityFAME]

@@PowercoatMusic I'm watching your entire series on the dp24/32-sd as you explain things entirely differently in a linear, logical manner. I just think you lay this all out as if you yourself created the diagram. You're a genius. Glad I found your channel, sir. It made my day to find it. And much of the info is applicable to more than just this unit.

[@k.t.1198]

I have the Tascam 2488neo, I have selected my input and channel. I have set my EQ and it still sounds muddy, what can I do to get it sounding crisp and clean, exactly the way it sounds coming out of the keyboard???

[@rickyhughes93]

Hello, I’m having trouble assigning reverb to a channel. I’ve managed to figure out how to send flanger and tremolo etc but for some reason I can’t get reverb to play. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks!

[@PowercoatMusic]

Check out my presentation, "Tascam DP24/DP32 Digital Portastudio: Using Built In Effects & EQ" on this channel. That should help. Thanks for watching.

[@rickyhughes93]

Could you send me a link? Thanks!

[@bill358]

I still use my Neo 2488 it's a Beast 🤘

[@PowercoatMusic]

Yes it is a Beast, I used to own one. If you replace the current hard drive with an SD drive, it will be even faster and last longer. Great machine. Thanks for watching and sharing. 👍🏿

[@bill358]

@@PowercoatMusic thanks, I literally just bought the 24-SD

[@1madcracker]

Well done video, thank you.

[@PowercoatMusic]

Your welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@alanjamesh.zamorano1677]

Hi, just a quick question that a haven't found the answer to. When switching between projects do the volume levels are saved individually? For example I have a Zoom R8 that does that and I think it's very helpful when working on different mixes for separate projects. Thanks again for all your videos.

[@PowercoatMusic]

Yes, it does save the volume and effects settings from the previous project when you start a new one. Thanks for watching and sharing. 👍🏿

[@pedropollo6095]

When you connect a microphone can you add effects like reverb or echo or voice delay?

[@PowercoatMusic]

The answer to your questions is "Yes". Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@pedropollo6095]

@@PowercoatMusic how do you do it?

[@PowercoatMusic]

@@pedropollo6095 For details on how to do this watch my video "Tascam DP24/DP32 Digital Portastudio: Using Built In Effects & EQ" on this channel. Also check out my DP playlist on this channel. Lots of good information there too.

[@pedropollo6095]

@@PowercoatMusic thank you sir you’ve always been a lot of help for me! I appreciate the knowledge

[@fireside007]

YOU ~ ROCK ! !

[@checkmateking235]

A quick question, if I may, please: I'm a newbie who recently purchased a Mooer GE150 Amp Modelling & Multi Effects Pedal. Could I connect its output directly into the DP24's input or is it necessary to have some sort of interface in between these two devices?

[@PowercoatMusic]

You should be good to go direct. Let us know how it works for you? Thanks for watching and sharing. 👍🏿

[@checkmateking235]

@@PowercoatMusic Thank you, sir, for your extremely speedy reply. I'll be sure to let you know how it turns out.

[@leogolive]

@@checkmateking235 I do this all the time with my Digitech 360XP. Just plug your guitar into the pedal’s input, then run a cable from the pedal’s output into one of the input jacks in the back of the Tascam. I normally keep the input gain knob on the Tascam turned to Line, which is all the way to the left, and adjust my sound from the pedal. Arm the track and you’ll hear the guitar. Once you’re ready just hit record and away you go.

[@kristofer603]

Wish Mine had a CD BURNER.

[@mikeyboy7515]

It seems like once I listen to my songs on a stereo or car, the quality doesnt seem as clear as on the tascam. Is that because im recording in 16 bit instead of 24 bit?

[@StratsRUs]

Great video.Thanks. No Midi !!!

[@JKillaMusic]

I’ve been using the BR-1180 for years but thinking about take the jump to Tascam. Are there a lot of differences?

[@PowercoatMusic]

My suggestion would be since you've used the BR-1180 for a long time, check out the DP Playlist on this channel and compare. Lots of good information there to make decisions. Thanks so much for watching. 👍🏿

[@JKillaMusic]

@@PowercoatMusic Thank you!

[@wherzmaslipperz3111]

Hi I have the BOSS BR 1180 also but found the onboard drums werent great, although easy to piece together in a song. What do you do for drum kit loops etc?

[@joeracano4925]

I just bought an MPC one sequencer. Will the new DP32SD work with it?

[@PowercoatMusic]

For information on how to make that work, watch my presentation "Tascam DP24/DP32 SD Digital Portastudio: SYNC to MIDI (No Hardware Required)" on this channel. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@marcopolo4350]

Great content! How do you compare the Tascam 2488Neo and the DP 24 in terms of recording quality and using external effects?

[@thedreadedwhistler8201]

Hello there. I have been left a Tascam Teac 244 that I am selling. I can't use it and wish to find it a home where it will be loved. I am in Ireland. Do you know how is the best way to show that it is for sale.

[@PowercoatMusic]

I would suggest either eBay or Reverb.com. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@bobc.5698]

Do these still have cd burnners? Can I use headphones while recording other tracks?

[@PowercoatMusic]

No, and yes respectively. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@calvaughn20mon85]

Can you use the midi adapter plug on this unit?

[@PowercoatMusic]

I'm not sure I understand the context of your question. Are you referring to the SD units or the 1st GEN MIDI ported units? Also what type of MIDI adapter are you referring to? I am aware of several types. Thanks so much for watching. 👍🏿

[@synthloopmusic]

🙂..I now have the older one as well...and the new one..

[@Stvvts-mn9di]

Can the Tascam DP24 change time signatures during while recording? Is it possible to set up location marks with different time signatures?

[@PowercoatMusic]

The metronome is agnostic of the location marks functionality, so it is not aware of those settings. This means there is no event programming in this regard. To change the metronome parameters the recorder must be stopped first. I checked and on the 1st GEN (MIDI) DPs and there is no MIDI control change message for the metronome, so no way to do that either via MIDI. The DP in this regard is old school. You manually change the time signature in your song’s arrangement while recording it. That’s what I’ve always done. We know the metronome can help in this regard, but it’s global on the DPs. Thanks for watching and sharing. 👍🏿

[@Stvvts-mn9di]

@@PowercoatMusic I appreciate the response. Great channel!