Tascam 388: The Portastudio on Steroids

[@Retrothusiast]

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[@ggrows3601]

Wow adding the playlist of artist that used it really put it in perspective it def has its own sonic signature and vibe. All of those songs have their own special warmth

[@travisraab]

I love my 388. Great moustache.

[@Emily_M81]

I have a 488 mkk2 under the bed. I wish I had room for it. Thanks for sharing :)

[@PhatLvis]

The problem with these devices, which are still used by some to get a "lo-fi" sound (and because the preamps have a certain character), is the 1/4-inch tape. Tape width determines fidelity - the greater the width, the higer the fidelity. As a reference point for highest fiedleity, consider a 24-track tape machine using 2-inch tape (the professional standard), with each 1/4-inch of tape width containing just Three tracks. (The Highest high fidelity in professional analog recording is actually achieved using a 16-track 2-inch tape machine - with only Two tracks of audio printed across each 1/4-inch of the tape's width.) The 388, however, crams Eight tracks into a 1/4-inch of width, which in theory produces lower fidelity than even a 4-track machine which uses cassette tape.

[@bcrox]

Analog = Learn your instrument, Master your craft, Practice to Perfection, & finally Capture a 'Performance' Digital = Lazy music & under practiced fix it in post musicians, capturing 'tracks' I have a 388 in mint condition wrapped up in bubble wrap with some other goodies. I need to dig it out and see if its compatible with USB 2.0 🤔😁