TASCAM 424 MKIII 4-TRACK MEGA TUTORIAL - Cassette Recorder | 424recording.com

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Tascam 424 mkiii 4-track mega tutorial! Tascam 424 recording, Tascam 424 bouncing... I'm covering all the basic functions of the Tascam 424 mkiii portastudio 4-track cassette recorder. If you want to see more Tascam 424 mkiii 4-track videos, support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/424recording
Special thanks to Matt aka Schizo for supplying the 424 in this video!
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00:00:28 1. How 4-track cassette recorders work
00:01:50 2. Channel strips and tape recorder tracks
00:03:40 3. Type II tape and recording prep
00:05:02 4. Inputs 5 & 6 stereo recording setup
00:09:38 5. Panning vs. bussing: what’s the deal?
00:11:13 6. Recording stereo inputs 5 & 6 and playback
00:13:44 7. Effect 2/tape cue playback method
00:16:03 8. How input 7-8 works
00:18:11 9. Recording acoustic guitar from input 1 to track 3
00:20:48 10. Playback of mix, adjusting levels, and panning
00:23:04 11. Mixing
00:24:52 12. How to ping pong bounce
00:27:42 13. Ping pong bounce 2
00:31:25 14. Bouncing all 4 tracks (backup bounce)
00:32:43 15. Recording acoustic guitar from input 1 to track 2
00:37:09 16. Recording vocals from input 1 to track 3
00:38:50 17. Guided by Voices recording trick
00:40:27 18. Recording vocals direct from input 1 to track 1
00:43:42 19. Mix 1
00:46:47 20. Mix 2
00:49:04 21. Mix 3
00:51:57 22. Punching in a lead guitar in empty track space
00:55:35 23. Final mix with punch in
00:58:38 24. Final Bounce
00:59:45 25. How to support my work

[@424Recording]

A lot of people have been asking where they can listen to the song... it's available today on a new album at becoolcowboy.bandcamp.com/album/leisure and will be on streaming platforms June 4 2021. Thanks for watching and listening!

[@fender1000100]

Best 4 track tutorial I've ever seen well done. Theres a tape revival going on. And I'm really happy about that. Theres a warmth and fullness about analogue tape that cant be beaten.

[@djbigleg3228]

type 1 tapes are made better than type 2 i got a few makes all performed better even the one that wasnt as good as my other 2.type 2 is for digital sounds.but has less range frequency hear a analogue vinyl record & it makes an sacd sound shit you can actually get 100 hrtz on an analogue recording but you need speakers with added filters tech similar to a guitar amp to boost the signal.but on a guitar amp you use a full range frequency tube to boost the range these speakers are made in smaller numbers today.but in jimi hendrix,s famous words i wanna see & hear everything also you can get a 120 min tape or a 90 min tape for longer recording time great post peace..

[@pappurajpagare1153]

alas , if I had have purchased 1000 empty cassetes at that time. Today they are not easily available and if available then are too expensive

[@djbigleg3228]

@@pappurajpagare1153 type 1 are pretty cheap look on ebay there are 3 or 4 makes last time i looked.its type 2 that are dearer & worse most of the time great post peace...

[@jairocastano]

Hey, man. Just wanted to thank you for taking the time to show us, musicians, that there will always be an alternative to the madness of consumerism in this industry and, that music has to be always the main goal, the first thing to worry about. Have you guys noticed how the prices on these analog, "ancient" machines are going up each passing day? Thanks again, man. It was because you that I got my 424 and I love it! 😉

[@424Recording]

Yeah, the prices are insane. I got mine for $50 locally a few years back. I guess there's a demand for these units and the sound and experience of recording to them; I think a lot of people would be better served using these to at least learn and figure out what's important and how to make a simple song with the limitations. It's definitely informed all of my recording skills in the digital world. Yeah, it's crazy to me how many people don't really make music but just get caught up buying gear: I think we all have a friend like this. GAS is real and something to keep in check; pretty much any time I want to buy something or go searching, it just means I want to make some music. Happy recording and thanks for watching, JAC!

[@jairocastano]

@@424Recording: Sure, man. I also have been a victim of that syndrome. It's sad and it really takes a toll on your finances. I have more stuff than I can actually use because, I have to work long hours to feed my family and to pay for all those goodies. But, thanks to you and an old book I bought many years ago, I'm getting back into making music, truly, and using effectively my stuff, resisting the temptation of getting more trash, (which is definitely the future for every piece of electronic, hardware and, of course, softwares that you buy nowadays) and using my DAW and the rest of my stuff as mere tools which, it's what they are supposed to be. Thanks again and, stay safe in these difficult days, my friend.

[@424Recording]

Yup, that's one thing about all of this stuff and about finances in general: waste not, want not. The less stuff you can buy or be okay with not buying, ultimately the better off you'll be, at least I've found this in my life. What book is it? That sounds like exactly the subject matter of an eBook I wrote, The Cure for GAS; I need to read that. Yeah, once you realize all this stuff is trash, that concept informs your decisions about what to purchase and why. And like you said, it's all tools as a means to an end. Cheers, JAC. You, too.

[@jairocastano]

@@424Recording: Hi, Mike... Well, about the book I told you about, it's from a guy named David Simons. Its titled "Analog Recording. Using analog gear in today's home studio". I really enjoyed it and I took some very valuable tips from him and it also has some very informative interviews with engineers from the old school. Very nice.

[@424Recording]

All right, awesome! I will have to check this out out. Thanks, JAC!

[@Lets-Drone-With-Bone]

awesome video took me right back this did. I've just won one of these mk3's on eBay, almost brand new, been in original box since 2001, drying to get it now. Love this old school audio gear i do, takes me right back. learnt loads from your video, ready to tackle this now :-) cheers for this :-)

[@DUBCEAST49]

This is THE BEST 4 TRACK RECORDER EVER CREATED........I had 2......

[@jasonelambeth]

All time classic vid. I will be absorbing the knowledge you have bestowed upon us for years to come. Thank you Michael.

[@424Recording]

My pleasure, Jason. LOL I'm glad to hear. This one took a long time to do; I hope you and others get a lot of mileage out of it! Cheers, buddy!

[@BluesBrethrenofPolishPeoplesR]

One of the best of the best I could watch, and thank you for a lot of work including the real sound we could experience, super.

[@424Recording]

Glad you enjoyed it, gtelefon. There was a lot of moving pieces in this video! Took a long time to put them altogether. I wish I had recorded the tape cue. Next time! Thanks for watching!

[@zcguitar1]

Thank you so much for this! I just got my first 4 track recorder and this helps a lot!

[@absolving]

GREAT video dude. Loved watching it. Mesmerising to see someone else's 4 track recording process. Also, I LOVE GBV

[@philippe9643]

You explain everything very well. Thank you very much!!

[@nicholasrussell2385]

You are a saviour to the legion of quarantinos who have recently ordered or re-visited this device in our isolation chambers. This video is exactly what I needed. Thanks so much!

[@424Recording]

Glad I could help. 424 savior?! Haha that's hilarious. Just doing my thing and it's really my pleasure. And thanks for becoming a patron! Happy to help and happy recording! Let me know if you have any questions, Nick!

[@MichaelDooleyProject]

Got my “Be Cool Cowboy” cassette rolling in the minivan 🚐 ! Love it!

[@ryal1]

This is great Mike! Thanks for making this in-depth tut!!

[@424Recording]

My pleasure, kerry! Thanks for all of your support!

[@har168421]

Hey, man. I'm a bit late to the party by a few years, but getting the groove of dusting off old equipment and this video popped up exactly at the right time. Thanks for the deep look at the process and bringing some clarity to routing strategies. Seriously. Can't thank you enough.

[@ZenMountain]

Best tutorial available. Everything became clear when you said the Pan knob has a different functionality when recording! Thank you so much!!!! -Great song too :)

[@PossiblyNic]

I’ve watched so many tutorials before this, but I only NOW fully understand busing. Thank you!

[@ammonduffinofficial]

Just wanted to say THANK YOU!!! Just got my first ever tape recorder (424 MKIII) and absolutely loving it. Your videos have been my bible ever since I got it. Thank you again man, also loving this track, Pinback vibes??

[@hawk4366]

Great suff mate. I'm just trying to get up to speed with my 424. This helped enormously. Thanks mate.

[@williamvanhecke329]

Thank you for taking the time to explain what is usually assumed to be common knowledge. This is the first time I really understood the mixer / tape / direct / buss situation.

[@424Recording]

Glad it was helpful, William. It took a long time to wrap my head around it! I'm hoping to make a dedicated panning and bussing video soon running thru some more examples. That is definitely the most confusing part about this machine! Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@karmicneurot9829]

Perfect content at the perfect time. The eBay 424 is here, and man, pristine. Thanks for this content!

[@424Recording]

My pleasure! I'm glad the timing is right. Happy recording, Karmic. Let me know if you have any questions

[@BPMusic06]

Thanks for this epic tutorial. I bought a 424 mk iii last month and am now getting around to learning it. It was a bit overwhelming at first but now am getting it thanks to your videos.

[@424Recording]

Great to hear, Brett. It seems like this video was perfecting timing for a lot of people. I'm glad to hear it demystified the 424 for you! Happy recording!

[@paddyburke4148]

Great explanation of the routing. Thanks for the vid.

[@424Recording]

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful. And thanks for becoming a patron!

[@gusisagreatname]

You're a sweetheart for doing this. THANK YOU

[@424Recording]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching. I hope it helps!

[@PostArmageddonNeoBarbarian]

I use mine for demos, but it takes roughly a year to write all the material and by the time that's done and I want to record to my 424 or 488 I totally forget everything and end up screwing up my demo, and have to rerecord twice just to relearn the dang machine. This tutorial is gold and something I'll have to come back to refer to. Thanks!

[@SteveJohnsen]

Love this. Thanks for the great video and what a cool song.

[@iiaaiiaannaaiiaaii]

This is awesome, thank you so much for the time and effort. Cool track!

[@yannickbraillon6892]

Perfect timing : the video lasts exactly the time of my son's nap and i just bought a 424 MKIII, perfect tutorial ! That guitar solo got me ! Thank you

[@424Recording]

Perfect! Thanks, Yannick. My pleasure. Enjoy!

[@billb6886]

Great tutorial. I've had a 424 sitting in my closet for years and am ready to start using it. I love the song and the "cheap guitar" sound. I have a plethora of great old inexpensive guitars.

[@SeanMcVerry]

I just got one of these bad boys a few days ago and this tutorial couldn't have come at a better time. Ur a god

[@424Recording]

Thanks, Sean! I'm glad to hear the tutorial is helping!

[@dannyfunnyshet2586]

very chill dude. talented and knowledgable. good vibes man. song sounds great. could definitely hear it played on a radio station.

[@424Recording]

🙌

[@joeneoj]

Very good tutorial! Im excited to learn mine

[@deewashburn4437]

Awesome just bought this recorder u did a great job on the lesson

[@SirRodney4Ever]

I like how you simplified this

[@doctordoctor6515]

Hey, I really LOVE your channel. I totally like the way you think about recording. You gave me some super helpful tips since I discovered your channel, and motivated me to keep going with what I love doing! Thank you very much man. I currently “just“ own a fostex h28, but I think the Tipps will come in handy, at least when I got my tascam 424 ;) keep doing what you do man!

[@424Recording]

Thank you so much, DoctorDoctor. I'm glad it's helpful to you and you're finding the value in all the vids and philosophies! My pleasure. Cool! I've never used the Fostex machines; maybe one of these days. Yeah, I think a lot of this stuff is universal. I will! Make sure you do something you want to do today!

[@badtripmoses]

Ive got boxes of analog 4 & 8 track recordings ive recorded for all my ba ds ive jammed with over the years & now im trying the stem separation technology to remix certain old live & demo or rehearsal tapes that cant be cleaned up on the analog tape recorder & am going to revive & properly mix the seperated tracks & mix & master on my digital 16 track recorder & have new old music to enjoy & possibly release!! Its quite the amazing technology for old music!!😊

[@Curdle7]

Been using these videos for years

[@BarnacleButtock]

The guided by voices trick is more useful when you're recording on type 1 cassettes like they were. It's really just a roundabout version of Dolby C or similar analog noise reduction.

[@424Recording]

Cool! I did not know that

[@424Recording]

🎛Time stamps in the description 🎛 patreon.com/424recording

[@louis6331]

Although it was an about the music that I recorded because I really didn’t care for it however it was extremely helpful even though I have a 414 MK to digital Tascam wich is also pretty damn old… this helped tremendously as I am starting a new home studio system with a Lotta new stuff and a Lotta all stuff that was given to me for free. Help me summarize in my hand the inns and outs of recording properly. Nice going, really loved listening to this and The explanations were very understandable even for brain fog person like me at 55. So thank you very much brother, God bless you and yours on this Christmas and holiday and new year.

[@timkaye9311]

Thanks for the tutorial. I’m going to try the pitch control and Guided by Voices tricks. Also, very cool song!

[@424Recording]

Have fun! Thanks, Tim!

[@JamesIvan1996]

I can't remember the last time I commented on anything. I just want to say thank you for all this fantastic information and you seem like a really cool dude. Take care

[@hizone34]

Just picked one of these up at a flea market, 30$! Excitedly learn how to use this, thanks for your help

[@424Recording]

I'm glad I could help! That's a great deal. Happy recording!

[@mikaelsundblad5381]

Great tutorial, thanks.

[@Meltt]

Hey man, thanks so much for making these videos, gonna check this big one out today!

[@424Recording]

My pleasure. Hope you enjoy it! Figured it'd be a good one for these quarantined days

[@troyfranklin6191]

great song, just picked one of these up, it was very helpful

[@424Recording]

Awesome! I'm glad it was helpful, Troy!

[@spooktasticaparanormal]

That song really took me back to a place i remember well from my past. Thank you so much for sharing your song Mike. Kind regards. Paul.

[@424Recording]

Glad you enjoyed it, Paul. And I'm glad to aid you in your time travel!

[@spooktasticaparanormal]

Mike, you have no idea just how much it warmed my heart as I listened to the lyrics of your song the mental trip was also amazing. Kind regards. Paul.

[@424Recording]

Cheers, Paul! That's awesome!

[@spooktasticaparanormal]

Hi mike I thought I would share this repair video with you if an old but little gem I bought from eBay. kzbin.info/www/bejne/poSxg3iOd71gh6c

[@zcguitar1]

I really like the song you laid down btw

[@kevingilmore6099]

Just fixed my 424 today. Gears were stuck - waited 5 years to unscrew the thing and tap the gear back in place. Just watched this entire demo. Damn, man what an epic demo! The song is great too. So impressed with what you’ve done here. This was a gift! Would love to hear the song in its final state. Bandcamp? Thank you for putting the work in on this. Huge help!

[@424Recording]

My pleasure, Kevin! I'm glad to hear the video was helpful and I'm glad to hear you've gotten your 424 working again. I have the track up on my Patreon. I'll probably be putting it out some time this fall/winter though. I've got some ideas for another version, too. Thanks for watching and happy recording!

[@hizone34]

you’re a king, man

[@424Recording]

Thanks, journey!

[@irapelletier5506]

Great tutorial as always

[@424Recording]

Thanks for watching, Ira!

[@steveku9005]

Amazing tutorial man thank you

[@424Recording]

Happy to help!

[@Ferrichrome]

Great vid, very chill and informative! I'd get one of these but man, they're getting expensive.

[@424Recording]

Thanks for watching, Dustin! Yeah, the prices are out of control. Keep an eye out for one locally. They still pop up from time to time at a reasonable price

[@oldnews8268]

Mike, thank you for this.

[@424Recording]

My pleasure, Dewie. Thanks for watching!

[@cvzzimo]

Thanks! Great Tutorial! 👍🏼

[@424Recording]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@TheWileyFosters]

This is amazing, thank you so much! I just joined your Patreon page. I encourage anyone else out there to throw this cool dude some support through that page, it's easy to do.

[@424Recording]

Wow, thank you, William! And thanks for becoming a Patron! Haha and thanks for plugging the Patreon! Cheers!

[@jonvincentmusic]

I sure miss this channel popping up on my feed. Wish you would come back.

[@slademcbride3225]

amazing tutorial just got the MkII can't wait to learn all the tricks. also, you sound remarkable like "this old tony" haha

[@helluvakhai]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! ❤

[@424Recording]

You're so welcome, Khai! My pleasure!

[@SidewalkTrip]

Dude i love your channel!!

[@424Recording]

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!

[@jonvincentmusic]

Awesome video. Well done.

[@424Recording]

Thank you very much, Jon. Glad you dug it

[@suburbansymbolism9382]

You're the man mike!

[@424Recording]

Thanks, James!

[@Shrimpy08]

Great video dude

[@424Recording]

Glad you enjoyed it, Shrimpy. Thanks for watching!

[@KASUN_M]

Thank you sir.

[@johnpauldove3892]

Fantastic tutorial, my man!

[@424Recording]

Much appreciated! JPD what is up?! Haven't seen you in a long time!! Hope you been well!

[@johnpauldove3892]

I'm well, my friend. Been social distancing for about a year now is all 😆 Stay safe.

[@424Recording]

Haha glad to hear. Yeah, this is my natural mode of living so I'm set

[@dylanwelsford6391]

I bought this in 1999 to replace my aging 144. The 424mkIII was the best cassette 4 track I ever owned. They don’t make my old Maxell XLII 60 anymore which is too bad

[@grisimusic8938]

This is an awesome video!!

[@424Recording]

Thank you, Grisi!!

[@spacealienjesus709]

I want to thank you ever so much.. This video was insightful and very helpful.. You are much apprciated..hope all is well..stay safe..

[@peterwalker8523]

THAT SONG IS SOOOO FIRE!

[@424Recording]

Thanks, Peter! I'm hoping to put it out soon. Thanks for watching!

[@JusticeOtt]

so much help!!! thank you!

[@424Recording]

Happy to help! Enjoy, Justice!

[@roboto936]

@12:12 lol. thank you for this tutorial, you are awesome!

[@424Recording]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DavidAndrewsPEC]

I enjoyed this! My assistant was watching some of it ... she's absorbing these ideas so she can help me make my recordings ... :D She doesn't know it yet ... mwahahahahaaaaa! She is not a native English speaker and yet she found your exposition easy to follow, and also uncluttered.

[@424Recording]

That's awesome, David! That's a huge compliment, thanks! It's the culmination of 3+ years of making vids on KZbin. I'm glad to hear I'm improving. Cheers, happy recording, and thanks for watching!

[@DavidAndrewsPEC]

@@424Recording Just the truth as a snapshot of your skills at the time this went out ... you really do make a good, nicely-paced video on this topic. As for that topic - the TASCAM Portastudio 424/III - I have to say, man ... I envy the shite out of you! ;) That is one bloody elegant machine. For twenty years, I was using its kid sibling, the TASCAM Portastudio 414 and, I have to say, it served me rather nicely! I'm on a Zoom R-16 now and ... weird as it may sound ... I'm getting agoraphopbic as fuck with it: two decades in Finland on 4-track plus nearly two decades on 4-track in the UK ... then you've 16 to play with - it is a proper mind-fuck! I went to 8-track for a few sessions. just to get used to the space. Now I'm coping with having 16 tracks to work on. Keep up the good work, good sir, and vive le portastudio!

[@424Recording]

I know right?! Anything above 4 tracks always seems so decadent to me now haha. Yeah, I do think the mkiii is the peak of the technology. It combines a lot of the ideas of the predecessors while also giving you some extra room with the size of the unit. Thanks, David, will do! Yeah, vive le portastudio!

[@DavidAndrewsPEC]

@@424Recording Heh - yeh, it seriously is! I have to say - looking at my own TASCAM 414, your 424-III looks luxurous! Certainly looks like a very flexible set-up in the mixer section, and I like what you can do with it - seen some of your other videos on here. Really impressive stuff! And yeh - when I got my pal's Zoom R-16, 16 tracks of space is just sooooooo big! I limited myself to 8 tracks. And that was much more comfortable. Then I branched out into the 16-track world somewhat. You'll have heard of tthese two people, I'm sure: Glyn Johns and Graham Cochrane. Glyn Johns practically refuses to work on anything over 16 tracks - he says that is plenty to be going on. Given that he can get a truly wonderful drum sound on three or four mics, I'm right behind him on that! Graham Cochrane, though, is a bit more forgiving - says: 'Limit yourself to 24 tracks maximum!' And GC is working on DAWs! Either way, the take-home is definitely one of 'freedom within limits', isn't it? Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@marcwolff1921]

I was missing the use of effects during mix down. Anyway, great job as always!

[@424Recording]

Ahhhh good call. Maybe another "advanced" tutorial is in order. Thanks for watching, Marc!

[@peterkiefel9064]

Hi Mike - I really enjoyed this thanks! I love how you took the time to walk us through the song E2E and learn how you use the Tascam. The 424 is perfect format for your music! The tutorial is such a tease! Does the snare sound better on right or left bus? Guess what! It's all getting ping ponged to track 4 along with the rhythm guitar and where the song ends up that makes perfect sense! Your workflow is different to mine (I mostly record direct, not thru the bus) but what you do makes sense, especially using aux 2 for monitoring. This video is for the 4-track nerds and I was all but reaching through the monitor trying to tweak the mix! I obsess over mixdown, particularly adding effects so is refreshing for me to really see how someone else uses the same equipment as me, but so differently, and ending up with a great result!

[@424Recording]

Hahaha thanks, Peter. I wanted to show as much as possible about the topics that confuse people the most, even if it meant winding up with a mono ping pong bounce of the first three tracks! I keep it simple out of laziness and also because I think it serves the music I'm making. Maybe a vid on recording only direct is in order. That sounds like a good one to illustrate that concept. The aux 2 monitor is super important IMO; I've accidentally recorded tracks on tracks and doubled things up before. There's no going back after that. That's awesome, re: reaching thru the monitor. That's one thing that I need to experiment with more: adding effects and using effect 1. I've never found the urge to do so. Again, out of laziness, I spend a lot of time getting the sounds right before I record them, so there's as little mixing left to do as possible, mostly just leveling. It would be great to experiment with some new techniques, though. Cheers, Peter and thanks for watching!

[@peterkiefel9064]

@@424Recording Hey Mike! Boy do I have a part 2 video suggestion for you! You mention you need to experiment more with AUX 1 effects. We have some common equipment; not only do I have a Tascam 424, but I also have Keeley Electronics 30MS Double Tracker, which I got on the strength of your product reviews. So on your song where you have vocal double tracked on track 1 and 3. You could demo the 30MS double tracker by showing it doubling your vocal from track 1 and that opens up the door for you to add some other overdub on track 3. The 30MS is a great option to open up the track count by giving a double tracked voicing without having to print across 2 tracks. I'm on your discord (Kegs Cosmic) and I'll hit you up with some detail on how I use the 30MS and get quite a good faux double track vocal. It's not the same, but is a solid option when you are coming up to your last overdub on a 4 track!

[@424Recording]

@@peterkiefel9064 Oh hey Kegs! This sounds amazing. I'm definitely up for doing this and I'll add it to the list. I want to do some sort of follow up to this, exploring some other, more advanced concepts. Oh, that's awesome that you grabbed the 30MS! That was recommended to me by another 4-track nerd for that exact purpose! I'm glad you took it to the next natural conclusion. I need to think about a song to record like this. But yeah, hit me up in the Discord and we'll chat!

[@peterkiefel9064]

@@424Recording see under "youtube" in Discord. have a great weekend and stay safe!

[@424Recording]

​@@peterkiefel9064 Perfect, Peter! I will check it out. Thanks!

[@elonmust7470]

I have a cassette briefcase from the 80s. I think that's all the justification I need to buy a Tescam 424

[@godofspacetime333]

I’ll put in a vote for a punch-in video. I’ve never used the feature either, but it would be good to know how (I’ve tried pressing the buttons and nothing happens heh). Also, maybe something on the effects sends? Maybe a combined “pro/advanced features” tutorial??? Either way, you’re still my favourite channel.

[@424Recording]

Yeahhh, good ideas, Godof! I need to revisit these topics. I tend to not use either that often but for the sake of a complete features rundown, I think these two are necessary, too! Wow, there's so many channels out there and mind is you fav?! Thanks, Godof!

[@fratertater6130]

So good Mike! You are on your way to becoming a LOFI guru for the ages! This is gonna help so any people!

[@424Recording]

Haha thanks Jody. And thanks for all of your support. It means a lot to me. Lofi guru for the ages?! I'll do my best. I hope it does help a lot of people! Cheers!

[@hitomukawakami7124]

Excellent video. This Tascam is quite capable for a 4-track. Would you say it’s the best on the market?

[@Septeemberpain]

Thanks for this tutorial! What song plays in your intro, that short quick clip?

[@ivi_]

Very nice, new subscriber here! I had a Fostex XR-7 in the 90's and thinking about going Dawless again. A 424+SM57 maybe. I love the song as well. Regards from Spain!

[@424Recording]

Thanks for the sub! That's cool, re: Fostex. I've always wanted to check one of those out. Do it up! We're all for that around here 🙌 Thanks for watching and listening! Happy recording!

[@jamesdoctor8079]

Damn dude, you made the pen ultimate four track video. Strong work man, a lot of people are going to learn a lot from this!!

[@424Recording]

Thanks for that, James! That's exactly what I was hoping to accomplish. I hope so! I hope it saves people a lot of frustration. I had a blast making it. Cheers!

[@Elfisko141]

dude this song is really good.

[@424Recording]

Thanks!

[@matafuko]

I've played around with these a lot over the years but never got beyond one for one direct recording. Recently got hold of one to own myself - this is a really handy guide!

[@BugzKiller]

Nice Refresher coarse, Mike! Now I can see if I missed anything as to what I do on mine. Watched most of your other vids when you first starting do these! Thanks again Pal! Also, Glad you put that smiley face sticker on your recorder because I was in a low mood today! Thanks again! And I think I asked you this long ago, the MK III is pretty similar to the MK II, which I have right, except for the extra 2 tracks you have, right?

[@424Recording]

Awesome, thank you, JPC! It's good to hear from you. I hope it clears up any unanswered questions you have. My pleasure. I'm just glad some of my specific knowledge can help other people do their thing. The smiley face sticker is Matt's! He sent this 4-track to the channel a few years ago. That's his trademark. I hear you, JPC. I think you can see it in my face in this one. Keep going. Try to stay positive. Make sure you do something you want to do, now more than ever. Yeah. They are very similar. I used to have that model as well. I think the main differences are what you said about the extra tracks and the fact that the PSU is hardwired. Oh, yeah, you also have better XLR jack placement IMO! Cheers!

[@nolarocks]

excellent

[@garychambers5850]

I've used a Tascam Porta II 4-track cassette for years. So much fun recording original songs! I was able to bounce tracks 1,2,3. to track 4 for my rhythm section, and free up tracks 1 & 2 for double tracking a vocal and use track 3 for a keyboard or another guitar, whatever I wanted! I loved the sound! I now have a 16 track digital which is fine but, I prefer analog over digital sound... Digital is much to clean or something. Sadly my Porta II broke down and I never bothered to have it fixed. (years ago) I still have a many of the cassette tapes with my original songs on them. I wish I could find a way to get the songs off the tape without buying a 4 track machine... A friend gave me his old Tascam 4 track cassette but the tapes play super fast.. like Alvin and the Chipmunks! Maybe its the adapter Im using? Its a player that only uses AC.no batteries.

[@424Recording]

The 4-tracks record to the tape at a higher speed to reduce noise, so unless you've got a deck that matches that speed (not sure if there are any, tbh) it'll sound like the chipmunks!

[@christienayers1789]

Legend

[@nielrenn]

Yo i really like your Video dude :) Thank you !

[@Brokeninc]

Your song is very good! You've really nailed that style.

[@424Recording]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@Brokeninc]

@@424Recording Is it posted somewhere that I can hear the whole song?

[@424Recording]

The final mix is at the end of the video. I also have the track as a download on my Patreon at patreon.com/424recording It'll probably also be out on a release at some point this year!

[@Brokeninc]

@@424Recording So if I would have kept listening and didn't assume it wouldn't fully play I would have heard it. Oi... Yes you should put it on an album or on itunes etc...

[@424Recording]

Haha it's all good, it's a long video. There's a couple mixes at the end. Thanks! I'm working on a new album and this will definitely be on it!

[@Curdle7]

Thank you

[@424Recording]

My pleasure.Thanks, Brace

[@spooktasticaparanormal]

Hey Mike, thank you so much for sharing this video. On this song you remind me very much of Gerry Rafferty with the double vocals technique. I love your song because it sounds so easy to listen to and very clean with no noticeable noise floor whatsoever. You made an old guy very happy dear friend. Kindest regards. Paul.

[@424Recording]

Wow, thank you, Paul. I'm glad you're digging the track and the recording. I'll have to check out Gerry Rafferty. I have never listened before. Thanks for the feedback. Hoping to make more tracks like this in the future! I love me some double vocals!

[@spooktasticaparanormal]

Mike your just great. Yeah Gerry Rafferty had hits in the 1970's with songs like Baker Street, and Stuck In The Middle With You. He lived just along the road from me.

[@424Recording]

Thanks, Paul. Ohhhh I know Stealers Wheel! I love the story behind that song. Heck, yeah! Wow, that's so cool. Small world! Did you ever jam with him?

[@spooktasticaparanormal]

Hi Mike, sadly I didn't have the opportunity to jam with the man. But we both lived in a housing estate called Ferguslie Park in Paisley west Scotland. Stealers wheel made an album called Ferguslie Park. Also the Scottish comedian Billy Connolly was in a band with Gerry called the humble bums.

[@424Recording]

Ah bummer. That's awesome. I'll check that one out. Man, so many connections!

[@tylerclark9322]

This looks so fun to use! Where can I get one and how much does it cost?

[@veintiziete]

hi, thanks for this amazing tutorial! Checked out your band and really liked it too. I have a 424 MKI , question, is there a way to mute a channel when you ping pong? Let's say I have tracks 1,2,3 and want to ping pong 1 and 3 only into 4. Is there a way to exclude channel 2? Thanks!

[@mauriciomota8448]

Hi, there,... I love your videos and I learned a lot from them, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have a doubt. I wanted to improve the audio signal of the effect pedals that I use in my portastudio Tascam 424MKII. Can someone help me? I use standard Boss pedals. And these pedals sound weak. So I was wondering if I need a "re-amp-box" to get the most effects out of the pedal. If I put a "re-amp box" on the "send" can I improve the effect? best regards and thankz for the videos. : )

[@Sally-ep1eh]

unfortunately im way too broke for this.. just wired up a passive volume mixer thing with some input jacks & potentiometers and hooked it to my tape deck haha loved the video anyways, i love to learn more about tape recording!

[@424Recording]

That sounds awesome! Whatever gets you there, Sally. Happy recording and thanks for watching!

[@riancleland8741]

Sally yo man could you tell me what it is you use? i want to start recording some stuff and i figured tape is the cheapest option considering the only other option would be spending at least a grand on a PC

[@Sally-ep1eh]

@@riancleland8741 Im using a Sony LBT-V302 double tape deck. If youre looking for good gear, get a deck from the late 80s to mid 90s since that was the golden cassette age. In most cases, used cassette decks are doing pretty fine if you clean the tone head. Make sure that the deck has a Dolby Noise Reduction function (NR) for a cleaner sound.

[@astralleviathan366]

Love it

[@424Recording]

Thanks! I'm glad you're digging it!

[@louis6331]

I do have one question. Is there anyway to hook this up to a Behringer multi mic system and an octave equalizer or even a sound mixer digital into a digital CD burner.?That way I’ll have multi outputs and inputs and be able to sleep drive it into a say to a four channel mixer with the USB interface to my computer? I would appreciate you hit me back with that once again appreciate what you’ve done so far thanks.

[@ScottLavene]

Hey mike. This is so great. Going to make a new album on my 424 with your help here. Is the title track available somewhere?

[@424Recording]

It's on the patreon for now, but will mostly likely be out this year when/if I get around to an album! Cheers, Scott. Good luck and happy recording!

[@gilah7174]

You're amazing

[@ineedstuff8286]

i LOVE how theres a channel for this... hahah WOW.. cuz the stim-uh-liss is going to buy one of these :D... i mean... I will buy heavy metals to ingest.

[@skate101ize]

I know I’m late, but could you explain the objective to playing back and recording using tape cue setting? Also, please keep making videos. Very inspiring!!