Tascam DP-006 Thorough Quick Start Recording

[@alb5811]

Excellent tutorial. Just purchase the DP-006 and the manual almost made me say "forget it". Stumbled on your tutorial and all has become clear. Nice slow clear explanation, with a drop of humor included. Thanks. Looking forward to delving into your other videos.

[@peteywheatstraws4909]

This is an excellent tutorial. Breif, bright, and relevant. I liked that song you did as well, very tasteful.

[@StudioonaStick]

Thanks! Glad it helped.

[@bobbyleggins3900]

My guy! let me tell ya! ive looked at many tutorials on youtube and you sir by far is the best and now I have the confidence to gone head and purchase that DP-006 i've been eyeballing!

[@StudioonaStick]

Glad I could help!

[@DJ_Cue]

Brilliant. Thank you so much for doing these videos. Very informative 😊

[@drone2778]

Superb video. I bought this recorder and had something recorded, mixed mastered and saved off to my computer in minutes. Great work, keep it up👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@lacorrida]

Your explanation is much better than the manual

[@StudioonaStick]

Thanks, let me know if you have any questions.

[@johnnie3Chords]

I just bought one today , it will be here tomorrow. You made it look quite simple , I'll keep you updated , thanks for simplicity!

[@davidsharp3110]

Stick!, I spent two hours after opening the dp-006 pressing buttons, getting sound into the recorder, etc... Took a deep breath and put it away before I lost my mind. Woke up today, watched your video and had it recording successfully 5 minutes later. Thank you so much!

[@StudioonaStick]

Mission accomplished! Thanks for watching.

[@davidsharp3110]

@@StudioonaStick Sorry but now I can't get the menu "wave" to convert a mono track to a wav file. I have seen that on other videos but my DP-006 does not have "wave" in the menu. I am again confused.

[@StudioonaStick]

@@davidsharp3110 I'm confused as to what you are attempting to do, can you explain further?

[@davidsharp3110]

@@StudioonaStick Just trying to get audio (wav files) from the DP to my computer. I gave up and will find a better way to mix mono audio to wav so I can email them out. The Tascam has so many hoops to go through. Sending it back.

[@ollierocha6556]

Wow, such detailed description! Very good to learn here. Best to watch it many times. Thank-you so much! I just got mine today.

[@Deianeira666]

Thanks a lot for this, I’ve been looking for something to make solo recordings with for years and this seems like a good way, great tutorial, Tascam should be paying you

[@ZeginMakesMusic]

Great video. I picked up this guy to pair with my spark go mini amp. It is a great combo for recording.

[@peteywheatstraws4909]

Man I bought one of those mini GO amps and they went on sale a week later.

[@kaaaamelot]

Came for the DP-006 review, stayed for the jam :) thanks for the vid ! +++

[@StudioonaStick]

You're welcome. Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@laurenceellis8311]

Thanks a million, really clear 'idiot proof' tutorial that got me started...

[@mikeford8241]

Just got one, ty for the walk through, gonna take a while to understand it all, your guidance is much appreciated...ty again Mike

[@Vigilanty100]

Awesome tutorial thank you. Second one I've watched of yours and third one all together cause the user manual is challenging. 🤙

[@Marcuzzzz]

"is that hi?!,... Yeah hi" i do that also haha. Talking to myself when making recording 😂👌🙈 i used to have a tascam back in the day(stoneage) it used a cassette tape. Awsome time. Thanks for the video friend! There's just no app that will beat recording like this 😎🤘rock on

[@Tom_Vince]

GREAT VIDEO SIR! I know you pointed it out but I missed it and later I found that after recording some 20 minutes of music I could press RTZ and the STOP key and it would immediately return to zero. I actually went and made breakfast the first time I used the TASCAM waiting for it to rewind, LMAO!!! Thanks again and I really liked the second video for this as well very helpful!

[@StudioonaStick]

Ha! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@TheBushcraftonline]

At 2.10 you asked why you can set the inputs to off. Well I think I have a answer to that question. If you are creating a master-track this is helpfull, otherwise it will not only record your mastertrack but also all signals that coming trough the inputs. NIce videos! Very helpfull!

[@christianfranks3550]

sweet thanks, your instructions help save alot of reading and pressing around.

[@StudioonaStick]

You're welcome!

[@cgjventertainmentproductio383]

Thank you very much! Very Clear and helpful. Nice demo song too.

[@StudioonaStick]

Glad it helped. Thanks! and thanks for watching!

[@benwilliams6993]

Really clear and helpful, thanks. I can't believe your song wasn't a smash hit though. People have no taste these days.

[@kurtkaufman]

Thank you so much for this video. I was glad to see that the three input levels, low, medium, and high are in effect just either cuts or boosts, and that the actual fine adjustment is done with the input's level control. Thankfully, I don't see any evidence of there being some sort of automatic limiter, which was my number one concern, and is the primary reason why I can't do at least some casual recording using my (Android) phone. Thanks again.

[@TheMichaelseymour]

great little machines

[@StudioonaStick]

I use mine a lot for all sorts of things. Thanks for watching.

[@jamesraystewartfireandrain1637]

Very helpful videos. Thanks!

[@CmdrMic]

Great vid. The Off position on the internal mics is useful when creating a master track - otherwise they remain live during the mix down and can pick up noises, particularly if you are adjusting the knobs or holding the case near the mics.

[@StudioonaStick]

Nice, thanks!

[@nancywarren]

This is what happened to me! I came to youtube to figure out what happened.

[@TheGabefelice]

VERY EFFECTIVE TUTORIALS THANK YOU!!!

[@StudioonaStick]

Thank you! and you're welcome.

[@jakesmits2765]

Thanks for the lesson , appreciate it very much.

[@botoepfer8588]

best toutorial I have seen

[@keithmaryman1377]

Thanks for the video. Gonna get one because I'm a bit tired of working with DAW s

[@666THEMARK666]

I know im quite late to this video but i was curious if you can bounce tracks on this? Can you select multiple tracks and bounce to a single so you can add more to it?

[@mauriceking8288]

Thank you so much your video was very helpful.

[@StudioonaStick]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@80shownuff]

A video on how to hook up the tascam dpoo6 to a small mixer would be great

[@spottedliver]

Most Excellent. Thank you.

[@StudioonaStick]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@brianfitzrandolph3596]

Is there a way to light up the screen it’s so dark

[@scofair5551]

Thanks for great demonstration. Please tell me- is it possible to record 6 tracks at different times ie turn a stereo track to left record, then later turn it right record? Or by 6 tracks do you mean a stereo track to mean 2. Best wishes from Essex UK 🇬🇧 PS: think I just got the answer- saw your bouncing tracks video.

[@drone2778]

excellent 👍👍👍👍 Great tutorial

[@filtax3984]

what types of sound the recorder outputs?mp3?thanks

[@StudioonaStick]

wav

[@filtax3984]

@@StudioonaStick can i convert the wav to mp3 with a software that is included?

[@jakepierce1153]

Thank you so much

[@ray.a7343]

Do you just hook up a 1/4 cord on the jack to playback with an amp to hear it how are you hearing it play back?Also can you upload the song when finished to anything other than a computer? Like a mp3 on a cellphone or a cd or a cassette thanks

[@scarlit9788]

Thank you

[@StudioonaStick]

You're welcome

[@CL-qq4bz]

I'm attempting to digitize vinyl with my DP-006, would I need to assign my 3/4 channels as A/B for stereo recordings? Does the 1/4 TRS cable being mono effect anything?

[@StudioonaStick]

That's no problem, just hard pan 3 to the left and 4 to the right.

[@andrescen7577]

If I'm recording only on input A to tracks 3 and 4, should I set them to A-A? Mono or stereo?

[@sweetdaddygrungerobertaaro1291]

Can it be used as a sort of interface so I can record through these mics onto my pc, or do I have to move my recordings with the card.

[@GIDAEONGULLY]

18:11 It took two years, but I noticed. It even peaks.

[@mrtelecaster009]

Hi, great videos, just got a DP06 a few days ago and have a question for you. I have a Taylor 814CE and I am plugging it straight into channel A ( does this in all channels btw), even with the channel assigned and level set to high and level full on the signal is only just hitting that lowest dotted line on the display with the arrow to the left of it. Guitar has a built in preamp too, how on earth do I get the input levels higher as in your video? I am at a loss atm to be honest and need some help. Cheers. Andy

[@DaisyChaine]

are the internal mics of decent quality? i really want to buy this so i can use something other than garage band and my shitty iphone headphones

[@HunterVisionProductions]

Does the device have an internal speaker for playback or is output through the headphone jack?

[@StudioonaStick]

No speaker, headphones and main outs.

[@ericswild]

Can you not play the music tracks as recorded (drums, bass, etc) you have so far through a headset/speakers while you record the next track to align the timing?

[@MrBBaron]

Tried all the steps as shown in this video and another similar video on Tascam dp006. I can see input of audio signal but there is no sound in playback? Help needed what is wrong?

[@johnebersberger]

You need to either plug in headphones or a speaker to the side of the Tascam, because it does not have a playback speaker of it's own. (or if this is not the problem, make sure you press both the red record button and the button with an arrow on it when starting a recording)

[@LadyNichet]

Following step by step, getting levels but nothing is playing back. Defective unit or am I missing something?

[@scoomcaviezel290]

If I have a beat made and put on a cd from a producer. How can I input that beat into the tascam ?? Anyone know? Thankyou

[@PavelPowel]

Great video, how do I upload a beat so that I can sing over it? I've looked for this can't seem to find it or do it.

[@matthazelby506]

Hi I'm new to recording. I'm using my nux300 mg modeller pedal straight in.should I be hearing just one side of my headphones when recording.

[@tommaynard_keyoftreeband]

My son got me the 006 for Christmas. I'm already wondering if we should return it and get one of the 8 tracks, 03X I think is the latest. Then again, it's just me at home but i will be sharing tracks with an out of state friend.who uses computer DAW. Thoughts? Also, I'm a slow learner.

[@StudioonaStick]

If you aren't going to do a lot of processing and are mainly concerned with recording raw tracks, a 006 is adequate. The mic ins are a bit limiting since they are not xlr but that's not a huge deal if you are in a small "studio" environment. Cable runs will be short and interference will be negligent. Plus you can use a $10 DI box to solve that issue if it arises. I like the DP series because it's a bit larger and more user friendly. The newer handheld style models are excellent for portability and features, but they are more difficult to navigate and use. If you are going to record tracks and export them to your friend for mixing and mastering, you have what you need, I'd just add a DI box. Thanks.

[@tommaynard_keyoftreeband]

@@StudioonaStick Thanks for the input. User friendly is good. I'm sticking with what I've got. If I get serious and also need more tracks I can always upgrade. It'll probably take me a year to master all there is with the 006. I'll comment on how the first 4 track recording goes. You're sure making it a lot more fun by making it easier.

[@Michael-fr3xc]

What a great video!! This is my first recording device and your video was a game changer, easy to understand and well paced for me to keep up with. Is there any way to erase the track you just laid down without erasing the entire song?

[@BigFuzzyLHG]

Can you reintroduce your 6 channel mix in one stereo channel and keep recording and adding more layers?

[@StudioonaStick]

Absolutely, it has a track bouncing feature. Here is a link to my how to video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXLPgoBjnKmLpMU

[@BigFuzzyLHG]

@@StudioonaStick thank youuu

[@trusso11783]

There are only 4 tracks with levels out. Where are tracks 5 and 6 and how would you independently output their sound at the level you want?

[@badbeardbill9956]

Tracks 3 and 4 are stereo - so it’s really 4 tracks. Essentially track 3 is actually tracks 3 and 5 and track 4 is track 4 and 6, iirc

[@candyman3537]

How many input channel?

[@daguy7575]

Can you record analog synths into this thing? I just want to record my synth by its self… I am assuming it can 🤷🏻‍♂️🙏

[@StudioonaStick]

Sure as long as it has a line level 1/4" out no problem. Thanks for watching!

[@migueldespaties9930]

thx !! got a question. can I upload a wave in the maschine. lets chords or drums and use them on one track, than lets say record a bass and export the bass only on wave format ? merci :)

[@StudioonaStick]

Yes, no problem. You would mixdown with just the bass track turned up and export master. Here's an entire playlist of tutorials for the Tascam DP-006... kzbin.info/aero/PLLggLUPHVoiPVcsvqKbl-aSUDIeMv5ndM

[@redeyedbuggers]

Would I run into any issues recording an electric drum-kit on this? If I wanted to record them in stereo, do I just run 2 lines from my drum module into the A & B inputs on the Tascam? Your vids have been so helpful! I just ordered myself one of these & it hasn’t even been delivered it yet but I feel like I basically know how to use it from watching you cover it. Any tips or advice on recording eDrums on this thing would be very much appreciated!

[@StudioonaStick]

You could do that or you could use Track 3 or Track 4, either one can be a stereo pair. Thanks for watching.

[@peteywheatstraws4909]

I actually just ran a .25" cable jack from the brain to the deck and it sounded fine. I still have 3 tracks left, for bass, guitar 1, or guitar 2/vocals. I've never dedicated 2 tracks to drums like I did with an analog tape machine, these little digital 4 tracks record at a much higher level of quality.

[@norbertk9595]

Can one record and playback at different speeds on this machine, as was possible on the old Tascam tape machines?

[@StudioonaStick]

No, it's one speed.

[@norbertk9595]

@@StudioonaStick Do you know a machine along the line of the DP-006 that does allow for changes of record & playback speed?

[@StudioonaStick]

@@norbertk9595 Looks like the Zoom R8 allows for BPM changes from 50-150%. I'd like to go over that machine. "Hey Zoom!"...lol

[@norbertk9595]

@@StudioonaStick Thanks!

[@StudioonaStick]

You're welcome!

[@jasoncunningham7787]

Great video, thanks. What are you running the line out to? How are you getting sound back other than headphones? Excuse my ignorance, very new to it all.

[@StudioonaStick]

You're welcome, I appreciate it. I run the Tascam rca outs to a usb mixer, that goes into my desktop. Then I sync the audio to the video. I'l probably make a video explaining my video creation workflow. Thanks!

[@thecrazymikevshow8573]

Got a question: When I. finish a song, master and send it to my computer, the volume is not very loud! Any Suggestions on how I can increase the overall volume of each recording?

[@StudioonaStick]

The volume during the initial input recording, the mixdown and mastering will print to the sd card, so get the levels balanced, but higher than what you have been when you record, mix and master.

[@StudioonaStick]

Thanks for the comment, I'm going to discuss this in my next video.

[@StudioonaStick]

Again, thanks and here's some food for thought... kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJjOp6CcjamcrtU

[@fergtwomey]

I'm trying to import a wav file onto a track - which is fine, but I want the track to start at 10seconds in, not at the start. Is that possible?

[@clintlucas7604]

Does the Tascam have a drum file? I'm not a drummer amd don't know one. Would a Beatbuddy work to input into the Tascam for drums? Maybe record the beat buddy externally? Can you chop and cut parts of a song after recording. 3 questions. Thank you

[@xotbot3317]

Do you know if I can run a mixer into this and record it, or would I have to use it for every instrument?

[@raehd]

do i have to have this plugged into anything to hear the playback?

[@allan2519]

Headphones will work

[@trevordorn7411]

Do you have any preference between the dp006 and dp008?

[@StudioonaStick]

It mainly depends on what you must have. I you only need raw tracks and you want very affordable convenience, then I would recommend the 006. If you need to produce complete and fairly polished demos without a computer or daw, then I'd recommend the 008(EX).

[@trevordorn7411]

@@StudioonaStick I come from the days of cassette tape overdubbing, so I guess I want simplicity. I am looking mostly to record myself live with an acoustic or electric guitar with the ability to overdub harmonies/solos and I’d like them to sound good (better than the memo recorder on my iPhone), but I don’t want to mess with further computer editing. Just a hobby. Looking at the dp006, dp008 or the tascam h4n pro. Not concerned with cost but don’t want to spend unnecessarily. Thanks for your help and by the way, great video.

[@StudioonaStick]

@@trevordorn7411 In that case I would either go with the 008EX or the H4n Pro. The 008EX is a little more user friendly (larger and easier to adjust) with slightly less onboard effects options. H4n Pro is really compact and can record higher bit rate, and it has added delay and amp models. But the controls are tiny and the outs are 1/8".

[@spencerreinstein7352]

Im pretty dumb guy But by the middle of this I had recorded our voices, Ill have to watch till end so we see how save & muilt track But im frazzled rite now🤯

[@StudioonaStick]

Great! If you get stuck ask away...

[@tommaynard_keyoftreeband]

At least you're recorded something. I'm still absorbing the how's and how nots😁

[@Marcuzzzz]

Ill buy one soon 👌 than ill come back 2 this club of no return 🤙😎🎼

[@SheriStreeter]

2:04 I managed somehow to record room ambience while recording the master, so I had to turn the mics off for this.

[@JLP59]

I cant read the screen on mine. Not lit up enough. Probably gonna send mine back

[@michaelicone3554]

The word you use " arm " do you mean the settings are good to go? I found you are hard to understand. seems you were in a hurry - Do you have a simple version for me - a lightweight thinker?

[@georat16]

When you arm a track, that particular track is ready to record sound according to the specifications and choices you've made. The "armed" track(s) will be blinking before recording starts. Red means recording, blinking red means "ready to record."

[@rodneypayne5124]

Very Informative, thanks! Good job! Jesus Christ is Lord and the devil is a liar! ✨

[@StudioonaStick]

Thanks for watching!

[@ralocunninghamthe3626]

Omg bro you said quick

[@501sqn3]

Hmm, good sound, but why do you have to load your demo on to a PC?, I thought this had an SD card that you can store demo's on??. Also,- I cannot see how this recorder is able to record 6 tracks, it's a 4 track !!

[@StudioonaStick]

You have to move it out of the machine if you want other people to hear it. For storage you can leave the songs on the Tascam. At 18:15 I explain how it has up to 6 tracks. Thanks for watching.

[@501sqn3]

@@StudioonaStick nope, sorry, just can't see 6, separate, independently recordable tracks on this . 🤷

[@StudioonaStick]

@@501sqn3 Virtually every mixer on the market considers stereo channels when naming and claiming the total number. Show me one that doesn't. Thanks for watching.

[@501sqn3]

@@StudioonaStick sorry, but that doesn't make any sense either!. Maybe a different tutorial, delivered in a different way might help?. I think I might need a tutorial about the tutorial if you see what I mean?. Anyway, thanks for your time👍

[@StudioonaStick]

@@501sqn3 It makes perfect sense. If I had time I'd list 100 mixers that are named 12. 16, 24, 32...none of which have that number of individual mono inputs. Maybe you're jerking my chain lol

[@vipvop]

The dim screen is a real bummer

[@aaronlarsen7447]

It's a pain. Menues and arming tracks. It is not a nucular device. I want to plug into a channel and press record. With modelers, all extras are redundant. A tuner, a metronome, basic e.q. reverb, and delay are redundant. Serious engineers are using DAW. Serious songwriters go Dawless. Build it for the songwriters, so they can share their tracks with the engineers. If it were a vehicle, they put the cup holder in the way of the shifter, the battery under the back seat,, and you have to jack up the car, and climb under to access the spare tire.