Using Effects (Compression, Reverb, Etc.) in the Tascam Model 12

In which I discuss and demonstrate the built-in compression and "FX" in the Tascam Model 12.
0:00 Intro
0:31 Compressors (overview)
0:57 Compressing Electric Guitar
1:43 Compressing Drums (Cajon and Snare)
2:20 Compressing Sounds in a Larger Mix
2:57 "Does It Sound Good?"
4:02 FX Bus and Available Effects (overview)
6:13 Various Effects on Vocals
7:26 "Chorus + Hall 1" in a Larger Mix
8:05 Thoughts on the Model 12's FX system
9:03 A Cautionary Tale
10:17 Conclusion
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[@I-LOG]

The Aux 2 Main isn't actually part of the FX signal chain. As long as nothing is plugged into the Aux 2 output jack, the signal goes straight from the Aux 2/FX Send to the FX bus. If you plug anything into the Aux 2 output it will disable the FX bus and then you would have to raise the Aux 2 Main in order to get the sent signals to the Aux 2 output. Nothing wrong with leaving it at unity though, you just don't have to if you don't want to.

[@JordanSeal]

Great clarification... I wish I could remember why I thought it affected the effects? Who knows. But: glad to be corrected. Pinned for others to see.

[@user-ht5ku9us3d]

Hello, I look forward to your videos every time. The sound recorded with the Model 12 sounds really good. I hope your music will attract more people.

[@JordanSeal]

I’m glad you enjoy my videos! And thank you for the kind feedback 😊

[@Thenit92]

Another brilliant video on the model 12. I think I will get one this year after years of using the porta 02 mk 2, dp 004, dp 008ex and the dp 03 sd. Keep up the good work!

[@JordanSeal]

Thanks! It's a cool device, and I've been really happy with it... but I've been very, very frustrated by system errors. I never had errors with prior Tascam products, but I've fought "File Error" and "Write Error" messages on my last two songs. I suspect that is saves/stores audio files differently than the DP products, and that may contribute to the frequency of these errors. So if you buy one: be warned, and save/backup often!

[@Thenit92]

@@JordanSeal I am well aware with all those errors and “sd card error” etc 😂 It’s the type of device that suits my recording compared to when I use a computer. Love to hear this song on full too.

[@AndyIntharaphithak]

My model 12 is a few days away, watched your other video, seeing how the fx is selected makes me wish the model 12 had a way connect to a mobile app on a tablet and then control things from there, wishful thinking? Nice video, expressive song!

[@JordanSeal]

That would be cool :) But if it's a current feature, then I don't know about it. I know there's Bluetooth connectivity, but I'm not aware of an app to control the effects (or anything else you do with the Model 12 itself). I think the Bluetooth is just an input/mixer feature.

[@realalexandergiron]

All I could think about when I saw this video was, " Hey, I have those same monitors." lol great video

[@JordanSeal]

I know almost nothing about the market for studio monitors. But I heard these were good + cheap, and I've loved them. Hope you feel the same!

[@Gem-Ex]

So funny you waving at yourself in the window reflection :D