Is this a good drum machine to use for recording, I have a tascam 24 track digital recorder? Is it easy to use?
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I like it a lot for the money. There is a learning curve as with anything that does a lot of things. I think it's a good choice.
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Mark; I think it would be excellent for recording. However, I found the manual to be difficult to understand for some functions. Perhaps the SR16 from Alesis would be a better choice if it has all the functions you need. It's been around for decades and has been very popular.
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Your best bet would be to record your backing track into the Tascam (you have 8 tracks to use), then add a mike and record into a different track. The. Tascam has an equalizer so you can adjust the spund of your vpice as desired. Great little device. I wasted two years buying one software package after another to use on my computer and none of them were worth a toot. I love the Tascam for its ease and portability. The learning curve is moderate but the manual is very good at walking your through the process of making a master track (wav file) which can then be uploaded onto your computer. I downloaded another free software to change the wav file into an mp3. You'll love the Tascam onvce you are used to using it.
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Hello there. I got this one to replace an old model. I am a full time musician and I use this device as practice tool and a demo recording device. You'd even record complex 8 track pieces if you'd use it with Amplitube's studio for an iPad.It sounds great for a tiny and fairly in expensive sound device like this.I would suggest you to go for a newer model though.It will cost you about 40$ more but it has Midi and other features, I would go for it myself if I wouldn't have this one.P.S. The only minus of these devises compare to they cheaper predecessor is that you can't change your iPhone or an iPad while recording or practicing. Keep in mind that the apps for these devices are power consuming. Hope it helps. Hello there. I got this one to replace an old model. I am a full time musician and I use this device as practice tool and a demo recording device. You'd even record complex 8 track pieces if you'd use it with Amplitube's studio for an iPad.It sounds great for a tiny and fairly in expensive sound device like this.I would suggest you to go for a newer model though.It will cost you about 40$ more but it has Midi and other features, I would go for it myself if I wouldn't have this one.P.S. The only minus of these devises compare to they cheaper predecessor is that you can't change... » Read More Hello there. I got this one to replace an old model. I am a full time musician and I use this device as practice tool and a demo recording device. You'd even record complex 8 track pieces if you'd use it with Amplitube's studio for an iPad.It sounds great for a tiny and fairly in expensive sound device like this.I would suggest you to go for a newer model though.It will cost you about 40$ more but it has Midi and other features, I would go for it myself if I wouldn't have this one.P.S. The only minus of these devises compare to they cheaper predecessor is that you can't change your iPhone or an iPad while recording or practicing. Keep in mind that the apps for these devices are power consuming. Hope it helps. « Show Less
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You can definitely use it for direct recording. I've used it on a couple of finished tracks with a couple of different instruments. You'll likely have some latency issues and will have to mess around with the settings, but every DAW I've tried it with has recognized it as an input source.
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If you want to record lectures try the Sony TCM200DV which uses tapes. I used it for one of my lectures and found that using the tapes and storing them without needing to download into a computer was a breeze. All my friends who used the digital recorders had problems but this recorder helped me pass. If you buy the 90 min. tapes the machine can double the time. Sensitivity is excellent. It runs about $35 and there is even a more expensive $45 older model. I just labeled the tapes and if there was a lecture I wanted to hear again it was no problem. I know you are keen on the digital but to me, recording and then downloading into a computer was a drag. Aside from that if there is a problem with the computer your recordings are gone. I know this didn't answer your question but it might help.
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Hi Fred, the DP-24 is not easy to use unless you have experience using different digital recorders and/or software. I have used quite a few different devices and software, and still occasionally I need to refer back to the manual when using my DP-24. It gives great quality recordings if you are willing to invest the time learning how to use it. If you're looking for something simple, I would recommend starting with one of their smaller portastudios (see http://tascam.com/applications/musician/mtr_digital_portastudio/). A lot depends on how many channels you want to record at a time. If it's just you, and you want to record 1 or 2 channels at a time, go with one of their smaller devices, it will be simpler, and you will probably find no difference in sound quality and you will save hundreds of dollars.
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Do you mean is it voice operated? No....this is a piece of junk, not worth a penny. I've rarely heard worse sound quality from ANYTHING. You should invest in a Tascam digital recorder. They're the size of a cordless phone, incredible digital sound quality, excellent built in mikes, easy to learn to operate, with a 32GB memory chip, you can record 64 hours of commercial CD quality sound or thousands of hours on various levels of MP3 compression. Even the most compressed MP3 setting yields a better recording than I've ever made with tape!! The Tascam DR-07 is around $100 and worth every penny, but there are both cheaper and more expensive models available. The only accessory really necessary is the AC adapter for around $25. Whatever you do, DON'T GET A CASSETTE RECORDER!!!
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Yes it's pretty good for any type of recording. Once you use it professional. It's a good pretty!!
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I definitely recommend a machine with more power. If you plan on doing any multi-tracking with plug-ins or using a low buffer rate, this machine will NOT handle the load. If you plan on just using one or two mics, use little to no effects not in real time, then it may be able to handle it, but it's a really slow processor. Having too many web pages open at the same time make a noticeable difference to processing speed, so you can imagine what a few larger tasks with recording would do to the performance. I would recommend you steer clear of this machine. You can upgrade the RAM, but you can't do anything about the processor. I definitely recommend a machine with more power. If you plan on doing any multi-tracking with plug-ins or using a low buffer rate, this machine will NOT handle the load. If you plan on just using one or two mics, use little to no effects not in real time, then it may be able to handle it, but it's a really slow processor. Having too many web pages open at the same time make a noticeable difference to processing speed, so you can imagine what a few larger tasks with recording would do to the performance. I would recommend you steer clear of this machine. You can upgrade the RAM, but you... » Read More I definitely recommend a machine with more power. If you plan on doing any multi-tracking with plug-ins or using a low buffer rate, this machine will NOT handle the load. If you plan on just using one or two mics, use little to no effects not in real time, then it may be able to handle it, but it's a really slow processor. Having too many web pages open at the same time make a noticeable difference to processing speed, so you can imagine what a few larger tasks with recording would do to the performance. I would recommend you steer clear of this machine. You can upgrade the RAM, but you can't do anything about the processor. « Show Less
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I never did get that crappy unit to work very well. VERY clunky, primitive interface. Just get Tascam's newer model, the GB-10. It is WAYY better.
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I do not have the turntable set up for recording on my computer. I would think the system will be okay, but you will want some third party software to record with.
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Hi Clint, Thanks tons for your insight. I believe I'll look at the DP-03 after considering your comments. Does the DP-03 have a built in drum machine? It's not overly important, just a 'nice to have'.
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Honestly I don't remember it coming with any recording software. I've used this as nothing more than a Midi Keyboard with Reason. If you want recording software, you should look into something more professional and something that's suited for that kind of work. Reason, Ableton, FL Studio ect...
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We installed our Tascam cd recorder in the sound system of a church sanctuary and use it every Sunday and on other occasions to record services. It has been working fine. As with most cd recorders, we find we have to keep training/reminding volunteers of the extra step needed to finalize a disc when recording is complete. Even though instructions are clear and the Tascam display prompts for this, operators miss this step occasionally.
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Yes, it should record fine. That 4x speed that's printed on the label means it can accommodate speeds up to 4 times. Actually, my Tascam recorder will only make copies at 2x speed and they are fine. I've used a good many of these TDK 4x CDs and have never had any trouble with any of them. Hope this proves helpful to you. Bob H.
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My experience is that it is a great recording mic. It was not meant for live performances as the design is sensitive to movement hence the rubber suspension holding mechanism to reduce vibrations. Good Luck.
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I record with protools, and Master with sound forge.. But I find myself recording almost everything I do live, with this.. Set the limiter to auto... Absolutely never clips or crackles.. then upload to computer and edit with a Mastering program.. All the Frequencies are there... It records great bass, mids, and trebles.. if you know how to eq and bring them out with plug ins.. I owned and used it for a year before I realized (not spreading the mics open / AB ) actually records better,, More similar tracks and easy to mix... I can rip down, chop, mix a complete band practice, and burn it on a CD in about an hour... Batteries Last Forever also... BEST VALUE HERE... I record with protools, and Master with sound forge.. But I find myself recording almost everything I do live, with this.. Set the limiter to auto... Absolutely never clips or crackles.. then upload to computer and edit with a Mastering program.. All the Frequencies are there... It records great bass, mids, and trebles.. if you know how to eq and bring them out with plug ins.. I owned and used it for a year before I realized (not spreading the mics open / AB ) actually records better,, More similar tracks and easy to mix... I can rip down, chop, mix a complete band practice, and burn... » Read More I record with protools, and Master with sound forge.. But I find myself recording almost everything I do live, with this.. Set the limiter to auto... Absolutely never clips or crackles.. then upload to computer and edit with a Mastering program.. All the Frequencies are there... It records great bass, mids, and trebles.. if you know how to eq and bring them out with plug ins.. I owned and used it for a year before I realized (not spreading the mics open / AB ) actually records better,, More similar tracks and easy to mix... I can rip down, chop, mix a complete band practice, and burn it on a CD in about an hour... Batteries Last Forever also... BEST VALUE HERE... « Show Less