Hey there, thanks so much for checking out the video and taking the time to leave a comment. Much appreciated my friend. I was shocked at how easy it was to work the tascam and how much I could get out of it with minimal effort👍
@themediapreacher8154 yeah, I watched this video after the other one and thought the same thing. How do you get decent drums on this unit? Is it in the box, or is there an app I can transfer onto the unit. I usually start my songs with a beat in the style I'm after and vibe on that with the chords I'm using, then build the song around that. My old drum machine had fills on it and it really made my mixes come alive.
@@titmusspaultpaul5hey Paul, the drums on this track are a you tube drum loop which I recorded onto tracks 7 and 8. Loads of drummers on you tube with beats just search drum beat and the bpm you want 👍
@themediapreacher8154 thanks for the info. Do they have drum fills I can use as well? I'm leaning towards the Tascam unit. I use to work with a 4 track Tascam unit and I found it very easy to use. Is this unit easy to use? Thanks.
Hey titmuss, in short it is so easy to use. Did a follow up video where I showed more how it is used a few weeks back, just like using an old tape machine
Thank you for your video and demonstrating the process, without the DAW. Love the finished song, and your easy style, and I'm certainly thinking of getting the model 12 too. Cheers!
Thanks for this vid. I've just had delivered my Model 12, and, boy, there's a lot to learn! But I'll get there... Like your voice, the vibrato is really pleasant to hear :)) Rich :)
When i brought my Tascam model 12 was with the primary intention of running away from daw's . Now knowing the capabilities of the Tascam model 12 and having a new (second hand laptop ) i'm trying to found the best daw that could work the Tascam Model 12 and also the best one for beginners . The song sounded great , congratulations for the good work and sharing and for showing how this multitrack recorder is very capable piece of gear in a home studio music
hi Clarissa, thanks for taking time to leave such a lovely comment, much appreciated. I think the beauty of the machine is that it can be used standalone or with a daw - whatever mood you are in it is great a both. I use it with logic and it is great - would highly recommend logic or garage band. I used to use it in pro tools - it worked well but was a bit harder to set up
I feel like the keyboard had a frequency issue or was slightly out of tune. Still impressive. I have an old korg d888. My only issue was it had a long save or write time. I’m sure this is much improved
I tend to agree chud, I think it’s a frequency issue. I think this demonstrates the restriction in using a device like this. On a Daw you can go in and fix this but are a little stuck with it in this scenario. Thanks for checking the video and leaving such an interesting comment 👍 hopefully see you on the next one
@@themediapreacher8154 I have found if you’re recording a synth you have to tune to the patch. Which isn’t ideal. I had an old Casio that I swear was sharp on random keys. On the plus side my synths usually have a setting you can go in and fix the hertz to being it to room standard.
Really nice, what did you do to get such a sound for the guitar, I mean inside the mixer, what functions did you do and is there anything external to get this sound
Hey Shay, thanks so much. Not really, I think the Tascam has a really smooth preamp, I then just mixed the guitar well, added some gentle compression with the comp knob and did a hi pass with the eq 👍
sounds kinda like George Harrison's soul jumped into your body and borrowed it for a few hours to make this song, and then jumped back out when you finished the mix ;)
Just bought the Model 12 solely for the MPC 8 outputs. My goal was to use the Model 12 strictly as an audio interface for multitracking the 8 outs of MPC into Ableton. I did not know this wasn’t an analog mixer after purchase. Beautiful mixer but disappointed of its limitations when recording into DAW. From my understanding, you CANNOT use the Panning, EQ and Faders per channel to add a pre-mix and then record that into DAW? Just looking for a second opinion here lol. I can still multitrack the 8 outs into Ableton no problem. But it all goes in dry no matter if the faders are up, or down or the channels are panned left/right. This mixer is very confusing. I guess all those great features are for standalone recording to SD??? If you can help navigate me on any possibility here it would be highly appreciated lol!!
@@GoldynChyld hey there, it is a basic mixer for DAW. I use it in logic and the faders and pan knobs work in each channel but that’s about it, I control eq and effects in the box. I see the model 12 as an old school multitrack which can also be used as a really good interface. If you are looking for analog mixer I can see why you would disappointed. Do you have a right to return window to buy an alternative ?
@@themediapreacher8154 I would return it but I have already exhausted several returns from other soundcards at this point lol. Thought this was the ONE based on all the great reviews but overlooked the fact that everyone loves it as a DAWLESS machine. What sold me was the 10 inputs and just thought the knobs would work no problem on the mix before tracking into DAW. Thought that was standard for any mixer/usb interface. I got played again smh. I will just go ahead and hold onto this because it still records all 8-10 tracks simultaneously into DAW. I will just have to pan, EQ and add FX once in Ableton. I have heard however that changing the options to “Post EQ” may help record the EQ at least. I will check that out. Thank you for replying back and confirming this. Appreciate it! Cheers
Forget the daw this sounds epic dont get me wroung yes computer to master with. Butt stand Alone the work flow is fast and get the ideal down with ease.
Thanks so much, it is a great machine, so easy to use and I was well happy with the results. Thanks for giving me five mins of your day and taking time to leave a comment 😎
Hey good job there! I am thinking of getting one of these to use like my old 80's cassette four track. Do you mix down directly on the Model 12 then export an mp3 because that is what I want to do, no computer if possible. Thanks!
hey there, thanks for checking out the video and the channel. thanks for the encouragement. I have to admit I exported into logic and then gave it a bit of extra comp, eq and tape sat before putting into the video. I need to work out how to add a bit of polish in the box - maybe a quest for a future video.
Cool mate, cheers. Couple of thoughts: First off, thank you for making this demo feature an actually pretty good song with competent singing, Almost every other 'gear demo' type video for the Model 12 that I've watched has very poor music being recorded on it, which is a bummer to sit through. Secondly, with regard to the compressor knob, another RUclipsr (RecordingStudio9) made a detailed analysis of how it works.( The upshot is here... ruclips.net/video/w4XxUDEPw5I/видео.html.) Basically, at 25% (9 o'clock or so) it acts as a high threshold 100:1 limiter, and then as you go clockwise on the knob, the threshold lowers, and the ratio drops as well down to your typical 8:1 - 4:1 compression ratios. So it does very different things depending where you are on the knob, not just "less/more". Finally, I am planning to get a Model 12 and use it similar to what you've done here, so your video was a nice workflow tour.
Hey neekomax, thanks for such an interesting comment and for pointing me in the direction of this video. The manual could be better for the device in truth. Have fun using it, it is a great toy to have, who could have imagined this 25 years ago ?👍
Ha, thanks so much for checking out the video Steven! In all seriousness very easy intuitive machine, plug in the mic, arm the track and press record, highly recommended
I've owned and used the model 12 for four or five years now and I must say this is not a very useful video for someone who wants to know how to actually use the model 12 as a stand-alone multitrack recorder because it leaves out essential information, like how to add effects to single tracks by bouncing, or how to actually master to the main track and how to export that to a final file, (one way of accomplishing this being to record to channel 11/12 ie the main) etc. It might serve a useful purpose in encouraging people to further explore the model 12, which is great. The host does seem to enjoy the process, so nice job there.
Hey Ian, thanks for checking out the video and for taking the time to leave a comment. I have to admit as much as I love it I am rubbish at using it and dont have a great knowledge of all its ins and outs. for that reason I cannot profess to be an authority on its use, the vid was more a vlog of me doing my best with the knowledge I have to record a song :-)
Am I the only one bothered by the fact that he keeps adding a "D" to the end of the word demon? As in demonD.. Regardless, I appreciate the video utilizing the Model 12 this way. Im considering it for this purpose.
Great job…. Love the workflow, that is how I would work. Be productive! Bravo!! 👏
Great little machine…I have one on its way! Nice video. Thanks for sharing. Be safe.. Cheers..
Hey Alejandro, thanks for checking out the video and leaving a comment. You are going to love this when you get it. It is great with or without DAW
Doesn't sound too bad! Nice work!
Hey there, thanks so much for checking out the video and taking the time to leave a comment. Much appreciated my friend. I was shocked at how easy it was to work the tascam and how much I could get out of it with minimal effort👍
Great song and outstanding quality from the Tascam. Very well done.
Cheers Paul, as I said on the other thread I think something like this is a better option for a stand alone recorder ❤️
@themediapreacher8154 yeah, I watched this video after the other one and thought the same thing. How do you get decent drums on this unit? Is it in the box, or is there an app I can transfer onto the unit. I usually start my songs with a beat in the style I'm after and vibe on that with the chords I'm using, then build the song around that. My old drum machine had fills on it and it really made my mixes come alive.
@@titmusspaultpaul5hey Paul, the drums on this track are a you tube drum loop which I recorded onto tracks 7 and 8. Loads of drummers on you tube with beats just search drum beat and the bpm you want 👍
@themediapreacher8154 thanks for the info. Do they have drum fills I can use as well? I'm leaning towards the Tascam unit. I use to work with a 4 track Tascam unit and I found it very easy to use. Is this unit easy to use? Thanks.
Hey titmuss, in short it is so easy to use. Did a follow up video where I showed more how it is used a few weeks back, just like using an old tape machine
Hey all today I have gone dawlese, the full song is at the end of the video , let me know what you make of it in the comments ❤
Nicely done!
Thank you for your video and demonstrating the process, without the DAW. Love the finished song, and your easy style, and I'm certainly thinking of getting the model 12 too. Cheers!
Hey Martin, thanks for your time in making the comment, hope your recordings are great, have fun recording
Beautiful song. Great job. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇧🇷
Much appreciated 👍
Cool tune! Has a nice George Harrison vibe. 👍🏾
Hey Connie, wow thanks for such a lovely compliment and for checking out the channel 👍much appreciated
Great tune and songwring. Really like the chord changes.
Hey Ray, thanks so much for taking the time to check out the video, song and leave a comment. Much appreciate the support 👍
😇😀👍👏🏽very well done,I do have a Tascam model 12,and had it about a couple of years now…..it works for me.
Thanks so much for leaving a comment and checking out the channel, enjoy recording my friend
Thanks for this vid. I've just had delivered my Model 12, and, boy, there's a lot to learn! But I'll get there... Like your voice, the vibrato is really pleasant to hear :)) Rich :)
Thanks Rich, you are going to love it. I think it looks more complex than it is. It is basically an old tascam 4 track at heart. Enjoy it dude 👍
Great job dude!
Thanks so much for checking out the channel and leaving a lovely comment
When i brought my Tascam model 12 was with the primary intention of running away from daw's . Now knowing the capabilities of the Tascam model 12 and having a new (second hand laptop ) i'm trying to found the best daw that could work the Tascam Model 12 and also the best one for beginners .
The song sounded great , congratulations for the good work and sharing and for showing how this multitrack recorder is very capable piece of gear in a home studio music
hi Clarissa, thanks for taking time to leave such a lovely comment, much appreciated. I think the beauty of the machine is that it can be used standalone or with a daw - whatever mood you are in it is great a both. I use it with logic and it is great - would highly recommend logic or garage band. I used to use it in pro tools - it worked well but was a bit harder to set up
My model 12 is on its way, can't wait
You will love it!
I feel like the keyboard had a frequency issue or was slightly out of tune. Still impressive. I have an old korg d888. My only issue was it had a long save or write time. I’m sure this is much improved
I tend to agree chud, I think it’s a frequency issue. I think this demonstrates the restriction in using a device like this. On a Daw you can go in and fix this but are a little stuck with it in this scenario. Thanks for checking the video and leaving such an interesting comment 👍 hopefully see you on the next one
@@themediapreacher8154 I have found if you’re recording a synth you have to tune to the patch. Which isn’t ideal. I had an old Casio that I swear was sharp on random keys. On the plus side my synths usually have a setting you can go in and fix the hertz to being it to room standard.
Really nice, what did you do to get such a sound for the guitar, I mean inside the mixer, what functions did you do and is there anything external to get this sound
Hey Shay, thanks so much. Not really, I think the Tascam has a really smooth preamp, I then just mixed the guitar well, added some gentle compression with the comp knob and did a hi pass with the eq 👍
sounds kinda like George Harrison's soul jumped into your body and borrowed it for a few hours to make this song, and then jumped back out when you finished the mix ;)
Ha, that’s such a kind comment, made me smile all day! George is welcome anytime!❤
Just bought the Model 12 solely for the MPC 8 outputs. My goal was to use the Model 12 strictly as an audio interface for multitracking the 8 outs of MPC into Ableton. I did not know this wasn’t an analog mixer after purchase. Beautiful mixer but disappointed of its limitations when recording into DAW. From my understanding, you CANNOT use the Panning, EQ and Faders per channel to add a pre-mix and then record that into DAW? Just looking for a second opinion here lol. I can still multitrack the 8 outs into Ableton no problem. But it all goes in dry no matter if the faders are up, or down or the channels are panned left/right. This mixer is very confusing. I guess all those great features are for standalone recording to SD??? If you can help navigate me on any possibility here it would be highly appreciated lol!!
@@GoldynChyld hey there, it is a basic mixer for DAW. I use it in logic and the faders and pan knobs work in each channel but that’s about it, I control eq and effects in the box. I see the model 12 as an old school multitrack which can also be used as a really good interface. If you are looking for analog mixer I can see why you would disappointed. Do you have a right to return window to buy an alternative ?
@@themediapreacher8154 I would return it but I have already exhausted several returns from other soundcards at this point lol. Thought this was the ONE based on all the great reviews but overlooked the fact that everyone loves it as a DAWLESS machine. What sold me was the 10 inputs and just thought the knobs would work no problem on the mix before tracking into DAW. Thought that was standard for any mixer/usb interface. I got played again smh. I will just go ahead and hold onto this because it still records all 8-10 tracks simultaneously into DAW. I will just have to pan, EQ and add FX once in Ableton. I have heard however that changing the options to “Post EQ” may help record the EQ at least. I will check that out. Thank you for replying back and confirming this. Appreciate it! Cheers
Forget the daw this sounds epic dont get me wroung yes computer to master with. Butt stand Alone the work flow is fast and get the ideal down with ease.
Thanks so much, it is a great machine, so easy to use and I was well happy with the results. Thanks for giving me five mins of your day and taking time to leave a comment 😎
Hey good job there! I am thinking of getting one of these to use like my old 80's cassette four track. Do you mix down directly on the Model 12 then export an mp3 because that is what I want to do, no computer if possible. Thanks!
hey there, thanks for checking out the video and the channel. thanks for the encouragement. I have to admit I exported into logic and then gave it a bit of extra comp, eq and tape sat before putting into the video. I need to work out how to add a bit of polish in the box - maybe a quest for a future video.
Cool mate, cheers. Couple of thoughts: First off, thank you for making this demo feature an actually pretty good song with competent singing, Almost every other 'gear demo' type video for the Model 12 that I've watched has very poor music being recorded on it, which is a bummer to sit through.
Secondly, with regard to the compressor knob, another RUclipsr (RecordingStudio9) made a detailed analysis of how it works.( The upshot is here... ruclips.net/video/w4XxUDEPw5I/видео.html.) Basically, at 25% (9 o'clock or so) it acts as a high threshold 100:1 limiter, and then as you go clockwise on the knob, the threshold lowers, and the ratio drops as well down to your typical 8:1 - 4:1 compression ratios. So it does very different things depending where you are on the knob, not just "less/more".
Finally, I am planning to get a Model 12 and use it similar to what you've done here, so your video was a nice workflow tour.
Hey neekomax, thanks for such an interesting comment and for pointing me in the direction of this video. The manual could be better for the device in truth. Have fun using it, it is a great toy to have, who could have imagined this 25 years ago ?👍
Can you save between sessions?
Hey there, absolutely you 👌 can
Nice recording. Didn't help at all as far as learning the machine or how to do things...but you put together a good song.
Ha, thanks so much for checking out the video Steven! In all seriousness very easy intuitive machine, plug in the mic, arm the track and press record, highly recommended
I've owned and used the model 12 for four or five years now and I must say this is not a very useful video for someone who wants to know how to actually use the model 12 as a stand-alone multitrack recorder because it leaves out essential information, like how to add effects to single tracks by bouncing, or how to actually master to the main track and how to export that to a final file, (one way of accomplishing this being to record to channel 11/12 ie the main) etc. It might serve a useful purpose in encouraging people to further explore the model 12, which is great. The host does seem to enjoy the process, so nice job there.
Hey Ian, thanks for checking out the video and for taking the time to leave a comment. I have to admit as much as I love it I am rubbish at using it and dont have a great knowledge of all its ins and outs. for that reason I cannot profess to be an authority on its use, the vid was more a vlog of me doing my best with the knowledge I have to record a song :-)
Am I the only one bothered by the fact that he keeps adding a "D" to the end of the word demon? As in demonD..
Regardless, I appreciate the video utilizing the Model 12 this way. Im considering it for this purpose.
@@roberthart4160 I sooooo do that! Never noticed it before🤣🤣