Oh my gosh 😂 truth. I got a zoom h1 essential to record my vinyl mixes straight out the analogue mixer, got tired of opening the laptop connecting the sound card opening the software, moving the mouse around to click record aaaah total vibe killer all that setup.
Just FYI, I’ve been using the L6 to record an electric bass for the last couple weeks directly in. I think the need for hiZ inputs might be negated with the 32bit float recording capability. I’ve been having nice results.
Thanks for your videos, I enjoy them, can’t say enough awesome things about the Zoom R20, these units have an abundant amount of options to create the inspiration and desire to write songs on a professional level. This is the best multitrack recorder. Also, could you show some examples of how to copy paste say a verse or chorus into say the 2nd part of the song? Thanks Again, Greg Thanks again
This is a fantastic video, thanks so much. Over the years, I have spent quite some time looking at this, but my biggest issue has always been the same thing: I need some way of syncing this with midi because my playing is so terrible. Actually, inconsistent is a more accurate description. I can play in time fairly decently, but every now and then I go so far out of time that the recording sounds laughable. Is it possible to allow midi playback so that you get the perfect timing, while syncing the multi-track recorder with a synth? Basically, what I'm asking is, can I record the midi and just have that playback the audio output into the multi-track recorder, instead of me having to play complex pieces live? Obviously this requires some way of syncing the multi-track playback with MIDI, which does not seem to be available on modern multi-track recorders.
proper gain staging is needed regardless of 16- vs 24-bit. 24-bit is capable of having a lower noise floor than 16-bit, and is a general indicator of more modern components being used, but isn't a guarantee that the input stages are low enough noise to "set it and forget it" and ignoring the incoming signal levels.
I think it’s a matter of headroom aka clipping. The 16 bit will clip sooner, where as the 24 but has more headroom, where as the 32 bit, you have pretty much zero clipping. The Zoom R’s have 32 bit. I’m no expert, just an educated guess.
I like Tascam products too. I think the X8 is a really good handy recorder. The DP24SD is old, but still works well. It just has an aging interface and a large footprint. I like Zoom’s multi trackers because they are newer and have a little more modern feel. While the touchscreens of the R12 and R20 can be slow, they are still the most intuitive way to trim audio and copy, paste, and move content around. I’m hoping tascam creates a successor to the old DP24SD.
The DP03Sd is a good option, however, there limited against the Zoom R series. The Tascam won’t give you any guitar effects or drum sampling, while the ZOOM R series has an abundant amount of options as far as effects and drum samples, which are authentic as today modern tech goes. The DP03Sd does have a mastering option for final mix down to add compression limiting and those mastering effects. That’s the only advantage I can think of as far as the Zoom vs Tascam. With those options in mind, you’ll be able to choose which is right for you. Best regards
I had the R20 and it was my main mixer until I upgraded to the tascam model 24. My R20 served me well, but the touchscreen is its main feature and its biggest weakness. The feedback was clunky. I decided having the ability to mix dub style became a preference.
The Model 24 is amazing, but it’s a beast! That thing is huge compared to the other devices I covered here. I also didn’t discuss the Model 24 or the L-20 because they didn’t fit under the $600 budget line. But the Model 24 is quite a bit different from the R20. The Model 24 is a real mixing board, and all those physical channel strip controls are nice and more accessible than menu diving through the R20s touchscreen, for sure.
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Oh my gosh 😂 truth. I got a zoom h1 essential to record my vinyl mixes straight out the analogue mixer, got tired of opening the laptop connecting the sound card opening the software, moving the mouse around to click record aaaah total vibe killer all that setup.
Thanks for bringing good quality videos !
Thanks for watching and for the kind feedback!
Just FYI, I’ve been using the L6 to record an electric bass for the last couple weeks directly in. I think the need for hiZ inputs might be negated with the 32bit float recording capability. I’ve been having nice results.
Fantastically useful review
Love the design of the L6, simple and efficient
Thanks for this video! I enjoy your uploads a lot, they're very useful, especially the multi track recorder videos!
Thank you!
Thanks for your videos, I enjoy them, can’t say enough awesome things about the Zoom R20, these units have an abundant amount of options to create the inspiration and desire to write songs on a professional level. This is the best multitrack recorder.
Also, could you show some examples of how to copy paste say a verse or chorus into say the 2nd part of the
song? Thanks Again, Greg
Thanks again
This is a fantastic video, thanks so much. Over the years, I have spent quite some time looking at this, but my biggest issue has always been the same thing: I need some way of syncing this with midi because my playing is so terrible. Actually, inconsistent is a more accurate description. I can play in time fairly decently, but every now and then I go so far out of time that the recording sounds laughable.
Is it possible to allow midi playback so that you get the perfect timing, while syncing the multi-track recorder with a synth?
Basically, what I'm asking is, can I record the midi and just have that playback the audio output into the multi-track recorder, instead of me having to play complex pieces live? Obviously this requires some way of syncing the multi-track playback with MIDI, which does not seem to be available on modern multi-track recorders.
proper gain staging is needed regardless of 16- vs 24-bit. 24-bit is capable of having a lower noise floor than 16-bit, and is a general indicator of more modern components being used, but isn't a guarantee that the input stages are low enough noise to "set it and forget it" and ignoring the incoming signal levels.
I think it’s a matter of headroom aka clipping. The 16 bit will clip sooner, where as the 24 but has more headroom, where as the 32 bit, you have pretty much zero clipping. The Zoom R’s have 32 bit. I’m no expert, just an educated guess.
Good video. Are there any particular reasons you prefer Zoom over Tascam?
I like Tascam products too. I think the X8 is a really good handy recorder. The DP24SD is old, but still works well. It just has an aging interface and a large footprint. I like Zoom’s multi trackers because they are newer and have a little more modern feel. While the touchscreens of the R12 and R20 can be slow, they are still the most intuitive way to trim audio and copy, paste, and move content around. I’m hoping tascam creates a successor to the old DP24SD.
The DP03Sd is a good option, however, there limited against the Zoom R series. The Tascam won’t give you any guitar effects or drum sampling, while the ZOOM R series has an abundant amount of options as far as effects and drum samples, which are authentic as today modern tech goes.
The DP03Sd does have a mastering option for final mix down to add compression limiting and those mastering effects. That’s the only advantage I can think of as far as the Zoom vs Tascam.
With those options in mind, you’ll be able to choose which is right for you.
Best regards
I had the R20 and it was my main mixer until I upgraded to the tascam model 24. My R20 served me well, but the touchscreen is its main feature and its biggest weakness. The feedback was clunky. I decided having the ability to mix dub style became a preference.
The Model 24 is amazing, but it’s a beast! That thing is huge compared to the other devices I covered here. I also didn’t discuss the Model 24 or the L-20 because they didn’t fit under the $600 budget line. But the Model 24 is quite a bit different from the R20. The Model 24 is a real mixing board, and all those physical channel strip controls are nice and more accessible than menu diving through the R20s touchscreen, for sure.
I use the Zoom R24, meets all my needs!