Thank you for taking the time to answer! I just switched over from a very plastic Zoom R16 to the Sturdy feeling DP24. I worked the Zoom to death. Some of the inputs no longer work and I can easily move tracks to the "broken" channels but I thought the time is right to move onto to something new. The drag and drop convenience on the Zoom caused some hesitation to move to the DP24 but as you've kindly demonstrated in your videos there are do many beneficial features on the Tascams. I read of people believing the Tascams are complicated but within 15 minutes after unboxing, I had a complete four-minute song recorded with vocal, guitar, bass, and drums recorded live in one go. Unfortunately that has been the only chance I've had to use it so far. One thing I did notice in the comparison with the Zoom is the audio quality. It is different. After years on the Zoom, I've become use to how it sounds. There is an audible difference but I haven't had a chance to figure out if one is more personally favorable over the other. What I kind of suspect is that the Tascam is superior and what I am hearing is how bad my room sounds and how inadequate I have mics placed and outboard gear like compressors set😂 . When I return home I look forward to getting to know the Tascam better. Until then I will gather some further education watching vids like yours and combat frustration watching inadequate people trying to "teach" people badly. Btw...I like the music you do that I've heard as backing tracks in your videos. Very cool stuff. I'll try to send you a tip soon. Stay well!
Thanks for your videos. It is so nice that someone really knows what they are talking about. So many bs vids about these machines. It is really scary what some people are telling and people believe such crap. You are my guide! Thanks again!
@@tc66I haven't switched, but for many things that I do (record a full band, etc.). The extra inputs and ease of use of the Model 24 really helps. I've done videos on both machines and I love both machines. I still use my DP32 as much as my Model 24. I've also started doing more outside shows where the Model 24 is better suited.
Another thing I personally have an issue with, (as one who's new to searching for a multi-track recorder)...and I nearly made a mistake...but people keep calling a Tascam DP-24/32, a DP-24SD or a DP-32SD...and those models are definitely (not the same)! Why? The DP-24/ or DP-32 (please correct if wrong) but they come with a built-in CD burner...the DP-24SD and the DP-32SD (do not come with the CD burner)! People need to be clear about that!
Yes, that is true, but for me writing out DP24/32/24SD/32SD is a lot for a title of a video. Except for the two things that you mentioned, the machines work the same way. I don't know about the file structures but I do know that they function the same.
@@MikeFoerster But if I'm not mistaken,...not only the burner difference, but I think some models also allow you to hook up to a computer by usb,...and other models do not..and some have hard drives built into the unit, and others do not,...which is why, I think people need to be specific. Before buying the wrong thing.
@@bobbythompson4268 obviously for emphasis,... as in my point here! If someone here is completely new, and the video isn't being (specific) .... Like I just did with the parentheses there... Then someone may just overlook what was actually said! Case in point, The Tascam 32 recorder, isn't the same as The Tascam 32 (SD). If nobody makes that clear, then I, and others, could have gone out and purchased, a Tascam 32, and get it home... only to find out, it's the wrong model, and be pissed off! And since no one can hear my comment,.. but only read, my comment... that's why () become necessary! Furthermore, as you can tell in my comment, I got tired of looking for info about The Tascam 24/32... Then waist time watching a video,... Only to find out, later, that the video isn't what it's listed as! So yes, I use () as hope people don't overlook my points in comments... like (Thank you)!
Thinking about your explanations for point 1... If punch-ins are essentially non-destructive under the hood, can a punch-in can be 'undone' in the menu?
@@MikeFoerster well I have never used the tascam but, it seems to me its more feature packed. The zoom does not even let you edit tracks Is more like working with tape. I dont knownif you have mentioned in your videos how do the stereo tracks work for example 9/10 only have one fader, what if you want to do a mix of 24 or 32 mono tracks? Please point me to a video if you have one.
@@MikeFoerster please do, the tascam and the zoom are both good just different in some ways. Does the tascam have virtual tracks also? In the zoom you just set the track to do a new recording and it will be another take and saves the other one so you can always go back to it or when you transfer to a computer the tack is available.
@@descargamusicalny Yes it does. You can do an auto punch in and have it on repeat and record the section up to 10 times (I think, haven't used it) and then pick which one you want to keep.
@@MikeFoerster as you suggested I cleaned the stop button on my tascam and it did fix the problem. I actually used air spray and it worked I am assuming there was dust under the button thank you for the tip
Mine freezes up after about 10 minutes of use. I've spent more money looking for the perfect SD card than paid for the Tascam DP-24SD. I still have the same problem. My system version is 1.09 0026. I've lost hours of recordings. Anything else I can try. Reply
I have a question about recovering unused song data. I understand how to delete unused song data that you have recorded over doing retakes etc. The other night I brought my Tascam DP32 to a gig to get a live recording. Got all set up and played the first set. I forgot that the unit would turn itself off after being in stop mode when we were on break. We came back from break and I turned the unit back on and we recorded our 2nd set. However, I incorrectly assumed that the unit would start recording again where we left off on the counter at the end of the first set. It started over from the beginning on the counter so that we recorded over the 1st set. I know that underneath our 2nd set recording is the 1st set. Apparently it exists in a land called: "Unused Song Data". I know how to delete it to regain recording space but I want to recover it if I can. Can that be done and if so how? Does anyone know?
I have a solution for you! My video this Monday will explain it all. I needed to sit down and create the scenario that you told me about to figure it out.
When you say, sync, do you mean hooking up your DAW to cakewalk and using it like an audio interface? If yes, you can't do that with the DP24, the USB system is only a file transfer system. If you are looking for something like that, you'll have to look at the Model series by TASCAM. If you are talking about exporting your files and importing into Cakewalk, I did a video on that as well.
There will only be two masters allowed. One will have an _z at the end of it. I'm not 100% sure how my 2gigs will hold in time, but I can tell you that I've recorded 8 tracks at the same time and it was close to 2 hours in the end.
I don't know what you mean by a benefit to using mono. You can't plug a hard drive into the machines. The USB port when connected to a computer acts as an external drive so you can copy and paste files back and forth onto the SD card instead of taking out the SD card.
@@MikeFoerster what I mean by what's the benefit of a mono track,... Doesn't mono mean it's only on one side, and stereo is both left and right? Or do I have that wrong? Because I hear that some tracks are specifically mono, and others are stereo. I see no purpose for a sound to come out only on one side of a speaker,... Which is why I asked that question. As for the hard drive question,... Let's say the card is either full, or damaged, therefore an external hard drive, plugged into a USB port, can be helpful if the unit does not come with a built-in hard drive.
Depending on how you record, chances are you are going to use mono tracks more. Vocals would be considered a mono track and keyboard would be stereo. You have the ability to pan the mono track left or right, I generally record vocals twice and then slightly pan them right and left for effect. I just went onto TASCAMs site, the the DP versions have a USB which you can hook up to a computer and copy all the files off. It's easy to do because each song project is a directory on the SD card to you copy it and if you need to put it back, you can copy the entire directory back. Now the smaller DP like the 8 track and 4 track models, they work differently, you need to execute a routine on the machine that'll make a file that you can copy off of the machine. I can't blame them for getting rid of the CD burner as most people will never use it (me being one of them), but the MIDI should have stayed.
@@MikeFoerster well, I wanted the burner Model and a built in hard drive and I prefer the usb option as well (for both,... record to the computer or to use an external hard drive. They seem to remove the most interesting features! Yes it's cost efficient, for the manufacturers to cut out things, but not necessarily for the customer. At this point I think I'm going to go with the Tascam DP-32sd, ...(I suppose I can always use one of my own burners if I need to). Thanks
I've been recording on my first generation DP24 for 10 years now and it only froze once. Turns out I'd been using to same SD card for too long. After I would finish a bunch of different songs and burned them to CD-Rs, I'd reformat the SD card and start over. Eventually they can wear out. The one time my DP24 froze, I just put in a new SD card and everything worked just fine again. Although I did have to start over with the song I was working on when it froze. Ever since then I've burned a CD-R of every song I've recorded as soon as it's finished just to be safe. I also started using 32 gig SD cards instead of the lower memory cards like the one that came with the recorder when I bought it 10 years ago. I can't remember for sure because it was more than 5 or 6 years ago when my recorder froze, but I think I was still using the original 2 gig SD card that came with the unit. I've never had that problem again.
I master my tracks down at master volume level 10 on there, am I mastering it down too low or is that around the normal range? I do Death Metal, so there is lots of distortion on guitars.
Funny you should ask this question, tomorrow's video actually looks at using normalization and levels. I personally like to keep my levels above -12 on the display. I keep my master level at 0 and try to keep the display level around -12.
@@MikeFoerster Nice. I usually set my drum tracks at just above the 5 mark, my guitars just above the zero mark, my bass track right on the 5 mark, and my vocals right on the 5 mark.
Hi I need help please:) I have the Tascam dp24 and I have 2 problems with recording guitar and using the effects.1st recording a rhythm rock guitar using built in effects(distortion) record it fine then when I record another track say lead with a built in guitar effect that 1st track rhythm plays clean sound? And I need it to have that distortion effect. Second problem is when I record lead guitar using effects that I like to hear effects while I record over a rock rhythm not a clean sound.Then I need to export that wave track with a clean sound (no effects)? I cant do either of these things please help me:)
That one is a common mistake. When you record the first track and use the internal amp, you have to make sure that the effect is set to be used when recording. If it is set to playback, as soon as you switch to a different channel and use an internal effect it will go away from the original track. The second part is confusing me, but hopefully this is what you are asking. If you want to record with a clean sound, I suggest recording the same input to two different channels. I discuss it in this video: ruclips.net/video/QFuuMajA3lc/видео.html Then you have both the clean and the effected channels to play with.
@@MikeFoerster Thank you so much:) so for the 1st one,your saying make the effect set is when I enable the effects for rhythm in that box that says (record/play) it has to be on record?I will watch that video thank you so much for your help.I will try tonight:)
@@MikeFoerster awesome I watched your video that helps so much thank you for getting back to me I will try to not pester to much with questions:) have a great day:)
I wish a manufacturer would build a similar recording studio like DP 32 but with much better quality and more effect options. I am willing to pay a lot more to have something like that. DAW is fine but for songwriters nothing beats Porto studio. I just need better quality.
It would be nice, but I think the biggest reason no one has done that at this point is that it would be a very expensive machine. Now a lot of people like you and I would save up and buy it, but most people wouldn't because of the price point.
I don't think there would be much demand. For additional effects people like to use either 1) their existing racks of outboard gear (via send/return) or 2) export to a DAW and use their VSTs and such. And since those options are nfinitely more flexible than some predefined set of effects (no matter how large), and effects chains are so specific, both make more sense
Forgive me if someone has already said this, but I recommend going ahead and using a high-end card, such as Sandisk Extreme. I formatted a 32g card and it's giving me over 100 hours of one-track recording time, so it will last awhile. May save you a headache apart from having to lay out more scratch.
Thank you for taking the time to answer! I just switched over from a very plastic Zoom R16 to the Sturdy feeling DP24. I worked the Zoom to death. Some of the inputs no longer work and I can easily move tracks to the "broken" channels but I thought the time is right to move onto to something new. The drag and drop convenience on the Zoom caused some hesitation to move to the DP24 but as you've kindly demonstrated in your videos there are do many beneficial features on the Tascams. I read of people believing the Tascams are complicated but within 15 minutes after unboxing, I had a complete four-minute song recorded with vocal, guitar, bass, and drums recorded live in one go. Unfortunately that has been the only chance I've had to use it so far.
One thing I did notice in the comparison with the Zoom is the audio quality. It is different. After years on the Zoom, I've become use to how it sounds. There is an audible difference but I haven't had a chance to figure out if one is more personally favorable over the other. What I kind of suspect is that the Tascam is superior and what I am hearing is how bad my room sounds and how inadequate I have mics placed and outboard gear like compressors set😂 . When I return home I look forward to getting to know the Tascam better. Until then I will gather some further education watching vids like yours and combat frustration watching inadequate people trying to "teach" people badly. Btw...I like the music you do that I've heard as backing tracks in your videos. Very cool stuff. I'll try to send you a tip soon. Stay well!
Thanks for your videos. It is so nice that someone really knows what they are talking about. So many bs vids about these machines. It is really scary what some people are telling and people believe such crap. You are my guide! Thanks again!
I've noticed that the false information has gone down which is good. Problem is, people will believe what they will believe.
If you don't mind me asking: Did you actually switch over to the Model 24 and if so, why? I bought the DP24 based on your vids😂.
@@tc66I haven't switched, but for many things that I do (record a full band, etc.). The extra inputs and ease of use of the Model 24 really helps. I've done videos on both machines and I love both machines. I still use my DP32 as much as my Model 24. I've also started doing more outside shows where the Model 24 is better suited.
Another thing I personally have an issue with, (as one who's new to searching for a multi-track recorder)...and I nearly made a mistake...but people keep calling a Tascam DP-24/32, a DP-24SD or a DP-32SD...and those models are definitely (not the same)! Why? The DP-24/ or DP-32 (please correct if wrong) but they come with a built-in CD burner...the DP-24SD and the DP-32SD (do not come with the CD burner)! People need to be clear about that!
Yes, that is true, but for me writing out DP24/32/24SD/32SD is a lot for a title of a video. Except for the two things that you mentioned, the machines work the same way. I don't know about the file structures but I do know that they function the same.
@@MikeFoerster But if I'm not mistaken,...not only the burner difference, but I think some models also allow you to hook up to a computer by usb,...and other models do not..and some have hard drives built into the unit, and others do not,...which is why, I think people need to be specific. Before buying the wrong thing.
I'll have to look at that. I thought they both have usb. Also the originals are discontinued.
Why do you (add in parentheses when they’re not needed)?
@@bobbythompson4268 obviously for emphasis,... as in my point here! If someone here is completely new, and the video isn't being (specific) .... Like I just did with the parentheses there... Then someone may just overlook what was actually said! Case in point, The Tascam 32 recorder, isn't the same as The Tascam 32 (SD). If nobody makes that clear, then I, and others, could have gone out and purchased, a Tascam 32, and get it home... only to find out, it's the wrong model, and be pissed off! And since no one can hear my comment,.. but only read, my comment... that's why () become necessary! Furthermore, as you can tell in my comment, I got tired of looking for info about The Tascam 24/32... Then waist time watching a video,... Only to find out, later, that the video isn't what it's listed as! So yes, I use () as hope people don't overlook my points in comments... like (Thank you)!
Thinking about your explanations for point 1... If punch-ins are essentially non-destructive under the hood, can a punch-in can be 'undone' in the menu?
Yes, you can undo a punch in
True, I own the zoom r24 and it does consolidate the wave files automatically.
At some point I want to do a comparison between the zoom and the Tascam
@@MikeFoerster well I have never used the tascam but, it seems to me its more feature packed. The zoom does not even let you edit tracks Is more like working with tape. I dont knownif you have mentioned in your videos how do the stereo tracks work for example 9/10 only have one fader, what if you want to do a mix of 24 or 32 mono tracks? Please point me to a video if you have one.
On the DP32, you can change the stereo track to mono but not on the dp24. You can record one input on both tracks. I should make a video on it.
@@MikeFoerster please do, the tascam and the zoom are both good just different in some ways. Does the tascam have virtual tracks also? In the zoom you just set the track to do a new recording and it will be another take and saves the other one so you can always go back to it or when you transfer to a computer the tack is available.
@@descargamusicalny Yes it does. You can do an auto punch in and have it on repeat and record the section up to 10 times (I think, haven't used it) and then pick which one you want to keep.
Digging that ol' school tee shirt!
Thanks. I look so much younger as well!
The audio depot is for that not to happen
my stop button hesitates, often for long periods of time. Is that common.
It needs to be cleaned. You can use something like DeOxit to clean it up.
@@MikeFoerster the button is not sticking, but just will not stop the program and a wheel just continues to turn.
@larrypetreemusic I'd still try cleaning it.
@@MikeFoerster as you suggested I cleaned the stop button on my tascam and it did fix the problem. I actually used air spray and it worked I am assuming there was dust under the button thank you for the tip
Mine freezes up after about 10 minutes of use. I've spent more money looking for the perfect SD card than paid for the Tascam DP-24SD. I still have the same problem. My system version is 1.09 0026. I've lost hours of recordings. Anything else I can try.
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I'm wondering if the problem isn't the SD card, but maybe your power adaptor. It could be faulty and pushing too much power into the console.
I would contact Tascam, they might replace stuff for you.
I have a question about recovering unused song data. I understand how to delete unused song data that you have recorded over doing retakes etc. The other night I brought my Tascam DP32 to a gig to get a live recording. Got all set up and played the first set. I forgot that the unit would turn itself off after being in stop mode when we were on break. We came back from break and I turned the unit back on and we recorded our 2nd set. However, I incorrectly assumed that the unit would start recording again where we left off on the counter at the end of the first set. It started over from the beginning on the counter so that we recorded over the 1st set. I know that underneath our 2nd set recording is the 1st set. Apparently it exists in a land called: "Unused Song Data". I know how to delete it to regain recording space but I want to recover it if I can. Can that be done and if so how? Does anyone know?
I'll make a video.
I have a solution for you! My video this Monday will explain it all. I needed to sit down and create the scenario that you told me about to figure it out.
Good info! Hey, I think the trouble I've had with my 24sd is from funky sd cards. What sd cards have you been using? Best to not reuse? Thanks!
I generally use SanDisk ones. I have a bunch of different types from them. I would say if you don't know the brand don't buy it.
I use SanDisk Extreme Pro 32gig
How do you sync a dp24sd to a daw like cakewalk sonar
When you say, sync, do you mean hooking up your DAW to cakewalk and using it like an audio interface? If yes, you can't do that with the DP24, the USB system is only a file transfer system. If you are looking for something like that, you'll have to look at the Model series by TASCAM. If you are talking about exporting your files and importing into Cakewalk, I did a video on that as well.
how about a video on sending a mixdown/master to computer so you can transfer to youtube???
I can do that
The one thing that you will need to do this is some type of video editor. I'll see if I can find a free one to try it on.
Does all master takes use up space on the SD card??? How much space does 2gb mean in time? Thanks
There will only be two masters allowed. One will have an _z at the end of it. I'm not 100% sure how my 2gigs will hold in time, but I can tell you that I've recorded 8 tracks at the same time and it was close to 2 hours in the end.
@@MikeFoerster I mean before you have to replace the SD card that came with it...
Also ...How is there a benefit in using mono? And can you plug in an external hard drive on the Tascam DP-24SD, and the Tascam DP-32SD? Thanks
I don't know what you mean by a benefit to using mono. You can't plug a hard drive into the machines. The USB port when connected to a computer acts as an external drive so you can copy and paste files back and forth onto the SD card instead of taking out the SD card.
@@MikeFoerster what I mean by what's the benefit of a mono track,... Doesn't mono mean it's only on one side, and stereo is both left and right? Or do I have that wrong? Because I hear that some tracks are specifically mono, and others are stereo. I see no purpose for a sound to come out only on one side of a speaker,... Which is why I asked that question. As for the hard drive question,... Let's say the card is either full, or damaged, therefore an external hard drive, plugged into a USB port, can be helpful if the unit does not come with a built-in hard drive.
Depending on how you record, chances are you are going to use mono tracks more. Vocals would be considered a mono track and keyboard would be stereo. You have the ability to pan the mono track left or right, I generally record vocals twice and then slightly pan them right and left for effect. I just went onto TASCAMs site, the the DP versions have a USB which you can hook up to a computer and copy all the files off. It's easy to do because each song project is a directory on the SD card to you copy it and if you need to put it back, you can copy the entire directory back. Now the smaller DP like the 8 track and 4 track models, they work differently, you need to execute a routine on the machine that'll make a file that you can copy off of the machine. I can't blame them for getting rid of the CD burner as most people will never use it (me being one of them), but the MIDI should have stayed.
@@MikeFoerster well, I wanted the burner Model and a built in hard drive and I prefer the usb option as well (for both,... record to the computer or to use an external hard drive. They seem to remove the most interesting features! Yes it's cost efficient, for the manufacturers to cut out things, but not necessarily for the customer. At this point I think I'm going to go with the Tascam DP-32sd, ...(I suppose I can always use one of my own burners if I need to). Thanks
Any idea how to unfreeze a tascam dp 32
Sorry, no. Have you tried removing the SD card? You should get a different message
I've been recording on my first generation DP24 for 10 years now and it only froze once. Turns out I'd been using to same SD card for too long. After I would finish a bunch of different songs and burned them to CD-Rs, I'd reformat the SD card and start over. Eventually they can wear out. The one time my DP24 froze, I just put in a new SD card and everything worked just fine again. Although I did have to start over with the song I was working on when it froze. Ever since then I've burned a CD-R of every song I've recorded as soon as it's finished just to be safe. I also started using 32 gig SD cards instead of the lower memory cards like the one that came with the recorder when I bought it 10 years ago. I can't remember for sure because it was more than 5 or 6 years ago when my recorder froze, but I think I was still using the original 2 gig SD card that came with the unit. I've never had that problem again.
Awesome info thanks👍
Glad it helped you out. I like to try to let people know exactly how things work.
@@MikeFoerster awesome and you are helping us all lol have a great weekend
I master my tracks down at master volume level 10 on there, am I mastering it down too low or is that around the normal range? I do Death Metal, so there is lots of distortion on guitars.
Funny you should ask this question, tomorrow's video actually looks at using normalization and levels. I personally like to keep my levels above -12 on the display. I keep my master level at 0 and try to keep the display level around -12.
@@MikeFoerster Nice. I usually set my drum tracks at just above the 5 mark, my guitars just above the zero mark, my bass track right on the 5 mark, and my vocals right on the 5 mark.
The master volume fader should be at 0dbs
Hi I need help please:) I have the Tascam dp24 and I have 2 problems with recording guitar and using the effects.1st recording a rhythm rock guitar using built in effects(distortion) record it fine then when I record another track say lead with a built in guitar effect that 1st track rhythm plays clean sound? And I need it to have that distortion effect. Second problem is when I record lead guitar using effects that I like to hear effects while I record over a rock rhythm not a clean sound.Then I need to export that wave track with a clean sound (no effects)? I cant do either of these things please help me:)
That one is a common mistake. When you record the first track and use the internal amp, you have to make sure that the effect is set to be used when recording. If it is set to playback, as soon as you switch to a different channel and use an internal effect it will go away from the original track. The second part is confusing me, but hopefully this is what you are asking. If you want to record with a clean sound, I suggest recording the same input to two different channels. I discuss it in this video: ruclips.net/video/QFuuMajA3lc/видео.html Then you have both the clean and the effected channels to play with.
@@MikeFoerster Thank you so much:) so for the 1st one,your saying make the effect set is when I enable the effects for rhythm in that box that says (record/play) it has to be on record?I will watch that video thank you so much for your help.I will try tonight:)
Yes, set it to record. If you set it to play it will record a clean track and not the amp setting you wanted.
@@MikeFoerster awesome I watched your video that helps so much thank you for getting back to me I will try to not pester to much with questions:) have a great day:)
@@rogerdeckerband8199 Please! If you have a question, ask! That is what I'm here for. Also, it gives me ideas for further videos! :)
I wish a manufacturer would build a similar recording studio like DP 32 but with much better quality and more effect options. I am willing to pay a lot more to have something like that. DAW is fine but for songwriters nothing beats Porto studio. I just need better quality.
It would be nice, but I think the biggest reason no one has done that at this point is that it would be a very expensive machine. Now a lot of people like you and I would save up and buy it, but most people wouldn't because of the price point.
I don't think there would be much demand. For additional effects people like to use either 1) their existing racks of outboard gear (via send/return) or 2) export to a DAW and use their VSTs and such. And since those options are nfinitely more flexible than some predefined set of effects (no matter how large), and effects chains are so specific, both make more sense
Forgive me if someone has already said this, but I recommend going ahead and using a high-end card, such as Sandisk Extreme. I formatted a 32g card and it's giving me over 100 hours of one-track recording time, so it will last awhile. May save you a headache apart from having to lay out more scratch.
Get an old Mackie d8b with an HDR24 - I had this and it was pretty much unbeatable, even today, as far as mixer based recording is concerned.
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0:26 cool dog bro
That's George. I end up with him and my cat in a lot of my videos. He's my shadow.
Get to the point!!!!
Let me know when you create a video so I can critique it. Thanks,