so1om
Joined: May 10, 2012
Posts: 492
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Posted on Mar 31 2014 06:52 PM
Ok... so i have years of experience. All the way from creating a switching/patchbay to bounce tracks on a Webcor reel to reel, demos on a Tascam 244, plenty of studio time recording with several bands.
I had missed recording my own stuff in the basement, plus our 14 year old daughter is interested in recording. My wife kindly bought me a DP-008 for Christmas.
Now i'm a mechanical engineer (with the luck of designing stuff you use everyday). And i'm pretty technical...but..
Is there a "fast way" to start the ball rolling with this thing? or do i need to muscle thru the 208 page "quick start guide".
My mind still is in the analog layering and bounce thought process..
Thanks!
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Pax
Joined: May 07, 2014
Posts: 5
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Posted on May 07 2014 06:29 PM
The Tascam Dp-008 is awesome! I have the DP-008ex but it's the same model basically.
Yeah, you can read the manual... But I found it easier to have the manual handy when you want to learn something specific at that moment. I wanted to just have input "A" as the record input so I found it in the manual just by skimming through. It was simple.
A lot of people think there are complicated menus but there's not!
If you are still not comfy on tackling it just ask me what you need, I'll try to explain it.
I got sick of latency on computers so I went back to recording on a tascam and I love it! Record ideas that instance and dump it to the pc for editing and mastering. Trust me, learn the basics with the quick start and you'll be creating instantly! Cheers!
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so1om
Joined: May 10, 2012
Posts: 492
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Posted on Jul 23 2014 08:53 PM
I read this but forgot to thank you.. so thanks!
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11010
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Jul 23 2014 10:22 PM
Have you checked youtube for a how to video? There seems to be one for almost anything. Even if they're not the ideal lesson, it'll help you get started and then asking the right questions.
— Danny Snyder
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Caddy
Joined: Apr 10, 2012
Posts: 27
NW Indiana
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Posted on Aug 31 2014 06:52 AM
I have also had a DP-008 for a few years. In the old analog days had a Fostex multitrack recorder (Began in the late 50's with a sound-on-sound reel to reel recorder.)
I did as Pax did, only looked something up when stumped. Very easy machine to use, much like a tape recorder, but on steroids. Also like Pax, I lay down my basic tracks on the Tascam, then export them to the computer for final tuning and mixing, etc. Glad to be able to sit on the couch, etc. to record instead of in front of the computer. Also handy for live recordings away from home.
— If only my playing skills were somewhat equal to my 50 plus years of experience playing guitar! 
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