🎛🎛 Do you have a Model 12 or are you thinking of getting one? If so, how do you like it so far? Check out the links in the description if you want to help out the channel! Cheers! 🎛🎛
Had mine about 2 months.. my first proper mixer. I love it.. no more recabling into a small interface , and it works just as well with or without my computer.. I love that you can start things off without a computer, and then finish off and mixdown linked if you want. I also love that you can switch between computer or live monitoring per track... No more latency issues getting guitar tracks down on big projects... A few things I'd change for sure but overall a game changer for me
@@Formelyknownasnone I meant no more latency! As it's really easy to switch to live monitoring on let track basis which I couldn't do on previous interfaces I've had
Recording hint, when you are ever playing like to pratice you should always let it record. Many popular 70s bands did that and ended up with their best track being the pratice track. Some recording software like cakewalk or logic allow you to record multiple tracks on the same strip . Then before mixing pick the best sounding one, delete the rest.
Interesting...I've been looking at this series (12, 16, 24) mainly because I do so much live recording and it would be easier to work than the DP32 would be and I could export the tracks to my DP32 for final mastering. Thanks for bringing this up! I'm so jealous of you having it now! :)
Nice to see the unit being used as a sketchpad - mine should be with me in two or three days. Tascam really seems to have hit a sweet spot with this machine, as it has MIDI sync, which no one else seems to do now. Also, the ability to merge it with the DAW, record onto the machine and DAW at the same time is genius. So many great features for the money; mixer surface (basic, but hey!), sockets at the back (thank god), power-switch, descent metering, compressor (basic, but nice) and EQ, a built in effect to help provide 'glue' and an auxy send. It's all good... for sure another 300 bucks would have provided more of everything, but this price point is brilliant. I have a large studio, but will be using this for DAW-less jam sessions, with the ability to move stuff to the computer for sweetening if required. Good job on the video. Good job Tascam.
Awesome, Steve! Happy recording. Yeah, the inputs on the back was a big selling point for me in terms of the Model 12 vs the others, thanks for bringing that up! Great info here. Thanks for commenting and watching. I'm sure this info will help others decide in the future. Cheers!
Read the Manual. It says "When a MODE switch is set to “MTR”, the signal from the input jack on that channel will be recorded. This function is useful when recording and playing back repeatedly because the monitored sound is automatically switched according to the recording or playback status." What the means is leave it on MTR.
This is useful. I was thinking, why toggle between MTR and Line if you could just leave it on MTR? But I wasn't sure if it would still record while in that mode. Guess that's what I had to learn today! Thanks
Yeah, that's a big reason these multitrackers are great. No screen, use your ears, tactile. Definitely recommend it if you're getting back into recording. Cheers and thanks for watching!
i have been a musician for 10 years and a producer for 2! I have learnt everything from youtube but I swear I have never come across a more interesting channel!!!!
I want that. I’m pretty anti computer, but I love that you have the choice to do anything with this model. And it looks sweet, like a real, albeit tiny, studio. My dreams of an entire portable suitcase recording studio would be all but done.
It’s basically a computer without a screen… being ‘anti-computer’ is a low resolution understanding. Your typing this on a pocket computer and you aren’t anti that
Thanks for this! Question: why not just leave the tracks on MTR all throughout? It's how I've been using my Model 12 and I'm not sure what I'm missing out on by not using the Live setting.
Nothing, you're doing it right. Live let's you practice but not record on tht track while recording other tracks since it needs record armed to hear in MTR. Probably a pretty rare need tbh. But say for example you want to record a singer on track 1 while you play a keyboard on tracks 3/4 but for some reason you only want to hear the keyboard & not record it but you DO want the singer recorded. Then you'd need 3/4 switched to Live so you could hear the keys w/o needing to arm record since you're hitting record to grab the singer, lol. Hopefully that makes sense, haha. The only other benefit of using Live in your case would be because the blinking light annoys you when record is armed. So in home studio use your missing nothing (besides the undoubtedly rare example above.) Where Live would be more useful & likely got it's name is in a "Live" setting where you'd want everything in a band heard on all the tracks/channels during a show but the sound man probably doesn't want to arm the record button on every track. So if it's for a band/live artist using it as mainly as a mixer more so than a recorder. Even if a band wanted to get rowdy & record said live performance they'd just arm record & leave it in Live & wahh-lahh. Rmbr the Model 12 is 3 things Mixer, Recorder, & USB DAW Interface Controller. Therefore, you will have buttons, features, & settings that aren't really relevant to the mode you choose to use it for. If that's TL/DR than I'm saying you're good, have fun, & what you're doing is working fine. No need to learn how to fix a method you got that ain't broke.
I’ve had this thing bookmarked for a couple months now (on zzounds), if I ever decide the spend any more money it’ll be on the Model 12 (using your affiliate link of course). There doesn’t seem to be anything anywhere near the price range that has as many features. Plus, I seem to be exclusively TEAC/Tascam these days. Awesome to see a full review of it. Again, 424THEWIN!!!
What? That's wild! I agree. I'm impressed with the Model 12. It has many uses. It definitely solves a lot of routing issues I've ran into in my setup as well. Well, I hope this video helps inform your decision if you ever choose to get it. Let me know if you have any questions, Godof! Cheers!
Hey! hows going? i have a question that i didnt get very well...can you loop and record your instruments?, like those boss loopers? and make a quick live or something?
I mean you could loop them on this, but a dedicated looper would probably be easier from a functionality standpoint. Those units are built to be loopers, this is more of a multitrack recorder/DAW interface/DAW controller
Zzounds sucks had a horrible buying experience, trying to sell me scratch and dent/ used gear as new! I'd never buy from them again! I'd only buy from Sweetwater or American musical supply!
That's strange. I've always had a great experience. The used, scratch and dent, and new gear is well marked on the site with the appropriate prices for each; perhaps something got mixed up. Btw zZounds and AMS are the same company. Thanks for watching!
@@424Recording Yeah, it's not strange to me! And obviously a bunch of other customers had similar experiences! Look up the reviews! I bought a tascam 20x20 was supposed to be NEW! I don't buy scratch an dent gear! Especially audio interfaces! The tascam box (not the shipping box)looked like it had been kicked around, and there was a scratch on the unit itself, called an told them and they were total JERKS! Told me it would take a week to generate a return label. Total BS!! Waited a few day's called back talked to a supervisor and magically he email's me a label, he assured me I'd get a NEW unit.... cause I told him I'm not paying new pricing for used gear! Ship it back....wait another week on my exchange. This damn box looked worse than the last one! ( and no not the shipping box the tascam box itself) very obvious it was a returned unit that they were pawning it off as new! At this point I'm livid!!! Called told them I want my money back, total JERKS AGAIN! Same thing it'll take a week to get you a return label, I said no sir! Get me a supervisor, he got me a return label within an hour! Shipped back the same day, They tried to offer me bs discount! Told them I'd never shop with them again!!! I went straight to Sweetwater bought the 20x20 it arrived in perfect condition!!! Now whether or not AMS has the same owner, They DO NOT operate in the same manner on their return policy!!! I had bought a schecter sun valley super shredder 7string from AMS in 2018 when it first come out, great guitar! upon inspection it had metal shavings on the pickups used compressed air to clean it off, plugged it in. Played great for about an hour. Then the pickups shorted out! Contacted AMS...NO hassle sent me a return label IMMEDIATELY! Shipped back the same day, got another ONE a few days later.... same thing metal shaving, it was definitely a manufacturing issue. AMS was awesome about it, I decided to get a Jackson soloist 7string instead. AMS even knocked some off the price. My experience with Zzounds was a bad one, like I said I'll never shop with them again. They've been caught by other customers besides me! , trying to sell used gear like it's new. I know how it's marked on the website....OUTLET SECTIONS MARKED EITHER....OPEN BOXED, SCRATCH AND DENT, OR RETURN GEAR same as Sweetwater and AMS, been buying gear for Years from AMS and Sweetwater! If they're the same company how come their return policy is different??? Cause clearly AMS never told me I had to wait on a return label!!! All I can tell people is BUYER BEWARE!!!
Perfect timing for this, I'm trying to decide between the 12 and 16. The 16 is an analog mixer but I can't decide if I really really care for the extra size and expense.
Awesome, M P! The big thing for me was the size of the 12 and also the position of the inputs. I like that the 12 has the inputs on the back. It works better for my setup. If you do decide, consider grabbing it through the affiliate link if it makes sense for you! Cheers!
I pulled the usb out and it striped and riped out the board with it ? I don’t know how I managed to do dat ? So be careful , 😮 just leave the lead it alone? Inleast I can still you the sd card and make use of it .I’m just gonna record the Mpc stems manually too the mixer and plug in a mic and have fun 🎉 and get a guitar 🎸 and base soon
Thanks so much for this video. I found it very informative and useful and very basic and easy to follow. I am 85 to 95% convinced I'm going to buy this recorder for live or even production. It seems fairly simple to use and yet has multiple functions in which I like and the price is also right too. I get sick ofLittle for tracks and then on a big ass studio mixing console to have to pay a guy couple hundred just to mix some tracks for me or using audio software which I don't like doing either this tool is right in the middle so thanks again
just purchased my model 12 3 days ago,havent even turned it on been reading, wow what a manual ,then I found your videos and thank you so much for teaching, now I can start testing, I play classical guitars seen this on a website the model 12 and I was sold, i have so many questions ,but you have such great tutorials we that got this unit are so lucky to have you, I'm so excited,guiong tomorrow to buy monitors ,I like the ones you have, I see that there Yamaha just need the model # and I'm going on the hunt, also like your setup table, just what iv been searching for on Amazon ,so if you can get back to me where you got these 2 items I would be great full thank you again, and once I dig in I may support your channel for a while you have saved me so much time ,by not having to read for a month thanks again
Is it possible to record effects like delay on a vocal? I have an external effects loop set up on Aux 1 but it doesn't record. I think I'll try an insert. Probably the only way I'll be able to record with the vocal affect audible on playback. Any other thoughts as to how I can route this?
Long time Tascam user but it bugs me that they decided to market this as the next evolution of the Portastudio when in reality it’s just them putting out their version of a hybrid hardware mixer/audio interface with the most basic, barebones recording capabilities tacked on. The build quality is a big step up from the DP series but that’s about it. Rather than pushing forward design-wise, this seems like Tascam throwing in the towel and abandoning the whole Portastudio concept once and for all.
Confused as to why you would add dirt to the sound of your guitar. Its sounds like it is clipping... so it throws me off. Would prefer a more clean signal.
I sold my 24 yesterday. Tascam, a very good company from everything I've heard, but when they released the 24, they were completely misleading. Only 2 of the tracks could be used for DAW. The DAW on the 24 was basically Abelton free. Ya get 2 tracks. With the 12, you have a DAW control. I'm going to do a bit more research on the 12, but i ended up throwing away almost enough $ to buy a 12.
Dang that's a tough break, Todd. I've been wanting to make a video that would serve as a "buyer's guide". There seems like there is a lot of misinformation swirling around out there about the units and what they are capable of: a lot of people I have come across are staying away from the 12 because they say it is not an analog mixer like the 16/24 and can't multitrack like those models do. My understanding is that they are all basically the same, but the 12 has DAW integration and can be used as a controller while having less inputs and busses. I guess they are aimed at different audiences but it is odd to style them all the same if they don't all have the same functionality
@@424Recording Yeah, I know someone who got the 12, as it would be best for us, as we're drummers. 8 XLR's are plenty to record a great sounding drum track. Will the $ I got back from the 24, I planned on getting the 12, and the new Studio One, although something like Cakewalk would be fine. Now I'm reading a bunch of reviews about how difficult it is to use, latency problems, popping sounds.......I love the idea, but I don't think they worked out the kinks before releasing? I have the Focusrite 18i20, and although i love the idea of turning the compression, and watching it on my monitor, I've lost trust in Tascam. Even before Covid, I couldn't get any phone support. Before I make the transfer to the Focusrite, I'll start looking around to see if something else can do what the 12 promises. If something does exist, I'm sure it will be at a much higher price
I am buying one in the next couple of weeks and I'm trying to choose the best software to use with it. Any suggestions? I'm also a PC guy, not a Mac user! Thanks for any suggestions!
I know a lot of PC users like Reaper. I believe this will work as a control surface in that software. Pro Tools is also very popular. If you want to grab a Model 12 through my site, that would help out a lot! If not, no worries. Happy recording and I hope this information is helpful! 424recording.com/tascam-model-12
Hello, awesome video. How did you get the tracks to come in separately to the unit? When using my MPC One. All of the tracks come together to one channel. Your video is exactly what I've been trying to accomplish!
Thanks for watching! Idk how the routing is on the MPC one but the Digitakt has stereo out. You can also mix the individual samples hard right and hard left on the Digitakt. I then recorded the right and left out of the Digitakt to separate tracks
@@romantin81 Can you pan on the MPC? I panned the snare/kick hard left and hihat hard right on the Digitakt which isolated the sounds from each other. Then I recorded the Digitakt left channel to track 1 and the Digitakt right channel to track 2
I'm looking at this vs the DP_32SD. The Model 12 certainly wins on looks and vibe. Talk to me man. Lead me through these murky depths. I'm an old school Tascam boy. Been trying DAWs, plug-ins, etc for years. All have utterly failed to inspire. I have no interest in being a computer tech. Only in immediacy of tracking ideas. Computers are ruining my life/music. Help.
Idk if you've ever used a 424, but that's a big part of my recording background, and I feel like the Model 12 is the spiritual successor to the 424 mkiii. I guess the big question to ask yourself is how many tracks do you want to record? Would having an analog mixer also be important to you? Do you want to hook up a lot of instruments/synths/drum machines, etc.? If you like the mixer workflow, you can look into the larger models, like the Model 16 and 24. In the box, the DP-32 looks like it has more features, post production, and more tracks. The Model series is going to be an older style workflow, more based on your ears and the sounds you get in your studio before you record than your eyes and manipulating sounds with plugins in post. That's my two cents. I've also got some other thoughts on my website geared more toward 4-track users if you're interested: 424recording.com/tascam-model-12 Good luck, Andy!
@@424Recording I really appreciate your reply! I typically build songs with a couple acoustic guitars, bass and live drums. Then just Microkorg or other synths, etc. I double-track vocals. Very basic formula I tend to like. 12 tracks seem right for my needs. I miss that limitation, and having to make choices ahead of time, to end up where I hear things in my head. Like how we always had to bounce on cassette. I miss the limitations in a lot of ways. Dude, the 424 was my sole obsession for most of my life. I judge/compare everything against it. It has a magic sound. Regarding your point on post, etc...agreed. I make almost every decision before tracking. And effects-wise, I much prefer simple things like double-tracking and subtle delay/time effects. I like the starkness of less effects. So again, I'm probably laughable simple in my technique, but it's all geared toward serving the song. Not the other way around, ya know? I think I might buy a 12 right now. I'm gonna just hold off and hope you reply first. Just in case. Really appreciate you! also intunepiano@gmail.com no need but there's my email.
Thanks for this,much appreciated.Nice to see a step by step video.I got my model 12 yesterday. It’s early days for this unit,so few videos available . Just read a lot of the comments ,as I am looking into how the model 12 can synchronise with other hardware.Specifically DAWs[I use Ableton Live 10] and other multi tracks.(eg I ve got an old Roland cd2000).From the manual it’s seems you can only configure in your system with Model 12 being set as a Midi Clock master,meaning that connected devices like DAws need to have synchronisation set through external mode configuration.Interestingly it seems thar the Model 12 can be set to be the DAW audio interface,with a virtual midi connection for the Synchronization. Overall I think the model 12 is an inspirational piece of kit.Hopefully it can support some of these hybrid modes.
Thanks, Leafsmith. You're going to have a blast. I need to look more into the MIDI functionality. My main desire for getting the unit was the multitrack functionality and everything else is a bonus to me. It seems like a lot of people are excited about the MIDI functionality; I want to hook up some of my gear and make a song that way soon. I'm very much a novice at that sort of stuff so it should be a great learning experience. It seems like you can also connect the Model 12 as a DAW controller and also like you said an interface. I agree, it's super inspirational and solves a lot of connectivity issues for me. Cheers and thanks for watching!
Im heavily considering one of these lately! I mainly use a 414mkii, and a half-broken Yamaha MT8x in tandem with my 80s Tascam M208 mixer. I’ve been considering what I should do, like perhaps sell my Yamaha and invest in a nicer interface, but Im loving the portability and flexibility of these things. I could still record on tape and then bounce it to the Model 12 for further mixing / tracking and better yet, I can take it to rehearsals and sessions, just like my 414! I’ve been comparing this and the Zoom multitrack recorders, but I like how this has on board EQ and effects returns. I look forward to the day where I no longer have to lug my desktop to and from my studio
It's a shame that this mixer, after a few months of domestic use, began to malfunction as many as 3 knobs, which among other things have non-removable the external plastic parts (if I pulled harder I have the clear feeling that they would break) ; in practice they only maintain the frequency they indicate if my hands remain in contact with the knob, otherwise as soon as I leave them, they always return to the flat position. If anyone knows what the hell the problem is, hit up. ah...and it has never suffered accidental damage. Unfortunately I immediately noticed an evident fragility of the components.
Hey Mike - great vid! This is great unit and I love how similar workflow it is to 424! One question I have is mastering. Does this unit allow you to create a stereo mix OR do you need to do the final mix/master via a DAW?
Thanks, Peter! Yeah, I'm going to make a vid comparing the workflows soon! Yup, there is a stereo mix function. I haven't messed with it yet. I'm planning to make an export video at some point. If you want to read about it, check out page 47 of the manual. You will need to connect the SD card via an SD card reader to extract the mix. I'm not sure if there are mastering tools on board though but you could load that final mix back onto some tracks and do some final adjustments with the EQs and compressor (though the comp is limited obviously)
@@424Recording Am I right in saying that you can't record FX like EQ & Compression while mastering on the Model 12? Thanks for the informative Vid, looking fwd to get myself a early birthday gift 🎛
@Jimmy Galloway u can export the mix to a pc yes. Or if u want to skip the pc you can record the other faders to the red master fader which works as 11/12 stereo & then you have the mix down done to export to SD or pc
very helpful to see hw you record a track with the Model 12. I've been using an rc-505 for recording, but the new vamp feature looks like a great addition. good tip about splitting the kick and snare into left and right audio channels.
Thanks for watching! That's cool, re: 505. I used to have a RC-3 I think it was? It's like the pedal one. Yeah! Vamp is great for practicing. I think it's cool that Tascam is also adding more features and updating the firmware. Thanks. I wish the Digitakt had individual outs but this is a good solution for isolating different parts of the mix. Cheers and happy recording!
@@nebula0697 no, but that’s an interesting thing to try. I guess you mean using the RC-505 as an effects unit and routing the wet signal back into the model 12? I was using the model 12 to shape the instrument sounds via its inputs, analogue preamps, some mild eq and a little reverb. Main output 1 and 2 went to the looper if I remember correctly.
Great tutorial. Had two questions: you can do both the multitracking on this as well as mastering to a stereo track, with the option to use effects (onboard or otherwise) at any stage? Second, say you wanted to loop something and record that, could you do it straight on the machine or would you have to connect an external looper and use it as an effect (if that's even possible)?
You can mix down to single stereo file to the SD Card & put that on a computer, phone, etc on the Model series. It plays like any other song you download. It however has no mastering fx like the Tascam DP-32SD & DP-24SD. It's a marginal difference imo. On the Model 12, 16, etc you end up w/ a fully mixed stereo file on SD card & on the DP series you end up with a fully mixed stereo file on an SD card that has some Tascam mastering fx slapped on top of that. While It'd be cool if the Model series gave you some fx to polish the stereo mixdown they wouldn't be pro-level anyway. You may even be better off without it & mastering the untouched mix elsewhere tbh. Tascam prob knows that & that's likely the logic. The Model series is meant to be more pro-level than the DP series. The lowest Model series starts in price where the highest DP series ends. As for looping there is something called Vamp now in the settings that let's you practice by looping. Tascam added it in a firmware update. It's likely not what you want but I obviously don't know you. I'd watch a video on it. Just search "Tascam Model Vamp." It basically loops a section of the recorded tracks endlessly (to my basic understanding anyway) allowing you to practice or free style play on top of the loop. I don't think it would be serviceable to replace a looper if you want to play a riff, loop it, & record the loop to a track while recording something else on another track. I have many other tools to loop w/ so I've not cared to explore it. Hope that helps man & there is a YT vid I watched on the Vamp feature so check it out.
Your product videos are on the mark! There are few other real world user videos. Your subconscious mind has you use the pencil because you’re teaching! Thank you!
Hi Jacobo, I believe they are always on. As you turn the knob up, the green light will start to flicker, indicating that the signal is starting to get compressed
Thank you so much. Everyone that has these tutes seems to be dropping in pre-recorded tracks from a PC.I'm old school and like to record/play live, track by track. One question---where do you plug in the headphones? Thanks again!
That's a great question, Mark. From what I can tell so far, it does not have bussing like on the 424. There is a way to copy what has been recorded on one track to another, so you could use one channel for recording and move the recorded track over each time. There is also a way to bounce. I'm going to be doing a deeper dive this week... expect more vids on the Model 12 this summer! Thanks, Mark!
If you don't want the rants...how about just the facts? These units have a problematic issue with the power switch. I have gone through THREE units and all have the same problem. So if someone asks if I would recommend this unit...I'd have to say NO.
I'm not a total noob, but have been out of it for a while. When I'm recording drums, all my levels are very strong and not clipping. Playback on the Tascam sounds great. But when I take the card out and import the files to Audacity on my PC, they're all really weak. Any idea what I might be doing wrong?
I'm not sure how you would go about that. I have my PC main out going into channel 7/8 which you could do but the Model 12 is not hooked up to the PC via USB
Hi, Dylan, do you mean when used with the computer? It's awesome! It's great for so many uses. It solves a lot of routing issues I used to run into, you can use it like any other interface, you can use it like a DAW controller (something I've never done and need to explore more). I'm going to use if for live streaming at some point and podcasting as well (if I get the podcast going again). Cheers! If you're going to grab one and want to help out the channel, check out the link in the description to my website 😎
I'm very back and forth on getting one of these or a full blown porta studio. I love the idea of recording to tape, but I dont know if I'm just romanticizing it. My fear is that the model 12 will just be too clean since it's digital. What are your thoughts? If you could only get one, but wanted to make some dirty DIY sounding tracks, what would you suggest?
hello I can heaer through the speajerrs and use the faders but the metters lighing green on the main dont show movement. I am confused none of the tutorials i follow this tascam behaves as so! I cant even controll it as a daw surface because it doesnt even work.
Hi just seen your excellent demo on recording with Tascam, I'm caught between a rock and a hard place right now, deciding on which mixer to go with mainly used for live performances but also dabble with home recording, I gave the presonus Ar16c waiting to either be opened up or sent back, hearing bad reviews on this board, Then I see the Zoom Live trak L20, don't like the idea of the power supply set up, but it has 2 effects engines, Tascam I have to admit after watching your video now is top of my list, but this only has one effect engine to work with, I always liked the idea of 2 effects to mix with like on my Dynacord Cms 1000 desk, But if I knew that what you get with tascam effects are excellent then Tascam Model 24 will replace this Presonus ar16c live studio, which as u said is not even opened the parcel yet, Would love to read what you and your band thought of Tascam, 🤔 thanks in advance
Question...just bought the Model 12 and learning. If I use my Behringer mic pre for a condenser mic, do I need to turn on Phantom power on mic pre and the model 12 or one or the other ? Thanks
Instead of constantly switching between Live and MTR modes you could just leave all tracks in MTR and press the Rec button above the faders to hear live signal from that input
Oh btw, could you record a quick video explaining levels of audio signal? I honestly can’t wrap my head around it. Should I set my instruments to be as loud as possible and then control the volume in the mixer? What are the optimal levels for recording and how to tell it’s not too loud or quiet when you can control master volume and also volume on headphones, monitors etc. I realize this is a noob topic but I’d love to hear about best practices
Can you record the input when in MTR mode though, re: switching between Live and MTR? Yeah, I ran into some gain staging issues when I was doing this as well. The unit uses that guideline on the live input screen for the designated level. The thing that confuses me about the unit is the main output meter; it goes way above 0 to 15 and then OL (overload I'm assuming). Also, this unit gets LOUD. I can barely turn it up when I'm listening back. In general, it's usually best to have the loudest signal needed coming into the inputs to get close to that -12 guideline and using the gain knob to bump it up if needed. In the next video, I probably should have used a preamp for my vocals. The fader is more of the volume control. Play a signal thru one of the inputs and watch the live input screen. Keep the fader down. You'll still see the level coming thru just as hot but you won't hear it. Hope that makes sense!
hello I just got a tascam model 12 mixer. I mainly using it for live karaoke. My problem with this is the mic level isn't loud enough even with the help of mic preamp and adjusting the gain level. Can I get some pointers if you have some free time thank you.
Really thinking of getting one but the1010Bluebox looks interesting as well - smaller,more inputs but operated from touch screen so still can't decide.I'm a hobby synth/drum/groove box bloke and looking to have some fun with them.Tascam,although larger looks more immediate in terms of control and around the same price as the Bluebox.Any thoughts out there ?
Hello how are you doing I just buy tascam model 12 ,the problem is that I’m always record it using irig2 with this one I can’t make it works if you know can you please help me out where I can coneted or make it work.
so what do you connect the tascam to? to a computer? if so what program? how can i use this by itself or do i need it connected to a computer? what cable do i need for a newer usb port on a newer mac?
I notice comment below about the EQ is post recording... Is that how the 424 is?... or is it true that the eq gets recorded, and then you get to use the EQ AGAIN when playing back?
This workflow looks so fun. Bummer that I wouldn’t be able to get the use out of it that I want without buying 8 more preamps, 6 more mics, and 3 more xlrs :/ music equipment is so expensive if your trying to get a really solid sound out of it.
Hey Mike, curious about something with the Model 12. While using this in daw mode with my daw, can I send out a vst sound through 2 outputs of the Model 12, and have them (go thru fx pedal) and come back into 2 inputs on the Model 12? I could do this on my previous interface, but having trouble figuring it out on this
Wow, I’ve been following you ever since I had to look up tutorials for the 424. Now I bought this, looked up tutorials and there you are! Thanks a lot for these 🤘
Update, I just bought a Teac 3 and am going to set up my gear as follows: mic into channel 1 on the Teac, monitor outs from Teac into my Warm 73 pre amp EQ, to ART Compressor, to my Tascam 12. Tascam 12 AUX out to cassette in, cassette out to channel 3 of the Tascam 12. This way it's being used to record playback from the DAW which would already be holding analog recorded sounds from all of my outboard gear.
You mentioned not having to use the "instrument" button because you're running through a preamp. Would this mean that if you have an active bass (9v preamp) you would not need to press that button? Would using that button with a preamp just make it way loud or would it cause damage?
🎛🎛 Do you have a Model 12 or are you thinking of getting one? If so, how do you like it so far? Check out the links in the description if you want to help out the channel! Cheers! 🎛🎛
Had mine about 2 months.. my first proper mixer. I love it.. no more recabling into a small interface , and it works just as well with or without my computer.. I love that you can start things off without a computer, and then finish off and mixdown linked if you want. I also love that you can switch between computer or live monitoring per track... No more latency issues getting guitar tracks down on big projects... A few things I'd change for sure but overall a game changer for me
anton schultz latency due to settings or your computer? Or did you mean to say no more latency
@@Formelyknownasnone I meant no more latency! As it's really easy to switch to live monitoring on let track basis which I couldn't do on previous interfaces I've had
Hey, Joel. First and foremost it's an analog mixer so anywhere you'd want to use that in the portastudio workflow, the Model 12 would come in handy
I have one and I simply love it
Recording hint, when you are ever playing like to pratice you should always let it record. Many popular 70s bands did that and ended up with their best track being the pratice track. Some recording software like cakewalk or logic allow you to record multiple tracks on the same strip . Then before mixing pick the best sounding one, delete the rest.
best stuff happens when the rec is off😅
What is a strip? I am a noob 😅
@@itsJoel59 a channel
Master Section EQ nice, but the best feature is really the wave-recorder in 24 bit 48 khz. Now add a semi-parametric double mid eq plus q shelving.
Interesting...I've been looking at this series (12, 16, 24) mainly because I do so much live recording and it would be easier to work than the DP32 would be and I could export the tracks to my DP32 for final mastering. Thanks for bringing this up! I'm so jealous of you having it now! :)
That's a great idea! Yeah, it seems like a great board for live sound and recording live sounds. It sounds like it would work in your workflow, Mike!
@@424Recording Yeah, just out of my reach at the moment price wise. I need to pay for more important things right now.
Makes sense, Mike
Did u ever release this track ?? I like it
Nice to see the unit being used as a sketchpad - mine should be with me in two or three days. Tascam really seems to have hit a sweet spot with this machine, as it has MIDI sync, which no one else seems to do now. Also, the ability to merge it with the DAW, record onto the machine and DAW at the same time is genius. So many great features for the money; mixer surface (basic, but hey!), sockets at the back (thank god), power-switch, descent metering, compressor (basic, but nice) and EQ, a built in effect to help provide 'glue' and an auxy send. It's all good... for sure another 300 bucks would have provided more of everything, but this price point is brilliant. I have a large studio, but will be using this for DAW-less jam sessions, with the ability to move stuff to the computer for sweetening if required. Good job on the video. Good job Tascam.
Awesome, Steve! Happy recording. Yeah, the inputs on the back was a big selling point for me in terms of the Model 12 vs the others, thanks for bringing that up! Great info here. Thanks for commenting and watching. I'm sure this info will help others decide in the future. Cheers!
Read the Manual. It says "When a MODE switch is set to “MTR”, the signal from the input jack on that channel will be recorded.
This function is useful when recording and playing back repeatedly because the monitored sound is automatically switched according to the recording or playback status."
What the means is leave it on MTR.
This is useful. I was thinking, why toggle between MTR and Line if you could just leave it on MTR? But I wasn't sure if it would still record while in that mode. Guess that's what I had to learn today!
Thanks
I would love one of these; I am on the computer all day; so it would be great to do music like the old days!
Yeah, that's a big reason these multitrackers are great. No screen, use your ears, tactile. Definitely recommend it if you're getting back into recording. Cheers and thanks for watching!
i have been a musician for 10 years and a producer for 2! I have learnt everything from youtube but I swear I have never come across a more interesting channel!!!!
Wow, thanks, Utkarsh. Thanks for watching!
I want that. I’m pretty anti computer, but I love that you have the choice to do anything with this model. And it looks sweet, like a real, albeit tiny, studio. My dreams of an entire portable suitcase recording studio would be all but done.
amen!!! I'VE HAD THE SAME DREAM FOR YEARS!!!
It’s basically a computer without a screen… being ‘anti-computer’ is a low resolution understanding. Your typing this on a pocket computer and you aren’t anti that
Thanks for this! Question: why not just leave the tracks on MTR all throughout? It's how I've been using my Model 12 and I'm not sure what I'm missing out on by not using the Live setting.
Nothing, you're doing it right. Live let's you practice but not record on tht track while recording other tracks since it needs record armed to hear in MTR. Probably a pretty rare need tbh. But say for example you want to record a singer on track 1 while you play a keyboard on tracks 3/4 but for some reason you only want to hear the keyboard & not record it but you DO want the singer recorded. Then you'd need 3/4 switched to Live so you could hear the keys w/o needing to arm record since you're hitting record to grab the singer, lol. Hopefully that makes sense, haha. The only other benefit of using Live in your case would be because the blinking light annoys you when record is armed.
So in home studio use your missing nothing (besides the undoubtedly rare example above.) Where Live would be more useful & likely got it's name is in a "Live" setting where you'd want everything in a band heard on all the tracks/channels during a show but the sound man probably doesn't want to arm the record button on every track. So if it's for a band/live artist using it as mainly as a mixer more so than a recorder. Even if a band wanted to get rowdy & record said live performance they'd just arm record & leave it in Live & wahh-lahh.
Rmbr the Model 12 is 3 things Mixer, Recorder, & USB DAW Interface Controller. Therefore, you will have buttons, features, & settings that aren't really relevant to the mode you choose to use it for.
If that's TL/DR than I'm saying you're good, have fun, & what you're doing is working fine. No need to learn how to fix a method you got that ain't broke.
diggytact....LOL
I’ve had this thing bookmarked for a couple months now (on zzounds), if I ever decide the spend any more money it’ll be on the Model 12 (using your affiliate link of course). There doesn’t seem to be anything anywhere near the price range that has as many features. Plus, I seem to be exclusively TEAC/Tascam these days. Awesome to see a full review of it. Again, 424THEWIN!!!
What? That's wild! I agree. I'm impressed with the Model 12. It has many uses. It definitely solves a lot of routing issues I've ran into in my setup as well. Well, I hope this video helps inform your decision if you ever choose to get it. Let me know if you have any questions, Godof! Cheers!
Hey! hows going? i have a question that i didnt get very well...can you loop and record your instruments?, like those boss loopers? and make a quick live or something?
I mean you could loop them on this, but a dedicated looper would probably be easier from a functionality standpoint. Those units are built to be loopers, this is more of a multitrack recorder/DAW interface/DAW controller
Zzounds sucks had a horrible buying experience, trying to sell me scratch and dent/ used gear as new! I'd never buy from them again! I'd only buy from Sweetwater or American musical supply!
That's strange. I've always had a great experience. The used, scratch and dent, and new gear is well marked on the site with the appropriate prices for each; perhaps something got mixed up. Btw zZounds and AMS are the same company. Thanks for watching!
@@424Recording Yeah, it's not strange to me! And obviously a bunch of other customers had similar experiences! Look up the reviews! I bought a tascam 20x20 was supposed to be NEW! I don't buy scratch an dent gear! Especially audio interfaces! The tascam box (not the shipping box)looked like it had been kicked around, and there was a scratch on the unit itself, called an told them and they were total JERKS! Told me it would take a week to generate a return label. Total BS!! Waited a few day's called back talked to a supervisor and magically he email's me a label, he assured me I'd get a NEW unit.... cause I told him I'm not paying new pricing for used gear! Ship it back....wait another week on my exchange. This damn box looked worse than the last one! ( and no not the shipping box the tascam box itself) very obvious it was a returned unit that they were pawning it off as new! At this point I'm livid!!! Called told them I want my money back, total JERKS AGAIN! Same thing it'll take a week to get you a return label, I said no sir! Get me a supervisor, he got me a return label within an hour! Shipped back the same day, They tried to offer me bs discount! Told them I'd never shop with them again!!! I went straight to Sweetwater bought the 20x20 it arrived in perfect condition!!! Now whether or not AMS has the same owner, They DO NOT operate in the same manner on their return policy!!! I had bought a schecter sun valley super shredder 7string from AMS in 2018 when it first come out, great guitar! upon inspection it had metal shavings on the pickups used compressed air to clean it off, plugged it in.
Played great for about an hour. Then the pickups shorted out! Contacted AMS...NO hassle sent me a return label IMMEDIATELY!
Shipped back the same day, got another ONE a few days later.... same thing metal shaving, it was definitely a manufacturing issue. AMS was awesome about it, I decided to get a Jackson soloist 7string instead. AMS even knocked some off the price. My experience with Zzounds was a bad one, like I said I'll never shop with them again. They've been caught by other customers besides me! , trying to sell used gear like it's new. I know how it's marked on the website....OUTLET SECTIONS MARKED EITHER....OPEN BOXED, SCRATCH AND DENT, OR RETURN GEAR same as Sweetwater and AMS, been buying gear for Years from AMS and Sweetwater! If they're the same company how come their return policy is different??? Cause clearly AMS never told me I had to wait on a return label!!! All I can tell people is BUYER BEWARE!!!
Perfect timing for this, I'm trying to decide between the 12 and 16. The 16 is an analog mixer but I can't decide if I really really care for the extra size and expense.
Awesome, M P! The big thing for me was the size of the 12 and also the position of the inputs. I like that the 12 has the inputs on the back. It works better for my setup. If you do decide, consider grabbing it through the affiliate link if it makes sense for you! Cheers!
The 16 has 2 more inputs, everything being top accessed makes it useful for mobile recording
Anch'io devo decidere tra 12 e 16 . Tu cosa mi consigli ? Grazie
I pulled the usb out and it striped and riped out the board with it ? I don’t know how I managed to do dat ? So be careful , 😮 just leave the lead it alone? Inleast I can still you the sd card and make use of it .I’m just gonna record the Mpc stems manually too the mixer and plug in a mic and have fun 🎉 and get a guitar 🎸 and base soon
Thanks so much for this video. I found it very informative and useful and very basic and easy to follow. I am 85 to 95% convinced I'm going to buy this recorder for live or even production. It seems fairly simple to use and yet has multiple functions in which I like and the price is also right too. I get sick ofLittle for tracks and then on a big ass studio mixing console to have to pay a guy couple hundred just to mix some tracks for me or using audio software which I don't like doing either this tool is right in the middle so thanks again
For the pedals, do you have your guitar plugged into them and then the out from pedals to your input?
just purchased my model 12 3 days ago,havent even turned it on been reading, wow what a manual ,then I found your videos and thank you so much for teaching, now I can start testing, I play classical guitars seen this on a website the model 12 and I was sold, i have so many questions ,but you have such great tutorials we that got this unit are so lucky to have you, I'm so excited,guiong tomorrow to buy monitors ,I like the ones you have, I see that there Yamaha just need the model # and I'm going on the hunt, also like your setup table, just what iv been searching for on Amazon ,so if you can get back to me where you got these 2 items I would be great full thank you again, and once I dig in I may support your channel for a while you have saved me so much time ,by not having to read for a month thanks again
Remind me of the days when I recorded to my Tascam Porta One, then Tascam 688 MIDI, Roland VS-890 and ADAT XT.
I just bought a model 24 today, your vids will for sure come in handy ;)..awesome job and thanks!
Glad I could help! Enjoy! Let me know if you have any questions but I'm still learning myself!
Yes! It helped me as well! Clear and easy to understand!
Is it possible to record effects like delay on a vocal? I have an external effects loop set up on Aux 1 but it doesn't record. I think I'll try an insert. Probably the only way I'll be able to record with the vocal affect audible on playback. Any other thoughts as to how I can route this?
throw away the manual and just watch this video. Thank you so much. I was totally stuck on the fact that you have to toggle from Live to MTR.
Long time Tascam user but it bugs me that they decided to market this as the next evolution of the Portastudio when in reality it’s just them putting out their version of a hybrid hardware mixer/audio interface with the most basic, barebones recording capabilities tacked on. The build quality is a big step up from the DP series but that’s about it. Rather than pushing forward design-wise, this seems like Tascam throwing in the towel and abandoning the whole Portastudio concept once and for all.
Confused as to why you would add dirt to the sound of your guitar. Its sounds like it is clipping... so it throws me off. Would prefer a more clean signal.
Just a shame that all the eq and effects you use will not be recorded! Mindboggling
When I record a song it’s lower in volume then original recording why? My gain is at 0 so it records exactly same
I sold my 24 yesterday. Tascam, a very good company from everything I've heard, but when they released the 24, they were completely misleading. Only 2 of the tracks could be used for DAW. The DAW on the 24 was basically Abelton free. Ya get 2 tracks. With the 12, you have a DAW control. I'm going to do a bit more research on the 12, but i ended up throwing away almost enough $ to buy a 12.
Dang that's a tough break, Todd. I've been wanting to make a video that would serve as a "buyer's guide". There seems like there is a lot of misinformation swirling around out there about the units and what they are capable of: a lot of people I have come across are staying away from the 12 because they say it is not an analog mixer like the 16/24 and can't multitrack like those models do. My understanding is that they are all basically the same, but the 12 has DAW integration and can be used as a controller while having less inputs and busses. I guess they are aimed at different audiences but it is odd to style them all the same if they don't all have the same functionality
@@424Recording Yeah, I know someone who got the 12, as it would be best for us, as we're drummers. 8 XLR's are plenty to record a great sounding drum track.
Will the $ I got back from the 24, I planned on getting the 12, and the new Studio One, although something like Cakewalk would be fine. Now I'm reading a bunch of reviews about how difficult it is to use, latency problems, popping sounds.......I love the idea, but I don't think they worked out the kinks before releasing? I have the Focusrite 18i20, and although i love the idea of turning the compression, and watching it on my monitor, I've lost trust in Tascam. Even before Covid, I couldn't get any phone support. Before I make the transfer to the Focusrite, I'll start looking around to see if something else can do what the 12 promises. If something does exist, I'm sure it will be at a much higher price
Pretty cool but not any easier as DAW.. definitely better portability
I am buying one in the next couple of weeks and I'm trying to choose the best software to use with it. Any suggestions? I'm also a PC guy, not a Mac user! Thanks for any suggestions!
I know a lot of PC users like Reaper. I believe this will work as a control surface in that software. Pro Tools is also very popular. If you want to grab a Model 12 through my site, that would help out a lot! If not, no worries. Happy recording and I hope this information is helpful! 424recording.com/tascam-model-12
Great video, had to downvote due to the ridiculous number of ads, greed is bad, mmk?
Is this mixer is actually an incredible sampler / looper 😱?
No offense, but that’s not a great sounding drum machine. ( to my ears anyway )
Hello, awesome video. How did you get the tracks to come in separately to the unit? When using my MPC One. All of the tracks come together to one channel. Your video is exactly what I've been trying to accomplish!
Thanks for watching! Idk how the routing is on the MPC one but the Digitakt has stereo out. You can also mix the individual samples hard right and hard left on the Digitakt. I then recorded the right and left out of the Digitakt to separate tracks
@@424Recording how did you record it to separate tracks? The MPC also has stereo outs. Everything comes over under one channel though.
@@romantin81 Can you pan on the MPC? I panned the snare/kick hard left and hihat hard right on the Digitakt which isolated the sounds from each other. Then I recorded the Digitakt left channel to track 1 and the Digitakt right channel to track 2
Try using the Effect's.
Hey man
Have u moved to digital because u like it or because Tascam is sponsoring you. ?
Y does everything sound super clipped and distorted going in?
I'm looking at this vs the DP_32SD. The Model 12 certainly wins on looks and vibe. Talk to me man. Lead me through these murky depths. I'm an old school Tascam boy. Been trying DAWs, plug-ins, etc for years. All have utterly failed to inspire. I have no interest in being a computer tech. Only in immediacy of tracking ideas. Computers are ruining my life/music. Help.
Idk if you've ever used a 424, but that's a big part of my recording background, and I feel like the Model 12 is the spiritual successor to the 424 mkiii. I guess the big question to ask yourself is how many tracks do you want to record? Would having an analog mixer also be important to you? Do you want to hook up a lot of instruments/synths/drum machines, etc.? If you like the mixer workflow, you can look into the larger models, like the Model 16 and 24. In the box, the DP-32 looks like it has more features, post production, and more tracks. The Model series is going to be an older style workflow, more based on your ears and the sounds you get in your studio before you record than your eyes and manipulating sounds with plugins in post. That's my two cents. I've also got some other thoughts on my website geared more toward 4-track users if you're interested: 424recording.com/tascam-model-12 Good luck, Andy!
@@424Recording I really appreciate your reply! I typically build songs with a couple acoustic guitars, bass and live drums. Then just Microkorg or other synths, etc. I double-track vocals. Very basic formula I tend to like. 12 tracks seem right for my needs. I miss that limitation, and having to make choices ahead of time, to end up where I hear things in my head. Like how we always had to bounce on cassette. I miss the limitations in a lot of ways. Dude, the 424 was my sole obsession for most of my life. I judge/compare everything against it. It has a magic sound. Regarding your point on post, etc...agreed. I make almost every decision before tracking. And effects-wise, I much prefer simple things like double-tracking and subtle delay/time effects. I like the starkness of less effects. So again, I'm probably laughable simple in my technique, but it's all geared toward serving the song. Not the other way around, ya know? I think I might buy a 12 right now. I'm gonna just hold off and hope you reply first. Just in case. Really appreciate you! also intunepiano@gmail.com no need but there's my email.
I sent you an email, Andy!
@@424Recording thanks!
Electric guitar was clipping hard 😢
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Welcome aboard!
Other drum machines have auto swing to add crashes pattern change. If you’re using Apple it’s got a great drum setup on both logic and garage band
Thanks for this,much appreciated.Nice to see a step by step video.I got my model 12 yesterday.
It’s early days for this unit,so few videos available .
Just read a lot of the comments ,as I am looking into how the model 12 can synchronise with other hardware.Specifically DAWs[I use Ableton Live 10] and other multi tracks.(eg I ve got an old Roland cd2000).From the manual it’s seems you can only configure in your system with Model 12 being set as a Midi Clock master,meaning that connected devices like DAws need to have synchronisation set through external mode configuration.Interestingly it seems thar the Model 12 can be set to be the DAW audio interface,with a virtual midi connection for the Synchronization.
Overall I think the model 12 is an inspirational piece of kit.Hopefully it can support some of these hybrid modes.
Thanks, Leafsmith. You're going to have a blast. I need to look more into the MIDI functionality. My main desire for getting the unit was the multitrack functionality and everything else is a bonus to me. It seems like a lot of people are excited about the MIDI functionality; I want to hook up some of my gear and make a song that way soon. I'm very much a novice at that sort of stuff so it should be a great learning experience. It seems like you can also connect the Model 12 as a DAW controller and also like you said an interface. I agree, it's super inspirational and solves a lot of connectivity issues for me. Cheers and thanks for watching!
That drum machine sounds distorted and terrible.
Im heavily considering one of these lately! I mainly use a 414mkii, and a half-broken Yamaha MT8x in tandem with my 80s Tascam M208 mixer. I’ve been considering what I should do, like perhaps sell my Yamaha and invest in a nicer interface, but Im loving the portability and flexibility of these things. I could still record on tape and then bounce it to the Model 12 for further mixing / tracking and better yet, I can take it to rehearsals and sessions, just like my 414! I’ve been comparing this and the Zoom multitrack recorders, but I like how this has on board EQ and effects returns. I look forward to the day where I no longer have to lug my desktop to and from my studio
I loved the song!
It's a shame that this mixer, after a few months of domestic use, began to malfunction as many as 3 knobs, which among other things have non-removable the external plastic parts (if I pulled harder I have the clear feeling that they would break) ; in practice they only maintain the frequency they indicate if my hands remain in contact with the knob, otherwise as soon as I leave them, they always return to the flat position. If anyone knows what the hell the problem is, hit up. ah...and it has never suffered accidental damage. Unfortunately I immediately noticed an evident fragility of the components.
Hey Mike - great vid! This is great unit and I love how similar workflow it is to 424! One question I have is mastering. Does this unit allow you to create a stereo mix OR do you need to do the final mix/master via a DAW?
Thanks, Peter! Yeah, I'm going to make a vid comparing the workflows soon! Yup, there is a stereo mix function. I haven't messed with it yet. I'm planning to make an export video at some point. If you want to read about it, check out page 47 of the manual. You will need to connect the SD card via an SD card reader to extract the mix. I'm not sure if there are mastering tools on board though but you could load that final mix back onto some tracks and do some final adjustments with the EQs and compressor (though the comp is limited obviously)
@@424Recording Am I right in saying that you can't record FX like EQ & Compression while mastering on the Model 12?
Thanks for the informative Vid, looking fwd to get myself a early birthday gift 🎛
@Jimmy Galloway u can export the mix to a pc yes. Or if u want to skip the pc you can record the other faders to the red master fader which works as 11/12 stereo & then you have the mix down done to export to SD or pc
kind of pointless with my setup but cool nonetheless
Bought one of these after Daw diving. If you've used A 424 and/or Zoom multitrack, the Tascam model series will come very easily to you.
I feel like there's nothing wrong with tascam is the best recording studio
Is this mixer analog?
Phantom power for each pre amp ?
very helpful to see hw you record a track with the Model 12.
I've been using an rc-505 for recording, but the new vamp feature looks like a great addition.
good tip about splitting the kick and snare into left and right audio channels.
Thanks for watching! That's cool, re: 505. I used to have a RC-3 I think it was? It's like the pedal one. Yeah! Vamp is great for practicing. I think it's cool that Tascam is also adding more features and updating the firmware. Thanks. I wish the Digitakt had individual outs but this is a good solution for isolating different parts of the mix. Cheers and happy recording!
Are you using the looper as permanently connected effect to the Model 12 that you can send to any track as needed?
@@nebula0697 no, but that’s an interesting thing to try. I guess you mean using the RC-505 as an effects unit and routing the wet signal back into the model 12?
I was using the model 12 to shape the instrument sounds via its inputs, analogue preamps, some mild eq and a little reverb. Main output 1 and 2 went to the looper if I remember correctly.
Good vid, more on the tascam 12, thanks
Many more to come. Thanks, samuel!
Cant pan tracks help!
yeaaaa boi gettin that sponser money baby
Thanks, Vicente 😎
Great tutorial. Had two questions: you can do both the multitracking on this as well as mastering to a stereo track, with the option to use effects (onboard or otherwise) at any stage? Second, say you wanted to loop something and record that, could you do it straight on the machine or would you have to connect an external looper and use it as an effect (if that's even possible)?
You can mix down to single stereo file to the SD Card & put that on a computer, phone, etc on the Model series. It plays like any other song you download. It however has no mastering fx like the Tascam DP-32SD & DP-24SD. It's a marginal difference imo. On the Model 12, 16, etc you end up w/ a fully mixed stereo file on SD card & on the DP series you end up with a fully mixed stereo file on an SD card that has some Tascam mastering fx slapped on top of that. While It'd be cool if the Model series gave you some fx to polish the stereo mixdown they wouldn't be pro-level anyway. You may even be better off without it & mastering the untouched mix elsewhere tbh. Tascam prob knows that & that's likely the logic. The Model series is meant to be more pro-level than the DP series. The lowest Model series starts in price where the highest DP series ends.
As for looping there is something called Vamp now in the settings that let's you practice by looping. Tascam added it in a firmware update. It's likely not what you want but I obviously don't know you. I'd watch a video on it. Just search "Tascam Model Vamp." It basically loops a section of the recorded tracks endlessly (to my basic understanding anyway) allowing you to practice or free style play on top of the loop. I don't think it would be serviceable to replace a looper if you want to play a riff, loop it, & record the loop to a track while recording something else on another track. I have many other tools to loop w/ so I've not cared to explore it. Hope that helps man & there is a YT vid I watched on the Vamp feature so check it out.
Sounds horrible
Your product videos are on the mark! There are few other real world user videos. Your subconscious mind has you use the pencil because you’re teaching! Thank you!
Wow, thank you, Jeremy! I appreciate that, man. Thanks for checking it out and I hope it helps!
424 Recording looking forward to vocals in part 2
Thanks, dude! There's also more mixing and adding effects coming up. Stay tuned, bro!
Hey! hows going? i got a question...i tweak the compressors and i dont get any signal, how i turn them on?
Hi Jacobo, I believe they are always on. As you turn the knob up, the green light will start to flicker, indicating that the signal is starting to get compressed
❤ thanks 👍❤
This or the SSL Six?
Just got mine as a early Christmas gift to my self and ow my wife. Not get me to do anything 😂
Enjoy, Tengu!
Thank you so much. Everyone that has these tutes seems to be dropping in pre-recorded tracks from a PC.I'm old school and like to record/play live, track by track. One question---where do you plug in the headphones? Thanks again!
Ordered mine yesterday from zZsounds...I do a lot of business with them.
That's awesome! Enjoy, Blazin!
Does it have bussing?
That's a great question, Mark. From what I can tell so far, it does not have bussing like on the 424. There is a way to copy what has been recorded on one track to another, so you could use one channel for recording and move the recorded track over each time. There is also a way to bounce. I'm going to be doing a deeper dive this week... expect more vids on the Model 12 this summer! Thanks, Mark!
the model 12 has midi right? Why don’t you use it as master and the digitakt as a slave? Can you go to bar 16, is there an option for that?
If you don't want the rants...how about just the facts? These units have a problematic issue with the power switch. I have gone through THREE units and all have the same problem. So if someone asks if I would recommend this unit...I'd have to say NO.
Power as in want turn on or simply cuts itself off?
@@MacLamar "Want turn on"....WHAT?
I'm not a total noob, but have been out of it for a while. When I'm recording drums, all my levels are very strong and not clipping. Playback on the Tascam sounds great. But when I take the card out and import the files to Audacity on my PC, they're all really weak. Any idea what I might be doing wrong?
Hi. How can I record sounds coming from my pc like UA-cam to bounce back to my DAW or music editing software? Thanks
I'm not sure how you would go about that. I have my PC main out going into channel 7/8 which you could do but the Model 12 is not hooked up to the PC via USB
Koala sampler (app)
I’m super interested in this! How do you like it as a stand alone interface though?
Hi, Dylan, do you mean when used with the computer? It's awesome! It's great for so many uses. It solves a lot of routing issues I used to run into, you can use it like any other interface, you can use it like a DAW controller (something I've never done and need to explore more). I'm going to use if for live streaming at some point and podcasting as well (if I get the podcast going again). Cheers! If you're going to grab one and want to help out the channel, check out the link in the description to my website 😎
I’m finding the headphone volume on model 12 is not nearly loud enough. I have to crank the dial 100% to make it reasonable. Any workaround for that?
I'm very back and forth on getting one of these or a full blown porta studio. I love the idea of recording to tape, but I dont know if I'm just romanticizing it. My fear is that the model 12 will just be too clean since it's digital. What are your thoughts? If you could only get one, but wanted to make some dirty DIY sounding tracks, what would you suggest?
hello I can heaer through the speajerrs and use the faders but the metters lighing green on the main dont show movement. I am confused none of the tutorials i follow this tascam behaves as so! I cant even controll it as a daw surface because it doesnt even work.
Now i want one, thanks man, there goes some more retirement money !!
Sorry, Arthur!
Hi just seen your excellent demo on recording with Tascam, I'm caught between a rock and a hard place right now, deciding on which mixer to go with mainly used for live performances but also dabble with home recording,
I gave the presonus Ar16c waiting to either be opened up or sent back, hearing bad reviews on this board,
Then I see the Zoom Live trak L20, don't like the idea of the power supply set up, but it has 2 effects engines,
Tascam I have to admit after watching your video now is top of my list, but this only has one effect engine to work with, I always liked the idea of 2 effects to mix with like on my Dynacord Cms 1000 desk,
But if I knew that what you get with tascam effects are excellent then Tascam Model 24 will replace this Presonus ar16c live studio, which as u said is not even opened the parcel yet,
Would love to read what you and your band thought of Tascam, 🤔 thanks in advance
Question...just bought the Model 12 and learning. If I use my Behringer mic pre for a condenser mic, do I need to turn on Phantom power on mic pre and the model 12 or one or the other ? Thanks
Hi can you adjust the tempo on this unit thanks.
There's a metronome feature but I don't think you can speed up or slow down the song if that's what you mean. Cheers
Hi Mr. 424, I had a TASCAM 424 back in the day.
Awesome!
Instead of constantly switching between Live and MTR modes you could just leave all tracks in MTR and press the Rec button above the faders to hear live signal from that input
Oh btw, could you record a quick video explaining levels of audio signal? I honestly can’t wrap my head around it. Should I set my instruments to be as loud as possible and then control the volume in the mixer? What are the optimal levels for recording and how to tell it’s not too loud or quiet when you can control master volume and also volume on headphones, monitors etc. I realize this is a noob topic but I’d love to hear about best practices
Can you record the input when in MTR mode though, re: switching between Live and MTR? Yeah, I ran into some gain staging issues when I was doing this as well. The unit uses that guideline on the live input screen for the designated level. The thing that confuses me about the unit is the main output meter; it goes way above 0 to 15 and then OL (overload I'm assuming). Also, this unit gets LOUD. I can barely turn it up when I'm listening back. In general, it's usually best to have the loudest signal needed coming into the inputs to get close to that -12 guideline and using the gain knob to bump it up if needed. In the next video, I probably should have used a preamp for my vocals. The fader is more of the volume control. Play a signal thru one of the inputs and watch the live input screen. Keep the fader down. You'll still see the level coming thru just as hot but you won't hear it. Hope that makes sense!
@@424Recording "Can you record the input when in MTR mode though"
If I recall correctly, yes you can :)
Cool! I need to check this. I thought I tried it and it didn't work when I was learning the machine. That would be awesome if so!
Can you do a tutorial on The Model 24?-I'm losing my mind.Just want to use it as a standalone recorder.🙏🤞✌️
hello I just got a tascam model 12 mixer. I mainly using it for live karaoke. My problem with this is the mic level isn't loud enough even with the help of mic preamp and adjusting the gain level. Can I get some pointers if you have some free time thank you.
Are tracks recorded to the SD card dry when effects have been used to monitor?
I dont own a Digitakt but I think you can output separate channels to M12 via usb
Perfect for me..going to Zzounds and ordering one...
Awesome! Enjoy!
Really thinking of getting one but the1010Bluebox looks interesting as well - smaller,more inputs but operated from touch screen so still can't decide.I'm a hobby synth/drum/groove box bloke and looking to have some fun with them.Tascam,although larger looks more immediate in terms of control and around the same price as the Bluebox.Any thoughts out there ?
Hello how are you doing I just buy tascam model 12 ,the problem is that I’m always record it using irig2 with this one I can’t make it works if you know can you please help me out where I can coneted or make it work.
so what do you connect the tascam to? to a computer? if so what program? how can i use this by itself or do i need it connected to a computer? what cable do i need for a newer usb port on a newer mac?
I notice comment below about the EQ is post recording... Is that how the 424 is?... or is it true that the eq gets recorded, and then you get to use the EQ AGAIN when playing back?
This workflow looks so fun. Bummer that I wouldn’t be able to get the use out of it that I want without buying 8 more preamps, 6 more mics, and 3 more xlrs :/ music equipment is so expensive if your trying to get a really solid sound out of it.
Because of this generic phantom power button, is there a risk of damaging a dynamic mic if you use it at the same time with a condenser mic?
Hey Mike, curious about something with the Model 12. While using this in daw mode with my daw, can I send out a vst sound through 2 outputs of the Model 12, and have them (go thru fx pedal) and come back into 2 inputs on the Model 12? I could do this on my previous interface, but having trouble figuring it out on this
Wow, I’ve been following you ever since I had to look up tutorials for the 424. Now I bought this, looked up tutorials and there you are! Thanks a lot for these 🤘
Getting soundcraft 22 today n wish some one did a thrurow totorial like this for em
You EQ'd the signals twice: while recording and while playback.
Update, I just bought a Teac 3 and am going to set up my gear as follows: mic into channel 1 on the Teac, monitor outs from Teac into my Warm 73 pre amp EQ, to ART Compressor, to my Tascam 12. Tascam 12 AUX out to cassette in, cassette out to channel 3 of the Tascam 12. This way it's being used to record playback from the DAW which would already be holding analog recorded sounds from all of my outboard gear.
Thanks for the Model 12 tutorial. I look forward to implementing these recording & mixing tips!
You mentioned not having to use the "instrument" button because you're running through a preamp. Would this mean that if you have an active bass (9v preamp) you would not need to press that button? Would using that button with a preamp just make it way loud or would it cause damage?
Learned a lot... mixing section especially but several other teaching points throughout as well. Thanks!!