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    Tascam 424 mkiii 4-track mega tutorial! Tascam 424 recording, Tascam 424 bouncing... I'm covering all the basic functions of the Tascam 424 mkiii portastudio 4-track cassette recorder. If you want to see more Tascam 424 mkiii 4-track videos, support this channel on Patreon: / 424recording
    Special thanks to Matt aka Schizo for supplying the 424 in this video!
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    00:00:28 1. How 4-track cassette recorders work
    00:01:50 2. Channel strips and tape recorder tracks
    00:03:40 3. Type II tape and recording prep
    00:05:02 4. Inputs 5 & 6 stereo recording setup
    00:09:38 5. Panning vs. bussing: what’s the deal?
    00:11:13 6. Recording stereo inputs 5 & 6 and playback
    00:13:44 7. Effect 2/tape cue playback method
    00:16:03 8. How input 7-8 works
    00:18:11 9. Recording acoustic guitar from input 1 to track 3
    00:20:48 10. Playback of mix, adjusting levels, and panning
    00:23:04 11. Mixing
    00:24:52 12. How to ping pong bounce
    00:27:42 13. Ping pong bounce 2
    00:31:25 14. Bouncing all 4 tracks (backup bounce)
    00:32:43 15. Recording acoustic guitar from input 1 to track 2
    00:37:09 16. Recording vocals from input 1 to track 3
    00:38:50 17. Guided by Voices recording trick
    00:40:27 18. Recording vocals direct from input 1 to track 1
    00:43:42 19. Mix 1
    00:46:47 20. Mix 2
    00:49:04 21. Mix 3
    00:51:57 22. Punching in a lead guitar in empty track space
    00:55:35 23. Final mix with punch in
    00:58:38 24. Final Bounce
    00:59:45 25. How to support my work

КОМЕНТАРІ • 438

  • @424Recording
    @424Recording  3 роки тому +15

    A lot of people have been asking where they can listen to the song... it's available today on a new album at becoolcowboy.bandcamp.com/album/leisure and will be on streaming platforms June 4 2021. Thanks for watching and listening!

  • @IlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlI
    @IlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlI 11 місяців тому +2

    Can anyone recommend a 4Track model for a beginner that has zero knowledge but wants to learn and record with. I read the P01 is trash

  • @fender1000100
    @fender1000100 3 роки тому +37

    Best 4 track tutorial I've ever seen well done. Theres a tape revival going on. And I'm really happy about that. Theres a warmth and fullness about analogue tape that cant be beaten.

    • @djbigleg3228
      @djbigleg3228 2 роки тому

      type 1 tapes are made better than type 2 i got a few makes all performed better even the one that wasnt as good as my other 2.type 2 is for digital sounds.but has less range frequency hear a analogue vinyl record & it makes an sacd sound shit you can actually get 100 hrtz on an analogue recording but you need speakers with added filters tech similar to a guitar amp to boost the signal.but on a guitar amp you use a full range frequency tube to boost the range these speakers are made in smaller numbers today.but in jimi hendrix,s famous words i wanna see & hear everything also you can get a 120 min tape or a 90 min tape for longer recording time great post peace..

    • @pappurajpagare1153
      @pappurajpagare1153 2 роки тому

      alas , if I had have purchased 1000 empty cassetes at that time.
      Today they are not easily available and if available then are too expensive

    • @djbigleg3228
      @djbigleg3228 2 роки тому +1

      @@pappurajpagare1153 type 1 are pretty cheap look on ebay there are 3 or 4 makes last time i looked.its type 2 that are dearer & worse most of the time great post peace...

  • @jairocastano
    @jairocastano 4 роки тому +43

    Hey, man. Just wanted to thank you for taking the time to show us, musicians, that there will always be an alternative to the madness of consumerism in this industry and, that music has to be always the main goal, the first thing to worry about. Have you guys noticed how the prices on these analog, "ancient" machines are going up each passing day? Thanks again, man. It was because you that I got my 424 and I love it! 😉

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому +2

      Yeah, the prices are insane. I got mine for $50 locally a few years back. I guess there's a demand for these units and the sound and experience of recording to them; I think a lot of people would be better served using these to at least learn and figure out what's important and how to make a simple song with the limitations. It's definitely informed all of my recording skills in the digital world. Yeah, it's crazy to me how many people don't really make music but just get caught up buying gear: I think we all have a friend like this. GAS is real and something to keep in check; pretty much any time I want to buy something or go searching, it just means I want to make some music. Happy recording and thanks for watching, JAC!

    • @jairocastano
      @jairocastano 4 роки тому

      @@424Recording: Sure, man. I also have been a victim of that syndrome. It's sad and it really takes a toll on your finances. I have more stuff than I can actually use because, I have to work long hours to feed my family and to pay for all those goodies. But, thanks to you and an old book I bought many years ago, I'm getting back into making music, truly, and using effectively my stuff, resisting the temptation of getting more trash, (which is definitely the future for every piece of electronic, hardware and, of course, softwares that you buy nowadays) and using my DAW and the rest of my stuff as mere tools which, it's what they are supposed to be.
      Thanks again and, stay safe in these difficult days, my friend.

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому +1

      Yup, that's one thing about all of this stuff and about finances in general: waste not, want not. The less stuff you can buy or be okay with not buying, ultimately the better off you'll be, at least I've found this in my life. What book is it? That sounds like exactly the subject matter of an eBook I wrote, The Cure for GAS; I need to read that. Yeah, once you realize all this stuff is trash, that concept informs your decisions about what to purchase and why. And like you said, it's all tools as a means to an end. Cheers, JAC. You, too.

    • @jairocastano
      @jairocastano 4 роки тому

      @@424Recording: Hi, Mike... Well, about the book I told you about, it's from a guy named David Simons. Its titled "Analog Recording. Using analog gear in today's home studio". I really enjoyed it and I took some very valuable tips from him and it also has some very informative interviews with engineers from the old school. Very nice.

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому

      All right, awesome! I will have to check this out out. Thanks, JAC!

  • @ak40kevn
    @ak40kevn 2 роки тому +1

    Good god I’m an idiot. I’ve been bussing every single track for about 5 years. So I’ve never really gotten a full four track stereo recording out of my tascam.

  • @dannyfunnyshet2586
    @dannyfunnyshet2586 3 роки тому +10

    very chill dude. talented and knowledgable. good vibes man. song sounds great. could definitely hear it played on a radio station.

  • @nicholasrussell2385
    @nicholasrussell2385 4 роки тому +13

    You are a saviour to the legion of quarantinos who have recently ordered or re-visited this device in our isolation chambers. This video is exactly what I needed. Thanks so much!

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому

      Glad I could help. 424 savior?! Haha that's hilarious. Just doing my thing and it's really my pleasure. And thanks for becoming a patron! Happy to help and happy recording! Let me know if you have any questions, Nick!

  • @ammonduffinofficial
    @ammonduffinofficial 2 роки тому +5

    Just wanted to say THANK YOU!!! Just got my first ever tape recorder (424 MKIII) and absolutely loving it. Your videos have been my bible ever since I got it. Thank you again man, also loving this track, Pinback vibes??

  • @sonicboompole2774
    @sonicboompole2774 Рік тому +1

    I don't want be a jerk but I think maybe you should mention that setting the pitch like that will effectively make your tapes non-standard when played in any other machine and that finding the true pitch of your tape will be difficult. Not to mention you lose the capability to do cool stuff like pitch effects. Even if you still have the machine it was recorded on, after some time or a belt change the speed may not be 100% accurate to your recorded tapes. If you choose to do it this way I highly suggest recording tones on the tape, 100hz, 1k and 10k. That way you can tune the playback system to the tones. The increase in tape speed via the pitch control is not really giving you the higher fidelity you're suggesting it does. Going from 3.75ips to 7.5 would be noticable but not the 15% over 3.75ips.

    • @eatbliss8895
      @eatbliss8895 7 місяців тому

      I concur. You are actually losing your ability to do speed/pitch fine tuning for not much benefit. I agree with using the higher speed on the overall settings, but this tiny bit extra that you get from the pitch shift is not worth it. Recording a test tone on the tape is a good idea, but you can also fine tune to any known tone on the tape, like if a guitar is playing an E chord, you can calibrate that to a reference tone in the room (like a piano, or whatever). I hope that made sense. lol

  • @YellowMageOsaa
    @YellowMageOsaa Рік тому +1

    Sick ring bro do u have an affiliate link ?

  • @424Recording
    @424Recording  4 роки тому +6

    🎛Time stamps in the description 🎛
    patreon.com/424recording

  • @PostArmageddonNeoBarbarian
    @PostArmageddonNeoBarbarian 4 роки тому +6

    I use mine for demos, but it takes roughly a year to write all the material and by the time that's done and I want to record to my 424 or 488 I totally forget everything and end up screwing up my demo, and have to rerecord twice just to relearn the dang machine. This tutorial is gold and something I'll have to come back to refer to. Thanks!

  • @SeanMcVerry
    @SeanMcVerry 4 роки тому +8

    I just got one of these bad boys a few days ago and this tutorial couldn't have come at a better time. Ur a god

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks, Sean! I'm glad to hear the tutorial is helping!

  • @har168421
    @har168421 Рік тому +3

    Hey, man. I'm a bit late to the party by a few years, but getting the groove of dusting off old equipment and this video popped up exactly at the right time. Thanks for the deep look at the process and bringing some clarity to routing strategies. Seriously. Can't thank you enough.

  • @elonmust7470
    @elonmust7470 3 роки тому +3

    I have a cassette briefcase from the 80s.
    I think that's all the justification I need to buy a Tescam 424

  • @kevingilmore6099
    @kevingilmore6099 4 роки тому +5

    Just fixed my 424 today. Gears were stuck - waited 5 years to unscrew the thing and tap the gear back in place. Just watched this entire demo. Damn, man what an epic demo! The song is great too. So impressed with what you’ve done here. This was a gift! Would love to hear the song in its final state. Bandcamp? Thank you for putting the work in on this. Huge help!

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому

      My pleasure, Kevin! I'm glad to hear the video was helpful and I'm glad to hear you've gotten your 424 working again. I have the track up on my Patreon. I'll probably be putting it out some time this fall/winter though. I've got some ideas for another version, too. Thanks for watching and happy recording!

  • @yannickbraillon6892
    @yannickbraillon6892 4 роки тому +5

    Perfect timing : the video lasts exactly the time of my son's nap and i just bought a 424 MKIII, perfect tutorial ! That guitar solo got me ! Thank you

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому +1

      Perfect! Thanks, Yannick. My pleasure. Enjoy!

  • @matthewdemayo9067
    @matthewdemayo9067 3 роки тому +1

    Hey brother. I have been having trouble with hearing back the prerecorded tracks , while recording new tracks. This may be a little hard to explain, in detail via text.
    But I followed the instructions word for word and it was not working. I am wondering if it is an internal problem within with the machine. or if I am simply not doing it right.
    I am laying the tracks down pretty hard in the red so I am not sure if that affects things at all. Any advice would be much appreciated.
    One Love
    Matthew

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  3 роки тому

      Hmmm are you able to record to the tape? There could be some internal issue for sure. I would try recording a track to 1 or 2 and then playing the tape in another player to make sure it's recording. I had a machine that seemed like it was recording until I realized the record head didn't engage!

  • @bobbymarco274
    @bobbymarco274 2 роки тому +1

    That drum beat for 1 hour 😩

  • @philippe9643
    @philippe9643 Рік тому +1

    You explain everything very well. Thank you very much!!

  • @hizone34
    @hizone34 4 роки тому +3

    Just picked one of these up at a flea market, 30$! Excitedly learn how to use this, thanks for your help

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому

      I'm glad I could help! That's a great deal. Happy recording!

  • @billykellum
    @billykellum Рік тому

    Does anyone know if a 4 track recording on a TASCAM 234 would play on a TASCAM 424?

  • @BarnacleButtock
    @BarnacleButtock 4 роки тому +10

    The guided by voices trick is more useful when you're recording on type 1 cassettes like they were. It's really just a roundabout version of Dolby C or similar analog noise reduction.

  • @jesusgavemeaids
    @jesusgavemeaids 2 роки тому

    What kind of Mic are you using? If it's a condenser mic what phantom power supply are you using???

  • @oinkooink
    @oinkooink 3 місяці тому

    Just got an almost perfect looking, barely used looking mkiii with one problem...the Monitor Level knob doesn't appear to do anything. Does not lower or boost level. So either I am setting it up wrong or that knob has blown a capacitor...or something...I dunno anything about circuits etc. However, it doesn't seem to be a negative since the Effect 2/ Tape Cue knobs on each channel can control your levels as you are overdubbing etc.

  • @yago8672
    @yago8672 5 місяців тому +1

    True analog

  • @johnmcdonald5939
    @johnmcdonald5939 2 роки тому

    And I have 2 8 tracks I NEED HELP WITH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CAN U HELP ME ????????????????

  • @johnmcdonald5939
    @johnmcdonald5939 2 роки тому

    I need my tascam 4 track 424 MK3 fixed. Can you help me ?????

  • @BIGpony777
    @BIGpony777 Рік тому

    finally able to afford a 4 track- got a 424 mk 3 for 280 dollars!! any advice as to which tape deck i should get? this videos awesome btw i am only 18 minutes in but will probably give it a few full watches before the 424 arrives. ive been recording for years but didnt realize how amazing tape is until i actually got to try it out in person. im just so excited : )

  • @xsisterwifex
    @xsisterwifex 2 роки тому

    Why wouldn't I just record directly on track 1 rather than bus it from track 3?

  • @IvesMarcelin
    @IvesMarcelin Рік тому

    👍❤❤thank you for the video and all your explanation the remarquable thechnologie here is this the small magnetic tape ..we can ever work on.../// (( try to do the same work on the numerique track it"s not the same way with the memory...by computer...or direct on the box studio ....the work with the computer allons some facilities but we are to oblige to follow the process .....with the computer we got no acess direct like a physic tape

  • @jesusgavemeaids
    @jesusgavemeaids 2 роки тому

    Everything I record sounds awful too. I assume the quality of the instruments & amps effect that? But especially when I bounce tracks together they usually sound awful. What's worse is I'm having a very high pitched hiss or something like interference but only when I bounce tracks & can't figure out why

  • @jacobholland2127
    @jacobholland2127 3 роки тому

    Is it possible to use a 9v power supply on a 424?
    If not which power supply should I get? A official Tascam one or will the amazon knock off for half the price do the trick?

  • @dishpitofhell2123
    @dishpitofhell2123 10 місяців тому

    I have a tascam porta02 that i recorded on. It is currently broken and I have access to a tascam 424. are the two compatible if i were to try and mix down/ bounce the project from there? Thanks for any help

  • @louis6331
    @louis6331 2 роки тому

    I do have one question. Is there anyway to hook this up to a Behringer multi mic system and an octave equalizer or even a sound mixer digital into a digital CD burner.?That way I’ll have multi outputs and inputs and be able to sleep drive it into a say to a four channel mixer with the USB interface to my computer? I would appreciate you hit me back with that once again appreciate what you’ve done so far thanks.

  • @louis6331
    @louis6331 2 роки тому

    And if I hadn’t said so I do have a task him for 414 MK to but it seems really complicated to me right now, so that way I can use a digital version of the tascam..Instead of the analog version?

  • @PossiblyNic
    @PossiblyNic Рік тому +1

    I’ve watched so many tutorials before this, but I only NOW fully understand busing. Thank you!

  • @deewashburn4437
    @deewashburn4437 11 місяців тому

    U should pitch that song for a film. Sync soundtrack

  • @ericbasora4697
    @ericbasora4697 2 роки тому

    So how do u record on a track when u switch to tape play back... pretty much I'm trying to say how do u listen to track then add more to it at the same time. Maybe it doesn't even work that way I'm not sure. Lol thnx man ur always helpful

  • @ineedstuff8286
    @ineedstuff8286 3 роки тому +1

    i LOVE how theres a channel for this... hahah WOW.. cuz the stim-uh-liss is going to buy one of these :D... i mean... I will buy heavy metals to ingest.

  • @Septeemberpain
    @Septeemberpain 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for this tutorial! What song plays in your intro, that short quick clip?

  • @absolving
    @absolving Рік тому +1

    GREAT video dude. Loved watching it. Mesmerising to see someone else's 4 track recording process. Also, I LOVE GBV

  • @chopytacos5
    @chopytacos5 2 роки тому

    is there a way to get rid of “punch marks” while punching in?

  • @ivi_
    @ivi_ 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice, new subscriber here! I had a Fostex XR-7 in the 90's and thinking about going Dawless again. A 424+SM57 maybe. I love the song as well. Regards from Spain!

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the sub! That's cool, re: Fostex. I've always wanted to check one of those out. Do it up! We're all for that around here 🙌 Thanks for watching and listening! Happy recording!

  • @Fat2T22
    @Fat2T22 3 роки тому

    Brandon Dicamillo’s Chinese rap 2 brought me here, he used one of these

  • @garethde-witt6433
    @garethde-witt6433 11 місяців тому

    You’re kidding aren’t you ? It’s so simple to use

  • @hawk4366
    @hawk4366 2 роки тому +1

    Great suff mate. I'm just trying to get up to speed with my 424. This helped enormously. Thanks mate.

  • @ZenMountain
    @ZenMountain 2 роки тому +1

    Best tutorial available. Everything became clear when you said the Pan knob has a different functionality when recording! Thank you so much!!!! -Great song too :)

  • @BugzKiller
    @BugzKiller 4 роки тому +2

    Nice Refresher coarse, Mike! Now I can see if I missed anything as to what I do on mine. Watched most of your other vids when you first starting do these! Thanks again Pal! Also, Glad you put that smiley face sticker on your recorder because I was in a low mood today! Thanks again! And I think I asked you this long ago, the MK III is pretty similar to the MK II, which I have right, except for the extra 2 tracks you have, right?

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому

      Awesome, thank you, JPC! It's good to hear from you. I hope it clears up any unanswered questions you have. My pleasure. I'm just glad some of my specific knowledge can help other people do their thing. The smiley face sticker is Matt's! He sent this 4-track to the channel a few years ago. That's his trademark. I hear you, JPC. I think you can see it in my face in this one. Keep going. Try to stay positive. Make sure you do something you want to do, now more than ever. Yeah. They are very similar. I used to have that model as well. I think the main differences are what you said about the extra tracks and the fact that the PSU is hardwired. Oh, yeah, you also have better XLR jack placement IMO! Cheers!

  • @hitomukawakami7124
    @hitomukawakami7124 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video. This Tascam is quite capable for a 4-track. Would you say it’s the best on the market?

  • @gusisagreatname
    @gusisagreatname 4 роки тому +2

    You're a sweetheart for doing this. THANK YOU

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому

      My pleasure. Thanks for watching. I hope it helps!

  • @littlevibetown
    @littlevibetown 4 роки тому +1

    Hey man, just bought a 424 MKIII per your video, and studying this vid! Wondering where you recommend buying your HIGH BIAS Type II tape C60/45? Thanks for the content.

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому +1

      Probably ebay, reverb, or etsy at this point. Thanks for watching!

    • @littlevibetown
      @littlevibetown 4 роки тому

      ​@@424Recording Thanks! I managed to scoop up 10 at about 8$/ pc on Ebay. Even got two Maxell XL Type II high bias 46-C!!!!!!

  • @spooktasticaparanormal
    @spooktasticaparanormal 4 роки тому +3

    That song really took me back to a place i remember well from my past. Thank you so much for sharing your song Mike. Kind regards. Paul.

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it, Paul. And I'm glad to aid you in your time travel!

    • @spooktasticaparanormal
      @spooktasticaparanormal 4 роки тому

      Mike, you have no idea just how much it warmed my heart as I listened to the lyrics of your song the mental trip was also amazing. Kind regards. Paul.

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому

      Cheers, Paul! That's awesome!

    • @spooktasticaparanormal
      @spooktasticaparanormal 4 роки тому

      Hi mike I thought I would share this repair video with you if an old but little gem I bought from eBay.
      ua-cam.com/video/pSNREXBX-QE/v-deo.html

  • @dme1016
    @dme1016 Рік тому

    Gotta stay that around 3:20, I'm hearing the Jimmy Fallon SNL Christmas song...when you add the guitar bounce

  • @thinthinwalls
    @thinthinwalls 2 роки тому

    Is there a way to do mid-side technique with a 424?

  • @wardogdauwdd3020
    @wardogdauwdd3020 2 роки тому

    I like to see someone use this with a rodecaster pro 2 connected to this

  • @savingsoul
    @savingsoul 5 місяців тому

    Can you record on all 4 tracks at one time

  • @brooklynmagoo2793
    @brooklynmagoo2793 Рік тому

    My tascam has no use for me, so I hang it up like a display

  • @Ferrichrome
    @Ferrichrome 4 роки тому +2

    Great vid, very chill and informative! I'd get one of these but man, they're getting expensive.

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching, Dustin! Yeah, the prices are out of control. Keep an eye out for one locally. They still pop up from time to time at a reasonable price

  • @tonyc2415
    @tonyc2415 5 місяців тому

    smoking n drinking
    better than being a lone

  • @zcguitar1
    @zcguitar1 Рік тому

    I really like the song you laid down btw

  • @tbluedogproject
    @tbluedogproject Рік тому

    good day! Where can I buy such a device?

  • @BPMusic06
    @BPMusic06 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for this epic tutorial. I bought a 424 mk iii last month and am now getting around to learning it. It was a bit overwhelming at first but now am getting it thanks to your videos.

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому +1

      Great to hear, Brett. It seems like this video was perfecting timing for a lot of people. I'm glad to hear it demystified the 424 for you! Happy recording!

  • @ttssfu
    @ttssfu 2 роки тому

    what was you using for the drums

  • @DavidAndrewsPEC
    @DavidAndrewsPEC 4 роки тому +2

    I enjoyed this! My assistant was watching some of it ... she's absorbing these ideas so she can help me make my recordings ... :D She doesn't know it yet ... mwahahahahaaaaa!
    She is not a native English speaker and yet she found your exposition easy to follow, and also uncluttered.

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому +1

      That's awesome, David! That's a huge compliment, thanks! It's the culmination of 3+ years of making vids on UA-cam. I'm glad to hear I'm improving. Cheers, happy recording, and thanks for watching!

    • @DavidAndrewsPEC
      @DavidAndrewsPEC 4 роки тому +1

      @@424Recording Just the truth as a snapshot of your skills at the time this went out ... you really do make a good, nicely-paced video on this topic.
      As for that topic - the TASCAM Portastudio 424/III - I have to say, man ... I envy the shite out of you! ;) That is one bloody elegant machine. For twenty years, I was using its kid sibling, the TASCAM Portastudio 414 and, I have to say, it served me rather nicely! I'm on a Zoom R-16 now and ... weird as it may sound ... I'm getting agoraphopbic as fuck with it: two decades in Finland on 4-track plus nearly two decades on 4-track in the UK ... then you've 16 to play with - it is a proper mind-fuck!
      I went to 8-track for a few sessions. just to get used to the space. Now I'm coping with having 16 tracks to work on.
      Keep up the good work, good sir, and vive le portastudio!

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому

      I know right?! Anything above 4 tracks always seems so decadent to me now haha. Yeah, I do think the mkiii is the peak of the technology. It combines a lot of the ideas of the predecessors while also giving you some extra room with the size of the unit. Thanks, David, will do! Yeah, vive le portastudio!

    • @DavidAndrewsPEC
      @DavidAndrewsPEC 4 роки тому

      @@424Recording
      Heh - yeh, it seriously is!
      I have to say - looking at my own TASCAM 414, your 424-III looks luxurous! Certainly looks like a very flexible set-up in the mixer section, and I like what you can do with it - seen some of your other videos on here. Really impressive stuff!
      And yeh - when I got my pal's Zoom R-16, 16 tracks of space is just sooooooo big! I limited myself to 8 tracks. And that was much more comfortable. Then I branched out into the 16-track world somewhat.
      You'll have heard of tthese two people, I'm sure: Glyn Johns and Graham Cochrane.
      Glyn Johns practically refuses to work on anything over 16 tracks - he says that is plenty to be going on. Given that he can get a truly wonderful drum sound on three or four mics, I'm right behind him on that! Graham Cochrane, though, is a bit more forgiving - says: 'Limit yourself to 24 tracks maximum!' And GC is working on DAWs! Either way, the take-home is definitely one of 'freedom within limits', isn't it?
      Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

  • @pariahmetalband
    @pariahmetalband 10 місяців тому

    Subscribing for comparison

  • @SteveJohnsen
    @SteveJohnsen 3 роки тому +1

    Love this. Thanks for the great video and what a cool song.

  • @NealCaen
    @NealCaen Рік тому

    does this apply to the Mk1 & Mk2?

  • @joshuapenman7276
    @joshuapenman7276 Рік тому

    Do you know why monitors aren't showing a level? Got a problem with mine. The display all lights up (monitors and everything.) I know the monitors are working.

  • @hawk4366
    @hawk4366 2 роки тому

    Hey Mike do u do any servicing clips

  • @ScottLavene
    @ScottLavene 3 роки тому +1

    Hey mike. This is so great. Going to make a new album on my 424 with your help here. Is the title track available somewhere?

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  3 роки тому +1

      It's on the patreon for now, but will mostly likely be out this year when/if I get around to an album! Cheers, Scott. Good luck and happy recording!

  • @timkaye9311
    @timkaye9311 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the tutorial. I’m going to try the pitch control and Guided by Voices tricks. Also, very cool song!

  • @sesa1076
    @sesa1076 3 роки тому

    Hey bud, do you know if a way to attach an external VU meter totheTascam mkii? I was watching people using home reel to reel based recorders and I would just love to have bouncing needles.

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  3 роки тому

      I don't know. That would be cool, though. I'm not sure what the digital processing is like on the 424 to make the meters work. Obviously, you'd have to tap into that. There's a channel where there's a 4-track tech; they'd be the person to ask. Tetrahan Supermonobloc of something to the effect

  • @John-kw3nd
    @John-kw3nd 3 роки тому

    Hello can you tell me if this machine , on normal speed will play tapes @ 3 3/4 IPS, all of my old master tapes play to fast on my Tascam 414, I had an old Fostex x 26, Thank you so much , John

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  3 роки тому

      I think they will probably play fast on here as well

  • @karmicneurot9829
    @karmicneurot9829 4 роки тому +1

    Perfect content at the perfect time. The eBay 424 is here, and man, pristine. Thanks for this content!

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому

      My pleasure! I'm glad the timing is right. Happy recording, Karmic. Let me know if you have any questions

  • @picapeirodoidaoospusa9209
    @picapeirodoidaoospusa9209 3 роки тому

    Hello I have a table like this but the part of the CD is not working, tascam 564. I am trying to use it as a sound table just to mix in the anologue in a home studio with Ableton Live, I like the analog mixes because they are more built, fatter , you could make a video where you talk about her exits. thanks

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  3 роки тому

      Check out the bouncing playlist on the channel page. I've done a variety of vids on the outs and bouncing! Thanks for watching!

  • @truthfinder4973
    @truthfinder4973 3 роки тому

    no its not cassette but!!!!!!t tascam did it again old school days are back butt with a bang. tascam came out with 12,16, 24 mixers it does 3 things stand alone muilttrack recorder, and it also a live mixer and also can be used audio inter face. and you can even record all tracks the same time on there own tracks, no not tape its sd card butt its the same thing rely its just up date like a dat recorder in about way is all. butt the name is TASCAM Model 12 then the got 2 others model 16 or the 24

  • @TheWileyFosters
    @TheWileyFosters 4 роки тому +1

    This is amazing, thank you so much! I just joined your Patreon page. I encourage anyone else out there to throw this cool dude some support through that page, it's easy to do.

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому

      Wow, thank you, William! And thanks for becoming a Patron! Haha and thanks for plugging the Patreon! Cheers!

  • @paddyburke4148
    @paddyburke4148 4 роки тому +1

    Great explanation of the routing. Thanks for the vid.

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому +1

      You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful. And thanks for becoming a patron!

  • @grool.salad.co.uk.1969
    @grool.salad.co.uk.1969 25 днів тому

    That awkward moment when you lose your pick. Then walk around looking for it, then shortly notice it was in your mouth the whole time.

  • @kaivrock
    @kaivrock Рік тому

    If this just direct recording (no compression or preamps) it sounds awfully good. Although what I remember about 4 track tape is that it will sound great on the machine and really thin on mixdown

  • @jasonelambeth
    @jasonelambeth 4 роки тому +1

    All time classic vid. I will be absorbing the knowledge you have bestowed upon us for years to come. Thank you Michael.

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому +1

      My pleasure, Jason. LOL I'm glad to hear. This one took a long time to do; I hope you and others get a lot of mileage out of it! Cheers, buddy!

  • @fearlesssound8275
    @fearlesssound8275 3 роки тому

    i just want tro add warm to my masters, idk if buy the 414 or this, the speed of the tape will change the pitch when recordin from my daw? i know it surely does when its recorded into the tape but i wonder if i record at fast speed will change my master

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  3 роки тому

      It won't change the pitch. It's recorded at a faster speed to the tape, but if you use the stereo outs into the DAW, it'll be in real-time

  • @happyholiday4733
    @happyholiday4733 4 роки тому +3

    I love this song! Have you release it yet?

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks, Jano Jano. Not yet. Maybe this fall/winter 🤓

    • @happyholiday4733
      @happyholiday4733 4 роки тому

      424 Recording pls do, this song feels like driving alone on a rainy night in the city when everyone’s asleep, excuse my english. 😅

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому

      Yeah! That's exactly what I was going for! You nailed it

  • @josephrileyosullivan
    @josephrileyosullivan 4 роки тому

    tascam mts-30 tape sync for midi? where is your demo please?

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  4 роки тому

      I need to find one of those first!

  • @gilah7174
    @gilah7174 Рік тому

    You're amazing

  • @Xtn1Insecticide
    @Xtn1Insecticide 2 роки тому

    Your musics cool dude

  • @KASUN_M
    @KASUN_M Рік тому

    Thank you sir.

  • @veintiziete
    @veintiziete Рік тому

    hi, thanks for this amazing tutorial! Checked out your band and really liked it too. I have a 424 MKI , question, is there a way to mute a channel when you ping pong? Let's say I have tracks 1,2,3 and want to ping pong 1 and 3 only into 4. Is there a way to exclude channel 2? Thanks!

  • @skate101ize
    @skate101ize 11 місяців тому

    I know I’m late, but could you explain the objective to playing back and recording using tape cue setting? Also, please keep making videos. Very inspiring!!

  • @lowking7235
    @lowking7235 2 роки тому

    -_- amazing😍😍

  • @helgefaccini1488
    @helgefaccini1488 2 роки тому

    Hi, I really appreciate your work here... really great. I have a tascam Model mixer and I want to record to the 424. I found a way via monitor out on the 424 and it works perfect. I just can't understand the difference between direct recording and buss L/R recording. I mean, there are 4 tracks and the only way to get more tracks is to bounce them. So why not just straight via direct ( Input 1 to Track1; Input 2 to Track 2;....)? Why should ai use the buss L/R instead?
    That's the only thing that I didn't understand...would really appreciate a response. Greetings from the other side

  • @dylanwelsford6391
    @dylanwelsford6391 2 роки тому

    I bought this in 1999 to replace my aging 144. The 424mkIII was the best cassette 4 track I ever owned. They don’t make my old Maxell XLII 60 anymore which is too bad

  • @xdumpstrspunionx902
    @xdumpstrspunionx902 Рік тому

    yo... so this is a noob question. but when you record onto Side B, do you flip the tape over, rewind, and record onto tracks 3 and 4? Or do you just return to zero without flipping the tape, and just record onto tracks 3 and 4? I appreciate the fuck out of your videos homeboy. This channel is everything i've ever needed. The holy fuckin bible. thanks dude!

  • @badtripmoses
    @badtripmoses 5 місяців тому

    Ive got boxes of analog 4 & 8 track recordings ive recorded for all my ba ds ive jammed with over the years & now im trying the stem separation technology to remix certain old live & demo or rehearsal tapes that cant be cleaned up on the analog tape recorder & am going to revive & properly mix the seperated tracks & mix & master on my digital 16 track recorder & have new old music to enjoy & possibly release!! Its quite the amazing technology for old music!!😊

  • @mauriciomota8448
    @mauriciomota8448 2 роки тому

    Hi, there,... I love your videos and I learned a lot from them, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have a doubt. I wanted to improve the audio signal of the effect pedals that I use in my portastudio Tascam 424MKII. Can someone help me? I use standard Boss pedals. And these pedals sound weak. So I was wondering if I need a "re-amp-box" to get the most effects out of the pedal. If I put a "re-amp box" on the "send" can I improve the effect? best regards and thankz for the videos. : )

  • @KlingonCaptain
    @KlingonCaptain 3 роки тому

    I want one so bad but they're so expensive.

    • @424Recording
      @424Recording  3 роки тому

      Yeah, the prices have gotten out of control

  • @jonvincentmusic
    @jonvincentmusic Рік тому

    I sure miss this channel popping up on my feed. Wish you would come back.

  • @louis6331
    @louis6331 2 роки тому

    Although it was an about the music that I recorded because I really didn’t care for it however it was extremely helpful even though I have a 414 MK to digital Tascam wich is also pretty damn old… this helped tremendously as I am starting a new home studio system with a Lotta new stuff and a Lotta all stuff that was given to me for free. Help me summarize in my hand the inns and outs of recording properly. Nice going, really loved listening to this and The explanations were very understandable even for brain fog person like me at 55. So thank you very much brother, God bless you and yours on this Christmas and holiday and new year.

  • @jesusgavemeaids
    @jesusgavemeaids 2 роки тому

    Problem I have is getting it to sound good when bouncing (or combining) 2 tracks onto one track. Usually sounds awful & I have to redo it several times adjusting the EQ until the final they sound good. Very time consuming.