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4 Ever 4 Track
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 3 ก.พ. 2021
Recording without computers. Years ago, I loved Logic, a Daw. But, with every change (usb, then usb 2, then firewire 400, then firewire 800, then thunderbolt, then thunderbolt 2, then thunderbolt 3, usb c, and whatever is next - plugins, more plugins, updates to the way plugins were sold, download then cloud based, etc. - audio interfaces no longer supported by the operating system, software now geared for electronic music) I became more and more frustrated watching this expensive equipment become obsolete. And my creativity was impaired by constant technical problems.
So, I bought a 4 track made in the 80's that has never become obsolete, never needed an update, required some light service of the moving parts, but ultimately remained a tactile and immediate way for a home recording artist to get songs out of the head and into the world. My band, which is just me, is The Low End. I hope you enjoy the songs and feel free to share your music and any thoughts with me. Thx!
So, I bought a 4 track made in the 80's that has never become obsolete, never needed an update, required some light service of the moving parts, but ultimately remained a tactile and immediate way for a home recording artist to get songs out of the head and into the world. My band, which is just me, is The Low End. I hope you enjoy the songs and feel free to share your music and any thoughts with me. Thx!
Spaced Pair Dynamic Mics and Tips for Getting Unstuck in Writing and Recording Music.
Song title: Gravity Daze.
This video is about minimally recording your songs and getting unstuck with writing and recording music. The tips to getting unstuck come from the book "Hidden Potential" by Adam Grant. I'm using a small body acoustic guitar and three dynamic mics to record a song on the Tascam Model 12. The mics are Shure SM57, Beyerdynamic M201, and Sennheiser 3935.
This video is about minimally recording your songs and getting unstuck with writing and recording music. The tips to getting unstuck come from the book "Hidden Potential" by Adam Grant. I'm using a small body acoustic guitar and three dynamic mics to record a song on the Tascam Model 12. The mics are Shure SM57, Beyerdynamic M201, and Sennheiser 3935.
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Demo song on the Tascam 388; Internal Preamps, Dynamic Mics, No other hardware.
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In this video, I'm using the Tascam 388 preamps and three dynamic mics to record a demo song in one take. I'm using the Shure SM57 and Beyerdynamic M201 in an XY pattern on my guitar. The guitar is a Gibson LG-2. The vocal mic is the Sennheiser e935 dynamic mic. Since there is no phantom power on the Tascam 388, I wanted to see what I could get with using dynamic mics and no external gear. I'm ...
Elements of a vintage sounding, lofi, acoustic song with the Tascam 388.
มุมมอง 1.5Kปีที่แล้ว
I always wanted to get a Tascam 388 and center my songwriting demo workflow around it. I got a good deal on one so I sold some other stuff and got it. It’s every bit as great as I thought it would be. I’ve found over the years that four tracks and tape machines just work better for me versus digital recording. I don’t have anything against digital, I personally just can’t get the sound I want f...
Can a 4 Track really replace a DAW?
มุมมอง 881ปีที่แล้ว
Replacing a DAW with an old-school 4 track for home recording is not only possible, but it can sound great. This is a song I recorded on the Tascam 246 four track. This is not like my other videos where I talk about the process and the gear, this is just an example of the great sound you can get from a 40 year old four track.
Back at it with the Tascam 246!
มุมมอง 1.2Kปีที่แล้ว
I've been toying with going back to the DAW for a while, so I tried it. I set out to record an album and spent 6 months hating using the computer again. I don't know why I did that, but I finally got the 4 track back out, hooked it up to the Model 12 and recorded this song immediately. Get the track at bandcamp: thelowend2.bandcamp.com
How I Demo a Song.
มุมมอง 7182 ปีที่แล้ว
This video is about how I demo record a song that I've written. I'm trying to do this for all my songs now to see how they sound with just guitar and vocals. It's the first part of making a record where I'm trying to select what songs will be on it.
Trying to Embrace Digital Recording with the Model 12
มุมมอง 1.5K2 ปีที่แล้ว
After spending so much time with analog mixers, outboard gear, and tape machines, I feel like I've learned a lot about recording and mixing. The analog gear takes up so much space, so I unloaded a bunch of it and went for the convenience of the Model 12 and built my new recording space and workflow around it. In this new workflow, I'm using a Peluso 2247 se tube mic for everything, a Rupert Nev...
Is someone making new, Type II, High Bias Cassette Tape in 2021???
มุมมอง 1.4K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Someone was smart enough to start making cassette tape again, and now we can get brand new, type II, high bias, 60 minute tape for 4 tracking!! Get em here: nationalaudiocompany.com
I really can't decide what workflow and sound I like better, analog ordigital.
มุมมอง 5K3 ปีที่แล้ว
In this video, I tried a new analog recording setup to see just how far I could take cassette based analog recording at home, and I have to say, I really can't decide what is better, analog or digital. I tracked my Gibson J50, vocals through the Ear Trumpet Labs Edwina Mic into the Tascam M-308B mixer into a Tascam 238 8-Track cassette recorder The workflow using the Tascam Model 12 is much eas...
This could be my favorite home recording setup yet!
มุมมอง 2.9K3 ปีที่แล้ว
This new setup for recording my acoustic music at home with no computer, completely dawless, is definitely my favorite home recording setup. Trying to record acoustic music in a small nook in my basement was really frustrating using a computer and expensive condensor mics, until I sold all that stuff and went back to basics. Now I'm using a Tascam 424mkiii, the Tascam Model 12, my Strymon Flint...
Recording music to cassette tape on an 8 Track
มุมมอง 7K3 ปีที่แล้ว
after ditching the DAW and a few months of recording music on a 4 track and finding that it was awesome, I wanted to compare that with recording music on an 8 track and see if it's twice as nice. reposted stereo bounced audio - same video
The best plugins...are no plugins.
มุมมอง 2.3K3 ปีที่แล้ว
recording music without a laptop. Vocals through guitar pedals. This video is about using guitar pedals as the entire effects chains for my tracks. As usual, I'm tracking to tape on the Tascam 246 and mixing down to the Tascam Model 12. The gear I used in this video: Guitar - my beloved Gibson J50; vocal mic: Shure Sm7b; vocal comp - Golden Age Comp 2A; mix compressor: the FMR really nice compr...
Tascam 246 - Performance
มุมมอง 3K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Performed my song Carolina using my Gibson J50 guitar, Shure SM7b vocal mic going through the Grace M101 preamp, GA Comp2-A compressor, into the Tascam 246. Effects chain was the TC Electronic Flashback 2 into the Strymon Flint reverb. Mixdown on the Tascam model 12. This was going to be about the effects routing, but instead it ended up being a little performance vid. Hope you enjoy. Thx. Perf...
Nutshell Alice in Chains cover on the Tascam 246
มุมมอง 7193 ปีที่แล้ว
Quick cover of a great song by an awesome band. Since this is what I was listening to back when I first got a 4 track in the 90's, I figured I'd try a quick cover on my "new" 4 track.
Home recording studio: The best audio interface is no audio interface
มุมมอง 52K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Home recording studio: The best audio interface is no audio interface
Tascam 246 - Pushing the Tape really hard.
มุมมอง 3.5K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Tascam 246 - Pushing the Tape really hard.
What a true songwriter's treat....and here I thought I was just gonna be learnin some recap on old gear, and yet Lantern took me for a ride through the past, the present, and more. We all got stories, and you just told quite a few...that is life stuff right there brother. thanks
Man, that comment hit me. Thank you for your kindness and for taking the time to share a musical moment with me.
Would you mind posting a picture of your EQ settings on the guitars?
I don’t think I have a picture of that
Glad I found this channel! ❤
PS: so you bought the 388?
Sound quality is second to none. Nice song as well.❤
Such a gorgeous song. 👏👏👏
What a song! great everything! Love the voice.
Can you do a tutorial on this machine please ! I’ve been searching all through out the net and there isn’t one full in depth tutorial on how to use the 488 mkii . Looking for help on recording, assignment, doubling , and also erasing a track please !!!
Nicely performed and put together. Who's the inspiration for a track like this. Kind of almost Springsteen. Would that be a fair guess?
Very beautiful songs You are à great songwriter. Richard
That’s very kind. I thank you sincerely.
Sounds great, nice tune!
Cool song. I like it. Simple and uncluttered. Love the sparse piano, and the steady fingerpicked guitar - which is mesmerizing. Love the music box guitar tone/feel . Great vocal. My wish list: 1) tightened rhythm - not necessarily quantized, but definitely tighter. 2) longer intro before vocals. 3) bit more volume on piano track. 4) and maybe the judicious use of double tracking vocals in the chorus. Thx for sharing.
It sounds superb, awesome job! The Model 12 is all digital, the Model 16 and the Model 24 are hybrid.
best song since i heard james taylor. i am a AWARD WINNING songwriter..BELIEVE the people when we say " YOU ARE " really rare artist!!
Very good sound!
Is having only two insets crippling if you use some special outboard gear.
Great sound! Im guessing you have the DBX engaged?
Actually no. I don’t use the noise reduction at all on the 388z
Fab. And what a truly great song. In 1981 I bought the original Portastudio 144. Now I've just bought the Model 12 and it's fantastic. Almost an analogue experience but with digital technology which is a joy to use. I think many people are learning that some of the older simpler ways of doing things are more inspiring and bring greater joy. Keep it up, you're pretty good.
Very nice 👍
Are you low-cutting any of the guitars? The reason I ask if that they sound so full and really good. I'm wondering if I should be EQing my acoustics differently. Thanks for posting these clips. Im mainly doing digital multitracking, but Im thinking about working on a solo album at some point and channels like yours really help. Im also thinking about transferring some of my old 4 track tapes to .wav format for archiving but I havent quite figured out how to do that with my setup. Anyway, all the best!
Hey, thanks for the message. So, there is no eq whatsoever on the guitar. The fullness comes in increments: 1. Med/light monel strings have more full sound with less brittle high end; 2. Dunlop nylon heavy pick (1.0) keeps things round and full; 3. Dynamic mics are less sensitive and capture more direct source and less ambient so positioning them to capture full tone is easier; 4. Technique - I rarely if ever play 6 note chords, at most I play three note chords and let the notes ring; 5. Analog signal path with warm preamps going directly to tape adds another layer of warmth and fullness; 6. Plate reverb set to a short pre delay and short decay adds ambience and gives the source some depth and width
@4Ever4Track This is good to know. Thanks so much. Currently working with a single condenser (AT4040) which sounds pretty good through my Tascam DP008 but I'm not getting the same roundness and warmth with the Zoom R24 that I'm learning to use. I've ordered a tube mic preamp, so I'm hoping that helps. Really digging your songs and recordings on here. Your vocals sound great too. Goes particularly well with the natural sound of the guitars. Keep on keeping on. 🤘
Sounds awesome! Loving the guitar sound here. Great song to cover! 🤘
Thanks dude. I dig your cassette tape pic.
@4Ever4Track Thanks! That's a relief print I made a couple years ago.
Great song, great sound! Fantastic machine.
Sounds great! I'm waiting for the 388s to fall out of favor again so I can afford one! Probably will never happen.
Nice sound, mate. I'm using the portastudio 414mkII on my channel. Love it. So easy to use and a great sounding mix. I've never liked DAWs except for when mastering.
3:00 A fiddle. That part needs a fiddle.
👍🏼 or Cello maybe.
@@4Ever4Track OK let's compromise: 12 piece string ensemble.
Great tune. This could be on the radio. Love that 388!!! I just learned of the 388 a few years ago. Wish I would've bought one years ago. I'm a Tascam lover and user from the mid 80s. I still have my PortaOne (burnt up motor) and my 424mk1 that's still working fine. Around 2005 went digital with my DP-03 eight track. Last year made the leap into the DP-24. I was blindsided by the learning curve since I've used Tascam products for almost 40 years. 😂 I still love the tape sound. Keep up the great videos. ✌
I never knew about the 388 when I was learning 4 tracks back in the 90s. It’s such a great machine. Tascam is/was so innovative.
This sounds excellent!
Gracias por compartir. El sonido es excelente!
Sounds fantastic!
Hey, man. That sounds awesome. I've really enjoyed your videos and love the sound you're getting here. I'm jealous of the 388.
It takes real talent to get this quality from a simple setup. Love the song, the warmth of the analogue tape, but most of all your demeanour. What a good guy you are. Thanks for sharing.
I use a spl analog transient designer with my tascam 688. Really really helps with the transients when recording drums...
Dude, your music are amazing 🥲 please let me know if you have this song and “ Lantern “ uploaded somewhere. I love it so much ❤
Hey! Thanks for the message. You can find my demos on bandcamp. thelowend2.bandcamp.com/
@@4Ever4Track Thank you so much. You’re very talented and your lyrics are so beautiful; it hits the heart.
@@4Ever4Track Thank you for the reply! I’m now following you. Keep up the beautiful work. You got yourself a new fan here lol 😊 Thank you once more! Looking forward to listening your music.
Where can I listen to your song?
Oh my… what a beautiful song ❤️
I have a Tascam 414, and just got the Tascam Model 16 for doing exactly what your doing. I figured out years ago that the 414 has 4 outputs - L, R, Mon, and the sync out is always channel 4. The Model 16 seems a bit intimidating but the menus remind me of the ones on my Zoom H4. Great minds think alike. Great song BTW! - cheers!
Love this man! Thanks for sharing
This is a beautiful song. Nice.
I bought a Tascam Model 16 today. I'm thinking maybe I'll grab one these discounted 24SD units! I would never need a DAW and have endless channels to play with. GREAT SOUND! Perhaps, old school tape/analog recordings will always remain king of warmth.
Great song!
I have a Tascam M-320b and 80-8 reel to reel as well as daw and honestly, sound wise I always prefer the analog but for making fast fun infinite changes to something or for weird and odd arrangements I prefer the DAW. One doesn’t necessarily sound better per say, each has its merits. and flaws.
Love the 388. That's some fancy gear you've got in fromt of the Tascam. Sounds really good. Question: What do you have against reverb? 😬
That sounds great! Although I have actually paid less attention to my Boss BR 80, I am still working on it again in addition to my Cakewalk by Bandlab activities. Recording directly with a multitrack recorder requires a certain working method and playing style that you master well. Keep up the cord work. Good luck from the Netherlands, Greetings Ben.
Limitations fuel creativity. That said, your music is great! You could record it on anything.
Years ago I had a Tascam 388 studio 8 that you showed in your vid. I bought it used for $250 but, it was not in great shape. I had it for a few years and the condition got worse. I didn't have the money or ability to get it fixed. Switched over to a Korg D3200 digital recorder. Then, 10 years ago I lost my full time job and had to get rid of virtually all of my gear. So, that's it.😁
My goodness,that sounds very,very good. I miss the sound of tape! You’re about to make me rethink my entire recording\production process. I bought and used a T 246 many years ago and later got rid of it in the name of “upgrading\modernizing” LOL. There’s no denying the great sound of your recording,great job.
Very nice tune, guitar, voice, mix everything!
That was a great song. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Promo`SM 😭
My gosh! I love the sound.. Did you use only 4 tracks onboard EQ or any outboards? Love to study the way you write and record songs!!! Awesome stuff!! love it.
Thanks! I used an outboard preamp and compressor on the way in for the vocals. I recorded the vocals and guitar at the same time. Then I added the background electric guitar in stereo, so there are 4 total tracks.
Beautiful song. :)