Most of us are aware of popular R20 features such as the 4.3-inch LCD color touch screen and the onboard synthesizer. However, there are many other notable features of the unit that are often overlooked and shouldn’t be. I wanted to share some of them with anyone interested, in hopes that this information serves useful. Thanks for watching.
Great vid. I’ll watch the others, so if you address this question in those vids no need to reply: Can you mix down to the units SD card (to Wav. file for Eg)? I would like to use the unit to mix down our live recordings without having to export files a PC/Mac via USB , then simply plug the SD card into my Mac and share the files from there. Ie NO wires and extra connectivity steps :)
Love the fact that Zoom and Tascam are still updating their hardware MTRs, but I really do feel that Zoom have missed the mark with the R20. Firstly the inputs seem a bit strange, with 6 x XLR - I can see that this would make sense for miking up a drum kit etc, but how many people who are that dedicated to drum sound are going to be using a 'cheapish' MTR? I would have thought a larger market for the device would be the home studio/amateur band, where more phono jacks would make sense. Whilst the Midi track seems a great idea, it's a shame that it can't be used to play external instruments, as the onboard sounds are mediocre at best. Lack of battery power also seems a bit of an oversight, though the recently announced R12 brings this back. I really want to like this, but think Zoom's own L12 and L8 make much more sense. Now if only Tascam would bring back Midi to the DP range 😄
Not going to want really though? Any DAW will have superior effects options and additional plug ins will go even further. The main concern would be how many multitrack simultaneous and is the compression enough using a dynamic mic to capture between -18 & -10 with minimal noise or will you still need a cloud lifter or soyuz or something to boost the signal.
This is a really well done video and very helpful. I have an unusual question. Could I use this as a pseudo guitar multi-effects processor at home for jamming? For example, could I plug in my electric guitar to the R20 and turn on an effect 1 at a time or multiple effects at once? I.e - chorus, delay, OD, gate? The reason I’m asking is that I would like to play multi effects with my guitar through powered speakers connected to the R20- and of course do some recording as well. Trying to kill two birds with one stone. Any advice?
If I'm understanding your question correctly, the answer is yes. Here's a link to the R20's effects list including guitar effects. zoomcorp.com/media/documents/E_R20_PatchMemoryList.pdf Thanks for watching. 👍🏿
Check out this link, it has the list of all recommended cards for the R20: zoomcorp.com/media/documents/R20_compatible_cards_E.pdf Thanks for watching. 👍🏿
I recently got this and I'm not sure if I'm missing something, but is there automation? And can I select multiple regions to move at the same time? If not, I'm not sure about this unit
To get an idea of what this hardware unit can do via MIDI automation, watch my presentation "ZOOM R20 Multi Track Recorder: MIDI Implementation Explained", on this channel. MIDI is very limited. Although I've not tried it, theoretically you should be able to move multiple regions simultaneously. Please try it and let us know? Thanks for watching. 👍🏿
Such a splendid review here! Great layout and presentation! I feel like this is all I need to go ahead and pull the trigger on one of these. Great info, Thanks you bald bastard!
Recording Digital Piano correctly - use a ZoomR20 and Line Outputs. PLEASEEEE !! is not a single video I have the R20 what's is the best way to recording my FA08 Roland PLZZZZ
I own this unit and I got it partly because I wanted to hook it up to my mpc one. The problem was that although the M pc one recognized it... For some reason I was not able to get it to play through it. I couldn't get the audio to work with it. In contrast I hooked the tascam model 12 up and had no problem. If you have an MPCI would definitely go with the model 12 or 1 of the variants like the model 24. I'm still gonna keep this for when I decide to record it friends as houses and staff other field recording but it's it it's disappointed me that it couldn't be synced with the mpc.
My R20 MIDI Implementation presentation explains this in detail. R20 does not respond to system real time clock commands in its current firmware version. This may change in the future, and hopefully it will. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿
I'm hearing that you can only record 2 track at once with the R20 and a DAW? The mention of recording a whole band or recording 8 track at once is only in stand alone mode and it can only record 2 track at once when used at as interface. Is this true?
Zoom R20 has 8 simultaneous Recording Tracks. If you need more channels to record with, it's suggested that you use a sub-mixer. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿
I'm sad,that no GM Standard Sounds and Midi are included. Is it possible to change Tempo and beats from 4/4 to 2/4 in the same Song? I don't really understand, if it is really better than Garage Band and Interface on Ipad???Or Cubasis with Android Tablet..???
Ive had this unit for about a week now but Im planning to return it. Currently, Im using GarageBand on my iPad and Mac. Although this unit is a stand alone unit, I still feel it has too many similarities to using a DAW. It has a screen and you can edit etc, so I feel its just redundant and money wasted since they do things too similar. I thought I would bring it with me when Im away at work, but I can basically do that with my iPad, so how would I really be any further ahead. In the future, I would like to get either the Tascam 24 or 32 and go old school. Thanks for the great videos and information. Any thoughts on my situation and what I've said ??
Your perspective is very insightful and one I have yet not heard. I truly believe you have to be faithful to your workflow and what makes you most productive. Thanks so much for sharing as it's much appreciated. 👍🏿
Good evening, I recently acquired my R20, but when using it as an interface on the computer, the sound I recorded in my DAW does not come out on the audio monitors, it only comes out through the headphone output. This device is supposed to work like this or this is a factory defect? I'm finding it strange that when I use it without the computer the sound comes out normally on the audio monitors. I'm from Brazil, and here you still don't hear much about the R20.
If I'm understanding your question correctly, the answer is that when connected and recording on a DAW this makes sense. The reason being that since the tracks aren't actually recorded on the R20, it has nothing internally to playback. The recorded tracks come from the DAW back through USB, which is routed to the headphones so you can hear it. If you record on the R20, you should then be able to hear those tracks from the R20's outputs. If anyone else has different information on this, please chime in any corrections/updates. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿
I am experiencing this exact situation and that’s not why I bought this unit because I mainly want it as an audio interface so only returning audio to the headphones defeats my intentions. I am sorry Hello first 😊 but did anyone find a solution for returning the audio to the monitors or is this just how it is Thanks in advance!
@@darriketgivan6301 Good morning, I managed to solve it. In the DAW, 4 outputs will appear in the audio output configuration. 2 are for the monitors and two are for the headphone jack.
All I want is a unit that I can record my originals on. too much information and complicated. In the old days I had a reel to reel to record an instrument on the right channel and another on the left. will the r20 do this without a DAW?
I don't own a DAW, but I have the R20. It would seem to me that you'd simply need to record a part on track 1, slide that track to track 2, then record another part on track 1. You could pan the tracks left or right at any time...before or after you record the tracks.
I don't own a DAW, but I have the R20. It would seem to me that you'd simply need to record a part on track 1, slide that track to track 2, then record another part on track 1. You could pan the tracks left or right at any time...before or after you record the tracks. There's a smaller R12 that may be a better fit if you only need a couple tracks at a time.
It Does not have an invdidual track loop function. Who sat there and thought this feature wouldn't be needed. Great idea for its price point, but no use to me if you can't even loop a Audio or midi file. Im afraid mine is going back after a day purchase
Great video! But right here... just the foolish steps involved to rig a footswitch for "stop and start record" (which SHOULD come already configured with footswitch), underscores why I still absolutely HATE modern multi-track recorders! This is a major engineering design oversight - unless you're lucky enough to be an octopus! -- It's the 21st century! Yet nobody can design a single-user, plug & play multi-track recorder without cumbersome design flaws that demand jumping through hoops by first "setting up this" and "pairing that" or "configuring the OS!" Never mind my artsy brain is in a fleeting/inspirational mode - so by the time I finally get everything setup and ready to record, I've lost all the creative mood and desire to try and capture that magical lightning in a bottle. -- I keep asking... when will companies like Zoom, Tascam and Boss get it?! I want to create, not flip back and forth between musician and sound engineer! :p (My 2 cents...)
I try to get to as many messages as I can, because I sincerely appreciate people taking the time to watch. I get so many questions and requests through email and messages these days that I’ve lost count. When I see requests for videos I try to add them to a list and prioritize them. If I get a lot of requests for a specific presentation, then that becomes a priority. Your request is the first of its kind that I can recall receiving, as this is a music recording and production channel as opposed to video editing. Comments and feedback are important, as others with great information can also respond when they can. Regardless of the “Thumbs” status, thanks so much for watching. 👍🏿
You are a nice guy, vote for trump to save your country, just got R20 to connect with iPad, waiting for the bat 1 to come from Germany, had r24, r16, r8 hope not to be disappointed.
Most of us are aware of popular R20 features such as the 4.3-inch LCD color touch screen and the onboard synthesizer. However, there are many other notable features of the unit that are often overlooked and shouldn’t be. I wanted to share some of them with anyone interested, in hopes that this information serves useful. Thanks for watching.
I’m definitely interested, and by the way, there is a Zoom R20 in the App Store now for $.99
I love your presentation method. Its so refreshing in this era where people forget that professionalism is an option.
I used a Tascam cassette recorder for a long time them bought a zoom recorder , I think they're brilliant , 10 out of 10 for your demonstration 🤗.
I just purchased one and I’m learning
I really appreciate this video. Your vocal approach is very easy to listen to and is also non biased, well done!
Thanks for watching. 👍🏿
Great vid. I’ll watch the others, so if you address this question in those vids no need to reply: Can you mix down to the units SD card (to Wav. file for Eg)? I would like to use the unit to mix down our live recordings without having to export files a PC/Mac via USB , then simply plug the SD card into my Mac and share the files from there. Ie NO wires and extra connectivity steps :)
Love the fact that Zoom and Tascam are still updating their hardware MTRs, but I really do feel that Zoom have missed the mark with the R20. Firstly the inputs seem a bit strange, with 6 x XLR - I can see that this would make sense for miking up a drum kit etc, but how many people who are that dedicated to drum sound are going to be using a 'cheapish' MTR? I would have thought a larger market for the device would be the home studio/amateur band, where more phono jacks would make sense. Whilst the Midi track seems a great idea, it's a shame that it can't be used to play external instruments, as the onboard sounds are mediocre at best. Lack of battery power also seems a bit of an oversight, though the recently announced R12 brings this back. I really want to like this, but think Zoom's own L12 and L8 make much more sense.
Now if only Tascam would bring back Midi to the DP range 😄
I believe you could use TRS to XLR adapters.
Awesome! Thank you. Just curious, do you know if you can use the R20 effects when using it as an interface?
Not going to want really though? Any DAW will have superior effects options and additional plug ins will go even further. The main concern would be how many multitrack simultaneous and is the compression enough using a dynamic mic to capture between -18 & -10 with minimal noise or will you still need a cloud lifter or soyuz or something to boost the signal.
This is a really well done video and very helpful. I have an unusual question. Could I use this as a pseudo guitar multi-effects processor at home for jamming? For example, could I plug in my electric guitar to the R20 and turn on an effect 1 at a time or multiple effects at once? I.e - chorus, delay, OD, gate? The reason I’m asking is that I would like to play multi effects with my guitar through powered speakers connected to the R20- and of course do some recording as well. Trying to kill two birds with one stone. Any advice?
If I'm understanding your question correctly, the answer is yes. Here's a link to the R20's effects list including guitar effects. zoomcorp.com/media/documents/E_R20_PatchMemoryList.pdf Thanks for watching. 👍🏿
Hi I enjoy your reviews on the zoom r20. What type of sd card do you recommend? Thx
Check out this link, it has the list of all recommended cards for the R20: zoomcorp.com/media/documents/R20_compatible_cards_E.pdf Thanks for watching. 👍🏿
@@PowercoatMusic thanks! This will help alot!
I recently got this and I'm not sure if I'm missing something, but is there automation? And can I select multiple regions to move at the same time? If not, I'm not sure about this unit
To get an idea of what this hardware unit can do via MIDI automation, watch my presentation "ZOOM R20 Multi Track Recorder: MIDI Implementation Explained", on this channel. MIDI is very limited. Although I've not tried it, theoretically you should be able to move multiple regions simultaneously. Please try it and let us know? Thanks for watching. 👍🏿
What is the best? Tascan dp 24sd or Zoom Rc20
2 Questions:
Is there a time length recording limit?
Can you record without the bars (so in sec/min)?
Your rec time is subject to the size of the SD card, which is up to 1 TB. How many tracks you use is also a factor. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿
Is it possible to connect this zoom R20 on the sound card ?
good presentation
Such a splendid review here! Great layout and presentation! I feel like this is all I need to go ahead and pull the trigger on one of these. Great info, Thanks you bald bastard!
Subscribing to this channel now!
Excellent! 👍
Can you record tracks in reverse aka back masking,slightly delay tracks for old school effects
You can record a track and reverse the wav.
Recording Digital Piano correctly - use a ZoomR20 and Line Outputs. PLEASEEEE !! is not a single video I have the R20 what's is the best way to recording my FA08 Roland PLZZZZ
I own this unit and I got it partly because I wanted to hook it up to my mpc one. The problem was that although the M pc one recognized it... For some reason I was not able to get it to play through it. I couldn't get the audio to work with it. In contrast I hooked the tascam model 12 up and had no problem. If you have an MPCI would definitely go with the model 12 or 1 of the variants like the model 24. I'm still gonna keep this for when I decide to record it friends as houses and staff other field recording but it's it it's disappointed me that it couldn't be synced with the mpc.
My R20 MIDI Implementation presentation explains this in detail. R20 does not respond to system real time clock commands in its current firmware version. This may change in the future, and hopefully it will. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿
Yes, I was able to get mine working with the MPC 1 with zero issues, you have to put it in the right mode
Are they motorized faders ?
No they are not. Thanks for watching.
For that price no.
I'm hearing that you can only record 2 track at once with the R20 and a DAW?
The mention of recording a whole band or recording 8 track at once is only in stand alone mode and it can only record 2 track at once when used at as interface.
Is this true?
Zoom R20 has 8 simultaneous Recording Tracks. If you need more channels to record with, it's suggested that you use a sub-mixer. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿
Can I listen to play back of guitar music that I have recorded while I record vocals on another track?
Yes.
How do you get multiple midi synth tracks?
I'm sad,that no GM Standard Sounds and Midi are included. Is it possible to change Tempo and beats from 4/4 to 2/4 in the same Song? I don't really understand, if it is really better than Garage Band and Interface on Ipad???Or Cubasis with Android Tablet..???
I really depends on your specific workflow and how you're most productive. For some it may be, for others not so much. Thanks for watching.
hey cool vid bro
Thanks so much for watching.
Ive had this unit for about a week now but Im planning to return it. Currently, Im using GarageBand on my iPad and Mac. Although this unit is a stand alone unit, I still feel it has too many similarities to using a DAW. It has a screen and you can edit etc, so I feel its just redundant and money wasted since they do things too similar. I thought I would bring it with me when Im away at work, but I can basically do that with my iPad, so how would I really be any further ahead. In the future, I would like to get either the Tascam 24 or 32 and go old school. Thanks for the great videos and information. Any thoughts on my situation and what I've said ??
Your perspective is very insightful and one I have yet not heard. I truly believe you have to be faithful to your workflow and what makes you most productive. Thanks so much for sharing as it's much appreciated. 👍🏿
Faltou pesquisar antes de comprar...
Good Vid
Thanks for watching. 👍🏿
Good evening, I recently acquired my R20, but when using it as an interface on the computer, the sound I recorded in my DAW does not come out on the audio monitors, it only comes out through the headphone output. This device is supposed to work like this or this is a factory defect? I'm finding it strange that when I use it without the computer the sound comes out normally on the audio monitors. I'm from Brazil, and here you still don't hear much about the R20.
If I'm understanding your question correctly, the answer is that when connected and recording on a DAW this makes sense. The reason being that since the tracks aren't actually recorded on the R20, it has nothing internally to playback. The recorded tracks come from the DAW back through USB, which is routed to the headphones so you can hear it. If you record on the R20, you should then be able to hear those tracks from the R20's outputs. If anyone else has different information on this, please chime in any corrections/updates. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿
I am experiencing this exact situation and that’s not why I bought this unit because I mainly want it as an audio interface so only returning audio to the headphones defeats my intentions. I am sorry Hello first 😊 but did anyone find a solution for returning the audio to the monitors or is this just how it is Thanks in advance!
@@darriketgivan6301 Good morning, I managed to solve it. In the DAW, 4 outputs will appear in the audio output configuration. 2 are for the monitors and two are for the headphone jack.
@@darriketgivan6301 Then you have to choose which one to use
Hey Jackson thanks a lot Man I Will try that Indeed!
Hello, I have a device of this model, but it stops recording after 45 minutes. Does anyone know what the problem is?
That's the maximum amount of time you have per project
50 regions per project is a limitation. I have to bounce it means that I can not go back 😢
All I want is a unit that I can record my originals on. too much information and complicated. In the old days I had a reel to reel to record an instrument on the right channel and another on the left. will the r20 do this without a DAW?
I don't own a DAW, but I have the R20.
It would seem to me that you'd simply need to record a part on track 1, slide that track to track 2, then record another part on track 1.
You could pan the tracks left or right at any time...before or after you record the tracks.
I don't own a DAW, but I have the R20.
It would seem to me that you'd simply need to record a part on track 1, slide that track to track 2, then record another part on track 1.
You could pan the tracks left or right at any time...before or after you record the tracks.
There's a smaller R12 that may be a better fit if you only need a couple tracks at a time.
Yes it's a multitracker.
Thanks. This was useful 🙂
Thanks for watching. 👍🏿
It Does not have an invdidual track loop function. Who sat there and thought this feature wouldn't be needed. Great idea for its price point, but no use to me if you can't even loop a Audio or midi file. Im afraid mine is going back after a day purchase
Buy a looper. This is a multitracker.
@@svenjansen2134 It's 2024 pal.. Buy a looper. I bet there's dust off those words.
ZOOM R20 OR TASCAM DP 32 ???
Zoom r16
It’s missing the loop function
It's a multitracker.
I love you
Great video! But right here... just the foolish steps involved to rig a footswitch for "stop and start record" (which SHOULD come already configured with footswitch), underscores why I still absolutely HATE modern multi-track recorders! This is a major engineering design oversight - unless you're lucky enough to be an octopus!
-- It's the 21st century! Yet nobody can design a single-user, plug & play multi-track recorder without cumbersome design flaws that demand jumping through hoops by first "setting up this" and "pairing that" or "configuring the OS!" Never mind my artsy brain is in a fleeting/inspirational mode - so by the time I finally get everything setup and ready to record, I've lost all the creative mood and desire to try and capture that magical lightning in a bottle.
-- I keep asking... when will companies like Zoom, Tascam and Boss get it?! I want to create, not flip back and forth between musician and sound engineer! :p (My 2 cents...)
Zoom R8 has footswitch punch in/out.
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I had the r24 for a few years and I think it was junk honestly. I wasnt very impressed whatsoever.
When you respond to my recent request for video on your music video editing I will give you thumbs up . And know you are in touch with your fans.
I try to get to as many messages as I can, because I sincerely appreciate people taking the time to watch. I get so many questions and requests through email and messages these days that I’ve lost count. When I see requests for videos I try to add them to a list and prioritize them. If I get a lot of requests for a specific presentation, then that becomes a priority. Your request is the first of its kind that I can recall receiving, as this is a music recording and production channel as opposed to video editing. Comments and feedback are important, as others with great information can also respond when they can. Regardless of the “Thumbs” status, thanks so much for watching. 👍🏿
You are a nice guy, vote for trump to save your country, just got R20 to connect with iPad, waiting for the bat 1 to come from Germany, had r24, r16, r8 hope not to be disappointed.
This sold me on it.. I need to start saving😔✨