Old School Recording stuff

Mosquita Muerta · Post by **Mosquita Muerta** » Sun Jul 31, 2016 6:43 pm

Just wanted to share my preferred way to record my Montage - The Tascam DP-32. This unit sends MIDI sync so all I need to do is lay down tracks as I'm inspired. No computer, no messing with the sequencer. I got it on close-out for $450. Note that newer models (Tascam DP-24SD and DP-32SD DO NOT HAVE MIDI!) - so if you want one you will need to find a used one or get lucky with a retailer that still has old stock.

I don't know of any other recorders currently on the market that have MIDI -- If anyone knows, please share!

Anyway, just thought I'd share. Really loving the Montage -- the key to enjoying gear is to use it as intended and not try to make it something it's not.

Joe Gerardi · Post by **Joe Gerardi** » Mon Aug 01, 2016 2:34 pm

I must REALLY be an old fart. When I saw "old-school," I immediately thought it was going to be something like what I used to record on:

..Joe

DaniH · Post by **DaniH** » Tue Aug 02, 2016 6:49 am

I am thirty three and was expecting a tape to tape recorder or huge ass analog micxing console as well. If using a digital mixer like yours is "old school" what is considered the standard of new school??

X-Trade · Post by **X-Trade** » Tue Aug 02, 2016 12:14 pm

Indeed I was expecting to see tape too. Although this kind of recording was popular in the 90s and early 2000s, I guess most people are using computers now.

I was considering going this way too but don't really see the advantage over a computer if you have a decent control surface for your DAW.