Recent content by Erockrazor

Can you use a tascam 388 to record and simultaneously listen to the repro heads I would love to integrate my 388 into my daw in this way. I understand there will be latency but I'm not looking to monitor off of the repro heads. Thanks, eric

My Tascam 388 started acting up yesterday. Play and fast forward work typically and rewind is going slow. Probably slower than 1 IPS. If I help the reels spin, it can keep up the speed but still won't go near the normal speed. I've cleaned the tape path and that doesn't seem to be the issue...

Just found a cool video on youtube (searched "ringos drum sound"). Guy creates a cool little dampening device to get that deadened drum sound. Might be a good start for you. Even interesting for me as I dont like much ringing going on with my snare sound.

Heyhey, Just had a group come over yesterday and tracked this one song. Looking for some advice how I can possibly pep it up a bit. It in some way feels lacking and I'm not sure where. First Mix http://www.ericgieg.com/music/The%20Get%20Down%20M1.mp3 Second Mix...

Hey all, I've had this problem for a while now but have not been able to diagnose it .. hopefully you guys can be of some assistance. My line inputs on channel 5-8 have a distortion on the tracks. There is a point in the level that the signal will clip even though it is much below 0 db. The...

Hey camera freaks, My girlfriend and I want to get a digital camera. The features we are looking for in the camera might list something like... takes a clear picture can take a picture quickly after pressing the button compact fair battery life Everything else is kind of secondary. We just...

These days we want it and we want it now. I want to compile a list of the Internets most plentiful recording resources. Here we can display the links to recording articles, threads, pages, and videos that we find to be of the highest quality. Not everybody wants to search through every thread...

These days we want it and we want it now. I want to compile a list of the Internets most plentiful recording resources. Here we can display the links to recording articles, threads, pages, and videos that we find to be of the highest quality. Not everybody wants to search through every thread...

How do you choose what microphone to use? Do you pick a few that would seem most suitable then have a mic shootout to find the best one? Do you know before you hear the source? What makes you choose a certain microphone? How do you know it's the one for the job? I'd love to hear a few views...

What is your personal guitar regimen? How long does it take? How is your practice divided (scales, arpeggios, writing, gigging, improvising, speed drills, theory, sight reading etc.) ? I'll start... Erock's Guitar Regimen (as of 10/21/09) Picking technique/speed drills (5-10 min.) Sight...

Hey fellow home recorders! I have completed my 3rd album and just gotten it pressed. I have the entire album up for download on the internet. I am welcoming all critiques, reviews, beration, and piracy. It's my favorite release yet and I hope you all can enjoy the work of a fellow home...

"But where can I find free VST Plug-ins!?":eek::confused: Well now that you have your DAW set up, you're fiendin' for effects and plug-ins to invigorate your recordings. You first look at your favorite online recording retailer and realize, "Wow, all of these plug-ins could to cost me more than...

Hey, Just recorded a song with my acoustic pop band and I'm pretty happy with the mix. I want to make it better though! The acoustic could use some help and I'm open to any other help you could give. Note, the long intro is intentional, it has a function with the album. Please, let me know...

What is the best way to use a reference track? Import it into your session on a stereo track and mix it to about the same volume. Then compare and listen? What other ways or what is a common way. I know "best way" isn't a good way to put it but can someone help me get the ball rolling? :)...

Hey, I have a tascam midiizer mts-1000 which appears to be in good condition. I got it from the guy who sold me a tascam 388 but I havent had use for it plus he didn't include any cables with it. I have tested the power cable, and the midiizer starts up and appears to be functional but again, I...