Help with Tascam US-122

[premium1975]

I'm new to recording and have a question about the Tascam US-122.

I have a Roland XP-50 and Roland keyboard amp. I hate using the built-in recorder on the keyboard and thought of purchasing a Tascam US-122. What I need to know is if I can record my keyboard sounds onto the Tescam US-122 by positioning the condenser mics next to the keyboard amplifier.

Any help would be much appreciated.

[apl]

Originally Posted by premium1975

I'm new to recording and have a question about the Tascam US-122.

I have a Roland XP-50 and Roland keyboard amp. I hate using the built-in recorder on the keyboard and thought of purchasing a Tascam US-122. What I need to know is if I can record my keyboard sounds onto the Tescam US-122 by positioning the condenser mics next to the keyboard amplifier.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Yes. You could also plug the keyboard into the line-in of the US122. You realize the US122 needs to be connected to a PC, right?

[TeyshaBlue]

Originally Posted by apl

Yes. You could also plug the keyboard into the line-in of the US122. You realize the US122 needs to be connected to a PC, right?

And the PC needs to be running somekind of recording software....
Run the XP directly into the US-122 line-in...much better than mics on a keyboard amp.

The XP 50 has too many menu layers ...the XP80 was an improvement...but still can't rival the best workstation Roland ever made..at least from an ergonomic standpoint..the JW50.

[premium1975]

Thanks for the info.
Now if I plug the keyboard into the line-in part of the Tascam, what will be the sound source. I know that it will be connected to a computer, but I will be bypassing the keyboard amplifier. Will I get the same sounds from the computer as the keyboard amplifier.
Just a reminder I am new at this.

[apl]

Originally Posted by premium1975

Thanks for the info.
Now if I plug the keyboard into the line-in part of the Tascam, what will be the sound source. I know that it will be connected to a computer, but I will be bypassing the keyboard amplifier. Will I get the same sounds from the computer as the keyboard amplifier.
Just a reminder I am new at this.

A good keyboard amp accurately reflects the input, so in a perfect world, yes. In the real world, close enought that you can fine tune the EQ in your recording software.

[premium1975]

Thanks for the info APL. I checked out your tunes on Soundclick.com
Man, that rumble tune sounded great.

[Markaholic]

if your keyboard has midi..you have a whole new world of options with the us-122!