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... And I did the music (analog): It snowed today in Portland - YouTube ( song link here: https://magichero.bandcamp.com/track/you-must-stand-on-your-own-reprise )

Love him or hate him, he was probably objectively the biggest contributor to this forum. Not to discredit all of the other heavyweight contributors :) ... (but I don't think you all would disagree!)

Sold off my Ampex gear and made some recordings on a Fostex 80, which sounded cool but wasn't right for my style. Ended up really missing the 'big boys', so I went on a hunt for my favorite machine out of the all the decks I've had, a Scully 280 4-track. Found one in Riverside, CA, so took a...

I've still got all of the 1/2" and 1" multis, and the 1/4" mix masters. You never know, in case I might want to have them remixed one day. I doubt I would ever attempt a remix myself. I put most of the worthy outtakes on the last album we released.

... in decent working order. Will pay fair price! Thanks! Donny

Hey guys, For those of you familiar with the first generation Teac mixers like the Model 5 and the m35 ... I'M wondering about the routing. I understand from the Manual that it's recommended to use 2 of the four busses to mix through as your main stereo output ... Alternately, I always found...

New setup in Portland (8-track is currently being serviced):

... in good working order -- appreciate any leads! Donny (PS -- Flower pot guys need not apply!)

I recently sold my Teac 80-8, packed it well and shipped it off. I sold it 'as is with no guarantees', however I noted it was currently in good working condition. I used the machine regularly, and tested it before selling. The buyer has sent me a message detailing things that are not working...

My Ampex AG-300 1" 8-track HAS NO AZIMUTH ADJUSTMENT. The heads are permantently fixed in position. No tape lifters either ... FF and RW runs right over the heads!

I saw a post on another forum about NAC carrying new open reel tape stock beginning in 2014. Apparently "the tape will be very similar to the original Ampex #456 Grandmaster". They say it will be available in 1/4", 1/2", 1" and 2". I wonder if this is Zonal or RMGI? Or Quantegy NOS? Since it's...

There are the four I have these days ... Ampex AG-300 1" 8-track: AG-440 1/4" 2-track: Ampex AG-440 1/4" mono: Teac 80-8 1/2" 8-track:

yeh, 1 inch is harder to find than any other format in my experience. eBay is probably your best bet ... what kind of tape are you looking for? Quantegy 406 is still out there, but it's not particularly cheap ... still reasonable though (about $90/pancake I think). EDIT: WOW -- I just saw that...

... more than any other recording forum out there. just wanted to say THANK YOU to all of the fine posters here, who continue to offer valuable insight and tips -- particularly the old school heavy hitters like Beck and Sweetbeats. It may not be as active as some of the others, but there's no...

appreciate any feedback!

some sound samples of the new Mellotron (recorded on these decks ... scroll down below): https://soundcloud.com/donnylang new album here: http://trounrecords.bigcartel.com/product/oak-of-the-golden-dream

Anyone know if I can play a 388 8-track tape on any of the small format Fostex machines? I have a friend sending me a 388 1/4" 8-track tape that I would like to transfer to another deck for overdubs and mix. I could borrow a 388 from a friend, but I'm thinking it might be easier for me to pick...

I thought I would share with you guys ... just bought the original 8-track deck from Sunset Sound Recorders (Los Angeles). Unbelievable to have the machine that recorded Love's "Forever Changes", The Beach Boys, Monkees, etc. etc. and on and on ! Still setting it up, but snapped a few photos...

Are there any sonic or maintenence advantages to running 1.0 mil on a standard tape deck fully capable of running 1.5 mil? I seem to recall reading somewhere something about better head contact. I know Pet Sounds was partially recorded and/or mixed on 1.0 mil tape and I've always wondered if...

I often wonder if there are too many like myself who don't use digital at all in their recording setup ... I mean the actual recording chain ... excluding things like the end media (CD, mp3, etc.) and even instruments (I know some people like digital pedals, keyboards, reverbs etc.). I've also...