I'm not positive, but how it sounds to me is that that would end up just recording two tracks into Pro Tools. I could be wrong on that though. However, if you were to get the Apollo Duo Twin that should be good enough. Instead of doing all the tracks at once, you could transfer them over two at...
Tascam 388, huh? That's awesome, man! I've never worked with a tape unit, but I'm pretty sure I have a solution to your question. As you have guessed, you will need an interface for this to work. Once you have your tracks recorded onto the Tascam unit you will want to connect it the interface...
That's tough to say because the perfect take is a pretty elusive concept, though you usually know it when you hear it. If you take too many takes with a fairly consistent musician then it can be a lot like splitting hairs. It's difficult because it's not exactly quantifiable. There could always...
An exceptional musician will always be able to land good takes and, if they're having an off day, they'll put in the time to get it right. I don't think it's really a matter of musicianship being ruined, but more likely that less good musicians are finding their way into the studio.
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