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The staggered design of tape heads in the 688 (and the 488, 488 mk II and 238) make eight tracks on cassette possible. The sound quality is surprisingly great, given the inherent sonic limitations of the cassette medium. The 688 weighs 39 pounds, so it's not as huge as one might think. By...

Anyway, back to my 688. It was the summer of 1989 when I first saw an ad for the machine in Guitar Player, shortly after NAMM. The 688 had not shipped and was not yet available. At the time, I was heavily recording with my trusty PortaOne, which served me well for many years and was my intro...

I generally agree with you on the DP-01 range, Dave, but I did get a DP-01FX/CD because it's pros outweigh it's cons for the price. A 2488 would have been a better choice, but since I have a 688, a 564 and a 424, I elected to go with the DP-01FX/CD and I don't regret it. I still prefer my 688 to...

2488: The Modern 688 As I mentioned, I have a Tascam DP-01FX/CD, which is a nice digital multi-tracker, with a built-in CD burner. About it's only real drawback is the lack of inputs, which I have rectified with a Behringer 1204 mixer. The DP-01 reminds me very much of my PortaOne, sort of a...

Yeah, the 688 is truly inspiring and an amazing piece of technology even now. When I first got the 688 in 1990, it was quite an upgrade from my PortaOne. The newer machines I gave gotten since (564, DP-01FX/CD) are great and digital, but I really still favor cassettes, as odd as that may sound...

Owning a U 87 would be cool. Who knows, maybe someday. I just think they're incredibly cool mics.

Tascam Midistudio 688 Tascam MD PortaStudio 564 Tascam DP-01FX/CD Tascam PortaStudio 424

I just quickly laid down this Buck Owens classic with my band using my Tascam 564 and Shure SM-48s and SM-57s and mastered to my PowerMac G4. I played my 2007 sunburst Highway One Tele through my VAmp 2 and my Marshall JCM DSL 2000 half stack. It's pretty different from the stuff that I...

Seriously, 20 years ago, I made the decision to put together my own recording studio using Tascam gear, rather than spending money in a professional studio. I began with a Tascam PortaOne in 1988. Now, I have a Tascam 688, a Tascam 564, a Tascam DP-01FX/CD and a Tascam 424, half a dozen Shure...

No doubt, but as I've never recorded in a studio here (I spent my money on my guitars, amps and recording gear, instead), I've not met anyone who owned one.

I've wanted one of these for years (as have many, of course), the Neumann U 87, ever since getting ahold of Mark Lewisohn's awesome book, "The Beatles Recording Sessions". At around $3,000.00, I seriously doubt I'll ever get one, so I'm making do with my Shures. It would be interesting to plug...

Yeah, the NBA games are always a good time, regardless of who wins. The Spurs are definitely on a roll these days, that's for sure! Anyway, I'm aware of Dave's collection, it's awesome. It reminds me of my collection of Apple Macintosh Computers and other Apple items: Classic...

Yep, that's me. Phil Hurd on the Tascam Forums, since 7/26/04. Which is the real me? Both! (Hey, I'm a Gemini!) ;) Anyway, you graciously sent me some cool vintage promo brochures on my 688 and 564, which I still have. I haven't been on the Tascam Forum or this one in quite awhile, as my mom...

Two of my machines have the actual dates on them. My 688 says September 1992 and my 564 states October 1996. By the way, nice to see you again, Ghost. It's been awhile since I posted anything here or at the Tascam forums. :)

Congrats! The 488 is a great machine. I have it's bigger, fancier brother, the 688 in my collection.

I paid nearly $3,000 for my 688 new back in 1990, and it has served me incredibly well ever since. I have other Tascam recorders, including a new DP-01FX/CD, a Tascam MD PortaStudio 564 and a PortaStudio 424, all of which I have enjoyed using. However, I have enjoyed using my 688 more than...

Agree completely on the value for the money. I have the DP-01FXCD, and it's awesome to have everything in one compact unit. I'm really enjoying it! :) Heather

I am going to offer a veteran analog user's perspective from a somewhat different standpoint than that of some of my peers. I have used and own a Tascam 564, a Tascam 688 and a Tascam 424. I began with a Tascam Porta One in 1988. I am extremely well-versed in using my 688 and 424. The 688 is...

In my case, I simply just enjoy working in the analog realm more. Maybe there is nostalgia involved, maybe I do have somewhat of a reluctance to digital, but then, maybe not. In any event, I just like it a LOT! It feels creative to me, whereas digital recording, especially via computer software...

Hi Flyer, how are things progressing with your 688? I have had my 688 since October 1990, and recorded extensively with it. Of course a cassette will never have the sound quality of a reel-based recorder, such as the 388. That said, the 688 remains my favorite Tascam Portastudio product, ever...