Search results

I'll use the still shrink wrapped sealed reels and see how it goes. I'm sure it will work fine since the opened reels played fine. I only plan on recording a few projects with it. Once it's in the DAW, I don't care if the tape goes bad. If I end up incorporating analog into my daily process...

Thanks for the article. This is definitely my problem. Luckily I have now transferred all my old stock tapes to DAW and I'm now working on the newer stock tapes. After everything is transferred to digital, I don't ever plan on playing these old tapes again. I still have 5 reels new - old stock...

I agree, I think it's the tape itself. The problem was occurring with older stock tape as seen on the left. The one on the right is newer stock and plays fine.

So I finally decided to pull my FOSTEX R8 out of the closet and transfer all my old 1/4" tapes into DAW. The machine needed a bit of servicing after sitting for so long, but otherwise is working ok. Except for .......... After playing an entire tape through, I'm getting 2 things: - brown tape...

In a post I made a few months ago, I came to the conclusion that my old ADAT XT's are worth less money than ...... well...... anything!. So what have you all done with all your old masters? I have a closet full of 4-track, 1/4", 1", 2" and ADATs goinf back 30+ years, but I don't have the heart...

I'm right in the middle of tracking a new project right now, but it gets around 30 degrees where I am. If I'm tracking live mic's I have to turn everything off (AC, fans, washer/dryer which is 10 feet away from me, etc.) I'm willing to sweat a bit for a clean sounding take. You have 2 choices...

All I really need is the "R" key from keyboard programmed into a flex key on a wireless mouse. I think this is the way to go. I'm pretty sure I can hook up both my wired USB mouse as well as a 2nd wireless mouse. Thanks for the help

I had thought about that, but I don't really have a spot to put a full keyboard near my drums unless I drag a chair or small table over. I was hopping for something smaller. I know video game joysticks have flex keys that can be assigned to various functions within a video game (fire, shoot...

Hi Folks, Back in the day the ALESiS ADATs had a remote transport panel with a 10 foot cable. Whenever I was recording drums or piano (away from the ADATs) I was able to to use this remote device to punch in and out during tracking. see pic below. Heck, even my old FOSTEX R8 has a detachable...

OK, I think I fixed it. I updated to the latest AI driver, which I didn't think existed because they have been on the same version for the past few years. It appears peace has been restored in this Vancouver studio once again.............until the next windows update !!! Thanks y'all

Anyone having any problems after the most recent Win10 update? I had a major update a couple of nights ago and now I have latency. I have checked all my audio settings (everything is as it was before the update) and even re-installed my AI driver/software. Is anyone else experiencing anything...

Do the real thing. It's not that hard. I've done it before. You don't need to hold a a party. 4 to 6 people will do it. Use stereo room mics, shuffle the people around between takes. Move the mics around. Use different mics. Do as many takes as your DAW can handle or your PC can keep up with...

I don't play acoustic very often, and when I do, it's usually just to record something. It's just a matter of removing one or 2 of the electrics in front to gain access. And yes, this room is not properly treated, but I do the best I can. I have 6 different reference monitors I can use: - KRK6...

One thing ADATs were good for is for live recording. One of my racks was a 12U rack where I put 2 x ADAT's,, some compressors, gates and mic pre's. That with a 16 channel board made for a fairly "portable" live recording rig. I, of course, use the term "portable" fairly loosely compared to...

I kinda feel like I wasted my money on these ADATs. I wish I could have held out another couple of years and made the jump directly from Analog tape to PC/DAW. I only used them for maybe less than 3 years. I still have 6 brand new tapes in the shrink rap (will sell cheap!!). I guess it was just...

I still use external: - compressors - mic preamps - EQ - BOSS - SE70 effects unit (rarely) - I also still using a mixing 16 channel board, primarily so I can keep all my instruments permanently patched into my AI (digital piano, Synth, 8 mics, DI guitars/bass, Roland drums, etc.) I...

I seriously don't think I have the heart to just take them to the re-cycler. To this day I still smile when I press EJECT on the master and both tapes eject at the same time :).......... so fancy !!! Maybe I will bronze them and hang them on the wall. Ironically, my FOSTEX R8 - 1/4" 8 Track...

My 2 x ALESIS ADAT XT's have been sitting in my rack for the past 15 years since I made the jump to PC/DAW recording. I may transfer my old ADAT tapes to DAW, but after that, what am I supposed to do with them? I see a ton of them on ebay for $150 to $400 but I don't know if people are buying...

Thanks. It was a tough one to learn all the parts.