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Alan342
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Ok well I wasn't really prepared for all the finer things when I got the 4-track. It's an old mid 90's Fostex XR-7. A little beat up, but in good working condition. I was naive enough to think I'd be able to knock it out no problem in an hour or two. Well, I did manage to get it to work after testing and tweaking every knob and switch and everything else for hours on end, and finally understand the basics of what to do and how it works. With just me, a mic, a bass, and a guitar, I was able to put a song together that doesn't sound half bad (considering).
My problem is this. I don't really understand where to go from here. I popped the tape in my stereo and it sounded horrible, distorted and slow. I learned a bit from looking around online, and now understand it records across the whole tape so not only can you only use one side, but you can't play it on a normal stereo or tape deck. Common knowledge I'm sure, but I'm going into this totally blind.
So what do I do? Am I limited to listening to the recordings on the actual machine? I did a bit of looking around on how to convert the cassettes into CD's but only heard things that equated to 'spend more money and use a computer'.. which is understandable. I'm willing to do that. I'd just really appreciate a little direction, because I feel like I may have jumped in a little over my head. What are my options? Easy and cheap is good, but I'm willing to listen to any advice.
A big thanks in advance to anyone who helps out. I'd really appreciate it.
My problem is this. I don't really understand where to go from here. I popped the tape in my stereo and it sounded horrible, distorted and slow. I learned a bit from looking around online, and now understand it records across the whole tape so not only can you only use one side, but you can't play it on a normal stereo or tape deck. Common knowledge I'm sure, but I'm going into this totally blind.
So what do I do? Am I limited to listening to the recordings on the actual machine? I did a bit of looking around on how to convert the cassettes into CD's but only heard things that equated to 'spend more money and use a computer'.. which is understandable. I'm willing to do that. I'd just really appreciate a little direction, because I feel like I may have jumped in a little over my head. What are my options? Easy and cheap is good, but I'm willing to listen to any advice.
A big thanks in advance to anyone who helps out. I'd really appreciate it.