Sure Bluez, thanx.
The Portastudio is a small unit with lots of features, that lots of new users don't understand at first, so you & Atwork are not alone. I'm just glad my explanations help, for some users, sometimes.
The hardest part of addressing the simplest Portstudio questions, is getting to the basic substance of the issues, with clear and concise explanations, that new users will understand, as opposed to confusing them more, [like the manual].
I'll tell you the real upside, is that when you grasp the concepts behind the Portastudio, it will become second nature as to it's optimum operation, and it won't be mysterious at all.
Tascam's brought great recording technology to the masses, and their manuals are good, but some new users have trouble with the manual. I know, I've read the manuals, and they have everything in there, but it might take the average Newbie more than several close readings, before it all sinks in. Believe me, I know.
Thanx, and I'm glad I could put one page of concise text down, that would give new Portastudio users the 'meat' of what they need to know, in plain, understandable terms.
-The Tascam manuals may say, "turn this knob/press this button", but if you don't understand the basic concepts behind it, then it will not make much sense, at first.
Fear not, 'cause the Portastudio was designed intentionally to be easy to use for 'normal' laymen, and average home recording users. You'll have a light come on above your head, eventually, and then after that it will all seem easy. Trust me on that.
Any other questions, just ask. Thx/DA