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Vurt
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Hey speaking of the 424mk3, what the hell is 'Tape Cue' vs. 'Effect 2'?
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Yo Vurt of Starwars:
I don't know if I'm on the right track but when I used a Tascam 488, the CUE mode was used to play recorded tracks while overdubbing a new track.
Thus, if I did the drums and chords on two tracks, I would have to put them in the CUE mode, use the CUE volume and dials, to hear them while I did the next track.
If you don't put the recorded tracks into the CUE mode, very strange things happen, like you lose your recorded material plus other strange anomalies.
If I'm not going in the right CUE direction, I'm going to CUE my exit.
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I don't know if I'm on the right track but when I used a Tascam 488, the CUE mode was used to play recorded tracks while overdubbing a new track.
Thus, if I did the drums and chords on two tracks, I would have to put them in the CUE mode, use the CUE volume and dials, to hear them while I did the next track.
If you don't put the recorded tracks into the CUE mode, very strange things happen, like you lose your recorded material plus other strange anomalies.
If I'm not going in the right CUE direction, I'm going to CUE my exit.
Green Hornet
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Vurt
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Well, although your description isn't spot-on for the 424, you may have something. All I know is that I've used the 424 for a couple years and have never understood what Tape Cue does. The manual mentions something about mix down, but for Chrissakes, it may as well be written in Chinese. I've flipped that fucker every-which-way in every situation and have never noticed any difference in what goes to tape.
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Yo Vurt of DeCue:]
As I read your post, I think I may have hit the right chord. [Not the lost chord]
The CUE section of a 4/8/ multitrack recorder, of tape, not digital [I think] is used to LISTEN to tracks you have recorded as you dub in another track -- hence the term, overdubbing.
You don't need to worry about how loud it sounds or how soft it sounds when you are using the CUE mode; all you need to hear is what you need to hear to do the next track.
For example, If I had the drums and chords done on two tracks, which is what I used to do on the 488 by Tascam, I would put those tracks into the CUE mode, use the CUE volume, and the CUE switches....then, I'd add a track, do the same, add a track, etc.
When all seven or eight tracks were done, EVERYTHING COMES OFF OF THE CUE MODE. Now, you are ready to mix it down to whatever. I think this will work if your recorder is similar to the Tascam 488.
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As I read your post, I think I may have hit the right chord. [Not the lost chord]
The CUE section of a 4/8/ multitrack recorder, of tape, not digital [I think] is used to LISTEN to tracks you have recorded as you dub in another track -- hence the term, overdubbing.
You don't need to worry about how loud it sounds or how soft it sounds when you are using the CUE mode; all you need to hear is what you need to hear to do the next track.
For example, If I had the drums and chords done on two tracks, which is what I used to do on the 488 by Tascam, I would put those tracks into the CUE mode, use the CUE volume, and the CUE switches....then, I'd add a track, do the same, add a track, etc.
When all seven or eight tracks were done, EVERYTHING COMES OFF OF THE CUE MODE. Now, you are ready to mix it down to whatever. I think this will work if your recorder is similar to the Tascam 488.
Happy Holidays,
Green Hornet
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Vurt
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yeah, that makes sense, but I wonder why I never realized this before considering all the overdubs I've done on it! It figures though that I'd found out its purpose AFTER upgrading to another recorder.
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You Vurt of Hi Q:]
It's what we call learning. I've picked up so much on this site and by experimenting....
Right now I'm wrestling with my new Yam 2816. I'm awaiting a video from Yam to help out. I haven't unplugged my MD8 yet. It will take a while. But, I pick up bits and pieces from the good people on this site. If I had a tutor, it would take about three sessions and I'd have it. But, that's the fun of new gear and of learning.
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It's what we call learning. I've picked up so much on this site and by experimenting....
Right now I'm wrestling with my new Yam 2816. I'm awaiting a video from Yam to help out. I haven't unplugged my MD8 yet. It will take a while. But, I pick up bits and pieces from the good people on this site. If I had a tutor, it would take about three sessions and I'd have it. But, that's the fun of new gear and of learning.
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Tape Cue v. Effect 2 on the 424...
If it's switched to Tape Cue, then the TAPE signal is routed through the monitor, to the cans and the MON OUT jacks, as controlled by the corresponding Effect 2/Tape Cue pot. This is used as CUE during overdubs, primarily.
If it's switched to Effect 2, then the INPUT OR TAPE signal is routed to the EFFECT 2 output. Period. This would obviously be used for an effects loop.
The Effect 2/Tape Cue circuit serves as EITHER Effect 2 OR Tape Cue, alternately/switchable, but never both simultaneously.
If it's switched to Tape Cue, then the TAPE signal is routed through the monitor, to the cans and the MON OUT jacks, as controlled by the corresponding Effect 2/Tape Cue pot. This is used as CUE during overdubs, primarily.
If it's switched to Effect 2, then the INPUT OR TAPE signal is routed to the EFFECT 2 output. Period. This would obviously be used for an effects loop.
The Effect 2/Tape Cue circuit serves as EITHER Effect 2 OR Tape Cue, alternately/switchable, but never both simultaneously.