Digital Multitrack recorder question

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Im trying to decide between the Tascam 2488 neo and the Korg D3200. I want something that is fairly easy to use but most important to me is the easiest to arrange my music on. I dont mind sub menus from hell as long as it is logically done. Anybody with experience with either of these, any input would be very useful.
 
I had the choice between a Tascam Neo and Korg D3200 in the same shop when I bought mine.
I went for the Korg, mostly for the preamps but also for the features.
Neither is easy to learn. Just like any DAW in that respect but the Korg is a step up from the Tascam.
A couple of things you should know but many don't.
The Korg D3200 will also work as a surface controller with Cubase and any other DAW which boasts a "Generic" setting for remote controls. Someone who owns Tascam Neo can confirm whether or not that machine does this.
The second point is that the only consistent complaint regarding the Korg has been the small screen. Too small for those of us who are 50 and older. That problem has been solved by the recent invention of the 2seemykorg. A small gizmo which allows your machine to hook up to a VGA screen. Costs about $200 and is an option you may want to look at down the road.
In short... The Tascam Neo is a very high end home recording unit which is about one half step from being a Professional Recording Studio.
The Korg D3200 is a Professional Recording Studio.
 
zoom r16

Why have you only these two as an option? Specifically, why have you not considered the zoom r16?

You can probably get two used for less than the price of one of these you're looking at.

just wondering...
 
Good as the Zoom R16 is, it is not in the same league as the two he is looking at.
I have recommended the Zoom often but that was based on the individuals needs & budget.
The Zoom R16 is a great wee unit and is good at everything it does but it has it's limitations.
 
Jim Lad said:
I had the choice between a Tascam Neo and Korg D3200 in the same shop when I bought mine.
I went for the Korg, mostly for the preamps but also for the features.
Neither is easy to learn. Just like any DAW in that respect but the Korg is a step up from the Tascam.
A couple of things you should know but many don't.
The Korg D3200 will also work as a surface controller with Cubase and any other DAW which boasts a "Generic" setting for remote controls. Someone who owns Tascam Neo can confirm whether or not that machine does this.
The second point is that the only consistent complaint regarding the Korg has been the small screen. Too small for those of us who are 50 and older. That problem has been solved by the recent invention of the 2seemykorg. A small gizmo which allows your machine to hook up to a VGA screen. Costs about $200 and is an option you may want to look at down the road.
In short... The Tascam Neo is a very high end home recording unit which is about one half step from being a Professional Recording Studio.
The Korg D3200 is a Professional Recording Studio.
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Sorry, neither is. I assume both are very good home recording devices, simple to run, especially for the analog guys in the digital world. I have a 2488 original Version.

I would think "pro" is a great room, great mics and preamp selection, classic outboard gear and maybe even some tape capability to warm it up. (as well as talented engineers)

In the end its not the gear, its the sound, and performance. When I get a great performance down on any media when I can still hear the excellence and energy of he performance = victory and smiles. I still have treasured TASCAM cassette 4 tracks that are KICK ASS. 16 tracks bounced like many times back and forth from a VHS Hi FI deck. (no wow and fluttter)
 
That was just a needless contradiction and in know way helps the person who asked.
 
Hey Jim, can you describe the editing functions a bit? I was wondering how you copy and paste track information. Is it all done by locator points or can you copy and paste waveform information like in Protools? Also a lot of my music encorperates drum loops i get from cd's, can i import those loops and how easy is it to find em and use em? thanks, your thoughts have been quite helpful already.
 
I couldnt resist, i just purchased one online and should have it in a few days. Look for my "please help" threads by next week lol.
 
Didn't intend to be a downer or to contradict.....

My point was that there are many elements that go into what will be considered a "pro" sounding studio, and it's not a Korg over a Tascam.

I thought this was "HomeRecording" ?

In my opinion, after having learned this the hard way, $300 on room treatment is a much better spend than the $500 difference between the Korg and the Tascam decks. Because my room was not treated, the $500 I spent on an outboard pre simply let me track the sound of my crappy room more accurately!

Again, just my opinion

OP,

Congratulations on your purchase. I am sure you will have great fun.
 
I thought this was "HomeRecording" ?
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I wholeheartedly agree.
Synth73 is simply trying to make a choice between two units.
I also agree with a lot of the other stuff you said, not all but enough.
Just trying to keep it focused.
Thanks for coming back.
:)
 
All's well that ends well.....unless your name is Gordon Brown

I'm such a big sappy softy. I just love these happy endings. ;)
 
I thought Gordy's departure was a happy ending.
Guy called me a flatearther.
 
Jim Lad said:
Good as the Zoom R16 is, it is not in the same league as the two he is looking at.
I have recommended the Zoom often but that was based on the individuals needs & budget.
The Zoom R16 is a great wee unit and is good at everything it does but it has it's limitations.
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You have a positive insight into the r16--it does a lot of stuff but not one thing particularly well. I think its amazing that it records on SD cards. We have so many other electronics that don't use hard drives anymore but there's not too many multitrack boards WITHOUT a hard drive.

I also agree room treatment would be a good idea before spending so much money on a board. if it sounds bad to play and perform in, it will sound bad on the recording.
 
Someone (Teyshablue, I think. Not sure if I'm spelling it right) posted a link to a recording he made with the Zoom R16. Very impressive but whoever posted that link said the same thing. "Good at a lot of things but doesn't really excel at any of them". Words to that effect.
 
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