DP-008 tracks to Reaper on PC

[~DieselFanatic~]

Hello. Is there a way to get tracks I have recorded on my DP-008 to the Reaper on my PC? Thanks

 

[gecko zzed]

I note on the Tascam website for the DP-008 that a couple of features are:

"Records to SD or SDHC Card media, up to 32GB supported
USB 2.0 connection to computer for backup and track/mixdown export"

So, you can get tracks into Reaper via USB . . . check the DP-008 manual, or maybe importing the files of the SD card using a card reader.

 

[~DieselFanatic~]

I think I can get the tracks to the PC ok, but can I insert the tracks to Reaper?

 

[DM60]

I think I can get the tracks to the PC ok, but can I insert the tracks to Reaper?

If you can see the tracks in Exporer, then you should be able to copy past into Reaper. You will see a message I think, separate tracks or consolidate, something like that. This could be the case it is so easy ... But it should be that easy.

 

[bongolation]

I recently picked up a DP-008EX and in a discussion with someone with the 008, he complained that while he could do this, the tracks are exported in some Tascam proprietary format, which was a nuisance to convert.

I have no idea if this is true. The DP-008EX exports in .WAV format, though.

As with all specific Reaper questions, I commend you to their official support forum for all the assistance you could need.

 

[RustyAxe]

Yes. Use the EXPORT function on the DP003 (will create WAV files ... must be 16bit 44.1 kHz). Attach to the computer via USB, copy the WAVs to the computer, in Reaper chose Insert|Media File and open the file(s) in new tracks. To go back, be sure you are working in 16/44.1 format WAV, no other file types or resolutions are acceptable.

 

[bongolation]

Is there some reason why you can't just move the SD Flash card to the computer and blow off the rigmarole with the USB hookup?

 

[RustyAxe]

Is there some reason why you can't just move the SD Flash card to the computer and blow off the rigmarole with the USB hookup?

You'd still have to convert the internal, proprietary Tascam format before you'd have WAVs ready for the DAW. The actual USB transfer is no problem. I prefer to use USB ... no physical wear and tear on the cards or the card readers.

 

[bongolation]

So, it doesn't convert it to .WAV untill it goes into the export-to-USB function and it's still using their screwball format on the unit itself?

Seems awfully odd to me. That must be some very magical file format to be worth the extra hassle.

 

[RustyAxe]

Disk space. It's just a proprietary file compression scheme.