DP-01, DP-01FX, DP-01FX/CD, 2488, 2488mkII User Experiences

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i just searched for dp01 threads, and just got mine (dp01) today. I'm not sure if i'll like it as much as my fostex dmt-8vl. I may have had this same feeling before i knew my way around my fostex, but it died (i bought it cracked, and didn't think it would last). I really could fly around on it, especially with punch recording. It also had two effect sends and a nice screen. I'm really tempted to get another, we'll see. On my tascam i just learned how to insert the punch in and out points, but i want to zip back and listen to my recorded part. Next, i need to learn about the locate points i guess. It's just a little frustrating when you are used to a certain recorder, and can't really feel comfortable recording until you know what you are doing.
 
pseudosun said:
i just searched for dp01 threads, and just got mine (dp01) today. I'm not sure if i'll like it as much as my fostex dmt-8vl. I may have had this same feeling before i knew my way around my fostex, but it died (i bought it cracked, and didn't think it would last). I really could fly around on it, especially with punch recording. It also had two effect sends and a nice screen. I'm really tempted to get another, we'll see. On my tascam i just learned how to insert the punch in and out points, but i want to zip back and listen to my recorded part. Next, i need to learn about the locate points i guess. It's just a little frustrating when you are used to a certain recorder, and can't really feel comfortable recording until you know what you are doing.
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don't worry, the manual to the dp 01 is easy to figure out. if i can make it work in just a few days i'm sure you'll be able to do it too :)
 
I got a DP-02 at the weekend. Its my first home recording unit. Finding it pretty cool so far.

Anyone got any hints or tips?

Any particular problems or limitations, etc.?

-Mike
 
DP-02! Yeah!

The preamps have limited gain, & are not what I'd consider "hot" or even adequate in some cases with some mics. I also don't like the A/B architecture of stripped inputs assigned directly to tracks. An outboard mixer solves both of these issues of gain and mix-ability on the front end, but then my nitpick is that it's no longer a 1-piece solution.

After clearing those hurdles, I think it's a pretty nice unit. It's highly capable for it's size and sounds good too.:eek:;)
 
Theres just me playing lot of acoustic instruments, voice, possibly some bass and electric guitar.

Seems like it'll be adequate for my purposes.

But, yeah, I see what you mean about the limited input capabilities - though this does simplify things a little, it could be said.

One question though, the answer to which I can't seem to find in the manual - How much recording time is on the hard drive?

-Mike
 
I've a Korg 1200 and 1600. I've had my 2488 almost two years now.
There are some things I'd like the 2488 to have that the Korgs have.
The 2488 took a bit of getting use to after working with the Korgs for several years, but it's just a easy once you get that worked out.
I would like a larger LED is about the only thing I'd like to change on it. Korg spoiled me on the LEDs.
 
Michael O'Regan said:
Theres just me playing lot of acoustic instruments, voice, possibly some bass and electric guitar.

Seems like it'll be adequate for my purposes.

But, yeah, I see what you mean about the limited input capabilities - though this does simplify things a little, it could be said.

One question though, the answer to which I can't seem to find in the manual - How much recording time is on the hard drive?

-Mike
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I have the DP 01 FX and it's 40GB, or about enough for 10-12 complete songs. If it gets filled up you can output your tracks to a CD or PC and import them again later if need be.
 
badgas said:
I would like a larger LED is about the only thing I'd like to change on it. Korg spoiled me on the LEDs.
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There's a guy over on the Tascam Forums who has modified a 2488 to output to a 19in monitor (!). The screen shots look ace but he hasn't released the circuit diagrams to the public yet and one of my machines is still in warranty so I won't be touching that! Still, maybe Tascam should take up the idea because it would sure make editing easier!
 
Scott123 said:
I have the DP 01 FX and it's 40GB, or about enough for 10-12 complete songs. If it gets filled up you can output your tracks to a CD or PC and import them again later if need be.
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I have a feeling the DP-02 CD version has more time than that.

-Mike
 
I got my 2488mkII a few weeks ago and I'm very happy with it. Very easy to use, easy to read screen, easy to master tracks and burn to cd.
I had been using a little Boss BR532 so I don't really have much else to compare it to, but I find it easier and more intuitive to use than the Boss.

One problem I'm having with it so far, as noted in another thread, is that I can't get the MIC effects noise suppressor to work :confused:. All the other effects seem to work fine.
 
I used a dp-01 for years, still have it. Im made tons of great band demos with it. I was intreaged with the 2488 when they first came out but waited. Then the MKII came and I almost bit. I just bought the neo and couldn't be happier. It works the same as the dp01 but has a lot more flexability let alone more upgrades. It's all there. I can record a full drum kit with the ability to edit each drum and cymbal. Total control. Get one. If you likes the dp's you'll love the neos.
 
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