Importing tracks from my dp-004 into Audacity

[heymisterk]

Hi All,

Newbie Here...forgive me if I am breaking any rules!

The long and the short of it is, I am ready to throw my TASCAM DP-004 digital recorder through a window.

The bottom line is, no matter WHAT I do, I CANNOT transfer it into a file that will save on my computer, specifically on the downloaded Audacity software. When I plug it into my computer, it will PLAY it through the Audacity, and even SEEMS like it's saving it when I click "Save As" on my computer. But the MINUTE I disconnect, the track is GONE from my computer.

From the best I can tell, I am going everything right: converting the data into WAVE files and such. I have learned more about something called "FAT Partitions" than is healthy. I have also consulted the internet for advice, and while I seem to be able to convert the file on the TASCAM into a "readable" file for my computer, it simply WILL NOT save it...
So, can anyone help me? I am so frustrated, I am ready to chuck the damn thing and go in search of recording equipment that goes right into my computer.

If anyone could help me, I would be eternally grateful...

Regards,
Jeff

 

[rct]

Did you try The Gibson Lounge? Them tools are pretty smart.

 

[hooksong]

I do this all the time and find it very easy. I export the tracks to wave files on the 004 then when you connect the usb open up the wave file folder and your tracks should be there. Drag them from the 004 folder to a folder or the desktop of your pc. Once it is copied onto your computer then you can drag into audacity. The simplicity of the usb connection is my favorite feature of the 004, so I would assume your just missing a step.
Recap export tracks you want to wave file, connect usb, open wave folder, drag tracks from that folder onto your computer (this might be the step you are missing), then drag track from your computer into audacity.
Don't give up, it can be frustrating at 1st but I'm really digging this machine!
Good luck!