MIDI controller with knobs for Tascam 2488 NEO??

[TASCAM MAN]

Im just wondering and thinking how much Im gonna miss using the treble,bass,aux. send,and pan knobs on my DP-02 when I get my 2488 NEO in....can I use the the DP-02 as a MIDI controller (all knobs) for the NEO?? Please someone say yes it can easily be done!!

 

[TASCAM MAN]

ANYBODY ???

 

[bassbrad]

I could probably be done but the real issue will be keeping a visual track of your real time changes to parameters -- the Tascams just don't have the sort of processing or video output you'll need to keep up. If you dive in you should get used to using the cursor and jog wheel, i find I don't miss having analog knobs all that much and in some ways it is more precise plus your changes are saved.

 

[adrstudio]

If you dive in you should get used to using the cursor and jog wheel, i find I don't miss having analog knobs all that much and in some ways it is more precise plus your changes are saved.

Yes precise, you will see where on the spectrum you are working (and how bad it is). And, it's no only saved with the song but you can save scenes with different version of EQs and compare.

Also, you'll start to use only when is really necessary, to fix something, change color only on little details, you'll start to pay more attention on the source. If you have too many EQ fixes you have problems from the source, wrong mics, bad preamp, may be a wrong timbre on the instrument. You know what I mean.

This is very positive. Use of EQ on the mix is not a good sign. EQ on the final mix just if needs minor fixes of space on the spectrum, or may be to avoid some compression on that spot. I learn to think this way.

 

[TASCAM MAN]

Yes precise, you will see where on the spectrum you are working (and how bad it is). And, it's no only saved with the song but you can save scenes with different version of EQs and compare.

Also, you'll start to use only when is really necessary, to fix something, change color only on little details, you'll start to pay more attention on the source. If you have too many EQ fixes you have problems from the source, wrong mics, bad preamp, may be a wrong timbre on the instrument. You know what I mean.

This is very positive. Use of EQ on the mix is not a good sign. EQ on the final mix just if needs minor fixes of space on the spectrum, or may be to avoid some compression on that spot. I learn to think this way.

Ok I wasnt talking about EQ....I thought that maybe a controller would store everything (thru midi) by using knobs like , panning,aux sends,EQ,slider etc. instead of using the data dial and cursor which is awkward for me and I will always prefer KNOBS AND FADERS

 

[adrstudio]

You will find at the end of the manual all Midi parameters do program a controller. It is complicate. If you like to take a look at a little guide I post on my web site it is at adrstudio dot com . I tried to explain how it works. Repeat I tried.

It is possible to control everything but the mastering section.

There you find a instrument definition for Sonar also.

Edit: As I look on manual, good part of it may also work on DP-24.

 

[TASCAM MAN]

You will find at the end of the manual all Midi parameters do program a controller. It is complicate. If you like to take a look at a little guide I post on my web site it is at adrstudio dot com . I tried to explain how it works. Repeat I tried.

It is possible to control everything but the mastering section.

There you find a instrument definition for Sonar also.



Edit: As I look on manual, good part of it may also work on DP-24.

Well thank you for the little guide about controllers for the 2488 NEO and yes it does look a bit complex!! So when I get my NEO in(wednesday) I will be digging into it.But if it looks like I can get used of using the data wheel and cursors (in place of knobs) I want even worry about it.It just seems like Tascam should have made a BIG brother to the DP-02 with the same concept but with 24TKS. but keep the KNOBS !!! The DP-02 is so simple to operste with great results and I will never stop using it even though I have multiple formats and The NEO on its way....Tascam please dont forget about DP-02 and how ingeniously built it was/is !!!

 

[adrstudio]

Yes complicate. I don't really use it, I avoid to use of mouse while recording, that's why I use NEO not a DAW, right?

I forgot about a software ready to use that control everything on NEO it is called MixerMuse. You can Google "MixerMuse 2488" and you find it. Search here and may be you'll find something too.

I tried it but I didn't like the screen layout and colors and the mouse. I just heard good things about it on the old Tascamforums.

Get your NEO and I'm sure you love it the way it is. The menus and very logical and just the touch of one key get you where you need to go for EQ, Effects, PAN, Sends, and so. Easy.

The only pain on NEO is the time it takes to transfer files to computer, I use s-pdif I/O to go faster when needed. Everything else is perfect, no bugs. Great Machine !

Let us know how you like it.....

 

[TASCAM MAN]

Yes complicate. I don't really use it, I avoid to use of mouse while recording, that's why I use NEO not a DAW, right?

I forgot about a software ready to use that control everything on NEO it is called MixerMuse. You can Google "MixerMuse 2488" and you find it. Search here and may be you'll find something too.

I tried it but I didn't like the screen layout and colors and the mouse. I just heard good things about it on the old Tascamforums.

Get your NEO and I'm sure you love it the way it is. The menus and very logical and just the touch of one key get you where you need to go for EQ, Effects, PAN, Sends, and so. Easy.

The only pain on NEO is the time it takes to transfer files to computer, I use s-pdif I/O to go faster when needed. Everything else is perfect, no bugs. Great Machine !

Let us know how you like it.....

Man thanks a lot, that is very encouraging to me !! Its coming in this Wednesday and I will dig into it as soon as I get it and if you dont mind ,If I dont by bthe DVD tutorial,i would love to be able to ask you questions whenever needed ok??
thanks my friend !!

 

[adrstudio]

You welcome !

I don't have the DVD and I never really needed. As you know the DP02 I think it won't be hard for you too. It is just a recorder. The only thing a little confusing at the beginning is the virtual tracks but, at the right time, you find out that it's easy and very useful. Read the all the manual as a book, it covers everything, dry but covers everything.

A lot of people here owns NEO or 2488 and I'm sure they will like to help you too. I will be around