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(After posting in the newbie thread I was advised to post here. I am aware that it is not strictly analogue 'only' [I wish] and if anyone thinks there's a better place to post I'll be happy to move it
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This is my first post, so hi guys, thanks in advance for your answers and help.
I am the proud new owner of a Tascam 424mkiii. I love the simplicity of it, and not having to mess around with hardware and bitrates etc like I did when I used my computer.
On the other hand, I do miss the versatility of Logic, being able to add and take away the comprehensive amount of effects, eqs, comps etc.
My plan is to run my instruments and vocals into my Tascam and record them all to the tape. Then, using the tape outputs, I would plug each individual tape track into my computer and be able to mess about with them in Logic from there, eventually mixing down to a VCR and running that back to my mac to master. I'm a bit hazy about the differences between mixing down and mastering, and which should come first and exactly what each entails.
Here is a flow chart diagram of my setup:
Various instr -> Tascam -(four tracks)-> Logic -(stereo)-> VCR -> Logic
Composition Taking Tracks Mix down Mastering
Is this a far too drawn out process? I would love to keep analog, or away from computers, however i fear I have neither the equipment or expertise to master and mix down properly using a complete analogue, computerless setup.
Sorry for such a beastly first question.
Thanks Again,
Jack

This is my first post, so hi guys, thanks in advance for your answers and help.
I am the proud new owner of a Tascam 424mkiii. I love the simplicity of it, and not having to mess around with hardware and bitrates etc like I did when I used my computer.
On the other hand, I do miss the versatility of Logic, being able to add and take away the comprehensive amount of effects, eqs, comps etc.
My plan is to run my instruments and vocals into my Tascam and record them all to the tape. Then, using the tape outputs, I would plug each individual tape track into my computer and be able to mess about with them in Logic from there, eventually mixing down to a VCR and running that back to my mac to master. I'm a bit hazy about the differences between mixing down and mastering, and which should come first and exactly what each entails.
Here is a flow chart diagram of my setup:
Various instr -> Tascam -(four tracks)-> Logic -(stereo)-> VCR -> Logic
Composition Taking Tracks Mix down Mastering
Is this a far too drawn out process? I would love to keep analog, or away from computers, however i fear I have neither the equipment or expertise to master and mix down properly using a complete analogue, computerless setup.
Sorry for such a beastly first question.
Thanks Again,
Jack