I'm a big fan of analog, tape-based recording. The little guy on this totem pole is the lowly cassette, and I'd like to make a few comments and ask a few questions too.
I think the cassette can do quite well for multi-track, provided you avoid bouncing or excessive erasing. I think it's also a must to record only individual instruments or voices, as mixes tend to sound lousy on cassette. I frankly think a cassette multi-track is perfect for recording a four-voice band --- It blows digtal away. But for a mix-down unit, I'd never use cassette --- even mini-disc outperforms cassette for mixes.
Question: Does anyone have particular recommendations for brands and types of cassettes for multi-track recording? I have used the TDK tapes geared specifically for multi-track, but I wonder if any of you have particular favorites. Let me know!
I think the cassette can do quite well for multi-track, provided you avoid bouncing or excessive erasing. I think it's also a must to record only individual instruments or voices, as mixes tend to sound lousy on cassette. I frankly think a cassette multi-track is perfect for recording a four-voice band --- It blows digtal away. But for a mix-down unit, I'd never use cassette --- even mini-disc outperforms cassette for mixes.
Question: Does anyone have particular recommendations for brands and types of cassettes for multi-track recording? I have used the TDK tapes geared specifically for multi-track, but I wonder if any of you have particular favorites. Let me know!