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i use a boombox to bounce. record your output to another tape using a boombox, then put the new tape into the 4-track. once you do this you should pan track 1 all the way to one side and pan track 2 all the way to the other side, make sure they have relatively the same volume. now youu have 2 free tracks and it is all still in stereo and you can repeat this as many times as you want to.

Hi Denis! Thanks for your videos! I have a question: I just got a Tascam PortaOne and I noticed that the “cue” mix comes out only through headphones, and from main outputs L-R I always hear the “remix” mix , even if it’s switched on “cue”. Is that normal, or should I hear the “cue” mix also in the L-R outputs?

Great tutorial on the porta02 mkII. It goes to show that less is more for recording to tape. I love the Twscam and have been thrilled with the quality and mastering to DAT.

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I have the port 1 to bounce you have to bounce to a tape deck what strange it from tape deck take that tape putt it in the recorder it a be on track 1 and 2 my ideal is just record over 2 again so you can get 3 more tracks to record over

Came across this tutorial while experiencing/exploring the exact same high frequency issue as this one has. Found out that the high frequency increases when you raise the level of the tracks on the other recording track (so if you have track 1 armed, track 2 or 4 will cause the change in sound and vice versa). When you mute those tracks the armed track will sound normal during recording. Some weird feedback issue maybe... Did your reparation also target this issue or was it done before the recording of this video? I thought these caps might have something to do with the sound changing, like a tone knob on an electric guiter (idk, just guessing). Anyway, great vid!

I had the Porta 2 - but I don't see a big difference between the two models. 🤔

How were you able to playback track 1 through the main output when you had something in input jack 1? I haven't been able to do that for some reason.

Is it possible to apply effects like this reverb to tracks that are already recorded onto ch1, 2 etc?

very cool! what would be some good tapes you would recommend for portastudios in general?

Very nice tutorial. thank you!

Dank je wel voor de video! mooie uitleg.

So how long can these machines stay functional? I know they have work done to them and they get serviced and moving parts get replaced or whatever...but all the circuitry...I mean how long are the boards and all that able to last before they just become totally broken down? I have a Tascam 464.

i believe a deck with high torque wouldnt be problematic in any way or form, youd probably only want to use one of these after servicing a deck to make sure everything is running smoothly if it has low torque thatd be a problem, but i dont believe high torque = bad (unless its a player without autostop i suppose)

If you record bouncing all 3 tracks on track 4 R, then (unless I’m wrong) you should have the pans of tracks 1 2 and 3 panned to the right in terms to get your full signal. On the other extreme, if you pan them to full left, track 4 R will record nothing. In your case they are panned to middle - only half of the recorded signal’s juice is bounced to 4 R. Also, I don’t know why you monitor on cue? I monitor on L/R like this I can adjust different tracks at different mix strength that suits my monitoring, I have a feeling that Cue monitoring ignores the mix sliders. Your vids are very nicely done! Thank you!

So much help, thank you very much your my go to Tascam guy now.

Anyone know if aftermarket belts are ok? Or who makes the best anymore?

if you wanted to bounce could you do this? - Once you have all four tracks filled, record that onto a computer program using the RCA cables as one track on the computer. Then play that track and record it back onto track 1 on the Tascam using one of the "line ins". Essentially freeing up tracks 2,3,4 to record ontop of? would that work?

Couldn’t you just record to a second decent tape with Dolby C NC, perform even a 5th track while recording, and then record that whole mix back into just track one, giving you 8 possible tracks in all? Is it just too noisy? Cuz if I wanted a clear sound I’d just use GarageBand on my iPhone lol

I know I'm six years late to this but I'm hoping someone, or the uploader, will see this. I need some help, I bought one of these a while back, but the recording function seems to not work. The light doesn't come on, and even though I can hear myself in my headphones, nothing is put to tape. The feeler switch in the top left of the transport is fine, and I've got everything in it's right place, the mic/line input on track one, the record function switch (buss L) on one, and the trim and tape cue are in their right spots, and the monitor is on cue, so what is the issue? Does anyone know?

Denis ...I had a Porta one ..did many songs ..I don't know why you only had one guitar strumming the rhythm ? I always recorded one guitar on the left then did it again on the right ...filled the stage panorama wonderfully with stereo guitar sound ...

Love your videos, I am switching from digital to analog all the time, just love the directness, musicality and simplicity of Portastudios. Ps volgens mij kom jij uit Nederland toch?

Hi Dennis, could you send me a owner´s manual (pdf) tascam ministudio porta one and tascam porta3 mk3 ?? please send me your email ?

How did anyone manage to do anything with this ?! I just turned mine on and I think I'm turning it off...

Awesome! Great stuff. Huge Prince fan here as well. I’ve posted my Prince Linn re-creations on my channel using the Aly James VProm Linn Drum plug-in. Check ‘em out!

Thanks so much - I wish I'd known this method when I replaced my pinch roller. Just 6 screws! 😢

is the hs the high speed version of the porta 05? i have both and recorded some tapes on the normal version and they play back at double speed on the HS version

I bought a 244 some weeks ago. Thanks so much for this video. It is very useful!

Great stuff thanks for sharing this tutorial and review.

What reverb did you use, btw? Thank you.

Look at that! A Tashcam with vu metersh..

FREAKING NICE

Straight to the point and informative. Thank you!

Thanks a million!!!

Am i able to record onto it with an electronic drum machine?

Mine is missing the little cover door and it really bothers me, does anyone know where I can replace it?

Me and my buddy bought one of these back in 1986. We had lots of fun recording with it. But like you said, you can only do so much.' In 1991 I bought the Tascam Porta II. Which was a little bit better. Good sounds but still limited .. Then the machinme stopped working? Since then I bought a Fostex 8 track reel-reel. Excellent. Got bored with it and sold it. I just bought a Tascam *8* Track digital recorder. I havent used it yet but Ive heard nothing but great things about it. People actually are recording their albums with this machine. So I cant wait to use mine. I play PIano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, and m as far as singing, I was told I sound a little like "George Harrison" 🤗.. I loved your Tutorial of The Porta One. Brings back memories. I liked your song "Everyday people"...Sounds Good! And I was going to say, That guitar needed more distortion on it..That song was recorded in 1969, thats when guitarist used a Fuzz! But you sounded good. you nailed it. God Bless...

I had an idea for bouncing (kinda) keep track 4 open. Put the tracks you want to bounce on “safe” then take headphone output of recorder and send it to input 2, then hit record on track 4 and it should in theory send the headphone signal into track four. Then you can record over the other three. I have to try this and see if it works.

can you run me through how you record the drum track from your DAW into track 1 of the Tascam? What is the routing? Do you need to run a cable out of an audio interface?

Hello, great tutorial! I have a Tascam 414 mk1, and am really enjoying using it. I've only been using dynamic mics with an impedance converter (SM57 knockoff with a Shure A85F), as the mk1 lacks an XLR port. I'd love to use condenser mics with my Tascam, but from what I understand this is not as simple as plugging it into a 1/4" input on one of the 4 channels. How would you go about using a condenser mic with this kind of tape machine?

im sorry if you already said in the video but do you know why there's terrible high end when recording only? my fostex does the same thing.

thank yu

Great video ! Quick question, I have about 10 songs that I want to record and probably upload into a UA-cam channel or something . how can I do that , I have a tascam 414 also . I am clueless in the recording process . Somebody told me to buy an audio interface and a studio software .

could you do the same recording with a Teac 144?

Good day master!!! Could you possibly recommend sites where I can buy such gadgets?

You can bounce with it or ping pong .i have the silver one alll you do is line out to tape deck then record it there then the tape from tape deck putt in 4 track recorder it will be on track one and two

Hey, thanks for the videos! I was wondering if it's possible (or smart) to record stereo input into two tracks and then bounce to one? Or will it become mono? I have behringer 2600 synthesizer which has two 6,3 line outs.

great video

Someone please help. How do i change the plugin on ipad or iphone?

I miss my porta2. 😢