Back in the day, I stumbled upon a similar technique where I would bounce the 3 track through the auxiliary through an effects processor and into the forth track. That way I would avoid the muddiness of bouncing within the system. All the instruments would be more clean and clear sounding

I need you to talk to me like I'm a 5 year old! When you said "we need to set this to INPUT here." The Tape-Off-Mic/Line is all the "INPUT". There are other bouncing tutorials that don't show what all the track's switches need to be set to. I think that us imperative in order to successfully bounce say 1,2&3 to track 4. Killer song though dude I'm diggin' it!

@MadeOnTape

Жыл бұрын

ahhh I think I've gotten better at making videos since this one and agree. I'm happy to revisit these older topics if people would still be interested!

Love this episode, so uplifting and creative😃

@MadeOnTape

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching! that’s one of my early ones 🙏🏻

I am really enjoying this channel. Thank you very much. Very interesting and inspiring.

@MadeOnTape

3 жыл бұрын

It makes me very happy to hear that! i’ll have to check out your channel too! what’s your “desert island”’ or favorite piece of gear?

@BluesBrethrenofPolishPeoplesR

3 жыл бұрын

@@MadeOnTape I use Tascam Model 16, but also have Tascam Porta 488. Love analog and want to combine the analog mixer of Model 16 with my dsd KORG stereo recorder. I really got interested in your music, used to rock myself on the couch a lot to Talking Heads music when it was on chart.

@MadeOnTape

3 жыл бұрын

ah that means a lot to me! I’m actually super close to picking up a Model 16 too...seems like it would help my in the box mixing for other projects too

You make that 505 kick. Never heard the SNARE sound so good.

@MadeOnTape

3 жыл бұрын

there's actually a lot going on with the drum sound...I should probably do a video on that!

Another great episode!, and cool track! Question, as you bounce your tracks to the reel to reel, are you compressing? I couldn't avoid to seeing that DBX 163x compressor processing something. Thanks! :)

@MadeOnTape

2 жыл бұрын

that's a great question! I had to go back and look at the video to remind myself. This was one of the rare moments where I was filming two pieces of content at once. I never use a compressor during mix down, but what you are seeing is me putting parallel compression on the whole mix. thanks for watching! kzread.info/dash/bejne/mYygxdxynpqwl5s.html

@soyginna

2 жыл бұрын

@@MadeOnTape Thanks! I have been looking for a nice stereo compressor to integrate to my workflow, so I got exited when I saw one in your video. I just watched that other episode, pretty cool technique indeed. Thanks for the link!

@MadeOnTape

2 жыл бұрын

@@soyginna ah yes that's a rabbit hole indeed... there are certainly a lot of amazing ones in 500 series units, but if you don't already have a rack/power supply then you're getting into prices comparable to a whole unit. Good luck on the search!

Hey I have a question, could I use some kind of portable cassette player to bounce tape loops and make copies of songs on? If so do you have any affordable recommendations? I am new to recording on tape

There are so many things to explore, this is a nice one. Another great technique what I like to explore is what Warren Huart explains in the beginning of the video where he promotes the Rupert Neve Designs Master Bus Converter Dual-path A/D Converter & Limiter This is what he says: printing signals traditionally in analog and smashing the mic breeze very hard hitting tape super super hard.

@MadeOnTape

3 жыл бұрын

that’s a great video from a great channel!

@Mark761966

3 жыл бұрын

Mic pres?

@MadeOnTape

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mark761966 yes hahaha it's funny i just noticed the auto correct when you asked

Hi, I've question. Does the tape play back speed changes subtly each time I bounce it to daw? Cause I'm worrying about the alignment of instrument

@MadeOnTape

2 жыл бұрын

hello! these machines aren’t perfect so unless you are doing some fancy synchronization between tape and DAW, you get the most out of portastudios by working in them. let me know if that’s unclear!

I have that Tascam 4 track reel-to-reel upstairs covered in dust! I got it cheap 25+ years ago and used it to do a couple of tunes.. nothing ever fully completed but you know that can go. I do have a question though. If you're familar with how an Echoplex will let you do sound-on-sound where the record head will record right over the top of the tape as it loops back through (sort of the original looper function) I recall my Tascam 4-track reel-to-reel could do the same. Couple of questions... 1) am I remembering this correctly that the Tascam reel-to-reel 4-track can do that... and 2) something you quite likely won't know... but I have a new Tascam Model 12... can I do the same on that? In other words.. say record something on track 1... and then without changing my mic to another track or anything else.. just record over track 1 and create an 'on the fly' composite of the first take with the 2nd take all on the same Track 1? Good video by the way...

@MadeOnTape

Жыл бұрын

hello! Amazing. love the 2340. I know it has the "simul-sync" switch so you can monitor from the other record heads while you lay a new track, but I don't think the machine is inherently designed to do the "sound on sound" trick like on the Echoplex. Luckily, all you need is a little aluminum foil. Put that over the erase head, and if you have a tape loop on the 2340, you'll get the sound on sound technique happening. As far as the TASCAM Model 12, I can't imagine it would have sound on sound capabilities. I don't even know if you can do an internal bounce on the machine, but I would think you should be able to. It's a great machine, but you happened to pick a tape technique that digital mixers can't do.

Didn't you bounce the bass and octave bass part already within the Tascam?

@MadeOnTape

3 жыл бұрын

that’s correct!

@Mark761966

3 жыл бұрын

@@MadeOnTape You could have added the second rhythm guitar part using one of the spare inputs during the bounce to stereo and saved a generation.

@MadeOnTape

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mark761966 i know, this video is more about showing the technique in general terms. I might use a totally different bounce with more stuff added...

If I make a mistake when recording, do I have to record everything again or is there a function to record only the part that made the mistake?

@MadeOnTape

6 ай бұрын

you can “punch in” on tape, and it’s not noticeable if there’s a space musically for you to do it. otherwise, either live with the mistake or re-record. This is one of the things i love about recording!

@MadeOnTape

6 ай бұрын

hope that is clear and answers your question! i assume you’re talking about one track as opposed to all four

Your future must be bright because you studio isn't with those sunglasses lol.

@MadeOnTape

3 жыл бұрын

😂 i have anxiety and the glasses help lol

@schipbreukeling3

3 жыл бұрын

@@MadeOnTape anxiety in general? Ok question, I am in the dark here. Can you shine a light on what you consider as a good quality master tape and do you know a good and inexpensive site to buy them?

@schipbreukeling3

3 жыл бұрын

www.thomann.de/nl/rtm_lpr_90_1_4_549m_trident_reel_reviews.htm?ref=intl&shp=eyJjb3VudHJ5IjoibmwiLCJjdXJyZW5jeSI6IjIiLCJsYW5ndWFnZSI6Im5sIn0%3D&reviewlang=all this is the best I can find for a fair price

@MadeOnTape

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! I might be the wrong person to ask about master tape as I am not totally analog. I know ATR has a fabulous reputation and their website has many options. I wonder if the Brothers Nylon would have stronger opinions?

I bounce to digital multitrack .....so no sound loss

@MadeOnTape

2 жыл бұрын

that’s a smart idea!

And you pull off glasses like very few do.

@MadeOnTape

2 жыл бұрын

😎

we cant use daw then say n0 i was r0lling h0w y said that l0l.

I'm just not crazy about drum machines. Imagine how much more respectable that would sound with acoustic drums. It would sound like actual music.

@MadeOnTape

3 жыл бұрын

We all have our preferences! One of the main ethos' of this channel is "exploring limitations", and not everyone has access to a drummer, or the equipment to record drums. I also prefer a real live drummer 9 times out of 10... however, in terms of respectability, how can anyone deny the importance of "Everyday People" by Sly Stone? ...one of the most primitive drum machine sounds ever, yet the message of the song and music is as relevant today as it was when composed. Thank you for watching and listening! Much respect and goodwill 🙏🤘

@alanduncan1980

3 жыл бұрын

@@MadeOnTape Yeah, OK. I hear you. I'm still right though. 😊

@MadeOnTape

3 жыл бұрын

😂💯🤘 i always prefer live drums too

@alanduncan1980

3 жыл бұрын

@@MadeOnTape I want to add something to that..What I meant was that your music is worthy of a good drum sound that doesn't go blip. blip. blip blip... I was actually paying you a compliment. Your tune is good. 👍

@MadeOnTape

3 жыл бұрын

@@alanduncan1980 i appreciate that! more real drummers down the road here on this channel! Pandemic life had us all separated!