The Tascam 2488 DVD Tutorial is designed to be more than just a complete guide to using the 2488: it teaches basic recording techniques to musicians getting their first start in recording. It begins with a section called Recording School that teaches beginners the basics about microphones, multitrack recording and mixing. It goes on for the next 90 minutes to cover every aspect of recording, editing and mixing on the 2488 24-track Digital Portastudio.(Features a brand new section on the MKII version) DVD CONTENTS: RECORDING SCHOOL What is Multitrack Recording? The signal path Channels vs. Tracks Recording levels Setting levels on the 2488 Microphone placement Types of Microphones Phantom power RECORDING ON THE 2488 Creating a Song Naming a Song Connecting a Microphone Routing Inputs to Channels Setting Levels Arming Tracks Recording 1st Track Importance of good Monitors Using the front Guitar (H) input Overdubbing Linking stereo Channels Virtual Tracks Mic Effects Naming Tracks (User Words) Punching in Repeat function Setting Location points Bouncing Tracks EDITING ON THE 2488 Using the Jog function Setting In and Out points Copy and Paste Setting To point Edits Front panel shortcuts Undo BUILT IN TONE GENERATOR Settings Benefits of using drum guide Setting time/measures display Builtin Metronome Rhythm guide setup Selecting from the 20 drum kits SMF playback GM Specifications Loading SMFs Adjusting the Tone Generator Parts Playing SMFs MIXING Mute function Solo function Pan EQ Compression (Mic Effects) Stereo L/R Dynamics Processor Loop effect Effect sends External Effect returns 8 Inputs available at Mixdown Pre/Post send settings Multi Effects Mixing down your Song (Pre-master) MASTERING AND BURNING Playing Pre-master Trimming Pre-master Burning to CD-R (Track at once) Burning to CD-R (Disc at once) TRANSFERRING TRACKS Opening the USB connection Connecting a Computer Transferring files Closing the USB connection USB Import USB Export CD-R Import/Export CD-R Backup GRADUATION |
