Tascam Model 12 Multitrack Recorder: 5 Things You Should Know
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- čas přidán 6. 02. 2023
- MODEL 12's feature set is significant, offering an array of creative and technical options to take your recordings to new heights. I go beyond the popular marketing functionality and drill down into important details that are often overlooked. Watch this presentation now to learn exactly what those are, and why MODEL 12 users and interested parties should know about them. #TascamMODEL12 #MODEL12 #Digitalrecording
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Most of us are aware of popular MODEL12 features. However, there are many other notable features of the unit that are often overlooked and shouldn’t be. I wanted to share some of them with anyone interested, in hopes that this information serves useful. Thanks for watching.
Do you know how to update the firmware on a Mac?I am having a hard time thank you anyone.
Thank you so much for speaking slowly and clearly. A rare thing in this ultra fast-paced world!
Thanks so much for watching. It's appreciated.
Things I like about model 12
1. MIDI out - recording synths, groove boxes - pressing record also send a play to the synth for perfectly timed recordings
2. Track swap- you can swap recorded tracks to other channels so no having to change cables
3. Best dawless interface. Saves by itself.
4. Meter is helpful
5. The loop function - can be as long as you want or you can repeat indefinitely long loops. Vamp or just repeating
What i don’t love is
1. Run out of channels but you can stereo mix down and put it on a channel for indefinite tracks while also keeps your tracks able to be downloaded.
6. Effects are not great but reamping or using inserts is possible
7. It’s heavy. Well made but heavier than a 13 laptop.
It’s very good product. I would replace it for the exact model of it lost or broke.
I use elektron, Roland, Alesis for drum tracks and play guitar and bass over the top.
It’s my lounge room- dawless studio
And I have a daw studio for finalizing mixes.
Thanks so much for watching and sharing.
Great tutorial! I’ve made my decision to purchase this unit. My mixes sounds so much better! Keep making more Model 12 videos.
I appreciate the video and the time you spent creating this. I am a DJ that needs a portable mixer for live event with sound coming from my DJ mixer into an outboard mixer. I need control and headroom for more microphones than my DJ mixer has and the option to add effects. I also do a lot of home recording/production and streaming. This mixers seems to be the perfect all-in-one solution! Thanks for the review and Great Video!
You're most welcome and thanks for watching.
I almost got a Model series or DP but then realized I don't need a built in recorder. I use a DAW or MPC Live 2 for that. All I need is at least 8 or more combo jack inputs & good preamps. The Model 12 is good for the price but for a little more money a Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre USB-C Audio Interface has better preamps and sound quality.
Thank you for this video I have subscribed. Great presentation and information about the Tascam model 12
You're most welcome. Thanks for watching and for your support. It's appreciated.
another great vid!
Thanks so much for watching.
Thank you!
Nice work on those details. I have yet to find any information about what folks are getting in the real world for recording time, using only the onboard media in a stand alone setting. Let's say I want to record three sets of live music, for three nights in a row, Friday - Saturday and Sunday, all channels at 44.1 and 16 bit. How many hours can one get on a 64GB or 128GB card? Also, does the unit have an easily accessible readout for space remaining on the card? Thanks for an informative video. Update - Update - Update. Good work Tascam.
Great informative video. Do you have information on how to transfer my songs that I've recorded on my tascam 12, to the sd card on my tascam 12? Thanks in advance.
Very informative and well presented thank you.I'm so impressed by this machine and my decision to purchase one is becoming much clearer.Quick question please - how do firmware updates work ? For example i buy the machine straight after release to the market and it has v 1.0 then later v 1.1 is released followed by v 1.3 later still.If however the machine is purchased with v 1.0 ( second hand for example ) and needs to be updated to the latest v 1.3 - would one have to install v 1.02 first and then v 1.3 or are the features of v 1.2 included in v 1.3 ? Hope that makes sense ! I seem to recall reading somewhere that each firmware update must be installed in order of release ?
A new firmware release is generally built using the previous release. If you have the current release you should have all of the previous features as well. Thanks for watching.
@@PowercoatMusic Ok thanks that puts my mind at rest PM.
always good content and very well explained! One question please. I was hesitating between Model 24 or Model 12 and in the end I decided on Model 12 because of all the midi options and DAW control. But since I have a lot of instruments, I don't think I'll have enough tracks to record a jam on the Model 12 alone, how would two Model 12s perform midi-connected for direct recording and for later DAW control?
To answer your question, you should be good to go either way. MODEL 12 has both USB MIDI and the 5 PIN DIN MIDI ports, so it's a matter of preference as to how you want to configure the unit for your specific workflow. Thanks for watching and sharing.
@@PowercoatMusic thank you !
great work. The models 12's one blg flaw is not being able to change the channel the stereo return comes into.
I've read in multiple threads (while I wait for my unit to arrive) that you can change that in the audio/midi settings on Mac, and I believe somewhere on PC.
@@tubasco504 Yea I did figure that out. I had gotten replies from Tascam that appeared to indicate they didn't know that but yes, this does work. It can be a bit wonky in that opening different apps seem to disrupt it but it works
I wish Tascam would put MIDI in/ out on all of their mixers. Period! It makes it easier for me because I am an electronic music guy and it makes it all there more easier.
What about using with Fl Studio? I'm assuming there are no pre-mapped settingsfor FL currently, but you could still setup connections manually?
Can you use loop while punching in/out points during recording ? This way you can get multiple passes ?
If I'm understanding your question as intended, I believe so. The unit has the same base software engine as the DP-24, and you can do that on the DP. Thanks for watching.
So does daw control work with fl studio 20?
I am wondering also..
great
Hi Powercoat. Can you sync 2 model 12 desks to make a "24" track combo?
The answer is yes. This unit can generate MIDI TIME CODE and MIDI CLOCK when the recorder is playing back or recording. The generated MIDI data is output from the MIDI OUT connector and simultaneously sent to a computer connected via USB. However, it would be simpler to buy a MODEL 24 or connect to a DAW if you require many more tracks. Thanks for watching.
@@PowercoatMusic thank you for replying.
Does one Model 12 become the master MIDI sync midi clock?
If we hook them together and I hit record on one of them will it trigger record on the other simultaneously? And then I presume the one that we hit record on is the master so to speak?
@@truthwinseverytime8805 Yes. You would set one as the master, and the other as the slave. The one will control the other using the transport controls.
@@PowercoatMusic thank you sir. You rock and much appreciation to your dedication and hard work with the videos and behind the scenes.
Good Rock'N Morn'N! ♫♫♫♫♫♫♫
Wishing you the same! Thanks so much for watching.
Hello, Are you able to control this mixer with an iPad?
Operation has been confirmed with Apple devices running the following iOS versions:
iPadOS13
iOS13
iOS12
iOS11
Thanks for watching.
Can this mixer work with Universal Audio Luna? #DAWcontroller
I believe I listed the compatible DAWs at the time of the presentation. Tascam updates the firmware occasionally. Check with their website in the support section to see if your software is on the list. Thanks for watching.
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I’m still on the fence if I should get a DP 24-SD or the Tascam model 12. I just really hate how small the screen on the Model 12 is.
Smaller screen's a bummer, but remember to take stock in what you really need. For more help check out my video "Tascam DP-32SD Digital Portastudio vs Tascam Model 24", on this channel. Thanks for watching.
It is not that bad to at,I have one….the advantage over the tascam dp-24 Sd with just usb is the physical midi inputs &,outputs,plus it have usb for Daw control
@@Blackmon59 I ended up getting the Model 12 and I love it!
@@antoinejeffrey991 have you updated the firmware yet?
@@Blackmon59 yes I have . I’ve been using the usb midi with MPC live .