Synthlust! (Or, how to make music without your computer)

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Has anyone attempted to record using an old Tascam four track at any point recently? Exploring the idea of going that route for an upcoming release, but I may be romanticizing the process.

[Leviathant]

Has anyone attempted to record using an old Tascam four track at any point recently? Exploring the idea of going that route for an upcoming release, but I may be romanticizing the process.

Low fidelity gets old fast, IMHO. What appeal does a four-track have to you over something like a Zoom R16? Cortini's use during live performances is novel and fits the aesthetic of his music, but there's a very real reason why recording on audio cassette tapes fell out of favor.

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Low fidelity gets old fast, IMHO. What appeal does a four-track have to you over something like a Zoom R16? Cortini's use during live performances is novel and fits the aesthetic of his music, but there's a very real reason why recording on audio cassette tapes fell out of favor.

Looking for a lo-fi sound quality, I guess.

[Leviathant]

Looking for a lo-fi sound quality, I guess.

I mean, I can't talk too much smack here - I'm running my entire album through a 1978 mixing console to unify the sound in a low fidelity way. In the spirit of the title of this thread - check Facebook Marketplace for deals.

But also consider the Soundtoys Decapitator VST, you can probably land a sweet deal around Black Friday.

[Jinsai]

Low fidelity gets old fast, IMHO. What appeal does a four-track have to you over something like a Zoom R16? Cortini's use during live performances is novel and fits the aesthetic of his music, but there's a very real reason why recording on audio cassette tapes fell out of favor.

I use a Tascam 4-Track all the time... in a variety of ways. But it's just a tool... ironically, it's a luxury to have it around.