Retro 80s Tape Tech: The 4-Track Cassette Recorder | Tascam Porta One

Back in the days before DAWs, the only affordable way to make multi-track recordings would have been to use a 4-track cassette recorder, like this Tascam Porta One Ministudio. Let's perform a little restoration on this example I found on eBay, then see just how capable it can actually be.

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00:00 Intro
01:09 What is a 4-Track cassette recorder?
01:53 First look
02:47 Diagnosing the problems
05:40 Clean-up and restoration
08:01 First test
08:45 Fixing the flashing power light issue
09:45 Fixing the take-up reel problem
10:31 Deoxidising the pots and faders
11:00 Calibrating the record and playback levels
13:30 Creating a multi-track recording
17:50 The finished track
20:33 End screen

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My name is Rob and I go by the working title of The Orphic Creative. I’m a composer, songwriter, music producer, sound engineer and DJ, and occasionally also a human. I love anything to do with music tech and recording; I love making videos; and I love setting myself weird or interesting challenges and experiments with all of the above. And making some dank ch00ns bro 💀🤟

I’m also passionate about proving that you can make great music with whatever you have in front of you right now, without needing to be a slave to the latest technology, software or plugins. Music stuff is expensive, but making music shouldn’t be. In fact, limiting yourself is one of the best ways to encourage your creativity.

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https://www.youthmusic.org.uk A UK charity investing in music-making projects for children and young people experiencing challenging circumstances.
https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk A UK charity helping musicians of all ages at times of crisis, but also at times of opportunity, giving people the extra support they need at a crucial stage that could make or break their career.

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