Unreal. Twenty four tracks, eight of them stereo track, plus onboard effects and mixdown/mastering functionality for under $500. Why WOULDN'T you buy one of these? This value is only available because the "multitracker" as a platform is on its way out the door as the computer-based DAW takes the helm. That creates a stunning buy opportunity for those of us who like recording with a good, old-fashioned mixing board to a multitracker. Buy one of these...you will not be sorry!!!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
My review is like a lot of others', so I won't belabor the same points. Other than that this unit is an AMAZING value - I get more function per $ than any piece of gear I've ever owned. I'm a seasoned veteran of the great Tascam PortaStudios...I've been using them since the mid '00's, when I graduated from the Fostex MR-8's to the 2488's, which I used for over 15 years, until I made the leap to the DP-32. The only reason my DP didn't get FIVE starts is because in Tascam's new DP design, they eliminated or changed some features the 2488's had that I considered very important, and or critical to my workflow. That said...it's a brilliant design, a great value, and a joy to use. I'm in the "old school" of preferring purpose-built hardware for recording music to the computer-based DAW methodology. I certainly understand the benefits of the DAW environment...but maaaany years of dabbling in it made it clear it wasn't the way I wanted to create music. I'm very happy with my DP, and particularly that I was able to acquire one of the "originals", that had MIDI capability. I know you can "add" MIDI capability with currently-available add-ons, but I felt that MIDI - old as it is - is still very much relevant/necessary in the studio environment, and searched for the original...harder than I thought, considering they're not that old...but for every one I found, there's 100 "DP-xxSD" models available, which suggests they're not as successful/popular/good as the originals.Read full review
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Great unit!! Seems to be in perfect shape!! Been learning the functions on it. Already put it to use to record a bass part I'm composing for an a guitarist's original song for an upcoming recording session at his home studio! I put the tracks he sent me on it, did takes as I developed my part and email it back to him with my bass part for his approval and any further direction!! The unit will be my workhorse for working on cover tunes for gigs, composing bass parts for my friend's original project and writing my own songs!!! Just bought the footswitch for it so recording and playback will be ever easier!!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Excellent multitrack recorder for the price. The learning curve is a little tricky for someone used to the analog world. After watching some video tutorials, the setup was not that difficult to figure out. I am still discovering some of the many features offered with this recorder. Well worth the money spent on this product.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Very excellent recording device with 32 tracks hands on makes it quick and easy for editing and getting around sound quality is excellent I highly recommend this product for which it is a Tascam with years of knowledge of recording behind its name an excellent product for under $500 which is a perfect budget for 32 track recorder can't go wrong with that.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I did not want to look at a computer monitor while recording and doing overdubs. I'm from the old school. Ive used reel to reel studers. Adats and Da88s. Trident and Neve desks. MPC sampler/sequencers with internal SMPTE reader/generators. Synth keyboard workstations. Tascam 414 MKII cassette tape and Tascam 564 minidisc home multitrack recorders. So I wanted a good multitrack recorder that can be used in my bedroom. I was looking for a modern digital multitrack recorder with knobs and pots. Modern storage like SD card or USB flash drive. Warm preamp. Insert effects. Send effects. Ability to connect external effects. Modern editing capabilities. 16 tracks or more. 2 or more virtual tracks per track. 8 phantom powered-XLR/1/4" combo inputs. 8 track simultaneous recording capabilities. Midi sync capabilities for recording and overdubs of sequenced music. 16 bit/44.1kHz and 24bit/48kHz capabilities in .wav file format. Import/export capabilities. Mixing recall capabilities. Mastering capabilities. Preferably something with no moving parts. So I definitely didnt want automation capabilities. Since I am the recording artist, engineer, musician, producer, composer, author, mix engineer, mastering engineer, and anything else that is required to start and complete a song. I wanted a multitrack recorder with foot switch control capabilities. DP32SD fit the bill for everything besides Midi sync capabilities. This DP32SD has no midi inputs or outputs. However, this minor issue was solved by simply sacrificing one track with SMPTE time code striping. This requires a SMPTE reader/generator-equipped sequencer. I use my SMPTE-equipped MPC 2000 studio plus for the job. This DP32SD has 20 tracks (8 mono tracks and 12 mono/stereo "selectable" tracks). I paid $599 for a brand new DP32SD, which is astonishing for the massive amount of professional features that you get. Since Ive owned unit, I've completed 20+ songs. Professional quality results can be easily achieved with this DP32SD, depending on your own creativity, knowledge, and ability. Read manual. Watch any online videos about this DP32SD. Get to know the DP32SD. After that, you will have no problem with getting professional results. I am using this unit to record several projects that will be released commercially 2020. Read full review
Verified purchase: No
It's a very nice unit. Basic recording features. Can't beat it for the price. I must be honest though and say I"ll miss my old Roland Boss that has served me well and had so many features. Like any product it had a life span. Will be using a separate effects unit with this one. But it is good to have more channels.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
So far so good. I was using a Tascam 2488 which was easy to use. This one, the DP-32SD is a bit difficult at times but I think I just have to get used to it. Recorded a demo of our album on it and it sounds great. Was kind of bummed about the "compressor" in the dynamics section only being able to be used on the "input"...meaning it is recorded and there is no changing it once it is recorded. Where as the 2488 could be added after the recording and you could adjust while listening. So this makes the process longer than needs to be. Other than that, I like it and just have to get used to it.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
The Tascam DP-32SD is very ergonomic and logical. The instructions are very easy to follow in order to completely learn the machine. It records flawlessly with perfect dynamic range. If you are looking for a quality built product with excellent pods, knobs and buttons then I do highly recommend the Tascam PortaStudio. I am using the Sennheiser HD-300 PRO headphones which I find perfectly flat and balanced for mixing and mastering. My last PortaStudio was a Tascam 4 track cassette recorder back in 2000. With that machine I did recordings that were radio ready as was described to me and accepted by ASCAP in NYC. 20 years later and with a lot of experience with recording studio Tascam I am confident to get extremely perfect recordings with the PortaStudio. I can assure any desiring musician that is looking to lay down tracks that this Tascam PortaStudio DP-32SD is the best it if not certainly one of the very best professional portable studio and live recording products..Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
This works perfectly, read the manual once through and all is logical and liquid. Great solid sound. Sd cards are hard to find now and that will be its only problem. I rate product an A+.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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