Can I Use a DAW to Mix Backup Files?

[RD Maynard]

I'm a noob, so forgive me if this question has been answered before - I did search for it. I've been able to use WavePad to edit and add effects, eq, etc., to the exported .wav files from my DP-008EX. I have also copied several backup, (I think MTR, e.g., "*.001",) files to my computer with the aim of trying to fine-tune the 8-channel mixes with a DAW. So far, I haven't had any success. Is this even possible and, if so, what app or software do I need to do it?

Thanks.

 

[dctdct]

No, you can’t that way.
BACKUP is just to save a complete song outside the DP (it is a container file which can only be read again by another similar device, 2 channel DP) with the RESTORE function.
If you want to work on single tracks outside the DP use the EXPORT function. And to get them back processed the IMPORT function.

 

[RD Maynard]

Thanks. Since I posted this question, I spent a bit more time with the unit and "discovered" how to use this function. I got all the exported tracks into Pro Tools First, but I'm not sure it's the best DAW for my purposes. What other DAWs might work for someone who has a very limited budget? I'm not looking to recreate "Sgt. Pepper's", I just want to make a demo for local venues.

 

[-mjk-]

Reaper. Comes with all the stock plugins and capability you need. Non crippled demo that will work to perpetuity.

 

[Emma Boyd]

I've just started using Audacity. It's completely free and I've been really quite impressed so far.

 

[RD Maynard]

Thanks for all the great answers. But now I have another question: A former bandmate sent me some .wav files of tunes he had recorded a while ago, with the idea that I can import them into my DP-008 and add bass tracks. I tried importing them according to the instructions in the manual, but the unit is not finding them. Is there a special procedure to follow to do this? (I DID try both copying them to the card and transferring them via USB. I also created an empty song to transfer them to.) Can anyone recommend a way to do this?

 

[dctdct]

They are not bare bone 16bit/44,1kHz wave files. If the coding doesn’t match the DP format, the files are not shown.
Compare the codec properties of an exported DP file against your new files on a computer: You will find quickly the deviation.