New Tascam multi-track recorder 2017?

[jeff woodruff]

With the current line of DP-24 and Dp-32 models being discontinued right now should we expect a new model this year?

Or is it over?

 

[John A Martin]

I was wondering that myself, I have just bought the DP-32SD. I weighted almost a year to see if Tascam would release some news of a new multi-track recorder hopefully with midi on it.

 

[jeff woodruff]

I just sent my DP-32SD back since it kept locking up on me.

I have never wanted to switch over to a computer for recording because I love the ease of external units like the tascam but I am thinking about making the plunge at this point. I just downloaded Presonus Studio one free version. I am going to spend the next month playing around with it. If Tascam doesn't put a new model out during namm I might just order a controller and a MAC laptop and try the computer side of recording. I really just don't want to use a computer because I have never seen a computer last as a stable long term working device. However, I have a Korg D-8 digital recorder that I have had for 18 years that still works. I have also owned the Tascam dp-08 for several years and the Dp-24 for several years....However, computers usually only last me maybe 3 years before they seem at the end of their rope. Then all the hassle of changing operating systems constantly....I really just prefer a stand alone device like the Tascam......Anyway my fingers are crossed that they will release something new.

 

[Arjan P]

Yes, switching from dedicated recorder to computer will take some getting used to. But if you do, carefully consider the OS and DAW you want to work with. IMO, Windows is a much better long-term solution for consistency than Mac. I'm operating my Windows/Cubase studio since 2010 with no change in hardware whatsoever, and everything that worked under Windows 7 when I started still works under Windows 10. And will continue to do so for a long time.

OTOH, bottom line: whichever computer solution you chose, if you dedicate it to recording and treat it as such it is no different than any standalone recorder (which is a dedicated computer anyway). Noone forces you to update anything, just keep it disconnected from any network and your good to go for decades.

 

[CommGuy]

I've been using Tascam multitrack units since my first 4-track in the 80's...there's always a new model on the way. Always.