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- Feb 4, 2021
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- Used to have a 424
I'm new here and this is my first post. I'm in the market for a stand alone recorder. I've reached a point after 20 years of fighting with computers, DAW's, interfaces, compatibility, stability, work flow interruptions, etc, etc that I've decided to return to hardware. I started way back on Win95 Cakewalk, then Steinberg, then Win98SE Cubase and FruityLoops, ReBirth, Kontakt, etc, etc. I've spent more time looking for a patch, making settings, crashing, cussing, rebooting, searching forums, ....I just want to record music. Then maybe export tracks to a DAW.
Long ago, I had a Tascam 424 cassette, and I really loved it. It had it's problems, but with my Boss DR-660 drum machine, a Casio keyboard, and my bass and guitar, I could concentrate on making music.
So, I really like the DP24 features, but there are 2 things I like about the Model 12: midi and USB interface. I want to be able to sync/trigger a drum machine and sequencer/synth. I currently have a Novation Bass Station, and am looking for something like a Roland Juno or rompler, but less than 49 keys. Also, I'm looking at getting the Akai MPC One to use as my drum machine/sequencer/sampler.
I noticed the Portastudios have been discounted $100 across the board. This usually means a product is about to be discontinued from production. Since this model line is now, what, 10 years old? I would only assume the Next Gen is on the cusp. Has there been any rumblings anywhere? If I thought a new Porta was coming out, I would wait. Especially if it had midi and interface capabilities.
Long ago, I had a Tascam 424 cassette, and I really loved it. It had it's problems, but with my Boss DR-660 drum machine, a Casio keyboard, and my bass and guitar, I could concentrate on making music.
So, I really like the DP24 features, but there are 2 things I like about the Model 12: midi and USB interface. I want to be able to sync/trigger a drum machine and sequencer/synth. I currently have a Novation Bass Station, and am looking for something like a Roland Juno or rompler, but less than 49 keys. Also, I'm looking at getting the Akai MPC One to use as my drum machine/sequencer/sampler.
I noticed the Portastudios have been discounted $100 across the board. This usually means a product is about to be discontinued from production. Since this model line is now, what, 10 years old? I would only assume the Next Gen is on the cusp. Has there been any rumblings anywhere? If I thought a new Porta was coming out, I would wait. Especially if it had midi and interface capabilities.