Tascam

3 mentions in 3 episodes.

Jamie xx

1:31:55 · 8-track reel-to-reel tape machine · named · high confidence

“I have a Tascam 8-track reel-to-reel to record the drums in, which makes them sound much better than going straight in digitally”

He records his own drum playing to a Tascam 8-track reel-to-reel, driving the tape and using the varispeed to tighten his timing.

2:00:53 · Portastudio · named · high confidence

“look at McGee with his Tascam... everyone wants a Tascam Portastudio now for that sound”

Cited as proof that using whatever gear is nearby beats chasing vintage equipment.

24:49 · Portastudio · named · medium confidence

“I've been recording myself since I was 14, first on like Tascam cassette four-tracks and then early versions of Pro Tools”

She traces her self-recording history from a Tascam cassette multitrack to Pro Tools.