Recording equipment can often be cumbersome to travel with, overly complicated for beginners, or time-consuming to put together. When creativity hits, you want to be ready for guitar recording whenever possible! An all-in-one portable multitrack digital recorder for the beginner songwriter is the answer: just plug in and play. Need help preparing for the upcoming guitar recording sessions? Keep your chops up with technical exercises and learn to play your favorite songs with these products.
This is the perfect musical sketch pad for your impromptu songwriting needs! The handheld Tascam DP-006 6-Track Digital Multitrack Recorder is the optimal portable, battery-powered “recording studio.” It allows you to record and mix from anywhere. The DP-006 features two built-in omnidirectional condenser microphones. Also, it has up to six tracks with bounce options for recording (two mono, two stereos). It also has a WAV file resolution up to 16-bit/44.1kHz, and two 1/4″ mic/line inputs ideal for guitars, keyboards, and drum machines. A high-quality microphone is already built-in, so there is no need for an external mic.
With a simple-to-navigate interface, the Tascam DP006 allows for more time to be creative when inspiration hits. At the size of a small guitar pedal, the ultra-lightweight — less than 13 oz. — design ensures easy portability in your guitar case or gear bag. The DP-006 also provides an integrated chromatic tuner and metronome, 1/8″ stereo headphone output, and tripod mount attachment.
The DP-006 is a must-have tool for guitarists and songwriters who want to layer different parts by themselves. It just takes three easy steps: record your audio, mix and arrange the tracks to your preference, and send your finished piece to a computer with a mini USB 2.0 output for high-speed file transfer.
Even bigger song ideas? Graduate to the Tascam DP-008Ex Digital Recorder, an eight-track high-quality, mobile production unit for guitarists and music-makers. At the size of a paperback book, the DP-008Ex can go with you to rehearsals, traveling, or anywhere you want to record a pro-sounding song. In addition to eight mono tracks for mixing — two for simultaneous recording — are TS 1/4″ or XLR mic/line inputs, two built-in omnidirectional condenser microphones, and WAV file resolution up to 16-bit/44.1kHz.
Uniquely designed, the DP-008 includes effects options on all of its input channels. Once you’ve tracked your guitar, vocals, keyboards, or other instrumentation, use the onboard editing features such as Copy, Move, or Clone Track. Add multi-band compression and adjust the 2-band shelving EQ, de-esser, or exciter available on each track to your specifications. Additionally, six different reverb types are built in to help find the ideal “room” space for your song. Finalize your piece with the dynamic and powerful-sounding DP-008EX’s mastering effects.
The DP-008Ex will record, arrange, edit, and send your finished piece to a computer with a mini USB 2.0 output for high-speed file transfer in just a few easy steps. The DP-008Ex is a sophisticated music production unit for guitarists and songwriters of all skill and technical levels.
The Tascam GB-10 USB Guitar/Bass Trainer/Recorder will sharpen your skills in no time! Make practicing extra fun with the Tascam trainer. It’s easy to start: fill up the SD card on your computer with your favorite songs (as MP3s) and insert them into the unit’s media slot. Plug your guitar or bass in the 1/4″ input, and you’re ready for playback. The GB-10 comes complete with a Variable Speed Audition (VSA) function that allows users to change the playback speed freely without changing the pitch. Slowing down the pace of melodies or riffs by half will make it easier to learn complex sequences proficiently.
Plus, the GB-10 interface is quick-to-navigate and comes loaded with additional guitar accessories. Moreover, the unit can record the performance of any connected guitar or bass. Being able to listen to your performance repeatedly, along with the original track, is the surest path to improving your guitar and bass technique. Experiment with Loop Playback, overdubbing, and effects such as amplifying modeling, delay, reverb, and chorus. Take the light, portable trainer/ recorder just about anywhere — plus the angled desktop design allows for comfortable practices for hours.
Any tools that make guitar recording and practicing easier are no-brainers. These small, powerful, and affordable devices are perfect gifts for any guitarist or musician you know — including yourself!
