Synchronising two tape decks (setup)

[tpmbe]

Thanks pal , do you know how to use a Tascam ES 50 synchro by any chance, that's why I looked on youtube and came to your vid. I have one but no manuals or any instructions

Cheers

[tapewolf]

No, but it would probably be a good idea to check out the Home Recording BBS. There's at least one guy there who uses one - try asking in the 'Analog Only' section.

Cheers,

[tpmbe]

I looked to hope to learn something , but learned nothing ...... come on man eh !!!!!!!!!

[tapewolf]

Unlikely for anything that would fit on youtube, unless you have the exact same setup...

[RobinD2204]

I want to sync cubase SX to a Tascam atr 60 8-Track reel to reel. Cubase sends out a smpte code how do you get the tape machine to act as a slave? Do you know?

[tapewolf]

You have to have a sync unit that can drive the Tascam, these are fairly rare. I'm using the ATS-500, the MTS-1000 MIDIIZER, or ES50(?) will also do the job.

However, if you can make the sequencer/DAW act as slave, you can just use any old MTC sync unit and it'll be much easier.

For technical questions, consider the homerecording BBS 'analog only' board... Youtube is not the best medium for this kind of discussion :P

[RobinD2204]

Cheers boss

[freqazoidiac]

what is the point of this video..it's all about him doing something but not showing us anything.

C'mon man... you can say something..why are you spooling the tape in that direction..can i touch the capstan with fried chicken fingers? Put some posters or something to liven up that room ..even an old Ampex AD or somethingorother..oh and STAND UP STRAIGHT..your mother might be watching.. ;)

[tapewolf]

Now you come to mention it, I can't actually remember why I put this one up at all. The 'Wendigo' mixdown actually does something useful, though not the whole setup business.

At the end of the day I guess it's because I was still new to the whole automatic chase-lock thing and it seemed pretty cool.

[aarowsmith]

First off, you have to synchronize two tape decks with a SYMPTE hardware synchronizer using time code and it is all synced up with a remote controller hardware hooked up to each reel deck, usually Fostex has the best setup for this, with Fostex 4030 hardware.

[aarowsmith]

Am I the only one here that does not have the time to watch this boring video of the studio nerd slow at work?!!!

[Speedifist]

No, I'm with you, I send this to friends to see if they can last watching through the whole thing.

[djdannyfm]

what is this name from dis Song?? this is beautifull song

[tapewolf]

Thanks. It is called "Princes of the Dreams", and to be honest, it was mostly written by a guy under the name of 'xss'.

I can't post a link, but if you do a google search for "Pancake Ferret" you should find the album on Jamendo etc.

[djdannyfm]

Thank you Verry Mutch (Y)

[trufuzionshow]

Nice Brother!! Been Reelin For Over 30 Years