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I have the DP-01 and LOVE it! It's just a basic digital 8 track with no effects, no amp/speaker emulation, no CD burner - nothing. It's so easy to use - it's actually easier than my old TASCAM 414 4 track cassette machine. I have effects, amp/speaker emulators, and two stand alone CD burners along with my computer, so I figured that I didn't need any of the extras that the other DP models offered. I've had it since they first came out with them a few years ago, and I'm still happy with it. I've never needed to bounce any tracks yet. Someday I'm sure that I will.
The best part is this. I am by NO means any kind of studio engineer. I don't even have two good ears (I'm partially deaf in one). I'm learning all this stuff by trial and error. I now have an indie record company that's interested in putting out my music. They have their own facilities, but after hearing my home recordings, they said that they were fine with me recording at home on my own gear, as long as I was willing to re-do the vocals in THEIR studios, which really blew me away! I was worried about my drum sounds, and my low budget mics (Audix I-5's), but apparently they're fine with that.
So, can these low priced TASCAM units be used to record a "proper" CD? Apparently so. I'm gonna find out for myself. I'll let you know.
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