ebay tape machines what to look for?

[Seti808]

Anyone?


What a good little 2 track tape machine for quick sonic boost aka natural tape compression?

[Polyphony]

studer

[cynic one]

if you're gonna drop that much cash grab a fatso or something comprable like the neve portico.

[robmix]

For $1000, nothing. Stay digital, have your mastering engineer dump your masters to tape and see if you like it.

[Seti808]

Ok I got 2k

can I get anything worth while?

[robmix]

Almost, you can get some decent Studer 2 tracks for $2000 - $2500. And recently there was an Ampex ATR 102 1/4" for $2500 or so. We used to track some overdubs to the ATR and then sample them into the MPC. Super fat samples. You could also track stuff to the 2 track and lay it back to the DAW. Just need to find a decent way to shift it reliably.

[TonyBelmont]

Originally Posted by Seti808

Ok I got 2k

can I get anything worth while?

Probably an A80 or something along those lines... but, it will cost you $2000 just to ship the thing!