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Up for sale is the legendary Tascam Portastudio 424, a cornerstone of the DIY home-recording movement and a holy grail for lo-fi producers, synth-wave artists, and tape enthusiasts. If you are looking for genuine analog warmth, natural tape saturation, and an intuitive tactile workflow that software just can't replicate, this is the machine for you.Perfect for recording multi-track demos, creating unique tape loops, or running your digital stems through real analog hardware to get that classic 90s vintage character.Key Features & Technical Specs:

  • 4-Track / 4-Channel Recording: Record up to 4 tracks simultaneously onto standard Type II High-Bias cassettes.
  • Versatile 4-Channel Mixer: Built-in preamps with 3-band EQ (including a highly musical sweepable parametric mid-range control for precise tone shaping).
  • dbx Type II Noise Reduction: Switchable onboard dbx encoding/decoding to keep tape hiss minimal, with a dedicated "Sync" mode on Track 4 for MIDI timecode synchronization.
  • Variable Pitch & Speed Control: Features a high-speed option (3.75 ips) for pristine audio fidelity, alongside a +/-12% pitch control knob—perfect for slow-fi effects, ambient soundscapes, and creative sound design.
  • Smart Transport Controls: Electronic tape transport with Return-to-Zero (RTZ) memory, auto-rehearsal, and seamless punch-in/out capabilities.
  • Direct Outputs: Individual RCA outputs for each track, allowing you to easily track out your analog stems directly into your DAW for modern mixing.

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ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • 424 PortaStudio
Finish
  • Gray
Categories
Year
  • 1990s
Made In
  • Japan

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