The TASCAM DP-02 / DP-02CF DVD Tutorial is designed to be more than just a complete guide to using the DP-02 and the DP-02CF: it teaches basic recording techniques to musicians getting their first start in recording.

It begins with a section called "Recording School" that teaches beginners the basics about microphones, multitrack recording and mixing. It goes on for the next 70 minutes to cover every aspect of recording, editing and mixing on the DP-02 and the DP-02CF 8-track Digital Portastudios.

Whether you have the Hard Disk based DP-02 model or the Compact Flash based DP-02CF model, this DVD goes into great detail helping you get the most out of your digital recording studio.

Take your DP-02 skills to the next level and pick up the official Tascam DVD Tutorial today!

This DVD covers both DP-02 models.

INTRODUCTION
Welcome
The DP-02 & DP-02CF models
Front Panel Overview
Rear Panel Overview

RECORDING SCHOOL
"What is Multitrack Recording?"
The signal path
Channels vs. Tracks
Recording levels
Setting levels on the DP-02
Microphone placement
Types of Microphones
Phantom power

RECORDING ON THE DP-02
Creating a Song
Naming a Song
Connecting a Microphone
Routing Inputs to Channels
Setting Levels
Arming Tracks
Recording 1st Track
Importance of good Monitors
Using the Guitar (Hi-Z) input
Overdubbing
Linking stereo Channels
Input Effects (DP-02 only)
Punching in
Setting Location points
Bouncing Tracks

EDITING ON THE DP-02
Setting In and Out points
Copy and Paste
Setting To point
Edits
Function Key
Undo/History
Using Bar/Beats Display
Metronome

MIXING
Mute function
EQ
Loop effect
Effect sends
Mixing down your Song (master)

TRANSFERRING TRACKS
Exporting Tracks
Connecting a Computer
Importing Tracks
Burning CDs (DP-02 only)
Backing up

GRADUATION