Tascam 2488neo 24-Track Recording Workstation

Product Review:

I have only recorded on an 8-track recorded before I got the Neo, but the sheer amount of things you can do on it are astounding. That fact also makes this a very complex (i.e., confusing) recorder. Most of the basics are laid out pretty intuitively, but for more in-depth operation, I highly recommend buying the DVD tutorial. And even that STILL won't cover everything the Neo can do! For that, there's always youtube. However, I like the fact that, for basic recording, you can be up and running and laying down tracks in no time flat. The virtual tracks are infinitely handy for doing multiple takes of a solo, the mixdown function is great, and the ability (for me, anyway) to import drum tracks via the USB connection is awesome. The only thing I don't really care about is the low-quality guitar effects embedded in the Neo, but I have (way too many) pedals to get that job done anyway. But in that regard, there aren't too many other multi-tracks on the market that have great effects anyway, so that's not unique to the Neo. That, and the criminally shallow instruction booklet are the only disappointments I've had with it. I also contacted Tascam with a question, and they responded to me within 2 days, with a very friendly and helpful answer.