{"product_id":"ik-multimedia-tascam-porta-one","title":"IK Multimedia T-RackS TASCAM Porta One - Electronic Delivery","description":"\u003cp\u003eTASCAM literally invented affordable and portable recording in 1979 with the super innovative TEAC 144, followed by the TASCAM 244. But actually, it was the TASCAM PORTA ONE that became the bestselling Portastudio ever and led to a revolution in home and mobile recording. Able to run on batteries and with affordable cassette tapes, the PORTA ONE was literally the multi-track you could throw in a backpack, take anywhere and use to record. Now with the officially certified \u003cstrong\u003eIK Multimedia T-RackS TASCAM Porta One\u003c\/strong\u003e, you can tap into that free-spirited frame of mind and enjoy the sound that inspired some of history's greatest songs.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_0\"\u003eINTUITIVE, EASY-TO-USE CONTROLS\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe T-RackS TASCAM PORTA ONE honors the original's spirit with simplified controls to help you create just the sound you're looking for. You can adjust the bias and EQ of the record head, tweak the stereo channel's 2-band EQ and choose from 2 tape formulas for a selection of tape effects. In addition, we've included a number of presets and you can easily save your own.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_1\"\u003eTO EACH ITS OWN SOUND\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eToday, the TASCAM PORTA ONE is used for “lo-fi” sounds, creative experiments and even for live performance. However, when using its \"standard\" settings, the PORTA ONE's sound is warm and clear, offering the sonic signature that made it so popular then and still today.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_2\"\u003eRE-CREATING THE MAGIC\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAnalog tape audio recorders are complex systems. They impart magic to the audio material, lifting the art within to a higher level. They add musicality to music.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhat a tape machine adds to audio is the result of a number of interactions amongst several interdependent factors. More than just saturation, compression, or EQ alone, these factors work together, one affecting each other with the dynamics of music, adding a “movement” that goes into the soul of what we perceive.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_3\"\u003eCASSETTE EMULATION\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe TASCAM PORTA ONE offers a choice of 2 cassette tape formulations: Type I and Type II. The PORTA ONE is meant to be used with Type II cassettes and the sonic results of which are warm and pleasing. When using Type I however, you’ll instantly get some Lo-Fi vibes and you can experiment further using the different controls.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_4\"\u003eFROM TASCAM DNA TO IK DSP\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor the T-RackS TASCAM Tape collection, each machine was chosen specifically by TASCAM and TEAC themselves, recommending particularly sought-after models from their history and helping IK source the best-sounding units. Each machine then went through a complete restoration to bring them perfectly back “to spec” before the scientific modeling process started.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIK’s DSP engineering team then took each stage apart, analyzed them in-depth, and produced a model of the entire magnetic tape-recording process. This model works in symbiosis with a powerful dynamic convolution engine to capture the essence of the real machines, faithfully bringing the complete picture of these complex analog engineering marvels to the digital realm.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe program coming out of these units is very similar to the one coming in, just better. It's subtle, but the impact is anything but.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAnd the T-RackS TASCAM Tape collection faithfully brings all this magic right to your DAW.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_5\"\u003eCOMPREHENSIVE CONTROLS\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAll TASCAM Tape Collection plug-ins share the same set of controls to enhance the ease of use and allow for quick A-B comparisons among them. Key features include:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSignal path selection: With “Input,” the signal only passes through the input and output electronic stages of the recorders, bypassing the tape. Depending on how the recorder is designed, the “Input” path can sound extremely transparent or just slightly more colored. “Repro” passes your signal through the entire analog recording system: input-\u0026gt; recording amplifier -\u0026gt; recording head -\u0026gt; tape -\u0026gt; playback head -\u0026gt; playback preamplifier -\u0026gt; output stage.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrue Stereo: Even a perfectly aligned tape machine will have slight level, EQ and distortion differences between the left and right channels. This is good and part of the analog recording mojo! The TASCAM Tape Collection perfectly recreates these subtle differences to deliver the real experience. If perfectly identical left and right channel processing is a must, simply disable this feature.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTape Speed: Select the speed of the tape transport between 7.5 and 15 or 15 and 30 inches per second (“ips”), depending on the tape machine used. The higher speed gives you more fidelity, and the lower speed delivers a warmer, rounder tone.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransport Modeling: Precisely models the behavior of the mechanical transport. Small irregularities in the movement of the tape creates various degrees of sonic alteration to the audio program, especially between the two channels. Keep it on for the magic to happen! In case a perfectly steady performance is needed, just disable the control.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecord Bias: Ideal bias voltage settings provide maximum sensitivity and low distortion. Intentionally overbiasing is a common technique to produce a warmer, gently saturated sound. Underbiasing can be used to nicely boost the high frequencies in a truly unique way and add distortion and other nonlinear effects.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_6\"\u003eTHE POWER OF T-RACKS\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLike all T-RackS plug-ins, the TASCAM Tape Collection offers you two ways to work: as a stand-alone plug-in, or inside the T-RackS 5 shell. Use these together with any of the other 39 T-RackS processors to mix and master faster than ever creating a powerful, lightning-fast workflow. The T-RackS shell offers a unique modular system with up to 16-processor chains, series \u0026amp; parallel routing, easy A\/B\/C\/D comparison, up to 192 kHz \/ 32-bit floating point processing and much more, in both a plug-in and stand-alone mastering application.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003ch3 id=\"toc_8\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorks within the T-RackS CS Standalone application and as plug-in\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh-quality oversampling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh-precision and high-transparency digital processors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccurately analog-modeled vintage classic devices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull-latency compensation support\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupports sampling rates up to 192 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDSM and SCC proprietary IK technologies for extremely accurate digital models of analog hardware devices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNative compatibility with 64-bit applications and operating systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_9\"\u003eSYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMACINTOSH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinimal: Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB of RAM (8 GB suggested), macOS 10.10 or later\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupported Plug-in formats (64-bit): Audio Units, VST 2, VST 3, AAX\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINDOWS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinimal: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2, 4 GB of RAM (8 GB suggested), Windows 7, Windows® 8 or Windows® 10, requires an ASIO compatible sound card\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupported Plug-in formats (64-bit): VST 2, VST 3, AAX\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IK Multimedia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44450827599975,"sku":"170841","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/ik-t-racks-tascam-porta-one_170841_1_b8c77c7d-e418-44b8-a671-c026a6aef892.jpg?v=1787094694","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/ik-multimedia-tascam-porta-one","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}