Multitrack Recording with the ZOOM LiveTrak L-8

How to create a Multitrack Recording and mix it all within the Zoom LiveTrak L8 mixer (or L12 etc).

I've had some fun playing with this Zoom unit - recording live sessions, peforming live, livestreaming, and now using it as a multitrack recording unit for a full song recording (see above link). Plus it can do this on batteries which opens up some really fun options too!

It's SUPER INTUITIVE and I really rate it. There are a few things to learn, but once you have them sorted you'll find your way around creating and recording multiple parts on this mixer pretty quickly and confidently (I think). I've put timings into this video for things like punching in and punching out below. I didn't notice it - but did get a comment that the little 'toc' sound gets picked up on punch in punch out edits. I expect it would become more noticeable the more soundproofed and studio you're trying to make your recordings and as always there are things you can do to minimise this sound. As a songwriting tool it's exceptional.

Timestamps:

Intro - 0:00
Settings - 0:57
Recording the 1st track - 3:03
Basic Multitracking - 4:19
Mixing - 7:48
Overdubbing - 9:17
More Mixing - 11:50
Markers - 12:22
Mixdown to Stereo - 15:45
Punching In and Out - 17:30
Summing up - 20:44

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[NewWorld]

Ur Awsome! This opened my eyes to the possibility on another way to make this device a good use! Keep these videos coming! Thank you!

[prometheusc]

Wth bro Zoom needs to hire you to do all their video demos. Being able to watch you work with this mixer/recorder was what convinced me to buy it. Thanks!

[jonahman]

I had been recording live shows and rehearsals on the L12 with great success. But 5 minutes of your video had me multi tracking at home alone to a click track. I will never forget this day!

[georgezhou]

Most L-8 reviews on YouTube only talk about the general features, pros & cons and other walk through about the L-8. But you went way beyond that and dived deep into the whole of possibilities of L-8, well done! David, love the music and the groove as well, crystal clear and clean sounds!

[TiminNicaragua]

Your the only one I have actually do a demo of what this is actually supposed to be used for. Thanks

[Posthastemedia]

Great little start to finish tutorial for a very basic recording session. Well done.

[alfiedj]

Thank you for this practical step-by-step video. A mandatory multiple repeat watch video. @Zoom endorse this man asap!

[bloemundude]

If any video on YT sells more of this product, it is your video. EXCELLENT JOB!!

[MarkMatthewsNJ]

I hope zoom sent you a check. This was a perfect illustration of the multitrack recording process

[jonnyive]

I JUST got this L-8 and you explained how this works SO
Thank you very
I absolutely appreciate it.
Can't wait to start recording with it.
Thank you, you've got a new subscriber 👍👍

[TommyMarcinek]

Thank you so much for doing this video! Zoom has NOTHING like this to show us how to use this product!

[restigouche]

Thank you, thank you, thank you...I became more excited about this video as it went along because it is, by far, the best and most concise “tutorial” relative to using the Livetrack as a recording device. I’m so looking forward to experimenting with mine.

[nickbeddow]

Without this excellent introduction I would have put my new L8 back into the box and never used it. Now working through it a few minutes each day to glue the basics into my old brain. Thanks David, you're doing great work mate :)

[johnnybradin]

I just got my L-8 and it does so much. The tutorial was very well done, helpful and informative, especially the section on punch in and out.

[fireman]

Zoom should be paying for these great explanations.
Far better than reading the manual!

[hey-jax]

You can tell Zoom that I ordered one as soon as I'd finished your video. You're a natural teacher (& muso) & I can't believe how generous you've been by answering so many people's questions - Zoom really should look after you. My question would have been about the metronome pre-count. (Can it be turned off later so doesn't record to Master) but no need to answer b'cos I'll experiment myself now that it's arrived. Just wanted to say thanks for the demo AND for answering everyone else's questions.

[MyyGuitarrAnddMee]

I bought the LiveTrak L-8 based purely on your review video and it's great! Thank you for these tutorials, they're really helpful, I love the song too!

[TheStanpollmann]

Now I am excited to use my new Zoom Live Trak L-8... Thank you for this awesome tutorial... very straightforward and easy to understand... Hoping that you have more in-depth videos on this awesome little unit... You are an excellent teacher... Thanks again David!!!
Oh BTW... awesome song too!!! ❣

[jkylel]

David- this was incredibly helpful!!! Can't for the life of me figure out why it has dislikes. Even though I have the L12, I needed this breakdown, much appreciation for all aspects of this video.

[c.cashtodoor]

Damn, , its about time someone "gave a simple EQUATION" on how to MIXDOWN to Stereo. Go Figure!!!! I just got my L-8 Zoom recently and all of the Videos would skip the mixdown portion. Thanks alot 🙂😀👀.