Death of a 4 track...

[doyourdamnthing]

My trusty Fostex x-28 4 track recorder died while mixing down drum parts for a couple of new songs Saturday. All the lights just lit up at once, and it refused to play, rewind, or fast forward. It had a faint burning smell, so I'm guessing the drive motor just finally gave out. This makes me very sad. I have had this recorder for 13 years, and have

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[whiteriotblitz]

I bet it's that darn Coworkers curse. The insides probably started on fire.

You look so sad :( But maybe Jen hasn't picked out your Christmas gift yet!

[doyourdamnthing]

The songs being recorded at the time were possible Coworkers songs, so yeah maybe.

I am sad about it, but not too sad. I have been expecting the thing to break for years; I have gotten more use out of it and done more with it than it was designed for. It was kinda like having a 14 year old dog.