Product Group: Books: Faber Music. Contributor: West, P & Goldman, D. Versatile, creative fun! The potential of the multitrack cassette recorder - or portastudio - is almost limitless. Through project-based creative composition, RECORD & COMPOSE opens up and explores all aspects of multitrack cassette recording, whether you work in the classroom or at home. RECORD & COMPOSE is a comprehensive, practical guide to creative portastudio recording.