just made my first tape loop with your help, feeling pretty emotional about it for some reason and i just want to say thanks so much for this video and for all the inspiration!
Will you do one on extended tape loops? (Really long loops that extend outside of the machine.) I find them to be really wonky and my Tascam really doesn't like to play them. Tips, tricks and techniques on this would be great to see!
Don Bundy that’s a great idea, I’ll put that on the list. Are you most curious about how I put holes in the casing, or the loop itself and playback issues with that?
While the techniques shown in this demonstration get the job done, as someone who lived through the old days of tape splicing, it’s a little like fingernails on a chalkboard. If you plan to make more than one or two of these, I strongly recommend investing in a few inexpensive tools to make the job easier. Get a splicing block, splicing tape, and some razor blades. Most importantly, use the splicing block to cut your tape at a diagonal- this smooths out the transition point of the edit, and also results in a stronger splice, especially when paired with some tape which was actually designed for this medium.
BlankFor_ms They are commonly found on Ebay and other sites. Edit: just make sure you get a splicing block which fits the correct size tape! Here is an example: www.ebay.com/itm/Splicing-Kit-Open-Reel-Audio-1-4-With-Splicing-Block-Leader-Splicing-Tape/192205529441
I can second this 100%. I messed around with household tools trying to make tape loops, but in the end bought some TME tape, good blades, and a splicing block. I found out about it from watching a 6 minute BBC "doc" on the Radiophonic workshop and just googled from there. Still fiddly, but far easier.
Great tutorial! However there is one part that I have a strong objection to. Those clear "labels" inside the cassette that you removed are slip sheets, which are vital to: keep the reels centered in the cassette, prevent friction between the reel and the casing, and prevent friction between the tape and casing. Your tape loop will work fine for a bit but it will ultimately have much less longevity as one with slip sheets intact.
This is my first experience with this. So can you pick which part of the tape to splice? And then when you splice it and listen back its like a slower wonky version of it?
i've got twelve metal cassettes i'm going to turn into them and maybe resell, i've got TDK and maxell, i absolutely love how they sound, almost as much as my 30ips multitrack recorder, its insane the quality they give for the size and honest even relative inflated price, the only drawback is really just the noise
Did you ever make the videos on recording the tape loops? I can’t seem to find them. I’m not understanding how you can cut the tape without knowing the duration of the audio. What am I missing here?
Hi there, Can I start a recording after I have tinkered the loop cassette, or does the recording / sound have to be recorded on the tape beforehand? I had tried to first build the loop cassette and then make a recording, but I always heard a crack when the recording stopped! Can you tell me how to do it right thanks in advance Regards
This guy is the Bob Ross of audio cassettes. *Edit- apparently I'm not the only one saying this since I scrolled down and can see others saying similar stuff.
just try this on my yamaha mt8x. after six hours of rehearsal, I can't understand why the multi-recorder stops by itself after 6 seconds. it seems like if it detects that the tape is modified.. with a normal tape all works fine.
Maybe some walkmans and car radios will work with that, but most decent decks just stops playback when they doesn't get a tension on one of the rollers, I think it might be because of some tape-suck-prevent mechanism. That's why most of these tape-shape-cable adapters, widely used in cars in early 00's, has these plastic gears inside, which transmitted rotation from one roll to the second one, pretending that they have a tape inside, which they haven't. The gears were there exactly because many tape players didn't want to cooperate with first adapters of that type, which didn't have them yet See example ie. @ here: ua-cam.com/video/dH4n8fUjtLQ/v-deo.html
Hi! Unfortunately, when I record on my tascam 424 mkii my loop cassettes only one track is recorded, sometimes two ... Could you please tell me what this may be about? thank you :)
crazy, I remember when I was probably 15 splicing different parts of tapes together, with scotch tape.... never thought it would become a thing. I was just trying to create something crazy with my casio synthesizer and cardboard box drums and just whatever made noise...
Can I ask a quick question. I followed this tutorial, but the first couple I tried, the loop looked to be fine but when I played it, the loop went round for a bit then just stopped, it didn’t seem to be too loose and doesn’t seem to be getting caught on anything - is this something you’ve come up against?
BlankFor_ms funnily enough I did just do this after you mentioned it. Originally I was trying on a Yamaha mt100 II - where it was playing then just stopped. Just tried it on a tascam mini studio 07 and it seems to be playing ok. Have never had any playback problems with the Yamaha before, it’s annoying as I much prefer that machine to the tascam - any idea why the Yamaha would do that?
T Robinson glad it’s working somewhere. I don’t know why that would be, but I do find that some machines are more forgiving than others. Maybe it’s the strength of the motor...I don’t know. It’s hard to predict, other loops might play fine in both machines
BlankFor_ms after a bit of research it seems it has something to do with an autostop connected to one of the spools - so if they both aren’t moving then it thinks the tape has stopped it just stops - very annoying as like I said - I much prefer using that machine (also as the tascam has this grim sticky rubber feel to it) if anyone has a way round the autostop would be very grateful
Why does everyone take those slips out? They are there for a reason! Can someone please link me a tutorial where the person making it actually knows what they're doing....
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just made my first tape loop with your help, feeling pretty emotional about it for some reason and i just want to say thanks so much for this video and for all the inspiration!
Same experience, much love. ❤
Your voice and presentation are so clear and gentle! Nearly finished my first loop and it's made SO DEEPLY HAPPY.
I feel like I just watched Bob Ross paint. So soothing. Thanks for this 🔁 tutorial 🙏🏽 love your music.
this reminds me of a bob ross painting tutorial. the voice, the silence. thank you.
I’ve really been wanting to get into working with tape, and this makes me want to give it a go. Keep up the awesome work!
Thanks for watching, glad this can help!
Thanks again man! Looking forward to your future tutorial videos on tape loops.
Definitely, more to come.
Will you do one on extended tape loops? (Really long loops that extend outside of the machine.) I find them to be really wonky and my Tascam really doesn't like to play them. Tips, tricks and techniques on this would be great to see!
Don Bundy that’s a great idea, I’ll put that on the list. Are you most curious about how I put holes in the casing, or the loop itself and playback issues with that?
While the techniques shown in this demonstration get the job done, as someone who lived through the old days of tape splicing, it’s a little like fingernails on a chalkboard. If you plan to make more than one or two of these, I strongly recommend investing in a few inexpensive tools to make the job easier. Get a splicing block, splicing tape, and some razor blades. Most importantly, use the splicing block to cut your tape at a diagonal- this smooths out the transition point of the edit, and also results in a stronger splice, especially when paired with some tape which was actually designed for this medium.
deastman2 can you share links to those tools?
BlankFor_ms They are commonly found on Ebay and other sites. Edit: just make sure you get a splicing block which fits the correct size tape! Here is an example: www.ebay.com/itm/Splicing-Kit-Open-Reel-Audio-1-4-With-Splicing-Block-Leader-Splicing-Tape/192205529441
BlankFor_ms Here’s a 1/8” one: www.ebay.com/itm/1-8-inch-Splicing-Block-to-Splice-autio-Tape-New/260916893009
I can second this 100%. I messed around with household tools trying to make tape loops, but in the end bought some TME tape, good blades, and a splicing block. I found out about it from watching a 6 minute BBC "doc" on the Radiophonic workshop and just googled from there. Still fiddly, but far easier.
Super nice. Concise. Thank you.
thanks so much for taking the time to share this! I made my first tape loop last night..many adventures to be had! :)
Oh..my..God! That's ALL a freaking loop is?! Time to hit the trenches! Thanks man!
Tank you!! Just trying to make my firsts tape loops with this!! Love from oviedo
Great tutorial! However there is one part that I have a strong objection to. Those clear "labels" inside the cassette that you removed are slip sheets, which are vital to: keep the reels centered in the cassette, prevent friction between the reel and the casing, and prevent friction between the tape and casing. Your tape loop will work fine for a bit but it will ultimately have much less longevity as one with slip sheets intact.
I noticed that also 😂
Thanks so much for this tutorial! I made my first tape loop using it!
do you need to record on the loop before or after doing the tape loop itself ?
A splicing block is Real useful!
This is my first experience with this. So can you pick which part of the tape to splice? And then when you splice it and listen back its like a slower wonky version of it?
These videos are so helpful, thank you!
would love to see a companion vid on how to make loops longer than 5~ seconds, if that's something you do regularly
i've got twelve metal cassettes i'm going to turn into them and maybe resell, i've got TDK and maxell, i absolutely love how they sound, almost as much as my 30ips multitrack recorder, its insane the quality they give for the size and honest even relative inflated price, the only drawback is really just the noise
also am adding tape delay to you right now while watching this haha take that nerd
also if that player is GE i think i have the same one too
Cooooooool! Thanks dude!
Thank you so much! I just made my first tape loop ambient because of this video :). I uploaded to my channel if anyone is interested!
Excellent video. Thanks for posting.
This is so cool 😍, thanks for sharing this information 🙌
Thank you for this!
I made mine just today and it works thx!
Congrats!
Can't the magnetic bit of your screwdriver mess-up the magnetic medium your working with?
Very nice
Thank you for this
Dose this basically apply to every tape?
thanks for the video very useful 🙏
Did you ever make the videos on recording the tape loops? I can’t seem to find them. I’m not understanding how you can cut the tape without knowing the duration of the audio. What am I missing here?
Hi there,
Can I start a recording after I have tinkered the loop cassette, or does the recording / sound have to be recorded on the tape beforehand? I had tried to first build the loop cassette and then make a recording, but I always heard a crack when the recording stopped! Can you tell me how to do it right
thanks in advance
Regards
which tape player is that??
This guy is the Bob Ross of audio cassettes. *Edit- apparently I'm not the only one saying this since I scrolled down and can see others saying similar stuff.
just try this on my yamaha mt8x. after six hours of rehearsal, I can't understand why the multi-recorder stops by itself after 6 seconds. it seems like if it detects that the tape is modified.. with a normal tape all works fine.
Slowly but surely. I’m making a move to tape.
Thank you for this. Really helps. Can I ask about your little cassette player with added knob and switch?
That is by Foldy Makes, you can find him on Instagram and Etsy
Great Vid! Thanks for sharing your technique. I wanted to know, what is that switch/knob attached to your player? Is that for speed?
Maybe some walkmans and car radios will work with that, but most decent decks just stops playback when they doesn't get a tension on one of the rollers, I think it might be because of some tape-suck-prevent mechanism. That's why most of these tape-shape-cable adapters, widely used in cars in early 00's, has these plastic gears inside, which transmitted rotation from one roll to the second one, pretending that they have a tape inside, which they haven't. The gears were there exactly because many tape players didn't want to cooperate with first adapters of that type, which didn't have them yet
See example ie. @ here: ua-cam.com/video/dH4n8fUjtLQ/v-deo.html
Hi! Unfortunately, when I record on my tascam 424 mkii my loop cassettes only one track is recorded, sometimes two ... Could you please tell me what this may be about? thank you :)
crazy, I remember when I was probably 15 splicing different parts of tapes together, with scotch tape.... never thought it would become a thing. I was just trying to create something crazy with my casio synthesizer and cardboard box drums and just whatever made noise...
Thanks
Thanks for this😀!
much thanks
link to the screw driver?
Can I ask a quick question. I followed this tutorial, but the first couple I tried, the loop looked to be fine but when I played it, the loop went round for a bit then just stopped, it didn’t seem to be too loose and doesn’t seem to be getting caught on anything - is this something you’ve come up against?
T Robinson I’ve only had that issue with tape players that had playback issues. Are you able to test the tape on multiple machines?
BlankFor_ms funnily enough I did just do this after you mentioned it. Originally I was trying on a Yamaha mt100 II - where it was playing then just stopped. Just tried it on a tascam mini studio 07 and it seems to be playing ok.
Have never had any playback problems with the Yamaha before, it’s annoying as I much prefer that machine to the tascam - any idea why the Yamaha would do that?
T Robinson glad it’s working somewhere. I don’t know why that would be, but I do find that some machines are more forgiving than others. Maybe it’s the strength of the motor...I don’t know. It’s hard to predict, other loops might play fine in both machines
BlankFor_ms after a bit of research it seems it has something to do with an autostop connected to one of the spools - so if they both aren’t moving then it thinks the tape has stopped it just stops - very annoying as like I said - I much prefer using that machine (also as the tascam has this grim sticky rubber feel to it) if anyone has a way round the autostop would be very grateful
@@trobinson7876 same problem here with the same Yamaha model daaaaamn
Why does everyone take those slips out? They are there for a reason!
Can someone please link me a tutorial where the person making it actually knows what they're doing....
The mooooost annoying thing is that my player auto-reverses the loop when it ends.
🖤
Thankyou
5 cm = 1 seg
wow my fingers are to big for this
What the point of this ? You can’t record anything
this is what i came to the comment section to find out. I can't figure out a purpose for this.