How about something with a much thicker tape, where you can scrub in 2d, and maybe have an articulated arm with a second reading head that you can leave on different positions? (and maybe even a separate recording head as well)
Fink Ployd I am working on a two head technique, but man it is tough! It’s going to take some serious coordination, but I think the results could be amazing.
I really hope to launch a Kickstarter soon, but there are still a lot of things to work out first, like who will manufacture it and exactly what it will cost. That's no small task, but I have ben making progress. I'm also considering the possibility of first funding a less expensive feature-reduced version, before funding one like in this video.
It sure is! The interesting thing is, lately I've actually been using quarter-inch tape that I spooled out of 8-track carts. It actually works better than tape taken from open reels, because the tape in those carts is backed in graphite powder, which helps the tape slip through the mechanisms more easily. I'd been having problems with the motor struggling, and it definitely helps with that. Naturally, I have to blank out the tape first, though, since I'm using 4-track heads.
Hey Jeremy, I love your gizmo and performances. Have you thought about making your scrubboard a *controller*? Meaning still use the tape interface, but stripe it with a static digital signal which indicates an absolute position on the tape. Then, write a sampling app in something like Max/MSP or Pure Data to record the audio in real time, or scratch stored samples. It could yield better audio quality, and more flexible. (Although I do admit to liking the grungy quality of scratching analog tape!) The Pd app is trivial. I'd be willing to help. WilliamAHuston at Gmail. Peace ;)
Thanks for the great ideas Bill. I will be in touch, as I did have a couple questions. Also, feel free to contact me -- you can find my contact info on my website, theScrubBoard.com
Really love where this could go, and I feel like this could open up some new possibilities for new music
A master clash of urban culture...i want this machine in my life,i used to scrtach in a old cassete in 1989...is very familiar to me,lovely...
God this is exciting. Thank you for keeping your dedication to this for so long!
So good to see this project grow and evolve! You're a gifted inventor Jeremy!
Thanks Matias!
This has a lot of potential!
Amazing Scratchmaster Jeremy! Caroline is so cute, great that Primus sample also.
Whoa, what a cool thing and stellar performance as well!
Super cool! Thank you.
I'm SOOOOOOOO hyped about this. TAKE MY MONEY ALREADY! Fantastic jam session. :)
That is insanely cool.
The digital version needs a display all along the slider to show the waveform
Just fantastic, Jeremy. Thanks for the update! :)
Please go on to produce a lil series. I really want one for my live Performance! 🖤🖤🖤
You're a genius
Thanks! Now if you could just call my middle-school history teacher and tell her that. She thought otherwise! :-D
So good!
Stunning
Super coooooool!!!
Bro this is sick.🔥
post more!! moooooore!!
More!
How about something with a much thicker tape, where you can scrub in 2d, and maybe have an articulated arm with a second reading head that you can leave on different positions? (and maybe even a separate recording head as well)
I need a bigger STRAW!!!!
Heck!!
Cara i love seu trabalho... realmente congratulations por tudo... você me inspirou so much.. gostaria de criar com vc ..
I think I got the gist of your message (thanks to Google Translate), so I'll say "Obrigado!"
Have you tried using two tape heads to beat juggle? I think you could do some crazy shit there that would be impossible on turntables.
Fink Ployd I am working on a two head technique, but man it is tough! It’s going to take some serious coordination, but I think the results could be amazing.
I want to buy this scratchy thingy bro. Where is it for sale and how much?
awesome, have you a kickstarter campain or someting?
we all want help you and get our scrubboard
I really hope to launch a Kickstarter soon, but there are still a lot of things to work out first, like who will manufacture it and exactly what it will cost. That's no small task, but I have ben making progress. I'm also considering the possibility of first funding a less expensive feature-reduced version, before funding one like in this video.
Is this version using 1/4 inch tape? (I have LOTS of reels stored..)
It sure is! The interesting thing is, lately I've actually been using quarter-inch tape that I spooled out of 8-track carts. It actually works better than tape taken from open reels, because the tape in those carts is backed in graphite powder, which helps the tape slip through the mechanisms more easily. I'd been having problems with the motor struggling, and it definitely helps with that. Naturally, I have to blank out the tape first, though, since I'm using 4-track heads.
Hey Jeremy, I love your gizmo and performances. Have you thought about making your scrubboard a *controller*? Meaning still use the tape interface, but stripe it with a static digital signal which indicates an absolute position on the tape. Then, write a sampling app in something like Max/MSP or Pure Data to record the audio in real time, or scratch stored samples. It could yield better audio quality, and more flexible. (Although I do admit to liking the grungy quality of scratching analog tape!) The Pd app is trivial. I'd be willing to help. WilliamAHuston at Gmail. Peace ;)
Thanks for the great ideas Bill. I will be in touch, as I did have a couple questions. Also, feel free to contact me -- you can find my contact info on my website, theScrubBoard.com
Heh, I just had exactly the same idea :) Vinyl scratching long switched to digital, and yes it does render better quality results overall.
You looking for investors?