Scratch with any cassette tape -- introducing the ScrubBoard Jr.

Here's my prototype, the ScrubBoard Jr., which is a feature-reduced version of my tape-scratching device, made to be the model for a Kickstarter campaign that I'm working on. My goal was to make something that will be inexpensive to manufacture, but still easy and fun to use. kickstarter.com...

[@SmoothCriminaltripleOG]

That’s ingenious bro, I love what you have created. Patent this and never give up your creative license. You’re going to be incredible wealthy once you get a investor.

[@irsever]

I'm mad that I didn't hear about this until now and missed the first campaign. That so few could see the potential in this is pathetic. Can't wait!

[@jeremyseanbell]

Thanks man!!! I really appreciate it. To be fair, I think the reason the first kickstarter campaign failed was mostly because I wasn't offering any real backer rewards. It was just me begging for money to help me develop a prototype. But never fear - if you want to buy a real functioning scrubboard, you're in luck! I'll be launching a Kickstarter campaign with real backer rewards in just a few weeks. 🎁

[@FloridaManRacer]

This almost seems better than scratching in that you won't necessarily ruin anything by doing it. you can make your own copies of sounds on blank tapes and do this, vs literally destroying records with the needle...

[@ishammc7211]

You are truly the embodiment of a Hip-Hop head. 🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾

[@WHITEOWLSWORLD]

You are the best thing to happen in life! I love how you made this with the passion of a turntsblist. Bro you you would be great scratching on turntables and cdjs. You understand that how to manipulate to get the right sounds perfectly! Love you man for being so passionate about music and creating something so thoughtful.

[@chrisjackson8618]

Cant find a superlative to explain how awesome this is

[@Sedona_FD3S]

Just saw jazzys reaction. You and your inventions are epic!!!!!!!

[@EUZR-Official]

Love it with two scrubbers! Ingenious.

[@briansnoderly1850]

Always happy to see updates.

[@djSouRay]

I have the update. Check out my tools

[@evanrandall1675]

This is a solid contribution to music. This is freaking awesome.

[@noje999]

This is awesome! I built a very similar thing recently with a bunch of tape spooled out over my desk and an old tape head I ripped out of an aux-cassette car adaptor, but it's nowhere near as versatile as this, I can't wait to see how it develops as a product.

[@Based_Face]

You deserve WAAAAAY more views & subs my dude. Maybe it’s because I grew up in the 90’s, but I think this is the most awesome invention I’ve ever seen. You come correct with the scratches too. The rocker sounds like you’re really tweaking the cross fader🎚️

[@K3NII_]

time to start another kickstater my guy

[@Pierre_Voyer]

dude youre a legend i cant wait and I hope you get rich off that invention !!

[@djSouRay]

This is so funny. Check out my vinyl style scratching tool for cassette tape

[@cbrown940]

Undeniably awesome, repurposing cassette tapes would seem practically impossible - before this video! Wow!!😳

[@bLackmarketRadio]

This is awesome. And so versatile. I can think of so many ways to use this.

[@mentalslugworkshop]

This is so awesome in so many ways! Absolutely marvelous!

[@KnowPhere]

This is genius! As a cassette head myself, I’ve been wondering if it’s possible to scratch with tapes, I need one of these!!

[@IvanRx76]

Dude, the scratch guitar is a killer thing!!!

[@ProfessorHumblesDelusions]

You’re a mad genius!

[@certifiedbeatz]

Big fan glad i found your channel

[@nadger6240]

This is crazy and awesome.

[@Gh0std0gg-1]

Props dude you’re a living legend

[@arenotdiy]

Superb build, explanation, and scratching! Noice!

[@theendinblack8078]

Really great instrument!!!

[@Cybermoss]

Great work!! Magnetism is cosmic! Your gear leave a lot of space for additional tapeheads,so you could easily add tape delay options.That should be even more fun,especialy if you switch tape direction.Greets from a Berlin Tapehead.

[@NOISEf7]

i never seen this video i saw another of you video about the scrub board but i can tell you this video is better because or the shirt ;)

[@GamerGee]

This is amazing

[@digidof21]

wow so incredible genius you gave me more ideas!

[@RANS87IROCZ]

Nice! This is so cool

[@JetSetTyler]

This is sick. Awesome creation 💯

[@McTierfreund]

Big ProbZzzZZZZ! I like it alot. nice work!

[@ohmthepoet8428]

YOU MAD GENIUS

[@prettypointlessvideo]

really really awesome what you've done here

[@jeremyseanbell]

Thanks Saul -- and btw, in case you didn't already know, I'm raffling off the prototype that's shown in this video. Just go to the link at the end of the video for a chance to win it!

[@Stakodron]

Awesome really xD i like it keep doing that stuff

[@baddriddimworkshop]

i'm plnning to make a cassette mobile head tape echo and a scrathing(i want the tape to play) unit, i was thinking of taking the tape out just like you for transport, but for my project i want it to roll... nice work man, very inspiring...

[@jeremyseanbell]

Cool, let me know how goes!

[@Eau1983]

Creative! Can you share some details about the Play Head and its companion amplifier? The signal sounds nice and clear.

[@NicholasBryantBonzaiSequoias]

Great progress! As the old adage of design goes.. simplify, simplify, simplify. :)

[@spick85]

I would buy it. ❤ Really cool.

[@gfr2023]

Amazing work Jeremy !!

[@MelhodRiperton]

This Is Awesome 😳…

[@chrisbarnette7137]

Very cool

[@alianshampoprisioners7056]

i love this version...amazing!!

[@1981CASSETTEs]

Brilliant ❤

[@Jay__C]

I love this.

[@megabacod403]

Legend broo

[@Duncan_1971]

Great work! That's a very innovative way of using basic existing technology I like it. Did you ever hear the original music for 'Doctor Who'? I believe that a lot the instruments and sound effects in the track where created by stretching and modifying reel to reel tape.

[@weisss94]

that shit go hard dawg

[@brokealien2468]

Fresh!

[@wisteela]

Awesome! I'd specially record stuff onto cheap tapes. Also really cheapo ones would add to the lofi.

[@hugoverken]

genius

[@contexture3662]

Heck yes! Great Job!

[@KahnSkins]

Fantastico!

[@pitahitamrecords6771]

awesome

[@davidalipio6854]

That is cool

[@mauricobian]

Could there be an active switch that switches A/B on a foot controller or button on the console?

[@yungburst_]

Thats is beautiful, i am in love. 🤩🥰

[@acm0045]

I think he promoted this wrong. He should have done a mini tour around dj scratching sets and got a bit more popularity and had them promote the kickstarter for him.

[@JuXuS1]

great

[@rolanddonovan]

Amazing. Is there anything stopping me putting a small motor on one of the pegs if they get to market

[@jeremyseanbell]

I think it would definitely be possible to mod this thing to add a motorized tape transport, but unfortunately you'd need to do more than connect a motor to one of the pegs. You'd also need at least one motorized pinch roller to maintain the tension of the tape stretched across the rail, plus another motor if you wanted to be able to run it in both directions. And I haven't even mentioned how you'd regulate the tape speed, as the two reels get bigger/smaller! That's why I've been using tape loops in my fully functional prototypes instead of reels -- much simpler. But anyway, I'm always happy to see when my stuff has sparked people's imagination. Thanks for checking out my videos and for the feedback. More to come soon!

[@jrrr2451]

Thanks made one.

[@d.lawrencemiller5755]

Awesome! ☺️

[@northerndelights3113]

Hey dude! Any sort of kit or anything available? So rad!

[@QweenQrocodile]

Please tell me this idea is still alive

[@Vekked]

so dope haha

[@tyt1638]

wow

[@jasonmcgary]

What ever came of this idea?

[@rubengimenezcaballero]

Ke genio

[@leonardolopez9844]

Genial 🤘

[@Pierre_Voyer]

link to the kickstarter page ?

[@jeremyseanbell]

Pierre Voyer Oops, yes I probably should have done that! Okay, I have added a link to my kickstarter profile in the description.

[@MrBrunoLestat]

Amazing, this idea in 80's... People dont know the quality of cassette, digital sucks

[@jeremyseanbell]

Thanks man! You should check out my newest prototype if you haven't already -- it uses two inch studio tape which I think sounds a lot better. It also has record functionality, which opens up a lot of possibilities, like it can be used as a very fancy tape delay effect. Check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gme2fqyEeZ2bqdE

[@elarmuzik]

Why d not just use vinyl?)

[@Dolbytube]

Nothing new,we did same thing almost 30yrs ago...

[@ilhamultimidia7055]

Que merda hahahhahaha

[@beatmakervirus1137]

*Not your idea*

[@jeremyseanbell]

I certainly never claimed to have invented the concept of tape scratching -- I only claim to have invented the ScrubBoard! I have done a lot of research throughout the patenting process, and I can definitely say with confidence that this particular method of tape scratching is indeed my idea. Tape scratching typically involves moving the tape against a stationary playhead. What makes the ScrubBoard unique is the manual movement of the playhead, which really opens up a lot of new possibilities. Of course the more traditional method of tape scratching has lots of possibilities too, and I would never say that one is better than the other. Every method of scratching has its own unique sound, and it's that variety that I love!

[@c4tze]

stop ruining tapes

[@CantTellYou]

Cassette tapes ruin themselves

[@DJSKWhirl]

I was born in the right era.

[@d.posten1555]

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