Tascam 424, Electro-Harmonix Small Stone and Strymon Volante // New Tape Day

I was originally experimenting with a piece by Max Richter on a long external tape loop but I kept running into issues with tape tension. Ultimately the Tascam shredded the tape so I started over with something simpler.
I recorded four droning chords with the Prophet Rev2 on a short tape loop. The Volante adds some movement and the small stone creates a phasing effect.

[@alicagank]

That's awesome!

[@django-music]

Thanks you!

[@gustavog.c.2997]

It sounded a lot like the intro of "Bug" from Crumb!

[@django-music]

@@gustavog.c.2997 Thanks, I hope. I’m not familiar with Crumb but I will check them out.

[@iiivanoeee]

great influence !!

[@django-music]

I’ve been listening to Amama all day, great album. Thanks for the tip!

[@attizzoso]

interesting experiment on how to play a multitrack as an instrument

[@django-music]

It’s basically a very simplified 4 chord mellotron.

[@treeface5000]

Cant work out how the tape counter is turning but the reels are still. Does that Tascam have an internal memory? Great stuff regardless!! 😊

[@django-music]

The tape is actually moving but it's quite hard to see since there is not enough tension in the loop. Thanks for watching!