Transforming a Terrible Tape-player into a Cheap Tape-delay
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2 жыл бұрынTechmoan's (techlord) video about this bush tape player from Argos got us thinking....y'know IS it REALLY that BAD???
yes. yes it is.
But that has never stopped us before! so on we go trying to make something half decent out of probably the single worst tape player being manufactured in 2022.
Shout out to the legend that is Techmoan for the inspiration, here's a link to the original video if you're interested: • Bush Portable Cassette...
Thanks for watching!!!
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@Techmoan 2 жыл бұрын
I can save you the Patreon sub - Got to say I loved the episode, but yes…I can also spare you the postage…you might as well hang onto this one - I wouldn’t have a clue what to do with it. But yes, keep it up.
@BatteryOperated 2 жыл бұрын
Wow it's the man himself! Thanks for watching techmoan, we're honoured! We'll hold on to the unit but I gotta say the idea of a techmoan reel to reel and tapeloop ambient set just brings me so much joy aha!
@Subtronik Жыл бұрын
Cool project, love the results.
@luxbuster2087 2 жыл бұрын
Great job you guys! Been wanting to make a tape echo out of a walkman for awhile, and this seems like the best way to do it! Could you perhaps put a wiring diagram for the pots to the pt2399 somewhere? I'd love to build one. Thank you!
@BatteryOperated 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for watching! Yeah shane would most likely be able to share a fair amount of information with you, best option i would say, is to hit us up on Instagram (links in bio) let us know you are you and we'll definitely share some tips and tricks! Cheers!
@antigxnx Жыл бұрын
Hey, Im from Colombia! Im also interested in that information, is the offer still up? Your work is great!!
@mewmew32 4 ай бұрын
well this is not a TAPE DELAY so probably not going help you!
@LittleFoilFish 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! I want one too!
@stuartchapman5171 2 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your vids. I occasionally make and sell stuff. Delays built around theses pcbs and pwm speed hacked Walkmans some brands of new ones are quite decent sounding for cheap crap, with break out points being labelled and large. The pin 8 is a new one on me, I'm excited about trying that. For in fire repeats and screaming self oscillation put a 100k pot between the middle leg of the on board green pot and the nearest pin on C15.
@BatteryOperated 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Stuart. Really appreciate the feedback mate!! Please send us a link to your Etsy or KZfaq/IG would love to have a look at your stuff. I haven’t really had a deep dig at circuitbending one of these delay PCB’s yet but I will now for sure. DM us on IG if you’re on there. Big ups
@Soundgas 2 жыл бұрын
Stumbled across this. Enjoying it very much. Like the approach and... WAIT WTF THAT'S ONE OF OUR STICKERS! THIS IS THE MOST INCREDIBLE VIDEO EVER!!!!!!
@BatteryOperated 2 жыл бұрын
We are big fans ❤ definitely got more than one of your stickers dotted around the workshop! We'll have to make a game of it, every time you spot one cross it off a bingo card 😄
@Soundgas 2 жыл бұрын
@@BatteryOperated Ha! We will do that.
@Lalaland.001 8 ай бұрын
@BatteryOperated what is the name of that pcb echo module you used in making this.? Would love to give it a go myself.
@shawnpalmeronlinemusicless6767 10 ай бұрын
Can you pack in a theremin circuit using the antenna? That would be far out, solid and right on!
@effectism. 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice work congrats . Witch board its that red board that you use ? Also we can find more information about this project ? Many thanks!
@BatteryOperated 2 жыл бұрын
The red board is a PT2399, widely available so you should be able to get hold of them, alot of our initial information came from the fantastic Okhousecat so we recommend searching "pt2399 delay okhousecat" hope that helps!
@effectism. 2 жыл бұрын
@@BatteryOperated many thanks fpr the information!
@matthewnicholls6964 2 ай бұрын
What board and cassette tape player are they using?
@DanielPerryMusic 2 жыл бұрын
Where are you guys based? It sounds like the East Midlands?
@edgray5901 4 ай бұрын
Hey cool vid, what delay board is it?
@Pizza_punxxx 4 ай бұрын
PT2399 microphone reverb
@lowlevelradio439 2 жыл бұрын
so spiffy i want one :P
@chiefbucknell Жыл бұрын
When I saw the Techmoan video, I thought, wow, this dodgy cassette player is like a best-in-class lo-fi effects pedal or plug-in effect 😂 Meanwhile, most tape echoes (virtual or actual) aren’t “lo-fi enough” to my ears, so thank you for your service to humanity 😅
@BatteryOperated Жыл бұрын
Glad to be of service 😅👌
@soulslip 8 ай бұрын
I also enjoy that noisey warbley garbage... would sound great with some old out of tune piano or e-piano keys etc... reverse guitars etc...
@chiefbucknell 8 ай бұрын
@@soulslip Exactly, 💯! Especially “effecting” those types of instruments/recordings, as you say!!
@TheAuralab 2 жыл бұрын
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@jinglecat3678 Жыл бұрын
Can I just run this straight into my amp
@awjaaa 2 жыл бұрын
geeeetttt oooonnn wwiiitthh iiitt, JEbus. coulda been a 7 min video.
@BatteryOperated 2 жыл бұрын
We're doing shorter cuts of our long-form videos on our Instagram, coming soon!
@jessewestlund5159 Жыл бұрын
Gentlemen, I love this video but that camera work and audio quality made me a tad nauseated. Thanks for the run through, though! I might try this myself.
@tastybread69420 2 жыл бұрын
im watching this a second time now andi really want that thing. would there be a way to buy one? i dont know any electronics and i have absolutely no materials here. but if there is no way to buy it i will probably start my own adventure with electronics haha
@BatteryOperated 2 жыл бұрын
Haha well you kinda got us caught in a paradox there because we started this channel to encourage people to start their own electronics/audio adventures.... so I would say definitely do that aha :) but we do sell some of the things we make on etsy too so I gotta point you in that direction also! Currently we don't sell this unit, however we are finalising ideas for just the effects unit without the tape player, that will go in our store hopefully before summertime! Cheers!
@tastybread69420 2 жыл бұрын
@@BatteryOperated i already saw your etsy store! im stoked and will buy stuff soon! but the new boi you guys build is so beautifully shitty! i love itttt
@tonygardner4077 9 ай бұрын
great idea - terrible camera work ...
@BatteryOperated 9 ай бұрын
Agreed! We really need a gimbal... thats the next purchase on our list 😅
@acousvnt Жыл бұрын
I like what you're demonstrating but your camera operator owes me a package of motion sickness pills.
@BatteryOperated Жыл бұрын
Apologies! the camera work is very candid 😅 we're working on it, even got a new camera! Thanks for watching !
@acousvnt Жыл бұрын
@@BatteryOperated thanks for having a sense of humor about my comment! I do love DIY audio projects like this. :)
@andreybrodianski5596 Жыл бұрын
WTF? This is not TAPE delay. Tape delay done by 2 magnetic heads, you do it by digital IC PT2399 delay. Brain delay...🤦♂
@BatteryOperated Жыл бұрын
Hah you are correct indeed...! struggled to think of a title that said everything in a concise way... also Brain Delay is an awesome band name, may have to steal that 😅
@saren6538 Жыл бұрын
So it’s using the actual tape ???
@1dimtim Жыл бұрын
are you kidding your using an analog device to do nothing while the echo circuit makes the echo.... why no make an echo circuit from the tape...?????
@SimonTheMagpie 2 жыл бұрын
First
@BatteryOperated 2 жыл бұрын
WE'RE BACK BABY 🤘
@wvo2m 2 жыл бұрын
Classic!
@mcharbo8726 Жыл бұрын
Boooorring! Hahahahahahaha
@jaydekay2613 14 күн бұрын
Hey Guys, the amateur camera work really makes your videos close to unwatchable. Please do some research on this. It is no wonder you only have 3.18k subscribers. The ideas are great but ffs..
@GaitaPonto 3 ай бұрын
Products' unboxing and reviews don`t improve with cannabis use guys. Prototyping and camera work neither.
@spaceman103 7 ай бұрын
The high amount of Beavis and Butthead similarities make it hard to watch (and listen) episodes longer than 10 minutes…..🫣
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