In a fit of mad hipster nostalgia, I bought a vintage openreel reeltoreel tape recorder machine. In this video I talk for a very long time about my reasons and what inspires me about format of tape. I then go into choosing and buying the machine, setting it up and doing my first recording. Finally I compare the sound of the tape to the sound recording direct to computer and talk for a load more about what I think about all that. It's a fascinating subject.

Intro 0:00
Why would I do this? 1:22
So, what did I get? 19:38
Road trip 31:23
Introducing my Akai 4000DS MKII 32:46
First recording to tape 37:40
Direct to computer versus tape comparisons 40:39
Recordings compared on screen 42:03
Conclusions 45:27

Check out the full 15 minute jam I recorded to tape    • Open Reel Modular Jam #1  

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