Basics of Analog Tape Echo and Cassette Loops

A primer on magnetic tape, no-input mixing techniques, tape loops, and analog tape echo. How it works, how to set it up, how to play with it. We'll build a cassette loop and jam with reel-to-reel- and cassette-based echo systems. We'll show how to extend those techniques further with additional digital loopers and feedback systems.

This is for:

* Anyone (not just musicians) who is curious about incorporating analog tape equipment into their adventures in audio

* Anyone interested in analog electronics and music technology

* Musicians looking to experiment with strange, non-linear processing and recording techniques

A few items are essential:

* something to record (an instrument, a microphone, a recording, another cassette)

* any cables and adapters you might need for any equipment you bringing

A few items are nice-to-have:

* a blank cassette or two

* a tape deck (ideally a three-head, stereo cassette deck but any will do)

* headphones (this and the mixer only if the participant is interested in setting up their own recording environment)

* a small mixer with a couple of channels and an aux send

Absolute non-essentials, but if you have them lying around:

* a tape splicing block

* splicing tape for 1/8" tape

New York native Nat Homer is an experimental electronic musician focusing on analog feedback systems and composition tools. Ambient, drone, noise, minimalism, psychedelia, and rock. 15+ years of recording and performing experience.

This is a masks optional event.

As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/.