supacuts Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I have absolutely no motivation, but lots of ideas. Occasionally, I execute them - like my videos or creating a Muppet (https://www.facebook.com/ron.footswanger?ref=ts&fref=ts) I love the inventiveness of tape-scratching but feel there is a massive trick being missed so am gonna put it out there in the hope someone else is gonna make it happen. FYI I got as far as acquiring a tape deck! Idea: modify a tape head to run laterally on a strip of tape. Then use a push-and-hold-to-close switch to engage the recording function. One could then record vocals whilst pressing the button, let go, then cut the recording immediately. As in: record, transform back and crack on. This could be done until the tape wears. Thoughts: - you can blur the lines between MCing and cutting- record samples not just live like Beardyman and JFB do, but in real time.- unlike DVS (that's what they use) or a CDR-07 with a Tascam TTM-1 (which I have tried), there will be no latency. Issues: - you could have an SM58 mounted to the deck table but we all know whilst a Madonna Mic looks rubbish, it is the best way cos you'll have both hands free - if you use a pedal to trigger the recording, we're in business!- There will be feedback/ambient noise issues to deal with. An a Capella skit would be cool, but to make it work properly, it's gonna have to be better.- how many recordings does a tape actually do? Would it be enough to do a verse and then you'd have to wind some new tape in. This could be a crap idea and I'm barking up the wrong tree but hopefully it will inspire perhaps another solution by people with the same mindset! I would love to hear your thoughts/criticisms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I haven't really got a clue when it comes to modding electronic devices, but it sounds like a cool idea to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supacuts Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 I haven't really got a clue when it comes to modding electronic devices, but it sounds like a cool idea to me.I'm in the same boat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Funksmith Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 it looks like maybe you already addressed this but I just didn't understand: can't Serato etc do this exact thing? Say something into the mic, and then it's loaded ready to cut up immediately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supacuts Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 it looks like maybe you already addressed this but I just didn't understand: can't Serato etc do this exact thing? Say something into the mic, and then it's loaded ready to cut up immediately?Not in the same way - it is very quick but using this method, you could spit a line, scratch the last word, then spit another, scratch that etc in real time. There'd be no processing time because it's live 'n' direct, innit? Blud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosega Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 you heard about laurie andersen and her tape bow violin? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurie_Anderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supacuts Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 you heard about laurie andersen and her tape bow violin? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurie_Anderson Very cool. Yeah so the principle would be the same but more TT friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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