Description

I’m fascinated by tape.

A long time ago I started adding speed mods to tape decks to use as part of my tape loop workshops. It turned out everyone wanted one so here they are!

Based upon a KSC-317 tape deck but with a few modifications to make it quicker and easier to play back your tape loops.

The front cover has been removed for quick swapping of tapes which is really handy when playing live.

The AC power supply has been replaced with a much safer common DC power supply which has made it possible to safely add mods.

The main feature is a ultra smooth pitch control which allows you to slow down or speed up the tape motor

The variable motor speed makes it possible to warp and bend pitches whilst recording as well as while playing back!

The tape deck features an onboard microphone for recording audio, there is a MIC input on the side which can be used with the electret lapel mic included.

All Varispeed have a stereo 3.5mm jack input which is mixed down to Mono before being recorded. The tape replay output is a 3.5mm stereo jack.

6V DC power supply and wired Mic included.