Tape Loop

I have successfully edited the tape into a loop and, as I was hesitantly expecting....it is HUGE!!!

This might be a bit of a problem in terms of pulling and putting too much strain on the tape, causing it to distort or become jammed in the tape head. Instead of using a four corner square, which I originally intended to do, I will now loop it as demonstrated in the sketch below:

With this shape, it will hopefully give the tape more support and avoid any nasty accidents!

Here is a video of the tape loop running, in J1.17 using pillars of wood with reels attached to them.



I am pleased with the overall aesthetic of the loop however, there is something almost theatrical about the movement of it, adding another dimension to the sound, an ability to view it as a material object. This is often what fascinates me about older technology, they are extremely hands on and allow for all sorts of experimentation.